Comments on: Bali: Beautiful or Beyond Repair

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:47:21 +0000

In reply to Jaime. Hope you had a safe journey home and I'm so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time in Bali - thanks for the new suggestions for me too!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:45:40 +0000

Great article; thank you. My husband and I are nearing the end of six months here in Bali with our two teens. We spent one week in Sanur, two months in Jasri, and are now starting our third month in Lovina. It’s our first trip here. While in Sanur, we couldn’t help but question our decision. Two months on Jasri Beach were all we needed to fall in love with the people, the beaches, the food, the music, the unique life here. Lovina has been a treat, also. We live in the only villa in our little village outside the main. My kids have built some great friendships with local kiddos and are picking up the language quicker than we are. I’m starting to get weepy about leaving. We are from the U.S., so the journey is long. But we’ll be back one day 🌾🌺🐒

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:37:56 +0000

In reply to Marie. Have a fantastic time, Bali is such a great place. Sounds like a great idea doing some day trips and you have everything you could want in Seminyak! Safe travels :)

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:47:49 +0000

Stumbled across this article and very happy I did too! I’m visiting Bali in November with my partner and I like to do as much research as possible.
Definitely avoiding Kuta as this isn’t the first time I’m hearing not so great things about it. We are staying in Seminyak and have planned a couple of day trips to Ubud & Uluwatu.
I’m pretty optimistic in general so I am very much looking forward to enjoying the beauty Bali has to offer.

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 23:44:08 +0000

In reply to catherine.

It really depends on how bad the rains have got but usually then it shouldn’t be such a problem, people are also actively taking action now – my friends in Canggu have 2x weekly beach cleans now to keep it as beautiful as possible and it has improved since I wrote this piece as far as I know. I’m also going to be there end of November so let me know. Have an amazing time! :)

By: catherine

catherine — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:57:28 +0000

very interesting article, thanks for sharing! i am going to bali in mid november for 5 days and staying in canguu. from your experience, would you say the trash from the ocean happens then? any info is helpful, thank you!

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:31:56 +0000

In reply to Meghan. In general Bali is pretty safe, but do be careful after dark and make sure you use a trusted taxi if going home late in some of the darker spots. It is also pretty common sadly now if you are on a bike for people to pull your bag off you, which then takes you flying off the bike so keep it between your legs and not over your body if possible. You should be grand, just have your wits about you especially around parts of Kuta/Sunset Blvd. Have an awesome time :)

By: Meghan

Meghan — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:27:11 +0000

Any tips/feelings about a woman traveling alone to Bali?

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:09:04 +0000

In reply to Karina. Have a great time, it really is a great place if you manage expectations and go to the right parts. let me know how you enjoy it :)

By: Karina

Karina — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 03:31:04 +0000

I’m going to Bali alone, for the first time in a week. This article provided great insight and tips. Ill be avoiding Kuta for sure (I don’t like the trashy party scene). Thanks!

By: danflyingsolo

danflyingsolo — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 08:29:06 +0000

In reply to Aaron.

That is exactly what travel should be: Don’t make it worse and contribute where possible.

A year must of been a great insight into life there, can see why you wanted to spend so long in Ubud.

Safe travels!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:52:53 +0000

Good insights and agree with your views. We lived in Ubud for a year, it is difficult to reconcile many aspects of Bali while being a tourist, questioning if you are helping or hindering by being there. So long as you don’t make it worse and contribute where possible, maybe pass on some information/education when appropriate… A very complex situation with many factors as you mention.