Been in Indonesia for five years now. We fly from Sumba to Bali, often. Two homes if you will. I'm an Australian. I'm living the life... will never relocate back to Australia. Everything in this video is authentically true. Our cost of living is crazy cheap. Laid back yet exciting. You could never be bored living in Indonesia🇮🇩. Go ahead and bungy jump 🥳🏝🐟🇲🇨
I now want to share something special about the people in Bali. They really live a kind brotherhood, sisterhood, life. They are so welcoming and so gracious I felt the spirit of love around me all the time. When I left I held onto that simple attitude of gratitude and I will forever be grateful for experiencing this from the native peoples. I pray that the influx of foreigners will honor and not tarnish the peaceful Bali culture.
honestly we are Indonesian feels grateful that many of tourism come to Bali even the situation still not good yet. Because as you know most of Balinese People work in the tourism sector. Industrial sector still not yet develop in this island. Thank you for come to Indonesia especially Bali island.
The way you’re able to present important information with your calm/comforting voice and all the beautiful scenery in your videos is really a special quality!(second to none)😊
Bali is a place i keep dreaming about , I dont know why but I really really love the vibe of the island , the people , the culture and the amazing way they practice their Balinese Hinduism which is a treat for the soul.I dream about settling down there, open up a clinic and watch my kids grow up in serenity.
as a Bali lover (the non touristic part of it), I can only highly compliment your work!!! the video is amazing, super professional, very well explained, fantastic content. And thank you for presenting it so down to earth, simple, respectful and friendly - I would just add regarding friendship, that getting balinese friends will make it a lot more enjoyable that staying only between expats (as most bule do, sadly). Balinese are amazingly friendly and helpful. Matur Suksema!!!
@jean voronkova I am Indonesia but living abroad. The herbal drink you drank is called Jamu. They have many variants from varieties of spices. The one that you drank in cup called Beras Kencur. It is made of rice and kaempferia galangal. Usually they will put some ginger, salt, sugar, pandan leaves to make it aromatic dan taste fresh. Jamu is very good for your health and most Indonesian drank it adult and children. They have many benefits for health, beauty, increase appetite, cleansing, etc. Your video is super great. Make me miss my country ❤️
Hi Jean, let me tell you a secret if you want to stay in Bali a little more, learn Indonesian and Balinese, the locals will really appreciate you if you use their language, and they will give you prices which are usually cheaper than tourists others (if you shop at traditional markets) 😁
@@JeanVoronkova I heard the language is relatively easier (no 2nd laguage is easy!) for a native English speaker to learn than others. Do you find this to be true?
Such useful information, well-organized, and delivered very well. The editing has improved exponentially. I like that you’ve moved to a natural speed of spoken expression and that your style is conversational. The amount of development in many areas is amazing and a testament that whatever we do often and with intention improves. Thank you!!!! Thank you for organizing my impressions in Bali. I’m often taken away when I’m there, as it’s a natural and spiritual home for me and to apply cognition to those experiences like organizing and categorizing those experiences is anathema to the energy that those impressions have left on me. I think you have the best channel on Bali.
Hi Dean, thanks for such a kind note. I'm happy to be able to bring back happy memories of your good bali times for you, and you've paid so much attention to our production of the videos! V will be very pleased to know that all the stuff he puts in effort to improve hasn't gone unnoticed! U stay happy and safe out there!
Thank you for promoting Bali with one of the most pleasant way and explaining many things like basic expense, mannerism, how to go there and even to the simplest thing like petrol price! haha thats something you wouldn't find in other vlog, appreciate it so much.. Much love from us Indonesians🙏
Basically, the whole of Bali has become a built-up area in one permanent traffic snarl. All tourist publications, this one included, show scenes of natural beauty and calm. The reality is that, if you're not in your room, you're likely to be in heavy traffic for hours to get to the nice spots which are also crowded. The roads are mostly far too narrow for their motor and foot traffic. For that volume of traffic, an Aussie road would be six times bigger, plus have foot-paths, kerb and guttering, and a big set-back for any buildings, making it much more spacious, orderly and safe. Plus the traffic obey the road rules, which doesn't really exist here. In this video she shows virtually no traffic, and the fewest people, except when she's showing traffic deliberately to gush about how good it is. The $7-a-night thing has always got some kind of unamenable catch, like it'll be noisy, cramped, smelly, or some other third-world kind of drawback. Plus the Indos, left to their own devices, revert to type and seem to specialise in the broken, the crumby, the jerry-built, the slovenly, the seen-better-days, the shithouse. Like today, I opened the curtain, and the whole thing including rod and brackets came away in my hand. When I asked the staff to fix it, they simply poked the screw back into the hole, i.e. not caring that exactly the same thing is going to happen next time. That's Indonesia all over. They don't care that what they're doing doesn't work or make sense. This is one of the biggest cultural differences with the West. Most accommodation doesn't have a kitchen, which means you've got to walk or drive in the traffic to eat out at their eateries, which is basically rice and noodles. To get decent food with protein costs a lot more. If they do say they have a kitchen, it will be like a sink and a gas stove with no utensils or fridge. That's what they will call a "complete" kitchen. They just bullshit about everything in a way that westerners do not. I would say a minimum for a decent place, clean, quiet, near the beach, with a functioning kitchen, with aircon, is about $1,000 a month min. So say $30 a night, and that's before food is factored in. Before I came to Indo, I believed Dave who said that it costs him "$500 or $600" a month to live here. That was just complete bullshit. People love to do this it seems. To live a modest life in a tiny house, eat mostly at home, keep a car, and be charitable, costs about $2500 a month. But then again, for a one or two week visit and change, then yeah, sure, one can have a fine time doing as she says. Comments ....?
Outstanding review. Thanks for your honesty. Do you have a tube we can watch on the great way to do it?❤️ or anywhere else for that matter, like Vietnam? retired, from canada
Sounds like someone really sweats the small stuff while disparaging the Indigenous people. What if you actually tried to befriend a couple of locals and find a better place? Or just inflict a different country with your attitude?
I have been to Bali many Times.When I was in Junior High School, I once visited my relatives who lives there and stayed at his parent's home.We use scooter and travel around Bali in 5 days.Uluwatu,Tanah Lot,Kuta,Sanglah Monkey Forest,Sanur and other Place.It was unforgattable experience of my life
This is really helpful. My wife and I have been wanting to give Bali a try. Personally, I’ve been really curious about the Indonesian culture and its people.
Indonesian culture is very varied because of the different islands, over 17000 but not all inhabited 500 different languages and in the case of Bali 100% Hindu and Lombok, part Hindu plus in other parts of Indonesia Islam has adapted to the original culture just like Christianity did....
@@jejewa2763 I’ve read this before. It’s so fascinating to me. I grew up in the United States, where we were taught to believe that we were the only place in the world that successfully integrated people of many backgrounds into one community. But the more I travel, the more I see how untrue this is. I met the first person in my life from Indonesia back in uni, and he told me so much about his home in Java. About the people. I want to see it all with my own eyes and talk to all the kind people just like him.
@@torianjallenMost Indonesian's are super nice, helpful, and honest. Of course not everyone. People in Bali are not as friendly as people in Java from my personal experience. I've been living in Indo for 8 years I've been to Bali many many times. There are so many subcultures here that it's very complex to judge them though. Universal truth is you get what you attract and if you're cool with them most people are cool with you.
For those planning on visiting Bali, a word of advice, go to the Consulate/Embassy in advance and get a visa. When I visited Bali, at the airport, it took me 3 HOURS to get a visa! Because of this experience I will NEVER visit Bali again. You have to go to one person to pay for the visa, you have to go to another person to get an unstamped visa, then you have to go to a third person to stamp the visa! I understand the concept of creating employment for your citizens, but at least have all these 3 people located in a line in the SAME place! Instead they are spread out in 3 different places in the airport, forcing you to stand in line 3 TIMES!
I am a Balinese local currently living abroad and missing Bali each day. For some reason the algorithm shows me this video XD everything you showed me makes me miss home even more! One thing though; the choice between a scooter and a car is a no-brainer; nothing beats motorbikes in Bali. If you need a car for a group travel or during the rain, grab and gocar (gojek) are definitely a great choice than flat out owning a car. I understand families with children often prefer cars but if you're solo or a couple, the scooter literally beats everything. Lovely work on the video
I'm currently in Bali now. It's been an absolutely fantastic stay. An easy process to return after nearly 3 yrs. Accomodation so far for us has averaged less than about $25Aud a night In clean, comfortable AC rooms including breakfast. Eating out at local warungs has cost about $4-$5 per meal including drinks. Overall we are coming in at about $75 a day for everything including any extra food, drinks, shopping etc. I'll likely look at retiring here within a few yrs. Substantially cheaper in Bali than in Australia if you plan carefully
it is such an unbelievable destination eh? And its funny how happy you sound about being in Bali in contrast to another comment left by another of your fellow citizens just a couple hours ago lol. Glad you are enjoying Bali, $75 budget a day is very comfortable - definitely can have lots of fun on that! Enjoy the rest of your time here see u around maybe!
@@JeanVoronkova hi Jean we will fly back to Bali in Nov. Hit my WA number love to meet you both. Thanks for the great posts. Info is very much appreciated. Keep up the great videos
Thank for showing us subscribers the pros and cons of living in Bail. I will visit Bail before the end of the year. You are such a inspirational person Jean sweetheart. Please keep doing what you do.
I happily stumbled on this channel as I was browsing Bali homes. This is the place I wish to move to, live and retire ♥️ having been there twice, I know this is my happy place. Thank you for the info! Including health cover and transport… I must prepare to drive a scooter😅
I think Bali and its people are just perfect for relaxing when you decided to retire or to become a digital worker I've been there twice and I want to come back and stay longer than before thank you for sharing.
This is by far the most authentic experience I have come across regarding Bali. I can definitely relate everything that was mentioned to my experience. Great work with content creation.
Wow! A whole year already. Congratulations to both of you. That means I’ve been subscribed for a year. Great videos and wonderful information, me and my girlfriend enjoy watching each week. Our June 2020 vacation to Bali was interrupted, but it is good to be able to travel again. Heading to Mexico and Costa Rica this year, maybe Bali next year.
hey hey thanks a lot for sticking around for so long! The notes and kind support from both of you are much appreciated. Mexico and Costa Rice are my dream destinations outside of Bali! Exactly those 2 places! So we are living each others' dreams. If we run into you in Bali next year tell us how these vacays went!
@@JeanVoronkova haha that’s really nice of you to say. You are really talented and the videos segments are well edited. As they say hear in New Zealand when asked how you are doing?“Living the Dream!” Was that you who sent the WhatsApp number? I thought it might be a scam number. On another note. I really enjoyed the recent episode with your family. It was so nice to see, we got to see a different side of you and V. Keep up the great work.
saya suka chanel bule yg seperti ini benar2 mempromosikan pariwisata kita, bukan malah ekploitasi orang indonesia, thanks miss Jean Voronkova your youtube chanel is very2 good
Yes, we believe in that too. Karma works strongly here. We love Bali and we can feel that Bali has embraced us and taken very good care of us. For others who are not like that, Bali has not kept them here either.
Staples and novelty items is what I basically buy..90 percent of the time is warung food..its so much to offer and really fresh..and clearly cheaper than doing a full shopping..and helping the locals stay in business..and ungasan has become a new hotspot for tourists..melasti beach especially
Your living definitions of "rich" and "success" are broader in spectrum than your average Jane. It begins with a needs-based foundation, then the luxury to see what you will with your life and the joys you treasure.
I lived in Bali last year and I was the happiest and most free I had ever been in life for those 6 months. I moved back to the US to finish school but I miss Bali every day 😞 I am glad that I have the chance to finish school but I truly had everything I needed in Bali. It felt like home
It’s partly the entire spirit and vibe on the island - I do think Bali picks it’s people. Some visit and fall in love and stay. Some visit but aren’t at all impressed. U shd come back soon!
@@JeanVoronkova You are 100% right! I didn't even know about Bali before it called me. I saw myself living freely in what looked like a jungle, and when I googled what I saw in the vision, Bali was the first place that showed up. I did more research, connected with other solo travelers there, and just moved there alone. It was my first time traveling along like that and I learned so much about myself and others in the process. I will be back soon. I promise! I truly believe that one day I will be able to call Bali home again 🧡
@@JeanVoronkova your videos immediately caught my attention as I had just cut my own hair today ;). I stumbled on your DIY short hair and moved on to your other interesting videos. I must say you have many thoughts and experiences that resonate with me. My family of 3 (me, hubby n son) left Malaysia 40 years ago to make Australia home. Worked, retired n now 72. Time flies! I wish more young people are like you, fulfilling your core values of living life seeking to experience life (within) rather than needing to impress, with material wealth, to sustain an image (with out). Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel. Keep talking :)! Love it. BTW, I've never been to Bali..
I've never wanted to visit Bali, as it's a *massive* tourist destination, but after watching this vid (no idea why it came recommended on my feed), I'll now endeavour to travel there some day. Liked and Subscribed; well done.
Really appreciate your videos as I plan my multi-nation adventure. Tons of very good information. Bali seems like a wonderful place with very few downsides, at least for someone like myself. A high priority for me is friendly locals, which appear to be plentiful on Bali. I did see one video about dengue fever that was a bit concerning, but it sounds like it's a non-issue if a person takes precautions (repellent). Thank you, and I look forward to viewing more videos.
Haha I think if u plan to be around Asia long enough dengue is a bit of a unavoidable factor. I’ve been hit myself. Just make sure it’s not the dangerous dengue where u start bleeding out from inside :/
@@JeanVoronkova Thank you, Jean. I will be very selective in terms of mosquitos! Again, I really appreciate your work- we have very similar values/perspectives so your videos tend to emphasize aspects of Bali that I find important.
Great video! Makes me want to migrate there already. However I still have some questions: 1) How about the safety over there? 2) Does long term staying foreigners need to pay for their income tax? 3) Is it feasible to cycle over there as their mode of transport? 4) How do you deal with pests like snakes in your backyard? Looking forward to your videos on how to move to Bali or Thailand!
Avoid travel alone at night anywhere in Indonesia!. If you see snake near your accommodation, just tell the owner. The will bring specialists to catch the snake.
yo, we live in Uluwatu area and it's more local and its super safe generally - love the people here, but i have heard and felt myself that in the busy touristy areas like Kuta esp at night its completely not. Also we're not late night birdies in general so that helps w our impression of the safety. Here in Ulu a lot of ppl cycle regularrly for sport but not as a mode of transport no! it's too difficult and distances too far! We've had one baby snake wander into our kitchen in the past year and it got frightened of us and ran away by itself when we noticed. And if you receive income anywhere incl in Indonesia you'll be taxed - think that's a world wide thing!
Taxes of course! No way to avoid them! LOL However, depending on where your are from, there may be a tax agreement between Indonesia and your country, so you don't pay double taxes. For example, France and Canada have one.
Hello Jean 😊👍. Thanks, most interesting, the full ‘low down’ on life in Bali as you find it ✅. So many positive aspects and good things to be cherished and enjoyed. ( I am trying to lose a bit of weight - so the yummy food could be a problem 🍗 🥘 👀 ). Thanks again, cheers Don 👋 !
MY one and only tri p to bali was with the navy back in the late 90s. R&R few days, got some souvenir ( still in my room 25 yrs later). never return again. Denpasar written on my souvenir. i guess a generations has pass since my days
A tip on driving your scooter in bali. The locals have been driving those narrow and crowded roads their entire life and some foreigners drive a bike back home so they drive like jason bourne. But take it easy, drive at your own comfortable pace.
Always love to watch Jean's video that give such a useful information about living in Bali. Even for me, a Balinese who resides in Jakarta (The capital city of Indonesia). Thank you Jean 😍
@@JeanVoronkova although I am Balinese, but I have never lived permanently in Bali since i was born. Occasionally went home only on holiday, just for few weeks at most no longer than a month 😊
I have been to Bali and other parts of Indonesia dozens of times over the past 41 years. I spend a month surfing in Bali this year. Bali is really overdeveloped now and feels like a tourist trap.
Accomodations you forgot to mention you can rent a lost for $50 to $100 a month, buy a foam mattress , a kost is one room with kitchen and toilet + electricity about ,,$ 20/30 a month.
Filipino American here, just visited my homeland in Siargao and got me thinking why am i spending time in LA when i can live cheaply in asia with all the surf spot and beautiful girls haha. Coming to visit the hype in Bali next week and follow a surf bud living there. Who knows, we might get stuck there! wheew! 🤙
Thank you Jean, for sharing. I visited Bali 20 years ago and it truly looks different now but some change is good. When I decide to return for a visit I'll look you up.
People seem to drive on the left in Bali. We drive on the left side in the US Virgin Islands because it was once Danish and we did not change after it became US in 1917. Originally, horse traffic could not get used to the change in traveling on the right and then it was just a thing.
Lot of great information here! As someone who has dreamed of the island but probably won't have a chance to visit, thank you for sharing so much of the daily life and even expenditures for taking up residence.
Hi Jean, thank you for the informative video. I was born in Indonesia and immigrated to the US 60 years ago. Your video is one of the reasons whether I retire in Bali or in Europe (Germany, Austria, or Switzerland). Another option is to retire in Europe, I speak Germans and Dutch. So, the only issue I have is medical insurance how is the hospital facility, either good or sufficient enough for an elderly person like me? The last time I was in Bali was in early 2020 for business. I had no time to make any evaluation at the time. Thank you.
As long as you don't have any special medical need, it's good enough to handle most emergency need, if you need some good specialist it's better to move to Surabaya/Jakarta or just straight move to Europe, just my two cents as an Indonesian....
Good to see you guys again, and a very good Advice thank you 😊 Terimakasih Banyak untuk information nya keep safe looking forward to your nex video 👍🏻🙏🏻💯
Dear Jean. You are a true inspiration for people like us in the rat race and chasing an elusive dream. After watching your videos I am seriously considering moving to Bali,Chiangmai or somewhere similar. Is there any way to contact you as I have some queries regarding moving to Bali and would be very grateful if you could guide me. Thank you in advance
Hi Jean- Great job with your Channel !!!! Love watching it !!!. Starlink will be changing internet connectivity all over the world :-) We are using it now on our boat up in Canada and also our RV when we are traveling in the US. We can connect everywhere we go with no problem :-)
my wife's family is from Bali and I have stayed there several times (each stay were between 1-4 weeks at a time). Living in Bali gave me a holiday mood, that made me less productive than living and working in Jakarta.
How to move to Thailand! Bali is great but very small and about 4x more expensive than Thailand. I prefer Thailand 1000x because you can have a real local life and a tourist life and the law is wonderful there... You feel free in Thailand. The real freedom but you have to be perfect (or try to be the best possible). I do not have problems at all in Thailand and I feel so secured there...
Wow one year already …. You wiil be inspire many more tourist visit Bali and Indonesia to do as tourist or long stay basis, that is good for our tourismn n domestic income, small or big people spend is relative 👍👍👍👍 thank you for positive life experience in Bali
Shopping.... To Nirmala which slightly cheaper than Pepito and then you can go to the old Carefour renamed Transmsrt as it was bought by Indonesian from the French then again for the day to day go to local market earlier in the morning but tell them you want " prices local, bukan Bule" Buke is a foreigner in general.....learn few words of Balinese they will love you for it.
A good summary but perhaps you could have mentioned the boring no variation climate (hot, humid, rain) and equal day/night. Also Bali is cheap compared to ultra expensive Singapore but no so cheap compared with many other places. Wine and beer are not cheap in Bali.
Been in Indonesia for five years now. We fly from Sumba to Bali, often. Two homes if you will. I'm an Australian. I'm living the life... will never relocate back to Australia. Everything in this video is authentically true. Our cost of living is crazy cheap. Laid back yet exciting. You could never be bored living in Indonesia🇮🇩. Go ahead and bungy jump 🥳🏝🐟🇲🇨
Thinking about moving to Indo from United States. Would love to meet a local prior to visiting. Email?
Indonesian here, ENJOY MATE. I used to live in your country btw. Canberra and Sydney was fantastic but nothing beats BALI mate!!!!
@@raffialfarabyramadhan2570 thats my opinion too. Bali life is just awesone. Loving it. Theres more freedom living in Indonesia.
Would you mind sharing what visa you have?
@@PapaBrianMatthewRaven There u gooooo
I now want to share something special about the people in Bali. They really live a kind brotherhood, sisterhood, life. They are so welcoming and so gracious I felt the spirit of love around me all the time. When I left I held onto that simple attitude of gratitude and I will forever be grateful for experiencing this from the native peoples. I pray that the influx of foreigners will honor and not tarnish the peaceful Bali culture.
honestly we are Indonesian feels grateful that many of tourism come to Bali even the situation still not good yet. Because as you know most of Balinese People work in the tourism sector. Industrial sector still not yet develop in this island. Thank you for come to Indonesia especially Bali island.
Tourism is the main engine here, as proven during 2020 when the pandemic starts.
Hope the governor doesn’t turn Bali industrial. The gods made this island magical. Keep it that way Mr. Governor
@@VincentChia_online I mix would be good
The way you’re able to present important information with your calm/comforting voice and all the beautiful scenery in your videos is really a special quality!(second to none)😊
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hehe thanks all of you guys - so sweet. Heart the encouragement!
@@JeanVoronkova You lift us up as much as we lift you up.
Bali is a place i keep dreaming about , I dont know why but I really really love the vibe of the island , the people , the culture and the amazing way they practice their Balinese Hinduism which is a treat for the soul.I dream about settling down there, open up a clinic and watch my kids grow up in serenity.
That sounds like a lovely plan!
You mean like Bali bombings?
Hope that happens for you. I've never lived anywhere else so in touch with the universe.
as a Bali lover (the non touristic part of it), I can only highly compliment your work!!! the video is amazing, super professional, very well explained, fantastic content. And thank you for presenting it so down to earth, simple, respectful and friendly - I would just add regarding friendship, that getting balinese friends will make it a lot more enjoyable that staying only between expats (as most bule do, sadly). Balinese are amazingly friendly and helpful. Matur Suksema!!!
@jean voronkova I am Indonesia but living abroad. The herbal drink you drank is called Jamu. They have many variants from varieties of spices. The one that you drank in cup called Beras Kencur. It is made of rice and kaempferia galangal. Usually they will put some ginger, salt, sugar, pandan leaves to make it aromatic dan taste fresh. Jamu is very good for your health and most Indonesian drank it adult and children. They have many benefits for health, beauty, increase appetite, cleansing, etc. Your video is super great. Make me miss my country ❤️
Hi Jean, let me tell you a secret if you want to stay in Bali a little more, learn Indonesian and Balinese, the locals will really appreciate you if you use their language, and they will give you prices which are usually cheaper than tourists others (if you shop at traditional markets) 😁
oh yes we definitely are slowly getting there - heehee!
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It's a rule basically everywhere you live in; "When in Rome, do as the Romans"
@@JeanVoronkova I heard the language is relatively easier (no 2nd laguage is easy!) for a native English speaker to learn than others. Do you find this to be true?
Saya heran. Bule baru masuk satu tahun sudah merasa diri sendiri sebagai pakar, ahli...
Such useful information, well-organized, and delivered very well. The editing has improved exponentially. I like that you’ve moved to a natural speed of spoken expression and that your style is conversational. The amount of development in many areas is amazing and a testament that whatever we do often and with intention improves. Thank you!!!! Thank you for organizing my impressions in Bali. I’m often taken away when I’m there, as it’s a natural and spiritual home for me and to apply cognition to those experiences like organizing and categorizing those experiences is anathema to the energy that those impressions have left on me. I think you have the best channel on Bali.
Hi Dean, thanks for such a kind note. I'm happy to be able to bring back happy memories of your good bali times for you, and you've paid so much attention to our production of the videos! V will be very pleased to know that all the stuff he puts in effort to improve hasn't gone unnoticed! U stay happy and safe out there!
Thank you so much. You are a fantastic team. Blessings to you both 🙏🏼🙏🏼 .
Thank you for promoting Bali with one of the most pleasant way and explaining many things like basic expense, mannerism, how to go there and even to the simplest thing like petrol price! haha thats something you wouldn't find in other vlog, appreciate it so much..
Much love from us Indonesians🙏
Basically, the whole of Bali has become a built-up area in one permanent traffic snarl. All tourist publications, this one included, show scenes of natural beauty and calm. The reality is that, if you're not in your room, you're likely to be in heavy traffic for hours to get to the nice spots which are also crowded. The roads are mostly far too narrow for their motor and foot traffic. For that volume of traffic, an Aussie road would be six times bigger, plus have foot-paths, kerb and guttering, and a big set-back for any buildings, making it much more spacious, orderly and safe. Plus the traffic obey the road rules, which doesn't really exist here.
In this video she shows virtually no traffic, and the fewest people, except when she's showing traffic deliberately to gush about how good it is. The $7-a-night thing has always got some kind of unamenable catch, like it'll be noisy, cramped, smelly, or some other third-world kind of drawback.
Plus the Indos, left to their own devices, revert to type and seem to specialise in the broken, the crumby, the jerry-built, the slovenly, the seen-better-days, the shithouse.
Like today, I opened the curtain, and the whole thing including rod and brackets came away in my hand. When I asked the staff to fix it, they simply poked the screw back into the hole, i.e. not caring that exactly the same thing is going to happen next time. That's Indonesia all over. They don't care that what they're doing doesn't work or make sense. This is one of the biggest cultural differences with the West.
Most accommodation doesn't have a kitchen, which means you've got to walk or drive in the traffic to eat out at their eateries, which is basically rice and noodles. To get decent food with protein costs a lot more.
If they do say they have a kitchen, it will be like a sink and a gas stove with no utensils or fridge. That's what they will call a "complete" kitchen. They just bullshit about everything in a way that westerners do not.
I would say a minimum for a decent place, clean, quiet, near the beach, with a functioning kitchen, with aircon, is about $1,000 a month min. So say $30 a night, and that's before food is factored in.
Before I came to Indo, I believed Dave who said that it costs him "$500 or $600" a month to live here. That was just complete bullshit. People love to do this it seems.
To live a modest life in a tiny house, eat mostly at home, keep a car, and be charitable, costs about $2500 a month.
But then again, for a one or two week visit and change, then yeah, sure, one can have a fine time doing as she says.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. Helpful perspective. : )
I'm sure you're spot on in your assessment. Visiting somewhere is so different than living there or even staying for an extended period.
@@nosac1230 I actually just typed in verbatim what my brother had said. He has spent considerable time in Bali and elsewhere in SE Asia
Outstanding review. Thanks for your honesty. Do you have a tube we can watch on the great way to do it?❤️ or anywhere else for that matter, like Vietnam? retired, from canada
Sounds like someone really sweats the small stuff while disparaging the Indigenous people. What if you actually tried to befriend a couple of locals and find a better place? Or just inflict a different country with your attitude?
I have been to Bali many Times.When I was in Junior High School, I once visited my relatives who lives there and stayed at his parent's home.We use scooter and travel around Bali in 5 days.Uluwatu,Tanah Lot,Kuta,Sanglah Monkey Forest,Sanur and other Place.It was unforgattable experience of my life
That sounds like so much fun! Nice places all
This is really helpful. My wife and I have been wanting to give Bali a try. Personally, I’ve been really curious about the Indonesian culture and its people.
Yep, and please be informed when travelling there and not get scammed.
Highly recommend. It's a wonderful discovery that i believe will enrich your lives and perspectives. As it has ours!
Indonesian culture is very varied because of the different islands, over 17000 but not all inhabited 500 different languages and in the case of Bali 100% Hindu and Lombok, part Hindu plus in other parts of Indonesia Islam has adapted to the original culture just like Christianity did....
@@jejewa2763 I’ve read this before. It’s so fascinating to me. I grew up in the United States, where we were taught to believe that we were the only place in the world that successfully integrated people of many backgrounds into one community. But the more I travel, the more I see how untrue this is. I met the first person in my life from Indonesia back in uni, and he told me so much about his home in Java. About the people. I want to see it all with my own eyes and talk to all the kind people just like him.
@@torianjallenMost Indonesian's are super nice, helpful, and honest. Of course not everyone. People in Bali are not as friendly as people in Java from my personal experience. I've been living in Indo for 8 years I've been to Bali many many times. There are so many subcultures here that it's very complex to judge them though. Universal truth is you get what you attract and if you're cool with them most people are cool with you.
For those planning on visiting Bali, a word of advice, go to the Consulate/Embassy in advance and get a visa. When I visited Bali, at the airport, it took me 3 HOURS to get a visa! Because of this experience I will NEVER visit Bali again. You have to go to one person to pay for the visa, you have to go to another person to get an unstamped visa, then you have to go to a third person to stamp the visa! I understand the concept of creating employment for your citizens, but at least have all these 3 people located in a line in the SAME place! Instead they are spread out in 3 different places in the airport, forcing you to stand in line 3 TIMES!
I am a Balinese local currently living abroad and missing Bali each day. For some reason the algorithm shows me this video XD everything you showed me makes me miss home even more!
One thing though; the choice between a scooter and a car is a no-brainer; nothing beats motorbikes in Bali. If you need a car for a group travel or during the rain, grab and gocar (gojek) are definitely a great choice than flat out owning a car. I understand families with children often prefer cars but if you're solo or a couple, the scooter literally beats everything.
Lovely work on the video
I really admire you Jean for always inspiring us and give us wonderful message and how you share what the reality of life, thank you so much 💝💯👍😃
thanks SL xoxo
I'm currently in Bali now. It's been an absolutely fantastic stay. An easy process to return after nearly 3 yrs. Accomodation so far for us has averaged less than about $25Aud a night In clean, comfortable AC rooms including breakfast. Eating out at local warungs has cost about $4-$5 per meal including drinks. Overall we are coming in at about $75 a day for everything including any extra food, drinks, shopping etc. I'll likely look at retiring here within a few yrs. Substantially cheaper in Bali than in Australia if you plan carefully
it is such an unbelievable destination eh? And its funny how happy you sound about being in Bali in contrast to another comment left by another of your fellow citizens just a couple hours ago lol. Glad you are enjoying Bali, $75 budget a day is very comfortable - definitely can have lots of fun on that! Enjoy the rest of your time here see u around maybe!
@@JeanVoronkova hi Jean we will fly back to Bali in Nov. Hit my WA number love to meet you both. Thanks for the great posts. Info is very much appreciated. Keep up the great videos
Wow.. that’s great! I should definitely consider staying a few months in Bali.
Yeach.. of course cheaper in bali i have often seen foreigner stay for long time till 8-12 years n can speak bahasa here🤗😊
@@Thirstytraveler41 Indonesia is vast, like really really vast itd be waste if you only stay for few weeks.
Thank for showing us subscribers the pros and cons of living in Bail. I will visit Bail before the end of the year. You are such a inspirational person Jean sweetheart. Please keep doing what you do.
see you around in Ulus maybe Dom!
Your video touched all the aspects of living in Bali for long term basis. Listening it in your soothing, calm voice is an additional plus point 😇.
Thank you so much 🙂 i'm glad u enjoyed the vid Shruti :)
I use to live in Bali it was a nice experience. Now I moved to Penang Island such a wonderful place.
Ooh the fooooood in Penang is SO GOOD! Penang char kway teow hello! Haha
I happily stumbled on this channel as I was browsing Bali homes. This is the place I wish to move to, live and retire ♥️ having been there twice, I know this is my happy place. Thank you for the info! Including health cover and transport… I must prepare to drive a scooter😅
You’re welcome, glad the video was useful 🤓
@@JeanVoronkova so useful , thank you 🙌
We just moved to Bali permanently, we live in Ungansan near Uluwatu so far love Bali people super nice
I think Bali and its people are just perfect for relaxing when you decided to retire or to become a digital worker I've been there twice and I want to come back and stay longer than before thank you for sharing.
all the best with that! those are lovely plans to have :)
This is by far the most authentic experience I have come across regarding Bali. I can definitely relate everything that was mentioned to my experience. Great work with content creation.
thank you, i'm glad the video resonated with you :)
I will retire in Bali and I am preparing my retirement accomodation. I am Indonesian and have been living all my life in Jakarta
Great video and informative . Bali is a true paradise and such affordable destination ❤ Hello from Melbourne Victoria
Wow! A whole year already. Congratulations to both of you.
That means I’ve been subscribed for a year. Great videos and wonderful information, me and my girlfriend enjoy watching each week. Our June 2020 vacation to Bali was interrupted, but it is good to be able to travel again. Heading to Mexico and Costa Rica this year, maybe Bali next year.
hey hey thanks a lot for sticking around for so long! The notes and kind support from both of you are much appreciated. Mexico and Costa Rice are my dream destinations outside of Bali! Exactly those 2 places! So we are living each others' dreams. If we run into you in Bali next year tell us how these vacays went!
@@JeanVoronkova haha that’s really nice of you to say. You are really talented and the videos segments are well edited. As they say hear in New Zealand when asked how you are doing?“Living the Dream!” Was that you who sent the WhatsApp number? I thought it might be a scam number.
On another note. I really enjoyed the recent episode with your family. It was so nice to see, we got to see a different side of you and V.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much! Coming to try living there for 2 months and see how I like it❤
saya suka chanel bule yg seperti ini benar2 mempromosikan pariwisata kita, bukan malah ekploitasi orang indonesia, thanks miss
Jean Voronkova your youtube chanel is very2 good
terima kasih mas
I am excited, my girlfriend and i are moving to Bali for a few months in seven months thanks to youTube and dividend investing!
I wouldn’t mind to spent, every year 3 months in Bali (when Melbourne feels like a deep freezer 🤣🤣🤣🤣)
Hope one day it become true 😍👋✈️
with some planning it'll be easy to make that happen :)
We take care of nature and nature will take care of us. Just relax, enjoy, appreciate and give back.
Yes, we believe in that too. Karma works strongly here. We love Bali and we can feel that Bali has embraced us and taken very good care of us. For others who are not like that, Bali has not kept them here either.
Staples and novelty items is what I basically buy..90 percent of the time is warung food..its so much to offer and really fresh..and clearly cheaper than doing a full shopping..and helping the locals stay in business..and ungasan has become a new hotspot for tourists..melasti beach especially
yep - we like that our lifestyle is very local and that we support the local businesses that way. Uhm what novelty items are those?!
Your living definitions of "rich" and "success" are broader in spectrum than your average Jane. It begins with a needs-based foundation, then the luxury to see what you will with your life and the joys you treasure.
Love about people that make vlog about good and bad side of Bali in a responsible way.
Cheers 😄 Arya
Enjoyable to see you describe how Bali is. Please explore more and tell us about Bali. Thank u
hai jane. sdh lama tidak melihat anda. ngevog. skrg anda berada di Bali lagi ya jane. slamat dtg Kembali di Bali. sehat dan sukses slalu Jane👍😉
Great video! :)
Thanks!
My husband and I enjoy your videos so much! We love how real and honest you are. We are considering relocating to Bali.
I lived in Bali last year and I was the happiest and most free I had ever been in life for those 6 months. I moved back to the US to finish school but I miss Bali every day 😞 I am glad that I have the chance to finish school but I truly had everything I needed in Bali. It felt like home
It’s partly the entire spirit and vibe on the island - I do think Bali picks it’s people. Some visit and fall in love and stay. Some visit but aren’t at all impressed. U shd come back soon!
@@JeanVoronkova You are 100% right! I didn't even know about Bali before it called me. I saw myself living freely in what looked like a jungle, and when I googled what I saw in the vision, Bali was the first place that showed up. I did more research, connected with other solo travelers there, and just moved there alone. It was my first time traveling along like that and I learned so much about myself and others in the process.
I will be back soon. I promise! I truly believe that one day I will be able to call Bali home again 🧡
@@JeanVoronkova your videos immediately caught my attention as I had just cut my own hair today ;). I stumbled on your DIY short hair and moved on to your other interesting videos. I must say you have many thoughts and experiences that resonate with me. My family of 3 (me, hubby n son) left Malaysia 40 years ago to make Australia home. Worked, retired n now 72. Time flies! I wish more young people are like you, fulfilling your core values of living life seeking to experience life (within) rather than needing to impress, with material wealth, to sustain an image (with out). Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel. Keep talking :)! Love it. BTW, I've never been to Bali..
I feel ya, I left in 98 and think about Bali once a week , minimum.
Glad you are happy in Bali,I have been in US for along time,planning to retire in Bali as Indonesian American
Really enjoyed your presentation, great info. Thank you...
glad it was helpful for you Trevor :)
I've never wanted to visit Bali, as it's a *massive* tourist destination, but after watching this vid (no idea why it came recommended on my feed), I'll now endeavour to travel there some day. Liked and Subscribed; well done.
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Really appreciate your videos as I plan my multi-nation adventure. Tons of very good information. Bali seems like a wonderful place with very few downsides, at least for someone like myself. A high priority for me is friendly locals, which appear to be plentiful on Bali. I did see one video about dengue fever that was a bit concerning, but it sounds like it's a non-issue if a person takes precautions (repellent). Thank you, and I look forward to viewing more videos.
Haha I think if u plan to be around Asia long enough dengue is a bit of a unavoidable factor. I’ve been hit myself. Just make sure it’s not the dangerous dengue where u start bleeding out from inside :/
@@JeanVoronkova Thank you, Jean. I will be very selective in terms of mosquitos! Again, I really appreciate your work- we have very similar values/perspectives so your videos tend to emphasize aspects of Bali that I find important.
Great video! Makes me want to migrate there already. However I still have some questions:
1) How about the safety over there?
2) Does long term staying foreigners need to pay for their income tax?
3) Is it feasible to cycle over there as their mode of transport?
4) How do you deal with pests like snakes in your backyard?
Looking forward to your videos on how to move to Bali or Thailand!
Avoid travel alone at night anywhere in Indonesia!. If you see snake near your accommodation, just tell the owner. The will bring specialists to catch the snake.
u can cycling in the less populated area like rice field area
yo, we live in Uluwatu area and it's more local and its super safe generally - love the people here, but i have heard and felt myself that in the busy touristy areas like Kuta esp at night its completely not. Also we're not late night birdies in general so that helps w our impression of the safety. Here in Ulu a lot of ppl cycle regularrly for sport but not as a mode of transport no! it's too difficult and distances too far! We've had one baby snake wander into our kitchen in the past year and it got frightened of us and ran away by itself when we noticed. And if you receive income anywhere incl in Indonesia you'll be taxed - think that's a world wide thing!
Taxes of course! No way to avoid them! LOL However, depending on where your are from, there may be a tax agreement between Indonesia and your country, so you don't pay double taxes. For example, France and Canada have one.
I've heard the new digital nomad visa being proposed will allow you to live tax free in Bali for 5 years
Love her personality. Looks so peaceful their.
Great movie...you both seem to be really cool and you understood how to stay away from the crowds in daily life..respect!
I love ❤️ love Bali, no skyscrapers 👍
Visited 4 times 👍❤️😍🌺🌴
Exactly! Love that about bali too! Sky here is endless 😍
Hello Jean 😊👍. Thanks, most interesting, the full ‘low down’ on life in Bali as you find it ✅. So many positive aspects and good things to be cherished and enjoyed. ( I am trying to lose a bit of weight - so the yummy food could be a problem 🍗 🥘 👀 ). Thanks again, cheers Don 👋 !
haha you're so funny Don!
MY one and only tri p to bali was with the navy back in the late 90s. R&R few days, got some souvenir ( still in my room 25 yrs later). never return again. Denpasar written on my souvenir.
i guess a generations has pass since my days
A tip on driving your scooter in bali. The locals have been driving those narrow and crowded roads their entire life and some foreigners drive a bike back home so they drive like jason bourne. But take it easy, drive at your own comfortable pace.
Really piqued my interest to visit Bali. Will research it more in coming days. Thank you!
Always love to watch Jean's video that give such a useful information about living in Bali. Even for me, a Balinese who resides in Jakarta (The capital city of Indonesia). Thank you Jean 😍
lol you're too kind! What can i share that you as a local don't already know? Can't imagine!
@@JeanVoronkova although I am Balinese, but I have never lived permanently in Bali since i was born. Occasionally went home only on holiday, just for few weeks at most no longer than a month 😊
Nice video again Jean. Thumbs up.
I have been to Bali and other parts of Indonesia dozens of times over the past 41 years. I spend a month surfing in Bali this year. Bali is really overdeveloped now and feels like a tourist trap.
Thank you very much 🙏 🙏 🙏
Great I love to see and to listen
Terima Kasih Banyak 🙏
Sama sama teman! Glad u enjoyed the video 🌻
Camera work is amazing, one of the best on UA-cam
amazing content with super editing , keep up the great job Jean
Lovely video - friendly, informative and nicely orchestrated - Thank you and greatest gratitude
Many thanks! glad u found it helpful!
Another plus: hyperbaric oxygen sessions are some of the most affordable in the world, in Indonesia, about $10 usd, instead of $150.
My fiancé and I would love to visit Bali. This has been a great video to learn some things.
that's great! you'll love it here I'm sure
Lovely vid, smart content delivered softly , thank you !
Accomodations you forgot to mention you can rent a lost for $50 to $100 a month, buy a foam mattress , a kost is one room with kitchen and toilet + electricity about ,,$ 20/30 a month.
Filipino American here, just visited my homeland in Siargao and got me thinking why am i spending time in LA when i can live cheaply in asia with all the surf spot and beautiful girls haha. Coming to visit the hype in Bali next week and follow a surf bud living there. Who knows, we might get stuck there! wheew! 🤙
Thank you Jean, for sharing. I visited Bali 20 years ago and it truly looks different now but some change is good. When I decide to return for a visit I'll look you up.
I found all the closed caption mistakes very entertaining. The video was good too.
People seem to drive on the left in Bali. We drive on the left side in the US Virgin Islands because it was once Danish and we did not change after it became US in 1917. Originally, horse traffic could not get used to the change in traveling on the right and then it was just a thing.
Bali adalah sebuah keajaiban.Dan iklim mimpi.😍🥰
Hi Jean, really miss your surf lesson. Would you want to make a video on your surfing journey and how to become a surfing instructor?
Lot of great information here! As someone who has dreamed of the island but probably won't have a chance to visit, thank you for sharing so much of the daily life and even expenditures for taking up residence.
Super informative and you are so well spoken. Totally enjoyed watching this video!
Great video❤ thanks. That insurance issue is very important for me
its important for everyone surely but most people don't give it enough consideration to be honest
wow great info delivered so pleasantly be well & healthy in bali! hello from milwaukee!!
Thank u! So glad u got some value out of the video! Sehat selalu to u too 🌻
I spent a month in Bali back in 2016. The scenery was stunning. I want to go back 🙂
come!
This video is incredible and so informative thank you so much
Cheers glad it’s helpful 😊
really really good informative video! you have a great voice and get right to the point - thank you!
Thank you Jean .Its heaven
Hi Jean, thank you for the informative video. I was born in Indonesia and immigrated to the US 60 years ago. Your video is one of the reasons whether I retire in Bali or in Europe (Germany, Austria, or Switzerland). Another option is to retire in Europe, I speak Germans and Dutch. So, the only issue I have is medical insurance how is the hospital facility, either good or sufficient enough for an elderly person like me? The last time I was in Bali was in early 2020 for business. I had no time to make any evaluation at the time. Thank you.
As long as you don't have any special medical need, it's good enough to handle most emergency need, if you need some good specialist it's better to move to Surabaya/Jakarta or just straight move to Europe, just my two cents as an Indonesian....
I LOVE YOU......................JEAN VORONKOVA..............................
I'm visiting Bali - thanks for the information
Always welcome :) have a great time!
Good to see you guys again, and a very good Advice thank you 😊 Terimakasih Banyak untuk information nya keep safe looking forward to your nex video 👍🏻🙏🏻💯
1st time bali '83, '87, '14 .. quite the change .. personally i wouldn't live within 20mi of kuta/denpensar .. i like the people & quiet!
Yep us too, hence the utmost south of bali 🤭
Thanks, for providing very adequate needed information.
Dear Jean. You are a true inspiration for people like us in the rat race and chasing an elusive dream.
After watching your videos I am seriously considering moving to Bali,Chiangmai or somewhere similar.
Is there any way to contact you as I have some queries regarding moving to Bali and would be very grateful if you could guide me. Thank you in advance
Thailand is a great place for all parts of life 😊
lovely editing, and great hosting thanks for the info!
Beautiful video. Thank you for your informative and kind hospitality.
Hi Jean- Great job with your Channel !!!! Love watching it !!!. Starlink will be changing internet connectivity all over the world :-) We are using it now on our boat up in Canada and also our RV when we are traveling in the US. We can connect everywhere we go with no problem :-)
my wife's family is from Bali and I have stayed there several times (each stay were between 1-4 weeks at a time).
Living in Bali gave me a holiday mood, that made me less productive than living and working in Jakarta.
How to move to Thailand! Bali is great but very small and about 4x more expensive than Thailand. I prefer Thailand 1000x because you can have a real local life and a tourist life and the law is wonderful there... You feel free in Thailand. The real freedom but you have to be perfect (or try to be the best possible). I do not have problems at all in Thailand and I feel so secured there...
Wow one year already …. You wiil be inspire many more tourist visit Bali and Indonesia to do as tourist or long stay basis, that is good for our tourismn n domestic income, small or big people spend is relative 👍👍👍👍 thank you for positive life experience in Bali
I LOVE...all of you...Thank you. Best regards from Switzerland
Hey Jean, great to see the vlog again from you
Yo thanks! Glad u enjoyed it !
Wonderful video content about BALI, such a great adventure, just subscribed, thank you Jean
Definitely one of places I'd love to visit.
Thank you very much for this very interesting video .From France .
Nice! Thanks from watching from so far away!
I am on my way to live in Bali this July
A year in Bali has you looking great. I've been thinking about moving there.
Great video, very informative.
Shopping.... To Nirmala which slightly cheaper than Pepito and then you can go to the old Carefour renamed Transmsrt as it was bought by Indonesian from the French then again for the day to day go to local market earlier in the morning but tell them you want " prices local, bukan Bule" Buke is a foreigner in general.....learn few words of Balinese they will love you for it.
A good summary but perhaps you could have mentioned the boring no variation climate (hot, humid, rain) and equal day/night. Also Bali is cheap compared to ultra expensive Singapore but no so cheap compared with many other places. Wine and beer are not cheap in Bali.
Exactly. Plus most of the beaches in Bali are black and many not swimmable.