How Living in Bali Changed the Way We Think About Water and Sustainability

This past year of living in Bali has changed us in a lot of ways — one of the biggest has been how we think about our impact on the environment, especially when it comes to water. 🌏💧 Bali is a place of incredible natural beauty, but it’s also an island with real environmental challenges. One of those challenges is water. While we did have a wetter-than-usual wet season this year (and trust me, we felt every drop of it!), that doesn’t mean water here is unlimited. In fact,Bali has been facing growing water shortages over the past decade, with rising demand, tourism, and changing weather patterns putting increasing pressure on local water supplies. So we’ve been slowly but surely trying to do our part at home — making small, conscious changes to be more “green” in our everyday life. 💦 We’ve shortened our showers and switched to water-saving shower heads. 💦 We collect rainwater where we can to water our plants and garden. 💦 We are reusing pool towels before they hit the wash, stretching it out when we can. 💦 We use grey water from washing produce or dishes to water the plants. These are little shifts — nothing groundbreaking — but added together, they make a difference. And more importantly, they’ve started conversations in our home with the kids about how precious water really is. It’s easy to forget how lucky we were in Australia to turn on a tap and not think twice. But here, seeing the rice fields dry out in the wrong season, or hearing locals talk about water trucks needing to refill village tanks, it hits different. We’re learning (and unlearning) every day. Living in Bali has made us feel more connected to the environment around us — the rhythms of the seasons, the needs of the land, and the impact we have, even in the smallest choices. We’re far from perfect, but we’re committed to doing better. For our kids, for this island we love, and for the future. If you’re living in Bali or planning to visit — take a moment to think about your water usage. Every drop counts. 💚 #WaterWiseBali #GreenLiving #BaliWithKids #ConsciousTravel #WaterConservation #SustainableLiving #BaliLife #SmallStepsBigChange #ChadAndMia #BaliFamilyFinds