How Not to Build Immunity to Bali Belly (drinking beer is safer)

Inside the 'ridiculously stupid' trend tourists are embracing in Bali to 'build immunity' to Bali Belly

• Tourists drinking tap water to build immunity but avoid Bali Belly
• Growing TikTok trend by tourists slammed by Aussie expat
• Warned water in most places can make you very sick if you drink it

Tourists flocking to Bali have been warned about a 'dumbass' viral trend which has turned dream holidays into travel nightmares they'd rather forget.

A growing trend has emerged on TikTok of tourists on the Indonesian paradise island drinking water straight from the tap, with the aim of strengthening their immunity.

The experiment - which often seems to induce stomach bugs - has been slammed by Australian expat Tristian Weatherburn.

The warning comes after a British tourist was heavily criticized over a clip featuring him drinking cups of water daily from the tap during his stay.

While he wasn't struck down with Bali Belly, he didn't recommend others follow his lead and warned about the awful taste.

'I'm a trained professional tap water drinker! Pls don't try this at home. The water tastes a bit funny here.'

'I hope you're joking because we locals don't even drink the tap water, because it's not safe for drinking,' an Indonesian viewer commented.

Another female traveller currently at the island hotspot originally took to TikTok bragging she was immune to Bali Belly - but was struck down by the illness shortly afterwards.

She posted a follow-up video of herself lying in bed while feeling unwell.

'Posted a TikTok bragging how I'm immune from Bali Belly and ever since have been dying a slow painful death from it. Okay universe my bad.' 

She added 'I've learned my lesson the hard way.'

This traveller who thought she was immune from Bali Belly was struck down with the illness

Mr Weatherburn, who calls Bali home, describes it as a dumb idea as Indonesian tap water is generally not drinkable.

WHAT IS BALI BELLY?

Another term for gastro or food poisoning if caught on the Indonesian island.

Caused by bacteria that inflames the stomach. 

Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and fatigue.

Can be caught via contaminated food or water or not washing hands properly.

It will make you sick, it will give you Bali Belly so don't drink it. 

The warning comes after Love Island Australia season three winner Tina Provis, recently revealed she caught 'Bali Belly' twice in the same holiday.

'I didn't think it was a thing to get Bali Belly twice, so here I am getting it at the start of my trip being like 'hahaha at least it's over with' but wrong! I feel like crap,' Ms Provis said.

The recent nightmare ordeals has sparked advice from fellow travellers.

'Always make sure you get traveller's insurance and avoid tap water, also brush your teeth with bottled water, and don't get ice in drinks,' one seasoned traveller advised.

'Also bring over-the-counter medicines like Immodium and activated charcoal.'