Bali's crowded temples made me hate what tourism has become

I visited Bali last summer and the sacred sites were swamped with people taking selfies. It felt wrong to see such disrespect in a place that means so much to locals. Tourists were climbing on statues and talking loudly during prayers just to get a good photo. We act like these spots are our personal playgrounds without caring about their real purpose. This isn't just about being rude, it's about ignoring basic respect for other cultures. If we keep treating travel like a checkbox for social media, we lose what makes these places special. I now skip the big attractions and seek out quieter, respectful ways to experience a culture.