I've lived in Bali 8 years and now spend 75% of my time in Java, Sumatra and Indonesia. I travel by myself and feel safer there than I do in Bali to be honest. I've just circumnavigated Sumatra and spent 5 days in Banda Aceh without any issues. Sorry to say but Bali is not the real Indonesia any longer and there is so much more to see than Bintangs, schnitzels and cheap copies.
Very true - I try to avoid the really touristy areas. My first trip was on my honey moon in 1988. I soon tired of it 17 years ago when I discovered Thailand. I have been back to Bali twice this year as it really is a cheap and easy holiday where I don't feel guilty not doing anything. When I first came to Bali they were selling pirated cassette tapes. The suit shops have now been replaced by tattoo stores.
In most bigger cities in Java there is at least one shop to buy beers and drinks. There are also some bars in Yogja. Have fun, the people are wonderfull over there.
Yogya is where I lived from 93-2000. I still have a family home in Yogya. I love it and I personally prefer it to Bali. It's a much bigger city now. There are many western style hotels with western toilets. There are also lots of western style restaurants too. I always had bubur ayam (chicken, rice porridge) for breakfast when there wasn't a western choice. I think you'll have to search around further for all of your options. Whilst I'm probably opening myself up to those who deliberately misunderstand, I do wonder though, why live in Indonesia if you insist on keeping a western lifestyle? Wouldn't Thailand or the Philippines be a better option? It's a genuine question not a criticism. Thanks
Yes I agree. Murray is really exaggerating about Java. I ride my bike to Java around 3 times a year. The food is great the traffic is not bad. The roads are good. I can do 100kmp no problems. Toilets are never a problem. The hotels i stay in have Bintang. April 2024. 3 of us rode to Yogyakarta great bike ride. ❤❤❤
Mate, good onya! Not sure I can handle the toilet situation, but safe travels brother! And thanks for the food & drinks at the Stonewall in Seminyak. Anyone in Bali MUST check that place out! Bloody Awesome! 👍 Be safe brother! Marcus
In Yogy at the moment spend six months a year. Year. Used to be able to get beer at the indomaret put had issues with Papuan students drinking to their limits on the steps. So now it is a bit harder to find
Thanks to the Prez, the traffic situation is very, very much better. I was living near Jakarta back in the old days when 2-4 hour traffic jams were the norm. Yer spoiled and you don't even know it. 😁
We were there in January very different. We could only buy bintang at our hotel... we went to temples and it was very nice. We stayed in town. But definetly must prefer Bali.
We meet at the Kedonganan seafood markets in Jimbaran at 4pm. Cost is $50( rp500k)/pp for unlimited seafood including lobster, prawns, fresh fish, scallops, oysters, crabs etc. Optional drinks package for $25 for free flow beer
@@MurrayWilkinson1 I now know what you meant about finding the booth to pay the arrival tax. I did eventually find it (the staff were lovely) but it took some effort. So many people just walked right past it. I actually went up to the counter, as did another Australian family and said that I would like to pay - they almost seemed surprised.
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I've lived in Bali 8 years and now spend 75% of my time in Java, Sumatra and Indonesia. I travel by myself and feel safer there than I do in Bali to be honest. I've just circumnavigated Sumatra and spent 5 days in Banda Aceh without any issues. Sorry to say but Bali is not the real Indonesia any longer and there is so much more to see than Bintangs, schnitzels and cheap copies.
Very true this comment. True indonesian culture starts when you depart bali
Agreed Java is so much better than Bali.
Very true - I try to avoid the really touristy areas. My first trip was on my honey moon in 1988. I soon tired of it 17 years ago when I discovered Thailand. I have been back to Bali twice this year as it really is a cheap and easy holiday where I don't feel guilty not doing anything. When I first came to Bali they were selling pirated cassette tapes. The suit shops have now been replaced by tattoo stores.
In most bigger cities in Java there is at least one shop to buy beers and drinks. There are also some bars in Yogja. Have fun, the people are wonderfull over there.
Yogya is where I lived from 93-2000. I still have a family home in Yogya. I love it and I personally prefer it to Bali. It's a much bigger city now. There are many western style hotels with western toilets. There are also lots of western style restaurants too. I always had bubur ayam (chicken, rice porridge) for breakfast when there wasn't a western choice. I think you'll have to search around further for all of your options. Whilst I'm probably opening myself up to those who deliberately misunderstand, I do wonder though, why live in Indonesia if you insist on keeping a western lifestyle? Wouldn't Thailand or the Philippines be a better option? It's a genuine question not a criticism. Thanks
My wife is Indonesian
Would prefer Java over Bali, Bali is full of bogan tourists. Just spent 3 weeks in Java, Surabaya, kediri and Blitar traffic was fine and good hotels.
Yes I agree. Murray is really exaggerating about Java. I ride my bike to Java around 3 times a year. The food is great the traffic is not bad. The roads are good. I can do 100kmp no problems. Toilets are never a problem. The hotels i stay in have Bintang. April 2024. 3 of us rode to Yogyakarta great bike ride. ❤❤❤
Mate, good onya! Not sure I can handle the toilet situation, but safe travels brother! And thanks for the food & drinks at the Stonewall in Seminyak. Anyone in Bali MUST check that place out! Bloody Awesome! 👍
Be safe brother!
Marcus
Hi Muzza. Like you , I cannot handle the long drop toilets!!. Have a good trip mate!.
Agree about the traffic. Been there a few times. Can only be described as organised chaos 😂
In Yogy at the moment spend six months a year. Year. Used to be able to get beer at the indomaret put had issues with Papuan students drinking to their limits on the steps. So now it is a bit harder to find
Have fun Muzza and Fi enjoy the sandwiches 😂 bugger .
Thanks to the Prez, the traffic situation is very, very much better. I was living near Jakarta back in the old days when 2-4 hour traffic jams were the norm. Yer spoiled and you don't even know it. 😁
We were there in January very different. We could only buy bintang at our hotel... we went to temples and it was very nice. We stayed in town. But definetly must prefer Bali.
ahh the fish.. ikan bilis what we at home call white bait in crispy rich noodles
I'm in Bali on Tuesday - trying to escape the Sydney weather. Hopefully will see you around.
@@marcp108 don't forget our monday seafood feast in jimbaran
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We meet at the Kedonganan seafood markets in Jimbaran at 4pm. Cost is $50( rp500k)/pp for unlimited seafood including lobster, prawns, fresh fish, scallops, oysters, crabs etc.
Optional drinks package for $25 for free flow beer
@@MurrayWilkinson1 I now know what you meant about finding the booth to pay the arrival tax. I did eventually find it (the staff were lovely) but it took some effort. So many people just walked right past it. I actually went up to the counter, as did another Australian family and said that I would like to pay - they almost seemed surprised.
Hopefully no breakdowns this time.
Go to North Sulawesi
If ya do a blues and or rock festival in bali ill be there , jazz 🤮🤮🤣
Be prepared to be mobbed for photos. As blonde Aussies we were mobbed.
I already got mobbed on the ferry by a bunch of short Muslim ladies from Sumatra
@MurrayWilkinson1 yeap we couldn't even go out of our hotel. Blonde hair is a magnet... I stayed wearing a hat everywhere
Yea stay vigilant
Let me know when the festival is, I'll bring the food truck over😂
Good to see ya mate. Have fun brother🤙
Custom Wars 23
Bugger that better you than me I did not like that place
How long was the drive over there? (Hours)
About 18hrs to here
@MurrayWilkinson1 .. hope there was a loo onboard lol
Let us know if you see a dog....lol
Nice video 🙏 Recently moved to Bali Ubud. I need help for social media marketing. Someone who is good helping at posting pictures to facebook, TikTok, instagram….etc please let me know 🙏🥰 we can discuss about the salary issue please DM. Thank you 🙏