Love this video, Adrien!! The Balinese people are so warm and friendly! I was there for 3 weeks in 2019 before leaving to teach in Thailand. Like the language lesson! Working on my retirement Evisa that is in queue now due to covid. Should be back there by the end of April!! Yah!! Miss Mama Bali and Bayu, chef at Twist in Ubud!! Hope we can connect when I return!! 🙏🏻
The Indonesians are able to cook so many dishes from around the world, they are soon talented! My husband is American and loves the Mexican food there.... I agree, the creative industries are amazing and craftsmanship is outstanding :-) Bali ticks all my boxes...
Adrian The Bali mystique always inspires So sad that at this time; it has not met all expectations:.. hey it’s part of life…. You have a wonderful sanctuary and love always finds a way Peter
When you are young, single and healthy you have the opportunity to experience as much as you can handle.Do it.Later you may come big circle and rest in one of the places you visited.Til then
The treatment of animals in Bali also upsets me. I have lived there and it was one of the most concerning things for me. For a culture who believes in Karma, I don’t understand how they turn a blind eye to the suffering.
They are building like crazy in Canggu for people like you! Aussies are the best to party with ever, funny as hell, always laughing and down for a good time (I'm from the USA).
Adrien thanks so much the information is invaluable cheers ENJOY the good life .... in Australia to visit we cannot yet but ... it will happen ... eventually we love changgu
Great vid man, I’ve just come across the real estate in Bali and am interested in having something there. Good info on your channel looking forward to looking at the rest of your vids. I’m vegan so ty for the shout out. Do you know how the diving is?
Good Video, Very informative, I am an ex pat currently living in the South Coast of Turkey and similarly the culture people and climate are great. And the not so great things are the litter the overdevelopment and some tourists behavior.
I like how you say it’s easy to learn Bahasa, but you did it too fast . I had to keep doing a rewind. You explained it quite good, I always wondered why my friend Wayan referred to his wife as He when he spoke to me in his broken English. You’ve given me confidence to try speaking Bahasa. Please could you give us some more sentences to try . I’m happy there is no The, or in or etc , this I want to learn a bit more. I enjoy your blogs, terima Kasih.
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovehj
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovevb
Thank you for this informative video! Loved it. ❤️ I'm planning to go to Bali myself in the future. But after what you said about single woman being attacted I'm really nervous to go😬 are there any things you can do to make it more save and would you recommend as a single women to travel solo? ✈️🙋♀️
This is a good question and I can't give an full answer myself since I've just been to Bali as a tourist, and was last there in 2018. But here are some general tips on solo travel as a woman, that I tend to use in whatever developing country I'm visiting: 1) dress respectfully, covering a similar amount of skin as local women (i.e., long skirts and non-skimpy t-shirts are what I usually wear). Communicating respect is always a good way to start. :) It also makes you look less like a basic tourist. 2) avoid drawing attention to yourself with flashy jewelry or technology (e.g., iPad or big camera). I wear simple jewelry, a plain silver band in place of my wedding rings, and I have this super old Kindle that I love for reading in cafes -- it's indestructible and the batteries last forever. 3) basic safe habits, like using registered taxis or Grabs rather than hopping in whatever unmarked car pulls over; and for me I usually plan on staying in after dark in most places I'm traveling alone unless I know them to be safe. 4) this is specific but super helpful for swimming: online you can find a small fanny-pack dry bag that can fit your phone/keys/wallet, and you can wear it while you go for a swim at the beach! not high fashion haha but a handy solution for swimming alone. :) 5) If you're concerned about safety where you're staying you can also buy a device (Google "travel door lock") that you put in the door of your room once you're inside, to ensure no one can unlock the door from outside. Good luck!
@@florinerubingh6509 You're so welcome! :) I'm delighted if any of it can be helpful. Traveling alone can be amazing! Good luck and all the best you, and much love back :)
@@primemarketing7218 I lived there for 2 years. Crime against women is a huge problem don't underestimate it. . Even older women are not exempt. Beware don't walk alone at night, never leave a drink unattended. Always carry a small shoulder bag across your shoulder under clothing if possible. Never take rides from motorbikes unless they are certified. Take a photo of grab and taxi drivers. The rest is OK. Oh yeah watch our for street dogs.
@@AdrienField If that's true, curious why you wouldn't put it in the video? How do you deal with it? I never saw this as a tourist - is that from pesticides in hotels?
mice aren't too bad a problem because of all the giant snakes that feed on them. The rats can get so big that even the snakes don't mess with them. Have fun!
What work do you do ? I would love to take my aging husband for a one year sabbatical in 2024, but need to ensure that my online business is running and successful by then.
The bad : Pollution, intense traffic jam, very dangerous road driving, dirty ocean, extremly dirty beaches from december to march, very high tourist pressure, very loud at any time (Party Music bass, dog, chicken, motorbike, building construction, ceremony...), overcrowded, disease due to dirty water, became expensive, too many expats, some dangerous people, 2/3 of the times overcast, high humidity, poor food hygiene in some hotels and restaurants, no real serious hospital. The good : Very friendly local, top quality waves, warm ocean, nice beaches, clear water during the dry season, nice party, tip-top villa, restaurants and bars, good shopping for women's with many affordable local brands.
Quick question: How are you so sure calling yourself an expat in Bali while people in English speaking countries call every foreigner immigrant? Maybe there are some other terms how foreigners are called there, depend on their purpose of staying, but never I heard someone call "expatriate workers"...
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovemn
I dont like Bali because beach in the night is dark and 95% closed in the night not happy like in thai. And no public transportation. Everybody use motorbike, no enjoy walking.
I live 2 hours from bali from Australia,my fiancé is Indonesian. I appreciate your comments but do remember they are developing for their future. If bali was not like it is now you probably would not be there so suck it up mate,love it or leave it .Never complain,its better than majority of most big tourists destinations
Hi. I usually like your videos as I tend to find them pretty informative. However, I find that the cons you're complaining about are clearly avoidable. You complain about natural things such as the humidity, well then perhaps you should go for a different country. Complaining about the way people take care of their trash, perhaps you should try and live in a more developed country. Complaining about traffic, maybe you should go to somewhere less crowded. Complaining about the tourists...... that's the cherry on top. what are you? It's crazy the ease with which foreigners tempt to appropriate themselves with places they don't belong in and follow up with complaints. Sis, if you don't feel comfortable with the way things are done, stay home or go where you belong.
No place is perfect, I am weighing the things I love about Bali and the things that are not so great. As I said in the video, all things considered I still love living here. And no, I'm not a tourist. I have been living here two years now.
@@AdrienField Thanks Adrien, its always good to get view points about places from people who are actually experiencing the destination, enjoying the channel. Also the observation and reference to Cancun is accurate.
He isn’t complaining but explaining and there’s a difference. He makes the videos for educational purposes to help those who are curious and perhaps interested in doing the same. I like his balanced approach and I’m interested in the truth, not a sanitised version of reality. It’s also his perspective on reality and he’s entitled to share it and I plus others are more than happy to hear his point of view and to also be educated.
There's always room for improvement. The rubbish problem in Bali is devistating and needs addressing. Not just for tourists which they rely on but for their own health.
Love this video, Adrien!! The Balinese people are so warm and friendly! I was there for 3 weeks in 2019 before leaving to teach in Thailand. Like the language lesson! Working on my retirement Evisa that is in queue now due to covid. Should be back there by the end of April!! Yah!!
Miss Mama Bali and Bayu, chef at Twist in Ubud!! Hope we can connect when I return!! 🙏🏻
Glad you're doing well Adrien- Good Vid- Thx for the update!
Best honest review I seen so far, and that’s among allot that I watched, thank you, much appreciated
The Indonesians are able to cook so many dishes from around the world, they are soon talented!
My husband is American and loves the Mexican food there....
I agree, the creative industries are amazing and craftsmanship is outstanding :-)
Bali ticks all my boxes...
I miss Mexican so much here in Japan. Yes I know it’s only 60 km away but that’s a bit far for me.
Adrian
The Bali mystique always inspires
So sad that at this time; it has not met all expectations:.. hey it’s part of life…. You have a wonderful sanctuary and love always finds a way
Peter
When you are young, single and healthy you have the opportunity to experience as much as you can handle.Do it.Later you may come big circle and rest in one of the places you visited.Til then
Great video. Been considering visiting and it's great to hear someone being honest and saying the bad things too.
Loved the language lesson!
Thanks for the video!! One small offering, though: when you say "Bali's beauty cannot be understated" I believe you mean it cannot be overstated. :)
The treatment of animals in Bali also upsets me. I have lived there and it was one of the most concerning things for me. For a culture who believes in Karma, I don’t understand how they turn a blind eye to the suffering.
I agree
Dear all tourism, please dont forget to pay your taxes, be polite and respect when live in other country:)
Well done! Informational and very useful.
Very informative. Good to know you like the food there. I just Subscribed and Like. Thx!
They are building like crazy in Canggu for people like you! Aussies are the best to party with ever, funny as hell, always laughing and down for a good time (I'm from the USA).
nice balance, and with real integrity.
Thank you for sharing
Ok. So I'm loving your videos man. That little language tip you showed really made me think "yeah! I get that, I can do this!"
Adrien thanks so much the information is invaluable cheers ENJOY the good life .... in Australia to visit we cannot yet but ... it will happen ... eventually we love changgu
I was there last year .....and I’m an Aussie. It’s not just the Aussies that are annoying! There are lots of quiet ones like me 😜
Can’t wait to visit
Great vlog thanks for sharing will watch as more ☺️
Thanks so much for information... So valuable
Loved your video. Keep up the good work 🤙🏻
Great information thanks!
Great vid man, I’ve just come across the real estate in Bali and am interested in having something there. Good info on your channel looking forward to looking at the rest of your vids. I’m vegan so ty for the shout out. Do you know how the diving is?
Hey thank you! I’m not a diver so I can’t give any advice, but Bali and its neighboring islands are famous for driving
Any chance of letting me know the name of your Taylor in Canggu.?
Is Mary Jane available? She’s helped me out.
If you don’t cook do you go out of your home for every single meal, or have someone cook for you?
Gojek
Good Video, Very informative, I am an ex pat currently living in the South Coast of Turkey and similarly the culture people and climate are great. And the not so great things are the litter the overdevelopment and some tourists behavior.
I like how you say it’s easy to learn Bahasa, but you did it too fast . I had to keep doing a rewind.
You explained it quite good, I always wondered why my friend Wayan referred to his wife as He when he spoke to me in his broken English.
You’ve given me confidence to try speaking Bahasa.
Please could you give us some more sentences to try .
I’m happy there is no The, or in or etc , this I want to learn a bit more.
I enjoy your blogs, terima Kasih.
I learned from the free app DuoLingo. I recommend it to get the fundamentals
@@AdrienField Thanks Adrien
I rly like the humidity rather than the strong heat u get in Europe ,
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovehj
You didn’t mention the trash everywhere
hey love the t shirt
I wud not like to drive there :( Vietnam was horrific , the smells are very strong I agree
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovevb
Thank you for this informative video! Loved it. ❤️ I'm planning to go to Bali myself in the future. But after what you said about single woman being attacted I'm really nervous to go😬 are there any things you can do to make it more save and would you recommend as a single women to travel solo? ✈️🙋♀️
This is a good question and I can't give an full answer myself since I've just been to Bali as a tourist, and was last there in 2018. But here are some general tips on solo travel as a woman, that I tend to use in whatever developing country I'm visiting: 1) dress respectfully, covering a similar amount of skin as local women (i.e., long skirts and non-skimpy t-shirts are what I usually wear). Communicating respect is always a good way to start. :) It also makes you look less like a basic tourist. 2) avoid drawing attention to yourself with flashy jewelry or technology (e.g., iPad or big camera). I wear simple jewelry, a plain silver band in place of my wedding rings, and I have this super old Kindle that I love for reading in cafes -- it's indestructible and the batteries last forever. 3) basic safe habits, like using registered taxis or Grabs rather than hopping in whatever unmarked car pulls over; and for me I usually plan on staying in after dark in most places I'm traveling alone unless I know them to be safe. 4) this is specific but super helpful for swimming: online you can find a small fanny-pack dry bag that can fit your phone/keys/wallet, and you can wear it while you go for a swim at the beach! not high fashion haha but a handy solution for swimming alone. :) 5) If you're concerned about safety where you're staying you can also buy a device (Google "travel door lock") that you put in the door of your room once you're inside, to ensure no one can unlock the door from outside. Good luck!
@@megahern8467 Wauw! Thanks for your detailed answer! This info is really helpful. Thanks :D Much love xx
@@florinerubingh6509 You're so welcome! :) I'm delighted if any of it can be helpful. Traveling alone can be amazing! Good luck and all the best you, and much love back :)
before pandemic bali was visit by around 5 million people a year, and if bad things happen its not even 0,1 %
@@primemarketing7218 I lived there for 2 years. Crime against women is a huge problem don't underestimate it. . Even older women are not exempt. Beware don't walk alone at night, never leave a drink unattended. Always carry a small shoulder bag across your shoulder under clothing if possible. Never take rides from motorbikes unless they are certified. Take a photo of grab and taxi drivers. The rest is OK. Oh yeah watch our for street dogs.
Health care also is not so good, but you might not know that until you get sick or god forbid a motorbike accident 🤞
At least it won’t bankrupt you like in the USA.
Hi Adrien
My heart aches for not being there 🙏❤️
I’d rather be in Australia 😂
I know you don’t like bugs but my concern being near rice fields and open concept living is mice.
Are mice prevalent
Yes and every other creature you can imagine
@@AdrienField If that's true, curious why you wouldn't put it in the video? How do you deal with it? I never saw this as a tourist - is that from pesticides in hotels?
mice aren't too bad a problem because of all the giant snakes that feed on them. The rats can get so big that even the snakes don't mess with them. Have fun!
What work do you do ? I would love to take my aging husband for a one year sabbatical in 2024, but need to ensure that my online business is running and successful by then.
I own an e-commerce brand
10th person and video on Bali. I feel sorry for Bali already
The bad : Pollution, intense traffic jam, very dangerous road driving, dirty ocean, extremly dirty beaches from december to march, very high tourist pressure, very loud at any time (Party Music bass, dog, chicken, motorbike, building construction, ceremony...), overcrowded, disease due to dirty water, became expensive, too many expats, some dangerous people, 2/3 of the times overcast, high humidity, poor food hygiene in some hotels and restaurants, no real serious hospital. The good : Very friendly local, top quality waves, warm ocean, nice beaches, clear water during the dry season, nice party, tip-top villa, restaurants and bars, good shopping for women's with many affordable local brands.
Thanks for that tot of retire over there after you said burning of what??? ⚰⚰⚰that no way I can deal with it.
Quick question: How are you so sure calling yourself an expat in Bali while people in English speaking countries call every foreigner immigrant? Maybe there are some other terms how foreigners are called there, depend on their purpose of staying, but never I heard someone call "expatriate workers"...
An expat is an immigrant with money
kenapa=why/how
berapa= how much
apakah=what
O kingdom of God. dear blue-eyed beautiful girl like an angel who was given an excess of intelligence I want one. we are waiting for your arrival, love, love, lovemn
I dont like Bali because beach in the night is dark and 95% closed in the night not happy like in thai. And no public transportation. Everybody use motorbike, no enjoy walking.
I live 2 hours from bali from Australia,my fiancé is Indonesian. I appreciate your comments but do remember they are developing for their future. If bali was not like it is now you probably would not be there so suck it up mate,love it or leave it .Never complain,its better than majority of most big tourists destinations
Seriously never heard him complain. He was being incredibly generous on my opinion.
Hi. I usually like your videos as I tend to find them pretty informative. However, I find that the cons you're complaining about are clearly avoidable. You complain about natural things such as the humidity, well then perhaps you should go for a different country. Complaining about the way people take care of their trash, perhaps you should try and live in a more developed country. Complaining about traffic, maybe you should go to somewhere less crowded. Complaining about the tourists...... that's the cherry on top. what are you? It's crazy the ease with which foreigners tempt to appropriate themselves with places they don't belong in and follow up with complaints. Sis, if you don't feel comfortable with the way things are done, stay home or go where you belong.
No place is perfect, I am weighing the things I love about Bali and the things that are not so great. As I said in the video, all things considered I still love living here. And no, I'm not a tourist. I have been living here two years now.
@@AdrienField Thanks Adrien, its always good to get view points about places from people who are actually experiencing the destination, enjoying the channel. Also the observation and reference to Cancun is accurate.
He isn’t complaining but explaining and there’s a difference. He makes the videos for educational purposes to help those who are curious and perhaps interested in doing the same. I like his balanced approach and I’m interested in the truth, not a sanitised version of reality. It’s also his perspective on reality and he’s entitled to share it and I plus others are more than happy to hear his point of view and to also be educated.
There's always room for improvement. The rubbish problem in Bali is devistating and needs addressing. Not just for tourists which they rely on but for their own health.