I'm currently watching your videos in The gloomy/ rainy Pacific Northwest of the United States. Thank you so much for allowing me to live vicariously through you! Ubud looks amazing and is definitely now on my radar!
High quality production value is not a strong point for this channel. Sometimes I have to close my eyes to focus on the information which is a strong point.
The apartment is an incredibly beautiful place. You have a little piece of paradise that is so secluded and in the native style. Great for taking in the culture, and for relaxing and doing some meditation and yoga. You hit the jackpot! You guys are really living your best life!! me: just finished my processed TV dinner full of chemicals, looking out at the gloomy, wet winter weather here in the good ol' USA. ☹️ Although we have only had two shootings today for our small city which is an improvement. I can't wait to get out of this place.
Don't wait. I left the US 33 years ago. First in Guam & just had my 30-year anniversary in Japan. Life is so much better in Asia. If you approach life with a smile here, you'll be the most popular person on the street. Life is a new challenge, usually in a good way here. Just be ready for some culture shock & language challenges that will get to you at times but I don't have to worry about being shot or hearing all the negative hatred that Americans spew.
You have refreshed my image of Bali once again. If one just watches those Nomad living type channels, Bali comes across as a mini California with expensive apartments, restaurants, gyms, etc. I saw a new hotel review/ tour of a Palm Beach style villa hotel that was beautiful but was $700 a night in Bali 😮 So once again thanks for showing us how slow travel works and with some effort we can travel or retire to these places on a low budget. 👍
4:00 When I was hanging out in Ubud in 1980/81 there were, wait for it, just 2 places to stay...two losmens...no resorts, no spas, no banks, no electricity, no high end restaurants...it was pretty nice.
A perfect place to spend 3 to 6 months Geographically spectacular Best to cook for yourself I could easily split time between Vietnam, Thailand, the Phillipines and Bali and live extremely well on $1500 a month. International food can quickly raise your cost of living.
😊 when in rome live like romans As Indonesian 🇮🇩 " Di mana bumi di pijak di situ langit dijunjung" = "Where the earth is stepped, there the sky is upheld."
Wow, when I saw the section on the little apartment, I think my head exploded. We pay more in property tax each month. Now I have to go clean up the grey matter from the walls around me ;-). Love what you folks are doing. Cheers.
At one time I worked in Jakarta, and I have visited Bali at least 5 times. This was over 25 years ago and as a relatively young dude I spent a lot of time at the two popular night clubs located on Kuda Beach. The most popular was Double Sixes which opened at 6.00 pm and closed at 6:00 am (hence the name) and I believe that this is the place were Mick Jager got married. I can't remember the name of the other club that was just next door, but it was a lot of fun as well. At the time the old Bali hands at the end of the bar kept telling me that Bali is ruined and that I should have been here 20 years ago. I wasn't quite sure what they were talking about because at the time I didn't think that Bali could ever have been much better, and if it was really better 20 years ago, then it must truly have been the promised land. Now that I am retired, (I think) and living in the USA, I would really like to revisit Bali and spend some serious time there. I hope that I will not take over the role of the old Bali hands and bore all the tourists by telling them that they should have been here 20 years ago. Just call me the Ancient Mariner and the tourist well they are the wedding guests. Please forgive me Mr. Coleridge. Glory days they will pass you by in the wink of a young Balinese girl's eye...... Please forgive me Bruce. See, it is happening already!.
Agreed. And today the old Bali hands are saying that it was so much better 20 years ago and that the good days are gone, life just keeps rolling along Bali is still good don't worry.
My dad .. the old guy ha in my profile picture . was born in Bali! So it's good to know you like Bali best, Dan! Very cool. I've never been, but it's always been loosely on my list of places to travel to. Now it's solidly on my list! Thanks! I'm gonna share this vid with my pops.
Bali is amazing place. I appreciate the detailed breakdown of all the best places to visit and things to do in Bali and very proud of your accomplishments to partake in different cultures around the world.
Looks like you found a gem for an apartment. The egg and rice looked good. I haven’t been to Bali yet I’ve heard summertime is best because winter fhey get a lot of rain.
With your indoor/outdoor apt.,what about bugs & critters coming inside your apt? I know Bali has them. Also, what about safety and security with an apartment without glass windows? Curious.🤔
For a retirement visa : "You will be required to demonstrate, each year, that you have: Financial security of either $3,000/month in income or $50,000 lump sum placed in a state-owned bank Health insurance 2 x local employees Pledged not to work in Bali" Yeah... 825... sure... BUT you need to get 3000 a month minimum.
@frankcentofanti9317, There is no set cost of living for everyone. The fact that one person can live on a certain amount does not mean that another person can live on that amount. The only way to know what your expenses would be is to go there and pick where you are going to live, eat, drink, and entertain yourself and add it all up. You must do an exploratory visit with your feet on the ground before you will know your cost of living. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Dan
Only if you have health Insurance. You needs Retirement Visa to get it you need to show 1600 § monthly plus international health Insurance. Please be aware prices are going up, special housing. You also need transport.
Visa Charges? I am currently in the Philippines spending 60$ for 30day w Extension. Currently looking to move your videos are my go to for travel. Thanks for all you do sir
I have heard that the Russians have taken over Indonesia and really changed the vibe. I only got this from one person but they lived in the area off and on for 4 years. they moved back recently and it was supposed to be permanent but they only stayed two months. Can anyone provide more insight?
There are more Russians around the world right now than usual, everywhere. The smart ones have left Russia for the time being because they don't want to be sent to Ukraine to kill their brothers.
Long time viewer. You guys are great! Thank you for all the information. I turn 65 this year and plan to retire and travel, your videos are very helpful.
I never thought of Bali being one of my options. I find its form of Hinduism very interesting. Seems to be a mix with Buddhism and the indigenous religion. That 'Truth is one, paths are many' resonates with me. Also, the beauty of Bali and its location a little further away from mainland China. It's going on my exploratory list for sure now. Namesta
Your lifestyle is very much like my lifestyle for the past 7 years, for me, in Puerto Rico. I like to find an affordable place to live comfortably, walk, bike, Uber or car pool with friends, eat local, or cook my own foods. Thanks for making it easy for me to see what a comparable lifestyle would be like in Bali.
I agree Bali is gorgeous and can be very cheap. I just don’t think the average Westerner could live there so frugally. I spent a month in Canggu and I think a more realistic budget would be $2K a month
Yes it is, I have been living in Ubud for 4 years now, here my budget for 2 people: 2300 USD, plus taxes, plus donations. Everything is included in the 2300 USD/month such as: health insurance, medical care, rent, food, 2 motorcycles, visa, and traveling: Europe, Thailand, Lombok and the Nusas, long weekends in Uluwatu, etc.
@@ursdreyer3122 that's good to hear because I'm moving to Ubud in a few months with a monthly budget of $2500 USD for my teenage son and I, good to know that's more than enough.
@@JeffTheBackPackTraveler Rent is a big item in the budget, I've only spent $400 a month so far, 1 room apartment with shared pool. In February 2024 I'm moving into my private villa here in the central Ubud. Renting a new villa incl. Pool according to western standards has now become very expensive in Bali...
OK a lot of this video looks like someone's personal home video. I tuned in to see more of the sights of Indonesia. I understand that you're very proud of your woman, but enough of trailing her around. More sites and foods, transportation, etc. Thank you.
great video and I loved the small tour of your appartment! What I am wondering is how about insects and spiders crawling in your half open Bathroom :-) My wife loves to go to Bali with me in the near future, even for a longer period, but she is really holding back because of the creepy spider(s) and insect stories hahahahaha!
It always surprises me how in all this videos about retirees - abroad ect …very few people mentions about the costs of medicines , hospitals , doctors , ect …and what about the costs of say you fall from a bike and broke your leg ??? any idea of the costs of that ?? . Its free where I live in Europe . But of course I paid enough taxes while my working live to warrant it . Just saying this because as a retiree we are no longer in our 30s ?? 40s ?? perhaps 60 ?? Sorry to be a bit of ??? reality check ???. If you had that information will be much appreciated . Excellent informative video …. Thank you …!!
Sorry, I have not been to the hospital in Bali. Plus, we do not have free healthcare in the USA. Outside the USA, things seem to be 60 to 80% off. But not free like Europe.
This is a great point. The medical provision in Indonesia is especially bad. For anything serious, medi-vac to Singapore is the usual option. Monthly Health insurance premiums will eat up a lot of the figure suggested I'm this Video
Hello Alain M, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video. It is the last beach on our beach tour on that webpage. In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a RUclips video teaching how: ruclips.net/video/p4bP4xd7J4s/видео.html Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos. So, ... thank you, Dan
one day i'll retire to SE asia. maybe 10-15 more years of work and i can retire with passive income. as long as WW3 doesnt pop off or inflation kills us all. every extra $ i have goes into fidelity index funds.
How can expats retire in Bali, i.e. retirement visa? Been there years ago and I think it was visa on entry for 30 days? Went to Ubud for a day, wish we would have stayed up there longer. So much nicer than by the beach resorts.
My experience exactly. Stayed in Nusa Dua and spent a grand total of 1 day in Ubud visiting the monkey forest. Having watched tons of RUclips on Bali I wish I’d spent longer in Ubud. Oh well, one day maybe…
Just spent a week in Ubud, the pace is hectic around monkey forest but 5-10k out still very peaceful. In a $50 hotel in Candidasa atm, snorkeling and fishing this am. Off to Amed soon, the beachside resorts off the beaten track are well worth a visit and cheap too.😊
Only fans where we stayed. We didn't see many mosquitos, but here is what we do when they show up. @tomdignan8815, here is how I stay safe from mosquitos: vagabondbuddha.com/top-11-tips-to-stop-dengue-and-malaria/ But we haven't seem many here so far. Thanks for asking, Dan
A lot of my friends are young women and Bali is not the place with attractive men...its mostly for old men ;( so not for us !! ;) Now Ireland, or any Scandinavian country, are much better, with healthy, but especially smart, younger men ! YES ! But thanks for sharing !😊
Going for young men ! Scandinavian countries maybe but what about the weather? Stay there for a year and you will realize what it’s like. A lot of Europe is emptying bcoz of the weather. Good luck with the young men and not all are smart, remember this 😜
You are welcome sunflower. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan Have you seen our RUclips playlist for each country? ruclips.net/user/VagabondAwakeplaylists
All good info. What about marijuana. I prefer to smoke versus drink. It’s still expensive here , but is it cheap there. Can you grow your own ?? I’m definitely ready to leave the states and looking. Thanks
@@VagabondAwake so not legal in Mexico , seriously. If not , that’s stupid , and probably promotes illegal activities and crime and violence. Not going to Thailand , place looks like a zoo from every video I’ve seen. I wanna chill and be quiet and enjoy life , peacefully.
There are only 6 units there. So we made an exception this time. We are sharing that only with paid members this time so it is there when they want to go.
Man, I was all prepared to go take a exploratory visit to see for myself. Then I googled LGBT living in Bali and found out it is illegal starting in 2025.
NICE COUPLE!!would love to enjoy a weekend with you.. but im a stoner..... i like to smoke in the evening for my rest...ptds... and then in azia its everywhere dangerous ? i beter go to thailand now? great content .thx👍👍
Great point. Never go to another country without checking their drug laws. Some countries still have the death penalty, which seems silly in this day and age. So take it seriously and do your research. :-)
Beautiful! But I have to ask....do you have to deal with bugs? ...I mean, do you expect to see bugs in the living quarters? Is it a problem? Yes, Im a weenie.😂
That is out estimated budget for the two of us. Most people are going to spend way more though. You have to do an exploratory visit before you will know your cost of living. We are all different. Most people spend much more trying to recreate their old life in a new country.
Not really. Things will escalate if the do more gradually. I don't think China will drop the bomb on Bali without warning. And low probability since Bali is not a military target.
What's up how do you get away with doing that without being a citizen show me how to do this and live there without being a citizen in Indonesia. I'm an American
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Very informative video................... Please advise where was this video taken ????
I'm currently watching your videos in The gloomy/ rainy Pacific Northwest of the United States. Thank you so much for allowing me to live vicariously through you! Ubud looks amazing and is definitely now on my radar!
Your apartment looked/sounded serene with the river flowing next to it! Great info too. Thanks.
It is hard to focus where you keep showing video of Hui on loop
High quality production value is not a strong point for this channel. Sometimes I have to close my eyes to focus on the information which is a strong point.
@@WilliamFluery I was more talking about the girl being distracting but point taken
It’s the opposite for me. She’s the visual key that allows my ears to stay with the informational content all the way through.
Key to life. Find someone smart and beautiful and follow them.
@@VagabondAwake yeah you nailed it for sure👍
You’re my Hero. I wish I found your channel 10 years ago!
The apartment is an incredibly beautiful place. You have a little piece of paradise that is so secluded and in the native style. Great for taking in the culture, and for relaxing and doing some meditation and yoga. You hit the jackpot! You guys are really living your best life!!
me: just finished my processed TV dinner full of chemicals, looking out at the gloomy, wet winter weather here in the good ol' USA. ☹️ Although we have only had two shootings today for our small city which is an improvement. I can't wait to get out of this place.
2. good day! 😂
Don't wait. I left the US 33 years ago. First in Guam & just had my 30-year anniversary in Japan. Life is so much better in Asia. If you approach life with a smile here, you'll be the most popular person on the street. Life is a new challenge, usually in a good way here. Just be ready for some culture shock & language challenges that will get to you at times but I don't have to worry about being shot or hearing all the negative hatred that Americans spew.
Bali looks amazing. Uluwatu looks stunning. It’s been 25 years since I was last there. Must be awesome to live there.
You have refreshed my image of Bali once again.
If one just watches those Nomad living type channels, Bali comes across as a mini California with expensive apartments, restaurants, gyms, etc.
I saw a new hotel review/ tour of a Palm Beach style villa hotel that was beautiful but was $700 a night in Bali 😮
So once again thanks for showing us how slow travel works and with some effort we can travel or retire to these places on a low budget. 👍
4:00 When I was hanging out in Ubud in 1980/81 there were, wait for it, just 2 places to stay...two losmens...no resorts, no spas, no banks, no electricity, no high end restaurants...it was pretty nice.
Wow!! What a deal. I think I’ll be leaving Thailand for Bali in a couple of months.
A perfect place to spend 3 to 6 months Geographically spectacular Best to cook for yourself I could easily split time between Vietnam, Thailand, the Phillipines and Bali and live extremely well on $1500 a month. International food can quickly raise your cost of living.
Again. Genius.
Hi Dan I love your videos! I would be interested in hearing in each video a basic run down of retirement visa possibilities for each area. Thanks !
Lovely apartment but how are the mosquitos with that many constant openings to the outside?
That worries me a lot. No glass windows in that apartment.
Didn't even use our mosquito net
@@prika2000 me too! Bugs, lack of and security, critters & worst. I need windows with screens.
@@VagabondAwake Didn't even use your mosquito nets? So no mosquitoes?! Wow
Good point, use a mosquito net 😀
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when in rome live like romans
As Indonesian 🇮🇩 " Di mana bumi di pijak di situ langit dijunjung" = "Where the earth is stepped, there the sky is upheld."
Wow, when I saw the section on the little apartment, I think my head exploded. We pay more in property tax each month. Now I have to go clean up the grey matter from the walls around me ;-). Love what you folks are doing. Cheers.
Hi, what do grey matters refer to?
At one time I worked in Jakarta, and I have visited Bali at least 5 times. This was over 25 years ago and as a relatively young dude I spent a lot of time at the two popular night clubs located on Kuda Beach. The most popular was Double Sixes which opened at 6.00 pm and closed at 6:00 am (hence the name) and I believe that this is the place were Mick Jager got married. I can't remember the name of the other club that was just next door, but it was a lot of fun as well. At the time the old Bali hands at the end of the bar kept telling me that Bali is ruined and that I should have been here 20 years ago. I wasn't quite sure what they were talking about because at the time I didn't think that Bali could ever have been much better, and if it was really better 20 years ago, then it must truly have been the promised land. Now that I am retired, (I think) and living in the USA, I would really like to revisit Bali and spend some serious time there. I hope that I will not take over the role of the old Bali hands and bore all the tourists by telling them that they should have been here 20 years ago. Just call me the Ancient Mariner and the tourist well they are the wedding guests. Please forgive me Mr. Coleridge. Glory days they will pass you by in the wink of a young Balinese girl's eye...... Please forgive me Bruce. See, it is happening already!.
Gado Gado
A short walk down the beach. They would open and close alternate nights with 66
lol. i do it too. no worries
Agreed. And today the old Bali hands are saying that it was so much better 20 years ago and that the good days are gone, life just keeps rolling along Bali is still good don't worry.
Great video. Love the breakdown on cost.
My dad .. the old guy ha in my profile picture . was born in Bali! So it's good to know you like Bali best, Dan! Very cool. I've never been, but it's always been loosely on my list of places to travel to. Now it's solidly on my list! Thanks! I'm gonna share this vid with my pops.
Cool, thanks!
Bali is amazing place. I appreciate the detailed breakdown of all the best places to visit and things to do in Bali and very proud of your accomplishments to partake in different cultures around the world.
Looks like you found a gem for an apartment. The egg and rice looked good. I haven’t been to Bali yet I’ve heard summertime is best because winter fhey get a lot of rain.
With your indoor/outdoor apt.,what about bugs & critters coming inside your apt? I know Bali has them. Also, what about safety and security with an apartment without glass windows? Curious.🤔
Danger in Bali? Not from where I sit.
For a retirement visa : "You will be required to demonstrate, each year, that you have:
Financial security of either $3,000/month in income or $50,000 lump sum placed in a state-owned bank
Health insurance
2 x local employees
Pledged not to work in Bali"
Yeah... 825... sure... BUT you need to get 3000 a month minimum.
I first visited Ubud back in 2019 and fell in love with the place. How does this compare cost wise to the Canggu area?
Man this is amazingly useful I can not be thankful enough❤
This country looks amazing your videos are making me retire 3 years early than I planed thank you for your rewarding effort.
@frankcentofanti9317, There is no set cost of living for everyone. The fact that one person can live on a certain amount does not mean that another person can live on that amount. The only way to know what your expenses would be is to go there and pick where you are going to live, eat, drink, and entertain yourself and add it all up. You must do an exploratory visit with your feet on the ground before you will know your cost of living. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Dan
Just watched, am around the corner in Ubud . Some great information. Enjoy Nyepi . Exploratory trip will come back and spend more time. 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
Only if you have health Insurance. You needs Retirement Visa to get it you need to show 1600 § monthly plus international health Insurance. Please be aware prices are going up, special housing. You also need transport.
Thanks for posting these videos. I am thinking of retiring in Bali, and your tips are very informative and helpful.
Happy to help!
Great video 2 thumbs up my friends!!!!
Love the place🙏from Puerto Rico🇵🇷
Very nice place….thanks for the budget 🍻
thank u very much. i like the way you explain things in a good prospective❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia is the four countries of my radar for retirement.
wonderfull, can't wait to visit 😊
Great video Dan. Love watching your content. Super informative.
Visa Charges? I am currently in the Philippines spending 60$ for 30day w
Extension. Currently looking to move your videos are my go to for travel. Thanks for all you do sir
I have heard that the Russians have taken over Indonesia and really changed the vibe. I only got this from one person but they lived in the area off and on for 4 years. they moved back recently and it was supposed to be permanent but they only stayed two months. Can anyone provide more insight?
There are more Russians around the world right now than usual, everywhere. The smart ones have left Russia for the time being because they don't want to be sent to Ukraine to kill their brothers.
I have a $3700 per month pension so this sounds good to me.
Bali is on our list of possible retirement places to check out, for sure ! Thx, Dan !
What an incredible bungalo. That looks like heaven for a couple. .
Very informative ! Thank you
The food looked amazing. The apartment is amazing for that price. Wow
Very informative video ❤
I've done the homework. The cheapesat 1 bedroon apartment I would rent is about $1000 a month. That's the entire budget blown.
That is up to you. Ours was just over $300 USD as shown in the video.
Long time viewer. You guys are great! Thank you for all the information. I turn 65 this year and plan to retire and travel, your videos are very helpful.
Thank you for share that with us🙏🏻❤️
I was just reading that everything went up now that tourism is through the roof. Some are saying it’s double from pre pandemic levels.
This is data from last month.
I never thought of Bali being one of my options. I find its form of Hinduism very interesting. Seems to be a mix with Buddhism and the indigenous religion. That 'Truth is one, paths are many' resonates with me. Also, the beauty of Bali and its location a little further away from mainland China. It's going on my exploratory list for sure now.
Namesta
Great video as usual! Thank you!
Your lifestyle is very much like my lifestyle for the past 7 years, for me, in Puerto Rico. I like to find an affordable place to live comfortably, walk, bike, Uber or car pool with friends, eat local, or cook my own foods. Thanks for making it easy for me to see what a comparable lifestyle would be like in Bali.
You are welcome Mike.
I agree Bali is gorgeous and can be very cheap. I just don’t think the average Westerner could live there so frugally. I spent a month in Canggu and I think a more realistic budget would be $2K a month
I agree.
Yes it is, I have been living in Ubud for 4 years now, here my budget for 2 people: 2300 USD, plus taxes, plus donations.
Everything is included in the 2300 USD/month such as: health insurance, medical care, rent, food, 2 motorcycles, visa, and traveling: Europe, Thailand, Lombok and the Nusas, long weekends in Uluwatu, etc.
@@ursdreyer3122 that's good to hear because I'm moving to Ubud in a few months with a monthly budget of $2500 USD for my teenage son and I, good to know that's more than enough.
@@JeffTheBackPackTraveler Rent is a big item in the budget, I've only spent $400 a month so far, 1 room apartment with shared pool.
In February 2024 I'm moving into my private villa here in the central Ubud.
Renting a new villa incl. Pool according to western standards has now become very expensive in Bali...
OK a lot of this video looks like someone's personal home video. I tuned in to see more of the sights of Indonesia. I understand that you're very proud of your woman, but enough of trailing her around. More sites and foods, transportation, etc. Thank you.
Thank you for your constructive criticism Dolores. That is how we get better. And thanks for commenting, Best, Dan
Best video I’ve found.
Glad you enjoyed it
great video and I loved the small tour of your appartment! What I am wondering is how about insects and spiders crawling in your half open Bathroom :-) My wife loves to go to Bali with me in the near future, even for a longer period, but she is really holding back because of the creepy spider(s) and insect stories hahahahaha!
We didn't have any bug problems.
The fact it's for two people is really amazing
Very informative video................... Please advise where was this video taken ????
The full report has links to everything. Check the first link in the notes below the video. :-)
@@VagabondAwake I did thank you
Just beautiful apartment. Impressed.
It always surprises me how in all this videos about retirees - abroad ect …very few people mentions about the costs of medicines , hospitals , doctors , ect …and what about the costs of say you fall from a bike and broke your leg ??? any idea of the costs of that ?? . Its free where I live in Europe . But of course I paid enough taxes while my working live to warrant it .
Just saying this because as a retiree we are no longer in our 30s ?? 40s ?? perhaps 60 ??
Sorry to be a bit of ??? reality check ???.
If you had that information will be much appreciated .
Excellent informative video ….
Thank you …!!
Sorry, I have not been to the hospital in Bali. Plus, we do not have free healthcare in the USA. Outside the USA, things seem to be 60 to 80% off. But not free like Europe.
This is a great point. The medical provision in Indonesia is especially bad. For anything serious, medi-vac to Singapore is the usual option. Monthly Health insurance premiums will eat up a lot of the figure suggested I'm this Video
Thanks for another informative video
You are great guys
Hi thanks for the video what beach are you at with the umbrellas?
Hello Alain M, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video. It is the last beach on our beach tour on that webpage.
In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a RUclips video teaching how:
ruclips.net/video/p4bP4xd7J4s/видео.html
Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos.
So, ... thank you, Dan
Thanks for sharing. How to get retirement visa from Bali being non EU citizen
Contact visa agent for long stay options
@VagabondAwake thanks how much they charge ? Any recommendations please ?
40 USD for a scooter...you cannot commute a lot the rent alone is usually higher...
Impatience is very expensive
one day i'll retire to SE asia. maybe 10-15 more years of work and i can retire with passive income. as long as WW3 doesnt pop off or inflation kills us all. every extra $ i have goes into fidelity index funds.
Thankyouforthe information
Nice video 👍
Appreciate the video. Do you have a short list of areas in the western hemisphere?
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How can expats retire in Bali, i.e. retirement visa? Been there years ago and I think it was visa on entry for 30 days? Went to Ubud for a day, wish we would have stayed up there longer. So much nicer than by the beach resorts.
My experience exactly. Stayed in Nusa Dua and spent a grand total of 1 day in Ubud visiting the monkey forest. Having watched tons of RUclips on Bali I wish I’d spent longer in Ubud.
Oh well, one day maybe…
Just spent a week in Ubud, the pace is hectic around monkey forest but 5-10k out still very peaceful. In a $50 hotel in Candidasa atm, snorkeling and fishing this am. Off to Amed soon, the beachside resorts off the beaten track are well worth a visit and cheap too.😊
@@SewerPossum nice! No I’m not jealous much lol.
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Beautiful place up there, how long was your lease for and how did you get on with your visa or rather what sort of visa did you manage to get.
We rented for 1 month. Visa 1 month too.
Two questions: you didn't mention air conditioning and what about bugs, with all of the no glass windows?
Only fans where we stayed. We didn't see many mosquitos, but here is what we do when they show up. @tomdignan8815, here is how I stay safe from mosquitos:
vagabondbuddha.com/top-11-tips-to-stop-dengue-and-malaria/
But we haven't seem many here so far.
Thanks for asking,
Dan
Looks great
How is it with no fan and air conditioning in the apartment? And bugs?
Has fan. Slept like baby.
I was waiting for bug comment. I guess you have to live with the bugs.
How long can you live here as a US citizen? Do they do credit checks & based on income?????
You can stay a month and get a few one month extensions as a tourist, but to stay long term you will need another visa such as a retirement visa.
I had written Bali off until now. Wow when you leave Bali please give me the information to your villa
I am trying to be a paying member. Great information. How do I sign up
Please try the Lotte Mart out regarding prices (beer also please)
A lot of my friends are young women and Bali is not the place with attractive men...its mostly for old men ;( so not for us !! ;) Now Ireland, or any Scandinavian country, are much better, with healthy, but especially smart, younger men ! YES ! But thanks for sharing !😊
Going for young men ! Scandinavian countries maybe but what about the weather? Stay there for a year and you will realize what it’s like. A lot of Europe is emptying bcoz of the weather. Good luck with the young men and not all are smart, remember this 😜
You are welcome sunflower. Your comment grows our channel. :-) Dan
Have you seen our RUclips playlist for each country? ruclips.net/user/VagabondAwakeplaylists
Your shaming attempt is ignorant. Google Kuta cowboys.
@@TimJBenham I watched " Kuta cowboys" .Thanks 🌻
What about air pollution? It seems very bad in most places in South Asia no? It is nice to retire cheap but if you get sick from the air….
Bali is a beautiful tropical island.
Ubud is in mountains.
There is a lot of air pollution in Bali: traffic, plastic burning everywhere and any time, and of course the rice paddys.
All good info. What about marijuana. I prefer to smoke versus drink. It’s still expensive here , but is it cheap there. Can you grow your own ?? I’m definitely ready to leave the states and looking. Thanks
You should do Thailand then. It is legal there.
@@VagabondAwake so not legal in Mexico , seriously. If not , that’s stupid , and probably promotes illegal activities and crime and violence. Not going to Thailand , place looks like a zoo from every video I’ve seen. I wanna chill and be quiet and enjoy life , peacefully.
Dan I love this place. What about bugs and mosquitoes. Lastly can I have the information to this place
There are only 6 units there. So we made an exception this time. We are sharing that only with paid members this time so it is there when they want to go.
@@VagabondAwake Ok that’s fine 👍
@@VagabondAwake How do I pay
good video. well done
Qiang still looking wonderful in this video.
She is a beautiful woman for sure.
What happens when you get sick? Medical insurance applicable from home?
Not usually. Check with your carrier.
Man, I was all prepared to go take a exploratory visit to see for myself. Then I googled LGBT living in Bali and found out it is illegal starting in 2025.
NICE COUPLE!!would love to enjoy a weekend with you.. but im a stoner..... i like to smoke in the evening for my rest...ptds... and then in azia its everywhere dangerous ? i beter go to thailand now?
great content .thx👍👍
Great point. Never go to another country without checking their drug laws. Some countries still have the death penalty, which seems silly in this day and age. So take it seriously and do your research. :-)
Has the cost of living increased a lot in 2024 in Ubob, Bali?
We were last there in 2023.
What about food allergies which a lot of people have
That apartment is perfect
Accomodation is what always screws my plans/maths
Google Vagabond buddha apartments
Beautiful! But I have to ask....do you have to deal with bugs? ...I mean, do you expect to see bugs in the living quarters? Is it a problem? Yes, Im a weenie.😂
Have you been to Florida? Bugs live in warm climates.
Local food is best, but I did find a couple of good Italian run Italian restaurants. Splurge 😂 Ciao & aloha
Thank you. Do you have some more information about Malaria?
Check out the CDC webpage. :-)
@@VagabondAwake Link?
Indonesia is the Best Country , Modern and Rich with Oil and Gold. No more Malaria . I Love My Country. ❤️🇲🇨.
So if yours is low, then on average it would be a lot higher. Seems expensive.
True. Most people are too impatient.
Sounds refreshing but is that for a couple?
That is out estimated budget for the two of us. Most people are going to spend way more though. You have to do an exploratory visit before you will know your cost of living. We are all different. Most people spend much more trying to recreate their old life in a new country.
Good stuff.
Very cool video, thank you! Nice apartment!!!
I have been to Bali many times over the past 8 years I Would not visit those local small restaurants the risk of food poisoning is just too high.😀
I haven't gotten food poisoning in years. :-)
That budget account for non married people?
What about health insurance
Stay tuned
My only question is do you worry what will happen there if China decides to become more aggressive with their Asian country neighbors?
Not really. Things will escalate if the do more gradually. I don't think China will drop the bomb on Bali without warning. And low probability since Bali is not a military target.
@@VagabondAwake awesome! Thank you for the reply, and keep up the great work!
Great video but alcohol is not optional. 😁
What's up how do you get away with doing that without being a citizen show me how to do this and live there without being a citizen in Indonesia. I'm an American
If you are married to an Indonesian you can get a marriage visa for there.