Bali, the Island of the Gods, has long been a dream destination universally celebrated on social media for its serene rice paddies, spiritual temples, and impossibly turquoise waters. The curated perfection of Instagram and glossy travel blogs has fueled a tourist boom, turning the island into a victim of its own success. This phenomenon known as overtourism has created a stark disconnect between the tranquil Bali of the screen and the chaotic reality of the ground, placing an immense and growing strain on the island’s environment, infrastructure, and unique cultural identity.The most visible sign of strain is the complete collapse of infrastructure. Roads once leading to secluded beaches are now perpetually choked with traffic, an experi
