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Ryan Lee Banks
Великобритания
Добавлен 3 мар 2021
Ryan here, coming to you from Bali right now! 🇮🇩
I'm a digital nomad / backpacker hoping to explore this planet of ours and document my experiences as I do so.
My goal with this channel is to provide quality travel entertainment sprinkled with a nugget of information in the hopes to inspire you guys to explore the world, expand your horizons and seek to understand new cultures as well as provide the best information for you to plan your next trip!
Through my videos I want you guys to have a good time, laugh, cry and all the fun emotions. I also want this to be a safe place on the interwebs where you can come to to join a community of likeminded people looking to see what our amazing space-floating rock has to offer!
So come and join in with my journey, and feel free to reach out to me anytime :)
Instagram: @ryanleebanks
Twitter: @ryanleebanks
Website: www.ryanleebanks.com
For business enquiries please email ryanleebanksmedia@gmail.com
I'm a digital nomad / backpacker hoping to explore this planet of ours and document my experiences as I do so.
My goal with this channel is to provide quality travel entertainment sprinkled with a nugget of information in the hopes to inspire you guys to explore the world, expand your horizons and seek to understand new cultures as well as provide the best information for you to plan your next trip!
Through my videos I want you guys to have a good time, laugh, cry and all the fun emotions. I also want this to be a safe place on the interwebs where you can come to to join a community of likeminded people looking to see what our amazing space-floating rock has to offer!
So come and join in with my journey, and feel free to reach out to me anytime :)
Instagram: @ryanleebanks
Twitter: @ryanleebanks
Website: www.ryanleebanks.com
For business enquiries please email ryanleebanksmedia@gmail.com
I'm leaving Bali... here's why
After almost 18 months on the Island on Gods, it's finally time for me to say my goodbyes to Bali.
Bali has been my home for a long time, and through that time I've seen the island change in ways that don't really align with where I am in life and what I want out of a place that I call home.
On top of that, there are other reasons I'm leaving Bali, many of which are business related.
I'm going to miss the place I grew as a content creator and entrepreneur - Bali will always hold a special place in my heart - but for now, it's time to leave...
#bali #balitravel #balivlog #livinginbali
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Bali has been my home for a long time, and through that time I've seen the island change in ways that don't really align with where I am in life and what I want out of a place that I call home.
On top of that, there are other reasons I'm leaving Bali, many of which are business related.
I'm going to miss the place I grew as a content creator and entrepreneur - Bali will always hold a special place in my heart - but for now, it's time to leave...
#bali #balitravel #balivlog #livinginbali
REACH OUT: ryanleebanksmedia@gmail.com
WHAT I USE:
→Travel Insurance: bit.ly/3stNCvS
→Music: www.epidemicsound.c...
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Spending 35 Hours on a Vietnamese Train (Hanoi to Saigon) 🇻🇳
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
You can get a plane or a bus between Saigon and Hanoi, but another way to do so is take the Vietnamese train line - the reunification express. In this video I get to experience what a "first class soft sleeper" cabin is like on a Vietnamese train as I travel for 35 hours between Vietnam's capital of Hanoi all the way to Ho Chi Minh city at the other end of the country. I'll give you a train tou...
How Much Can $20 Get You in Hanoi Vietnam in 2023?
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Today we are in Hanoi Vietnam, and I want to show you haw far $20 can get you in terms of accommodation, transport, attractions and food - I think you'll be surprised! Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, and being so, is one of the most expensive cities in the country. But if you're a budget traveller, don't fret! As it might go a lot further than you expect! 😏 #vietnam #hanoi #vietnambudget ...
How Much Does the Ha Giang Loop Cost & Should You Book a Tour? | Day 3 🇻🇳
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to day 3, and the final day, on the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam! The weather in Ha Giang definitely wasn't on our side for this one but nonetheless the Ha Giang Loop still doesn't disappoint! In the first half of this video I bring you on our long journey back to the beginning of the Ha Giang Loop and then stick around for the second half where I'll give you all the tips and advice you nee...
Northern Vietnam is Another Planet 🤯 | Ha Giang Loop Vietnam - Day 2 🇻🇳
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Welcome to day 2 of my road trip series across the Ha Giang Loop Vietnam! Continuing where we left off, we start the Ha Giang Loop today from Quan Ba and visit popular sites in Northern Vietnam like the Lung Cu flag - a.k.a the most northern point of Vietnam - the House of Pao and much more. After a less than ideal day yesterday, we have over 100km to cover today if we have any chance of finish...
Ha Giang Loop, Vietnam (This Place is Unreal! 🤯) | Day 1 🇻🇳
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
The Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam has always been high on my list of places I wanted to visit, but I never thought it would be anywhere as insane as it is! The views and vistas of the Ha Giang Loop completely blew my expectations, these landscapes where nothing like I had ever seen before! 🤯 In this video we embark on day 1 of 3 on the Ha Giang Loop, so come along and join as we get our first taste ...
Top Things to do in Chinatown Bangkok | Thailand Travel Guide 2023 🇹🇭
Просмотров 772Год назад
Chinatown Bangkok should be at the top of the list for anyone planning to explore Bangkok or Thailand! And I'm here to help you with your Chinatown Bangkok itinerary because I'm about to give you 13 reasons you need to make this an essential stop on your next trip! There are Chinatown's all over the world, but Chinatown Bangkok is special as it's one of the biggest and oldest, forming in the la...
What To See in Hanoi Vietnam 🇻🇳 | Hanoi Attractions Vlog
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
Let me show you what to see in Hanoi, Vietnam and which attractions you should visit while you're there! 🇻🇳 In this video we spend a day in Hanoi and I'll show you which attractions are worth seeing, which ones to maybe avoid and I'll share some tips along the way! We visit Hoan Kiem lake, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Train Street, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and much more, so come along! #hanoi #...
24 Hours in Hue Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Abandoned Waterpark & Emperor's Tomb)
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
In today's video we find ourselves exploring Hue Vietnam. Hue used to be the imperial capital of Vietnam up until only a couple of hundred years ago, so there is a ton of history the see in this city. Beyond the imperial history, Hue also has a popular waterpark that was abandoned back in the early 2000's. Thuy Tien Lake Waterpark has become a popular destination for tourists to visit due to th...
How to cross the HAI VAN PASS Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Da Nang to Hue)
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Crossing the Hai Van Pass Vietnam was one of the best days of my Vietnam trip so far! Riding from Da Nang to Hue, the trip starts off shaky with some torrential rain, luck quickly turned around as the sun came out on the Hai Van Pass and this quickly became one of the best riding days of my life! The Hai Van Pass Vietnam is a 21km stretch of mountain road that runs between Da Nang and Hue. It's...
BEST Vietnamese Restaurants in Hoi An! 🇻🇳 (Pho, Bahn Mi, Cau Lao & More!)
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Today I'm on a mission to try the best Vietnamese restaurants in Hoi An, according to the internet! Come with me as I take you to try some delicious pho, bahn mi, cau lao and more as we take a food tour across one of Vietnam's most historic towns. Trust me, you don't want to miss eating at these Vietnamese restaurants in Hoi An! #vietnamesefood #hộian #vietnam #vietnamtravel REACH OUT: ryanleeb...
Top Things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam 🇻🇳 | Exploring the Ancient Town Centre
Просмотров 30 тыс.Год назад
Come along on today's adventure I show you around the top things to do in Hoi An, Vietnam, a beautifully historic destination! Hoi An is a UNESCO heritage site in central Vietnam, and because of that it boasts a ton of history and very well preserved architecture dating back hundreds of years meaning there are so many things to do. It's also well known for it's lanterns that appear at night and...
24 Hours in Mui Ne Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Crazy Sand Dunes)
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
In this video we are in Mui Ne Vietnam. Despite some unfavourable weather, I'm going to show you around Mui Ne and take you to the white sand dunes, Mui Ne fishing village and for a peaceful stroll down the Fairy Stream. The day starts off a bit rocky but it's all uphill from there! #vietnam #mũiné #muine #vietnamtravel #việtnam #backpacker #backpacking REACH OUT: ryanleebanksmedia@gmail.com LO...
Inside the Viet Cong Tunnels | Cu Chi, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
Let's go underground into the Viet Cong tunnels as we explore the Cu Chi war zone near Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam! These Cu Chi tunnels, on average, were 80cm tall and 70cm wide, making them half the height of an average person.... and I tried to walk through with my camera bag 😅. But the Viet Cong lived and moved around in this tunnels for 12 years! Come with me as we travel from Ho Chi Minh City ...
Street Food Challenge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! 🇻🇳
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
It's finally time to explore Vietnamese street food in Ho Chi Minh City! In this video I meet some online friends for the first time and, for some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to have my friends choose what I eat 🤦♂️ Come along as I try a giant snail, squid tentacle and sea urchin for the first time! w/ @theNicoleRyan REACH OUT: ryanleebanksmedia@gmail.com Nicole's Channel :www.yo...
Top Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City (I'M IN VIETNAM!) | Saigon 2023 🇻🇳
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Top Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City (I'M IN VIETNAM!) | Saigon 2023 🇻🇳
Transit Fail at Changi Airport, Singapore | Bali to Vietnam Travel Vlog 🇻🇳
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
Transit Fail at Changi Airport, Singapore | Bali to Vietnam Travel Vlog 🇻🇳
3 WEEKS IN VIETNAM (a brand new series) | BACKPACKING IN VIETNAM 🇻🇳
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
3 WEEKS IN VIETNAM (a brand new series) | BACKPACKING IN VIETNAM 🇻🇳
Is Bali too expensive now? (Costs & Prices, 2023)
Просмотров 53 тыс.Год назад
Is Bali too expensive now? (Costs & Prices, 2023)
AVOID VISITING THESE PLACES IN BALI (Tourist Trap) 🇮🇩
Просмотров 61 тыс.Год назад
AVOID VISITING THESE PLACES IN BALI (Tourist Trap) 🇮🇩
Wildlife Safari Experience in West Bali National Park 🇮🇩
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
Wildlife Safari Experience in West Bali National Park 🇮🇩
The BEST Snorkeling in Bali - Menjagan Island | Bali Travel 2023 🇮🇩
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
The BEST Snorkeling in Bali - Menjagan Island | Bali Travel 2023 🇮🇩
Driving a Car in Bali (Crazy Traffic?) 🇮🇩
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Driving a Car in Bali (Crazy Traffic?) 🇮🇩
12 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRAVELLING BALI 🇮🇩
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
12 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRAVELLING BALI 🇮🇩
INSIDE THE BIGGEST BEACH CLUB IN ASIA | Atlas Beach Fest Bali 🇮🇩
Просмотров 34 тыс.Год назад
INSIDE THE BIGGEST BEACH CLUB IN ASIA | Atlas Beach Fest Bali 🇮🇩
TRAVEL GUIDE to the GILI ISLANDS | Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno 🇮🇩
Просмотров 109 тыс.Год назад
TRAVEL GUIDE to the GILI ISLANDS | Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno 🇮🇩
Experiencing DARK TOURISM in BALI 🇮🇩
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Год назад
Experiencing DARK TOURISM in BALI 🇮🇩
I EXPERIENCED BALI'S SILENT DAY | NYEPI 2022 🇮🇩
Просмотров 32 тыс.Год назад
I EXPERIENCED BALI'S SILENT DAY | NYEPI 2022 🇮🇩
BEST WATERPARK IN ASIA | WATERBOM BALI 🇮🇩
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
BEST WATERPARK IN ASIA | WATERBOM BALI 🇮🇩
What's the story behind Bali's abandoned planes?
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
What's the story behind Bali's abandoned planes?
So glad I visited these islands in the ‘80’s, so quiet and friendly back then. Gillie Meno was the best.
This is just proof how strong and determined VN people's mentality is to keep the country together. Tested and trained by so many wars
try going to china for a tour and bali tourist traps wont feel bad, spent over 2 hours getting sold pots and pans
No1 stepping of the aircraft
Wow, it's impressive how far $20 can go in Hanoi! Pho for breakfast and a visit to Bach Ma Temple all for a fraction of the budget. Talk about stretching your money!
Could you share the map?
Just curious, why censor Sara's T-shirt? was there something controversial on it that can't be shown on RUclips?
Great video. Thank you for the info. I want to book with eka jaya but there’s more than one website with their logo to book the ferry. Is one a scam or are they all the same?
Moving to Bangkok to avoid traffic is like moving to Atlantis to avoid getting your socks wet lol
Do u worship the idols too
Been visiting off and on for 2 years now and A lot of this is very accurate. Not negative at all. This guy is preparing you by being honest. There is this sharp contrast between how beautiful everything and everyone is....to all of a sudden you're just being herded around and pressured...quite strongly sometimes....to buy. They can get quite visibly upset about it sometimes lol. That drastic change in the middle of a tour is very jarring because chances are you've been spending and tipping and being generous the entire time you've been in Bali. No need to crank the pressure up. HA!😅Anyway. Those tours definitely need a better approach. They'd probably make waaay more money in the process
Watching this video excaclty at Kardia :)
Nice video mate, I've never heard an English guy say that less than 20 quid is expensive for a day rental/one way service, you must have already spent a lot of time in Vietnam haha
As Indonesian I can say that your guide/information useful. I have to agree with south Bali, those areas you mentioned are crowded. North Bali is better if you want to experience less touristy aspect of Bali. Sure there are lots of hotels there, but none of them belong to big hotel chain (eg: Hyatt, Hilton, Mercure etc). The price of goods up north is also way cheaper than south. The drawback would be distance. It took 3-4 hours of drive to get to north Bali (Buleleng, Singaraja or Lovina) but on the plus side, you'll be rewarded with nice mountain scenery while driving. And about tap water... If you really have to drink/use it, just make sure to boil it first then it's mostly safe.
The reason they brought you to thise buffet restaurant cos the driver/ guide get free meals he's also get free commission for every stuff you bought on a tourist trap.
I am in the Gili Islands right now, and this video is absolutely 100% useful and accurate. Thank you.
Hey, can you advice a tour we can buy to Menjagan Island Snorkeling, also do you think most of the tours includes transport from Ubud to the Menjagan Island? Thank you :)
made the mistake of walking the canggu shortcut on my first trip there.... never EVER again haha
What quiet place which is worth visiting do you recommend?
finally!!!!!!!!!!!! One smart person that realized Cianggu is crap.
As a solo traveller who only stays in hostels I would never recommend mad monkey. Stayed there for 9 days in Thailand... Its always crowded since it has capacity of 80-100 beds, cant even have a decent convo with all the music playing. Will be going to Gili T at end of month, I will definitely go check check whether MM here has the same commercialized vibe.
Hey, did you stay at MM in Gili T ? We have booked our stay there for next month. Your feedback will be really helpful!
@@rohit7walvekar you are in for a lot of disappointed. Are you travelling solo or as a couple or group of guys. I will advise you accordingly
I am traveling with my wife. What stuff let you down ?
@@rohit7walvekar Gili T hostels get too wild to be staying there with your wife. I mean you won't be participating in any hostel games or activities or clubs at 1 am and would be watching from a distance. If u decide to participate "properly", you can expect any random gora to touch or feel your wife during activities. Hence I will recommend you to book a respectable hotel.
@@rohit7walvekar And if budget is issue, book the house hostel. It's not a party hostel, it's very calm and peaceful and you wouldn't meet any rowdy tourists.
What happened if someone fart in tunnel??
If every shop is a tourist trap as you put it, better to stay at home and just google everything. As tight as they come!
Have ever come to visit Siem Reap, Cambodia?
Real booby trap at 16:13
How u define a tourist trap .....then tour Ur self .....keep mocking ......bla bla bla
hi there great content I wanted to know how long did you take to reach hue from da nang and also did you do a day trip to this place or have you stayed back one day ?
Heya! I rode pretty slow to shoot this video and it took around 3-4 hours. I didn’t go back to Da Nang after riding this route!
hi there great content I wanted to know how long did you take to reach mui from Ho chi min and also did you do a day trip to this place or have you stayed back one day ?
I took an overnight bus from HCMC and no I didn’t do it in one day and go back, I didn’t do that anywhere in Vietnam, I always travelled to a new place :)
From which site we should book ferry tickets from padang to gili
I booked them directly through the Eka Jaya website :)
I did not know that so many cell phone snatcher in Bali, I thought only the monkeys do that.
Monkeys do it too! But yes, be careful on scooters
Ok I watched this clip before I came to Bali. Now I have been here 3 months and visited some of the places covered in this clip. Some of the cons are well justified. However in reality the experiences are much more positive then depicted in the clip. For example Tegalalang Rice tarraces i have visited 3x already being in Canggu good 1h drive away. I always go alone with my son no tours. Its a spectacullar place worth every minute.
I’ve been to Tegalalang a few times and it just depends which part you go to. On this particular tour they took us to the main tourist section which is always busy. It’s the reason why I have an alternative spot to visit :)
I don't understand why anybody wants to live in Bali. Penang is cheaper, more developed and way cleaner.
Maybe we’ll have to check it out!
800 USD sounds very affordable for me. I spend twice of that in both Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. I don't party. I don't drink much and I would say I have a normal lifestyle
We find Thailand waaayyy cheaper. We haven’t tried living in Cambodia or the Philippines yet though!
Sounds like a bunch of White Privilege to me, instead of realizing that you are a tourist in another country, and people are there to not only try to serve you, but make a decent living for themselves. That's why we always bring extra cash, just so we can support the locals. Damn Colinizers do nothing but go invade other people's country, culture, and enjoy all of the benefits, only to complain, SMH!!! 👀🤦🏾♂️😡 #Colinizers #CultureVultures
Tourists going to tourist hot-spots and complaining there are too many tourists.
Right! What a paradox 🙃
my man Fred is eating and shopping the whole time he was on. An absolute unit!
Haha he was living his best life fo sho 😂
Hey my friend...RUclipsr Ben'o here... i visiting ho chi city very soon in July but then looking to take the train to Hanoi. What is the best sites or where can i book this train ride.
Heya! It was actually so long ago I made this video I can’t remember where I booked the tickets.. maybe on 12Go Asia? Did I say in the video or tag the site in the description? I can’t remember 😂
Quality video mate! Well done 👏 Heading to Vietnam from June to August. Will definitely be stopping in Hoi An now.
Oh sweet! My gf and I are heading back at the end of the year too! Enjoy your trip 🥳
We do not have much experience of snorkeling and we want to do scuba diving alao. Gilli Air or Menjangan which is better? Do we do scuba or snorkeling is just fine?
They both offer great snorkeling and scuba! To scuba you need to have you PADI certification. We liked Menjangan because there’s less people :)
Do you mind sharing the name of your hotel/accomodation? Would love to live close to this place 😁🙏
I stayed in a guesthouse called Agatha Canggu :)
BALI IS THE BIGGEST SCAMS ON THE PLANET
I feel like the pyramids in Cairo take that crown 😂
Muito bom 😊👏👏👏
Visiting all place in indonesian will giving you unlucky and will scamming every where. You will lost alot of money. Be better go to MALAYSIA
Not everywhere, most of the country is scam free and the people are super friendly! We’re heading to Malaysia in July :)
Can I drive there with EU driving licence?
Yeah! It would be good to get an international license from your country too just in case
I wish I had watched this video before. We have been really disappointed with our Bali visit.
Bali can be great in the right places! But the popular spots are always overrun with tourists these days
With the Ubud silver courses, arrive with a basic drawing of what you want to make (a strip of paper that would wrap around your finger is fine). I made a ring with a design I borrowed from the movie LOTR and I still wear it. It cost about US $35 ten years back.
MMM, interesting. I have just come back home to Surabaya, Java after 3 and a half weeks away, 3 of those weeks in Bali. We went to Pemuteran and Amed, keeping away from the extreme tourist areas. Although I am not Indonesian, I guess most of the locals think "we" are almost that. I love all the arts and crafts BUT do NOT follow me around in a shop if I happen to go in to one! I hate that. I also hated the rice fields - they were beautiful without people but when we went a few years ago (were taken there by an Indonesian), we were swamped by tourists although I did quite enjoy sitting in a cafe and having something while looking out on the ricefields. We do local things and although I like to mix with tourists (of course, I am not one), I really enjoy going to people's homes and one can do that when one has local friends.
I think in the tourist, I think it’s getting very expensive
It’s still affordable but the prices keep rising!
Ryan, I so appreciate your tips and thorough walkthrough of your experience. I'm planning a trip and this is exactly what I want to avoid so thank you!. I think we book tours because we are worried about language barriers or accessibility issues but a little research and insight into the process helps immensely with planning and avoiding falling into tourist traps. We did a tour in Istanbul and though the driver and tour guides were friendly, we just hated being driven to shops for jewelry and leather - being coerced into buying or made to feel weird for staying in the bus during those shopping stops. I also think that the Instagram culture is heavy and slowly wearing off and folks genuinely want to enjoy the vibe, get some fresh air, and soak it all in without needing to spend a fortune for Instagram photos.
This is a great insight and I’m so glad you found the video useful! If you get good local tour guides you can still see awesome spots, but arranged online Bali tours like GetYourGuide will take you to the same tourist spots every time 🙃
Ridiculous prices. For the same food I eat in Bali, I can have 2 or 3 plates in Penang Malaysia, which tastes better. Penang is far more developed, cleaner and modern than Bali.