Business Insider's reporter traveled to Bali, Indonesia, earlier this year. She thinks everyone should visit once, but had experiences that make her unlikely to return soon.
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Earlier this year, I went on a trip around India. Before returning home to the UK, I took a detour to Bali, Indonesia.
I'd seen remote workers and holidaymakers on TikTok promoting the idyllic island as the perfect chilled-out vacation and was excited to see it for myself, especially after canceling a trip to Bali in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I'm happy I experienced the warmth and hospitality of the locals, which admittedly was the best part of my trip. But after seeing several parts of the island, there are four things I wish I'd known beforehand.