ESL Questions Bali
Bali
75 discussion questions about Bali for ESL learners at every level. Great for travel vocabulary, cultural discussions, and tourism ethics debates.
Beginner
Have you ever been to Bali?
Where is Bali?
What is Bali famous for?
Would you like to visit Bali?
What do you know about Indonesian culture?
What religion do most people in Bali follow?
What food would you try in Bali?
Have you ever seen photos of Bali's rice terraces?
What is the weather like in Bali?
Do you know what a temple looks like in Bali?
What language do people speak in Bali?
Have you ever tried Balinese food?
What do tourists usually do in Bali?
Have you ever been to a tropical country?
What do you think is the best thing about visiting a tropical island?
Do you know what 'Eat Pray Love' is?
What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Do you prefer beach holidays or city holidays?
Have you ever done a cooking class on holiday?
What is one thing you would buy as a souvenir from Bali?
Do you think Bali is too crowded with tourists?
What clothes would you pack for a trip to Bali?
Have you ever watched a traditional dance performance?
What is one thing that surprises people about Bali?
Would you rather visit Bali or another Indonesian island?
Intermediate
How has mass tourism changed Bali over the past twenty years?
What do you think draws so many people to Bali compared to other tropical destinations?
How do you feel about the idea of 'digital nomads' living and working in Bali long-term?
What is the difference between visiting a place as a tourist and experiencing it as a traveller?
How do you think the local Balinese community feels about the level of tourism in their home?
What aspects of Balinese Hindu culture do you find most interesting?
Have you ever visited a place that was different from what you expected? What was that like?
How do temples and religious sites manage the tension between spiritual purpose and tourist visits?
What makes some destinations more 'Instagrammable' than others, and does that affect your travel choices?
How do you feel about wellness tourism, yoga retreats, and spiritual tourism in places like Bali?
What responsibilities do travellers have when visiting a place with a very different culture?
How has the film 'Eat Pray Love' affected Bali's image and tourism?
Should tourists be required to follow local dress codes at religious sites?
What are the economic benefits and drawbacks of being highly dependent on tourism?
How do you decide where to eat when you travel, and why does it matter?
What is your experience of culture shock when travelling?
Is it possible to have an 'authentic' experience in a place that is heavily touristified?
How does Bali compare to other holiday destinations you know or have visited?
What is the most respectful way to photograph people and places when travelling?
How do expat communities affect local economies and cultures?
What would you most want to learn or experience in a week in Bali?
How do you feel about places that have become 'Instagram famous'?
Should there be limits on how many tourists can visit a specific destination each year?
How has Airbnb and similar platforms changed traditional holiday destinations?
What is the best way to travel somewhere without making it worse for the people who live there?
Advanced
To what extent has Bali's identity been reshaped by decades of international tourism?
How do you evaluate the ethics of wellness and spiritual tourism that commodifies religious and cultural practices?
What are the long-term environmental consequences of the tourism model that Bali has adopted?
How do you assess the impact of digital nomad visas on housing costs and local communities in popular destinations like Bali?
To what degree does the Western gaze shape how places like Bali are marketed and experienced?
How should governments balance the economic importance of tourism with the protection of cultural heritage?
What does the popularity of Bali reveal about what Western travellers are looking for and not finding at home?
How do you evaluate the argument that tourists who seek 'authenticity' are often destroying the very thing they came to find?
To what extent does Instagram and influencer culture distort travel motivations and damage fragile destinations?
How should local communities have more agency in determining what kind of tourism they accept?
What are the class and privilege dynamics embedded in international travel to developing countries?
How do you assess the relationship between religious tourism and the commercialisation of sacred spaces?
To what extent does Bali's Hindu culture provide a framework for environmental stewardship that modern tourism undermines?
How should the international community approach over-tourism as a form of environmental and cultural damage?
What does the rise of 'transformative travel' and wellness retreats reveal about contemporary anxieties in Western societies?
How do you evaluate the economic dependency that small island economies develop around a single industry like tourism?
What responsibilities do travel media, bloggers, and influencers have towards the places they promote?
How has COVID-19 and its effect on tourism changed the conversation about sustainable travel in destinations like Bali?
To what extent does the cheap-flight economy make it too easy to visit places without considering the consequences?
How do you assess the argument that some destinations should be protected from mass tourism altogether?
What is the relationship between tourism, poverty reduction, and inequality in developing countries?
How do you evaluate the ethics of voluntourism that combines holidays with short-term community projects?
To what extent is the concept of 'responsible tourism' meaningful, or is it primarily a marketing strategy?
How should Bali respond to the challenges of water scarcity, plastic pollution, and land pressure caused by tourism growth?
If you were advising the Balinese government on a sustainable tourism strategy, what would your three priorities be?