The honest version of moving to Bali — the visa scramble, the budget shock, the week-three Bali belly and the loneliness nobody warns you about, plus exactly what my first month cost.
What it actually feels like to live in Bali during the 2026 immigration crackdown — the Dharma Dewata patrols, the low-level anxiety they create, and how I've made my peace with it.
The hidden cost of Bali life nobody warns you about: a community that's always leaving. An honest reflection on loneliness, friendship and building roots anyway.
