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The conversation around tourists behaving badly in Bali continues this week after another altercation between a local man and a tourist has gone viral. In the video, a foreigner can be seen pushing a local man after what has been reported online as a traffic violation. In the video, the local man, reported to be …

Read More about Local Academic Shares Views On Bali’s Bad Tourist Debate As Another Altercation Goes Viral

There is uproar in Bali as yet another foreigner has posted a photograph online of themselves posing inappropriately at a sacred site. The image, which has gone viral, has triggered the online community to condemn such disrespectful actions. The news comes as tensions in Bali are running high as a special task force has been …

Read More about Another Scandal In Bali As Tourist Photographed Disrespecting Sacred Tree

In the last month or so, it feels like there has been a huge rise in tourists behaving badly in Bali. Some argue that the bad behavior has always been there and that now more incidences are being caught on camera, while others feel like incidences of disrespect by foreigners are skyrocketing. Officials in Bali …

Read More about Travel Expert Says Rise In Badly Behaved Tourists In Bali Is Due To Ignorance

Following a series of high-profile cases of bad behavior from tourists in Bali, officials on the island are taking a stand. In recent weeks the Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, announced a crackdown on badly behaved tourists, including deploying a specialist task force. Now, officials have confirmed they are creating a special guidebook for all …

Read More about Officials In Bali Plan To Publish Guidebook For Good Tourists

In recent weeks there has been an explosion of opinion, outrage, and action against ‘naughty’ foreigners in Bali. From deportations to restorative justice meetings to fines for bad driving, some have observed that the island has become a hostile place for tourists. In reality, hostility is mostly a symptom of online dialogue. Local leaders have …

Read More about Local Leaders Say Tourists Must Stay Classy While In Bali

A small minority of tourists in Bali have been getting a heap of bad press in the last few weeks. And with good reason. Following instruction from Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, authorities have doubled down on taking action against ‘bad bules’. This has included cracking down on foreigners breaking the conditions of their visas, driving …

Read More about Restorative Justice Agreement Reached After Bali Tourist Disrespects Sacred Mountain

Do you think you’re a good tourist? Do you always read up on local customs before you travel? Do you try to learn a little of the language of the place you’re visiting? Do you support local businesses and explore off-the-beaten paths? Of course, you do! We all like to think we’re excellent tourists, and …

Read More about Think You’re A Good Tourist? Soon Bali Hosts Will Give You More Than A Guided Tour!

Police in Bali are continuing their crackdown on badly behaved foreigners on the island. The new campaign was ordered by Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster last week. The crackdown has caused a social media storm, triggering concern from some tourists. Officials have confirmed that well-behaved visitors to Bali have nothing to worry about.  Last week, Governor …

Read More about Bali Police Clamp Down On Dangerous Driving, Should Tourists Be Concerned?

Tourists in Bali have submitted a complaint to the local community about the noise disturbances they are experiencing. The noise complaints are about early rising rooster calls that they claim are disturbing the peace day and night. While local officials have confirmed that they will follow up on the complaint, some local reports describe the …

Read More about Tourists Create Petition To Complain About Noisy Roosters In Bali

A concerning trend has been doing the rounds on social media. Tourists in popular vacation destinations in Bali have been drinking the tap water in a bid to ‘build up immunity’, which can result in seriously dangerous results. In areas like Canggu, Kuta, Denpasar, Seminyak, and Sanur, local residents don’t even drink tap water because …

Read More about Travelers Sharing Videos Drinking Tap Water In Bali To ‘Build Up Immunity’ Criticized Online

Drivers in Bali have condemned a tourist who was recorded dancing on her moped while driving. The video emerged online on the 9th of January and quickly received backlash from fellow road users who called out the irresponsible driving on Bali roads. In the video, the woman can be seen wearing shorts and a crop …

Read More about Tourist Dancing While Driving Moped In Bali Receives Backlash Online

Tourists behaving badly in Bali is sadly nothing new. Yet, sometimes stories arise where tourists’ behavior is not only disrespectful or a bit out of line, but outrageous and simply bizarre. In another instance of wild inappropriate behavior by a bule in Bali, a video of two tourists enacting an…intimate…act at a cafe has gone …

Read More about Outrageous Behavior By Bali Tourists In Cafe Triggers Scathing Backlash