In Reply to: This question asked before and answer posted by Holladaze on Thursday, 25. March 2010 at 19:53 Bali Time:
Some people like the idea of getting off the well travelled 'tourist route'of bali and doing there own thing. i wouldn't write it off myself as it would be cheaper than staying in hotels (which aren't that cheap nowadays. Not everyone goes to bali for the sole reason to be waited on hand and foot for a cheap price and feel like a rich person for a few weeks. There are a lot of western travelers who dont fit the mould of a typical 'bule'. Myself personally would rather rough it and stay in villages and get to know the locals, find amazing waves, meet life long friends and really embrace the culture. Not stay at the sheraton or novotel and just do things you would typically do at home.
Just my opinion