
Is Bali Broken (But Still Beautiful): Tourists Are Finally Saying What Locals Always Knew
Bali isn’t broken — but it’s definitely buckling under the weight of mass tourism. From plastic-filled beaches to unbearable traffic and aggressive touts, visitors are discovering the island paradise isn’t always what it looks like on Instagram. In this raw and real guide, we unpack the tourist reviews that pull no punches, explore the deeper problems Bali faces, and ask: how can we do better — as travelers and as a global community that truly loves Bali?