Soles of a Nomad

From Dubrovnik’s city walls to Thailand’s shifting travel economy and Uzbekistan’s growing list of entry fees, more destinations are putting price tags on access. Sometimes it works—reducing crowds and funding preservation. Sometimes it risks pricing out the very travelers who helped make a place special in the first place. This is a look at when charging more makes sense, when it backfires, and why tourism doesn’t disappear—it just moves.

Thinking of visiting Nusa Penida for those iconic beaches and cliffside views? Think again. In this honest guide, I break down the reality of travel on Bali’s most overrun island—offering essential tips and some cautionary tales along the way.