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Balinese Shop Owner Grateful for Viral Shop Video Shared by Foreign Tourist

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Nowadays, social media has become a familiar tool in our daily lives. Many of the videos and photos we upload can go viral.

Well, while on vacation, you may be accustomed to uploading recommended places in the place where your vacation originated.

Whether it’s to help fellow tourists or to have a memory of a memorable vacation trip.

One of the foreign tourists on vacation in Bali is Natalietravelz, who has the TikTok account @Boujeebackpacker and likes to share videos and tips on vacation in Bali.

Who would have thought that her upload in May of a shop in Bali would go viral? When Natalie went back to visit the shop, she met the Balinese shop owner, who was very grateful for her video.

In Natalie’s video post, the Balinese shop owner explains that her viral video brought in customers and significantly increased the store’s sales business.

@natalietravelz A reminder that we are living a life that not everyone is as fortunate to be living. #balishopping #jamescollection #shoppinginbali #bali ♬ Being a Girl – Jonica

The video also went viral, having over 3 million views on TikTok. Various positive comments flooded the video upload.

“Thank you for helping Bali’s local business 😭😭😭, especially during this uncertain economic situation,” wrote a netizen named Milunx.

“Thank you for supporting our local businesses 🤍🤍 this is so lovely,” wrote another netizen named _its. Shizuka.

Are you curious about the location of the store and interested in going there? Here’s the location:

James’s Collection Fixed Price

Jl. Sahadewa Legian Kelod Kuta, Bali

@natalietravelz Stop letting your boyfriend spend all your Bali money, shop Fixed price! We found this little shop in Garlic lane, Legian. They also had a shoe store connected with slides, Berkenstocks and Nike. Theres heaps of these little shops in Bali just look for the Fixed Price sign. #balishopping #bali #balibogans #balibagqueen ♬ MILLION DOLLAR BABY (VHS) – Tommy Richman

This shop sells a variety of bags and clothing at fixed prices, making it suitable for foreign tourists who don’t like to bargain.

Many reviews also state that the goods sold there have a very good quality and are sold at relatively low prices.

So next time you’re on vacation, don’t hesitate to share recommendations for local places on social media, whether they are local markets, restaurants, or shops. In addition to helping other tourists, you are also helping the local business’s economy.

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Imelda is a content writer specializing in viral news and Indonesian culture. Her work revolves around researching and analyzing current events, social media trends, and popular culture.

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