In the last few years, the island of Bali in Indonesia has grown into a popular tourist spot.
It's affordable, serene, and rich in history and culture. In 2024 alone, Bali welcomed 6.3 million international tourists - a record for the island.
These tourists include not only honeymooners and families, but also solo travellers, groups of bachelors, and unmarried couples drawn to its vibrant nightlife.
However, a viral video has recently sparked concern, warning unmarried couples not to visit Bali due to a mystical curse. A curse that supposedly causes couples (particularly unmarried ones) to break up soon after visiting.
What Is The Viral Curse?
According to a now-viral podcast clip from Jumpers Jump Replay, many unmarried couples tend to break up after visiting Bali. The hosts claim that several people have even shared their breakup stories on Reddit following trips to the island.
To verify this, we did a bit of our own digging - and sure enough, Reddit threads and the comment section of the viral video are filled with people recounting eerily similar experiences.
"We went to Bali for our honeymoon and divorced 6 months later," one user shared.
"My bf and I broke up too when we went there. It's for the best tho. Found my hubby right after him. Maybe it's not a curse but a blessing," wrote another.
"Idk how much of this is true but I also ended my 2-year relationship there," someone else added.
Reddit is brimming with such anecdotes, especially linking breakups to one particular location, Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most iconic spots in Bali.
Over time, this local superstition took on a life of its own. While some versions of the tale apply the curse only to couples who visit Tanah Lot specifically, others believe it extends to all unmarried couples who visit Bali together.
Regardless of interpretation, the legend adds a mysterious charm to the temple - turning it into not just a sacred site, but also a magnet for those intrigued by local myths.
Another Logical Reason?
Of course, not everyone is convinced. While the Internet has its share of breakup stories tied to Bali, there are also plenty of couples who returned engaged or even got married during their trip.
Many believe this "curse" might actually have more to do with human behaviour than anything supernatural. For many couples, a trip to Bali may be their first international vacation together. And when you're travelling, navigating new environments, and spending nearly every waking moment with each other, two things can happen: you either realise they're the one... or that they're absolutely not.
So, maybe it's not really a curse - maybe it's just clarity.