17 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Travelling To BALI In 2024

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  • Here are 17 things I wish I knew before Visiting Bali, Indonesia. This will help prepare for a trip to Bali, from the negatives to the positives and everything you can expect, this includes help with accommodation, food, transportation etc.
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    6:48 - Some of the beaches are NOT great...
    7:42 - NEGATIVES of going to BALI
    9:01 - VISIT Indonesia NOT JUST Bali
    10:19 - Daily Budget in Bali

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  • @maddiihogarth8952
    @maddiihogarth8952 10 місяців тому +7

    Thank you so much for this! I found a lot of comfort from your tips as a first-time solo traveller to Bali! Writing a list and keeping mental notes so I can maximise my time there. I have a retreat for a few days & then spend a couple days sightseeing before flying back to Aus. Am super nervous but looking forward to the experience. Thanks again for all your advice!!

  • @monkeymantrades
    @monkeymantrades 5 місяців тому +10

    This is probably the best video I have seen on Bali. It’s full of all the kinds of information that I would want plus some great tips that I wouldn’t of known I needed. Thanks for making this. Very well done!

  • @Widlomaa
    @Widlomaa Рік тому +8

    Your video provides so much value!! Thank you so much for this!!! We'll be going to Bali this winter and your tips were gold!! 🙏

  • @swineninety9
    @swineninety9 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video, best overview I've seen on Bali. I lived in Thailand and Cambodia for two years and video's like these really help travelers decide on where to go and what to do. Props.

  • @datBoondockingdiva
    @datBoondockingdiva Рік тому +12

    Gratitude ✨️As a RVer and part-time vanlifer & digital nomad, I can't wait to visit Bali in 2023. Thanks for sharing your lessons learned 🤗

  • @dmitryribchiuk8045
    @dmitryribchiuk8045 Рік тому +3

    i feel that this was the most useful video about Bali. Thanks man

  • @mauricegold9377
    @mauricegold9377 Рік тому +4

    Wonderful and helpful, with stunning shots of what to expect in various places. I have been living in Bali for nearly 17 years now, and have had a little experience with visas of different types. It must be emphasised that a stay longer than a month or two (I am unsure of the exact latest wheezes that the Indonesian authorities have dreamed up to inconvenience visitors), but perhaps suggesting a visit to a local Indonesian embassy/consulate in the visitors' home-country before departure would clarify things. Otherwise getting a visa-agent or visiting imigrasi in Bali might not be much fun. Running into overstay will be seriously frowned upon, and maybe expensive.
    I liked your camera-work, and still have some places I'd like to visit from your list.
    Bravo.

  • @xoooxzzzz5744
    @xoooxzzzz5744 Рік тому +68

    Yes, some beaches in Bali are black sand beaches because Bali is a volcanic island. That’s how the soil is so fertile here (I’ve definitely seen plants grow everywhere, on the roof, on the pavement, etc). Black sand beach might be an experience though, when the sun is up, the black sand glitters, literally glitters, it’s so pretty

    • @Cassiallunsi
      @Cassiallunsi Рік тому +1

      Thanks for this info!!! I’m taking a honeymoon to Bali. I was set on Ubud until I heard this😍

    • @xoooxzzzz5744
      @xoooxzzzz5744 Рік тому +2

      @@Cassiallunsi ubud is great too. It’s a different vibe. It has a lot of greeneries so it feels really fresh around the area. Regarding the black beach, make sure to do research beforehand because sanur beach, for example, used to be a black beach but not anymore since it receives imported sand to fight against corrosion

    • @Cassiallunsi
      @Cassiallunsi Рік тому +1

      @@xoooxzzzz5744 I’ll just make sure to visit all of Bali haha. They have so much to offer and I heard the locals are very nice!

    • @mirnaeffendiindos5658
      @mirnaeffendiindos5658 Рік тому +2

      @@Cassiallunsi to tourist particularly and to westerners especially 😁

    • @rizqifajartgr2105
      @rizqifajartgr2105 Рік тому +1

      @@Cassiallunsi u can find white sand beaches also.. Melasti beach, Pandawa beach, padang padang, and many secret beaches other.. i love melasti beach

  • @HealthglowsNet
    @HealthglowsNet 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this fun and detailed video. I enjoyed it much and now I cannot wait to go to beautiful Bali again!

  • @AlKhebir11
    @AlKhebir11 Рік тому +9

    When on Gilli T, make sure to stroll trough the centre of the island. Malaca hill lounge is a nice bar with Jamaican vibe in the centre of the island and we had a great time there!

  • @BigFamilyVolcanoIndonesia
    @BigFamilyVolcanoIndonesia Рік тому +91

    Thank you for visiting Bali Indonesia.
    Little information, did you know that in Bali there are 26 volcanoes. Not only that, they even have different historical characteristics this is real because many foreign tourists don't know about this volcanoes in Bali. Most of them know that in Bali there are only 2 or 4 volcanoes which actually have 26 volcanoes in Bali.
    List of Volcanoes in Bali Indonesia.
    1). Agung = 3.142m
    2). Abang = 2.152m (My favorit in Bali).
    3). Adeng = 1.826m
    4). Batukaru = 2.276m
    5). Batur = 1.717m (My favorit In Bali).
    6). Banyu Wedang = 430m
    7). Catur = 2.098m
    8). Klatakan = 698m
    9). Kutul = 842m
    10). Seraya = 1.058m (My favorit In Bali).
    11). Lesung = 1.860m
    12). Lok Badung = 1.028m
    13). Merbuk = 1.356m
    14). Mesehe = 1.300m
    15). Musi = 1.215m
    16). Mundi = 529m
    17). Ngandang = 622m
    18). Patas = 1.414m (My favorit in Bali).
    19). Penulisan = 1.745m
    20). Pohen = 2.089m (My favorit In Bali).
    21). Prapat Agung = 310m
    22). Sanghyang = 2.087m
    23). Sangiang = 1.004m
    24). Sidemen = 826m
    25). Silang Jana = 1.903m
    26). Ancient Bratan = ?m (Exploded).
    Volcanoes in Indonesia are included in the biological mother of Indonesia. If the total number of volcanoes in Indonesia is more than 570 - 600 with different characteristics (on land + in the underwater sea). I hope you have a pleasant trip and have an extraordinary experience while in Indonesia because too many strange places.
    Visit one of the volcanoes (Mother biological Indonesia) at least 1 or 2 times, because it is different in all conditions or routes and you can also see other volcanoes than the one you are currently climbing. As well as having different histories regarding of eruptions that have occurred. But be carefull and this real.
    Other information : Even near Bali there is the island of Lombok which has 27 volcanoes. List of volcanoes in Lombok :
    1). Rinjani = 3.726m (My favorit in Lombok).
    2). Senkereang = 2.919m
    3). Tanaklatur = 2.664m (My favorit in Lombok).
    4). Plawangan = 2.612m
    5). Barujari = 2.351m (My favorit in Lombok).
    6). Atas Timuk = 2.238m
    7). Nangi = 2.330m
    8). Malang = 2.251m
    9). Propok = 2.077m
    10). Kanji = 2.045m (My favorit in Lombok).
    11). Iyasa = 2.029m
    12). Buanmangge = 1.916m
    13). Seribu = 1.910m
    14). Andas = 1.893m
    15). Marungmerimis = 1.892m
    16). Baliyuk = 1.732m (My favorit in Lombok).
    17). Pergasingan = 1.670m
    18). Bukitbau = 1.668m
    19). Turunanjalan = 1.626m
    20). Ketimun = 1.602m
    21). Sengkor = 1.490m (My favorit in Lombok).
    22). Mundung = 1.440m
    23). Meninting = 1.418m
    24). Bau = 1.336m (My favorit in Lombok).
    25). Selong = 1.200m (My favorit in Lombok).
    26). Mesjidborok = 1.272m
    27). Muteran = 1.083m
    28). Samalas = ?m (Exploded).
    So, imagine just Bali + Lombok = 2 island in Indonesia but have 54 Volcanoes.
    The total height of the volcanoes on the island of Bali = 35.527m
    The total height of the volcanoes on the island of Lombok = 54.282m
    35.527m + 54.282m = 89.809 (Only 2 islands in Indonesia are counted but the height of the volcano is almost 100.000m).
    There are many more volcanoes on other islands in Indonesia, all of which have different characteristics. Basically the territory of Indonesia is the volcano itself which forms a curved basin if one looks at it from the global maps. That is the real 100% biological mother of Indonesia = Volcanoes (Including Krakatau, Toba, Tambora, Samalas, Awu & Leuser in Indonesia).
    (One above all / Volcanism of Indonesia).
    If talk about all the volcanoes in Indonesia, it's like discussing something that is mega colossal and very complicated if explained in detail. There are even many tourists who will be very confused, because on the island of Bali there are still many tourists who think that there are only 4-6.
    Good video and stay healthy.

    • @4ashtray319
      @4ashtray319 Рік тому +5

      You gave us a history lesson. I’m proud I learned something today though!

    • @stevan3271
      @stevan3271 Рік тому +1

      Panjang amat wkwkw 😂🤣🙏 dia cuman kasih info selama dia traveling di bali 🤣😂 di info tentang gunung semua , keren kok
      ..

    • @ShelaghGRanalli
      @ShelaghGRanalli Рік тому +2

      I did a guided hike on Mount Batur. Phenomenal!!

    • @SN-hg6bx
      @SN-hg6bx 3 місяці тому

      Okayyyyy👍 that was quite the roll 😂❤

  • @AndrewandMegan
    @AndrewandMegan Рік тому +10

    Great tips! Haven’t planned our Bali trip yet, so before we go, I’ll definitely be watching this video again.

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you very much for watching, glad you found it useful! Enjoy Bali when you go!

  • @davieravindra390
    @davieravindra390 Рік тому +2

    i love Bali the view is just amazing

  • @DonaldGashi
    @DonaldGashi Місяць тому +1

    Going to Bali in just under 2 weeks and I can’t get enough of your travel tips, packing and now this Bali video! Thanks a lot good
    Job! 🤜🏼

    • @HyperactiveSloth79
      @HyperactiveSloth79 Місяць тому +1

      As other commenters have mentioned, Canggu has changed a lot, so you might consider a different jumping off point. Canggu is triple the price for an overly congested party hub. It's a victim of it's own publicity. It was so nice (in the opinion of Western urbanite influencers) that everybody made videos about it and more and more of the same type flocked there, which drove up prices, then they built new construction over all the place so no more natural scenery, and now it's kind of like an amusement park for wealthy westerners. It feels more like LA than Bali. If that's your kind of thing, you'll absolutely love it, but if you're coming to Bali to experience Bali then you'd be better off skipping it.
      ...or if you don't want to wait an hour in traffic to get 5 km down the road. 😆
      Fortunately, there are still dozens of other great places to stay that are amazing! It all depends on what you like most. If you can answer the question, "What makes you want to go to Bali?" then I (or anyone else with recent experience) could suggest a better alternative.

  • @stop-1backup296
    @stop-1backup296 Рік тому

    Nice, thank you for showing important parts

  • @stuarteades1508
    @stuarteades1508 2 місяці тому

    Good value video for some quick up to date research on Bali - haven't been there for a long time. Thanks.

  • @explorersspacetime9033
    @explorersspacetime9033 Рік тому +14

    Bali is the beauty of facilities, Raja Ampat is the beauty of nature

  • @globalcruiser
    @globalcruiser 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this. Really Great!

  • @maxhuk
    @maxhuk Рік тому

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @aimbuzz
    @aimbuzz Рік тому +58

    As Indonesian myself, your tips are top notch better than some local guides 🤭

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you very much! 😊

    • @finalgeneration66
      @finalgeneration66 Рік тому

      Indeed, indeed

    • @sectorofzee422
      @sectorofzee422 8 місяців тому

      hiii just want to ask, there is airport in Bali right? and how many hours approximately the travel going to any hotel resorts? thank you for the response

    • @HyperactiveSloth79
      @HyperactiveSloth79 Місяць тому

      @@sectorofzee422 Bali has it's own international airport. Last time I was there I stayed in Kuta at the Grand Inna, and it was a short drive from the airport. So close, in fact that I went walking down the boardwalk enjoying the beaches at sunset one evening and accidentally ended up back at the airport. 😂 Canggu is about 30 minutes to 2 hours north up the coast depending on time of day because of extremely dense traffic. Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Seminyak are each about 30 minutes, but in different directions. Ubud is about 1 to 1.5 hours from the airport depending on ring road traffic. Lovina on the Northern shore and Amed on the Eastern shore are each about 3 hours away from the airport, but could be 4 or more during peak hours.

  • @wanderlostfilms
    @wanderlostfilms Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! Thanks for sharing all of these tips!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому

      No worries, glad they were useful!

  • @TheMuratca
    @TheMuratca Рік тому +2

    Superb video mate. all in one with actual planning wow

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

  • @gabriellemary3793
    @gabriellemary3793 Рік тому +13

    Friendship greetings, introduce I'm from Indonesia I am located in Java and my home is close to Mount Bromo the mountain you mentioned in your video... I'm still improve my English and I found your video very interesting.
    Here I learned a lot about Bali too and English thank you very much...

    • @TennisTV1
      @TennisTV1 2 місяці тому

      I would like to visit Bromo soon

  • @thisweekbestvalueapartment
    @thisweekbestvalueapartment Рік тому +1

    Good content, good video, youre doing great with this videos! Keep up the good work 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @LivingLesa
    @LivingLesa Рік тому

    Really informative video thanks man

  • @sarahpark4693
    @sarahpark4693 Рік тому +29

    I just started planning for my trip to Bali this December and stumbled across your video (thanks to UA-cam's algorithms lol) -- thanks so much for the useful tips! I was originally planning on a surf trip but your hikes to the volcanos look STUNNING. I should def try that. And of course Lombok. Thank you!!!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому +2

      Yess! Honestly I love Lombok highly highly recommend it!! Have a great time, and thanks for watching! 😊

    • @seraphimsphoto
      @seraphimsphoto Рік тому +2

      I'm planning a trip the last week of December first week of January. I'll wave at you as we fly by

    • @virasinee7653
      @virasinee7653 8 місяців тому

      Did you find the weather was okay in December as I'm thinking of going then but worried about the fact its rainy season. Did it stop you from doing the activities like swim with Dolphins, Mount Batur etc?

  • @deletedchannellolhaha
    @deletedchannellolhaha Рік тому +3

    Thank you for making this video! I am moving here at the end of the month and this was super helpful 😅

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Have a good time in Bali!

  • @goIdhand
    @goIdhand Рік тому

    Such a helpful video. Cheers🎉

  • @Nicolettidaniel
    @Nicolettidaniel Рік тому

    Thanks for creating this!

  • @chrisbuck1184
    @chrisbuck1184 2 місяці тому

    great video ,Bali is on my bucket list and after watching this im booking ,thanks you so much

  • @HiddenGemindasunshine
    @HiddenGemindasunshine Рік тому

    Great insight thanks for the video

  • @Joelfriend
    @Joelfriend  Рік тому +35

    Indonesia has a 35 USD Visa fee which you pay for on arrival at Bali International airport, You can pay cash or card!

    • @dickeydosh
      @dickeydosh Рік тому +4

      you can pay on card now, we went last month!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому +2

      @@dickeydosh thanks mate, just edited it, great to know!

    • @rusman578
      @rusman578 Рік тому +4

      Many people (tourist) know what you say.. You vlog no use ....

    • @rianatreeshamrosli9884
      @rianatreeshamrosli9884 Рік тому

      Do they still prefer cash now? Or is card payment preferred?

    • @rahulprakash4621
      @rahulprakash4621 Рік тому

      We arrived here a week back. They accepted card payment.

  • @finalgeneration66
    @finalgeneration66 Рік тому +3

    if you come to Bali again, you welcome to stay few days at Amore Villas or Mayana Villas in Canggu.

  • @tomygirl18
    @tomygirl18 Рік тому +1

    Excellent and informative video! Headed to Bali in March next year and this video made me even more excited!! 🤗🤗

    • @dianakawkji3032
      @dianakawkji3032 Рік тому +1

      hey! I just came across your comment and im also going to Bali in march! I just wanted to ask you, are you worried that it will still be rainy season in march? have you done more research about weather ?

    • @tomygirl18
      @tomygirl18 Рік тому

      @@dianakawkji3032 how fun! I have done a bunch of research on it and am not that worried anymore. It's also towards the end of rainy season and I've heard that if it rains, it's usually intense for maybe an hour and then that's it. Also the air and everything is much fresher afterwards so it's actually not a bad thing! I went to Thailand once during rainy season and it was not a big issue. A few rain bursts here and there but we would just seek shelter at a café and wait it out 😊

    • @yulishamotilal5854
      @yulishamotilal5854 Рік тому +1

      Im also going in March, will land in Bali on the 10th. I hope there isnt much rain

  • @rizqifajartgr2105
    @rizqifajartgr2105 Рік тому +2

    Bali has several white sand beaches.. Melasti, pandawa, padang-padang, and many more secret beaches.. i love melasti beach..

  • @AnaTravelstheworld
    @AnaTravelstheworld Рік тому +5

    Great video to set the basis of planing my Bali trip 👌 you mentioned bargaining, what was your experience, is it usually a half priced deal that is the “normal” price you end up getting?

  • @wanderfulstops8488
    @wanderfulstops8488 9 місяців тому

    Wow, very informational vlog, really loved it 👍 just want to know if there is any other way of transportation in bali apart from scotty and what are the charges ?

  • @nomadnush8547
    @nomadnush8547 Рік тому +3

    These tips are fantastic! Wish I knew all of this before I visited

  • @baliwalknshops1517
    @baliwalknshops1517 Рік тому

    This is great information thanks for sharing

  • @Confident1111
    @Confident1111 Рік тому

    You’re the best!!! Great tips

  • @pragyanbezbo
    @pragyanbezbo Рік тому +10

    This is so well put. I am planning Bali next year around March with my would-be wife.
    These are gold points that you have shared.
    Thanks Joel :)

  • @arif7642
    @arif7642 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video!

  • @SofiaCostales
    @SofiaCostales Рік тому +1

    Thanks Joel! Will try Canggu. First time to travel to Bali on my birthday. 😊

  • @EF-ft7lw
    @EF-ft7lw 5 місяців тому

    Best Bali video ever

  • @adamgrab1184
    @adamgrab1184 6 місяців тому

    Great and very useful video! Thanks a lot bro

  • @mohammedalghamdi1585
    @mohammedalghamdi1585 9 місяців тому

    Thank yooo .. so helpful

  • @nirvanaramdin9811
    @nirvanaramdin9811 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for An awesome and excellent video. I enjoyed it

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @MissCryptoNL
    @MissCryptoNL 9 місяців тому

    Nice information! I will expand my research before going there! Your cheap night does seem to look good! Video around 10.52 Do you have a link? We're planning to go after my graduation in January.

  • @onlyvbandbintangboy8210
    @onlyvbandbintangboy8210 Рік тому +11

    After travelling to Bali for the last 20 years the last place I would stay would be Canggu. Even if I was offered free accommodation! It was great a decade ago when it was off the beaten track with unsealed roads and go to the Echo Beach Bar. Best places to stay Legian and Sanur. No want-to-bes and Instagramers, urgh!

    • @NNat-nu8ec
      @NNat-nu8ec Рік тому +1

      Want-to-bes 🤣🤣

    • @catb4516
      @catb4516 9 місяців тому +2

      Agree. Been going to Bali for decades. Canggu is a hole and way over-rated and over-oriced 👎👎👎

  • @traceyastley3489
    @traceyastley3489 Рік тому +1

    Hi thanks for more information, I've been to Bali a couple of times only for 2 weeks I love it, my friend usually goes for a couple of months do you know if you can extend your visa when y arrive in the airport instead of coming back to extend it later on.

  • @LooneyMooneyfuntimes
    @LooneyMooneyfuntimes Рік тому +2

    Love your tips. & we've subbed for support ! Bali is such an amazing place to visit

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому

      Aww thank you for support! 😌

  • @fjalls
    @fjalls Рік тому +1

    3:09 I'd recommend Gili Air any day of the week unless you are about only partying. The Gilis isnt a part of Bali but rather Lombok

  • @walrustaurus
    @walrustaurus Рік тому +3

    Hi thanks for sharing. Can I ask how physically demanding the mount back tour is? It looks pretty cool.

  • @ryanstead3148
    @ryanstead3148 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff Joel!!

  • @dubbid279
    @dubbid279 Рік тому +15

    A great video with really good advice except for 1 point. You mention scooters are a great way to get around. I totally agree. What you should also mention is you need to hold a motorcycle licence in your home country and have an International Driving Permit that indicates this. If you are don't have a licence and are injured in an accident travel insurance will not cover you or your passenger if you have one.. As you correctly state traffic in the built up areas is horrendous. I would hate to ride as an inexperienced rider in those conditions. I am an experienced rider and still don't like riding. As a regular Bali traveller I have heard too many stories where an unlicensed rider has been injured and a go fund me page has been set up to cover the huge medical expenses. In addition they run the risk of being pulled over by the police and as they don't have a licence pay the police officer money to be let off. Put simply a person doesn't ride illegally in their home country so therefore they shouldn't think it is ok to do in Bali.

    • @Chris-eu2ls
      @Chris-eu2ls 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for letting me know!! I am leaving in exactly 23 days. Hopefully it’s enough time to get those licenses..

  • @KasiaKlimczyk
    @KasiaKlimczyk Рік тому

    really nice video, thanks!

  • @xoooxzzzz5744
    @xoooxzzzz5744 Рік тому +1

    The only place where there’s traffic all the time is around Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu area, everywhere else is typically relatively smooth. Riding a scooter is a faster way to go but PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND DONT EVER BE RECKLESS. If you can’t ride a scooter, don’t try it for the first time there. I don’t know how many times I’ve been in a car in Bali with the driver almost having a heart attack cause of a tourist who is not proficient at riding a scooter. Also, each country have their own road system so if you’re not 100% confident that you can adapt well and is a great driver, it’s better to use those transportation apps.
    Also, if you’re in Bali by the time of this comment (early January) be careful of being in the street cause the wind is really harsh and trees might fall

  • @OwenJohn_1
    @OwenJohn_1 Рік тому +1

    Indonesia is my dream country greetings from Bradford United Kingdom

  • @thom99
    @thom99 7 місяців тому

    For our ferry we paid 350 from Hotel in Ubud to Gili Trawangan including transfer to the port. (Vijaya Perkasa). Eka Jaya is more expensive

  • @isabellelarere8450
    @isabellelarere8450 Рік тому +62

    Nice video, as an Indonesian myself I feel like your advices are really relevant to a foreigner :) On a sidenote, I just wondering why black sand beaches are always seen as "not beautiful" ? hahah I personally find something so unique about this volcanic sand !

    • @danteneves
      @danteneves Рік тому

      Hi I am planning a trip of 2 weeks to bali this october and since you are from Indonesia could you perhaps tell me about the weather in october? How is it usually like? Is it hot? Does it rain? Is it dead? Just an idea even if you are not from bali? I´m a little worried, Thanks

    • @ZenXv3
      @ZenXv3 11 місяців тому

      @@danteneves I'm not a Balinese, but from a neighbouring country. So what I say may or may not be accurate. But I assume beginning till mid of October should be fine. November is when the monsoon really starts (that is, in my country).
      Also, with the recent news, it was stated that the heat waves rumoured to last until October. I guess, if your goodself is from a 4 season country, October would be sort of the Autumn, which in this case for Bali should be in between the Sunny & Wet season.
      With that said, I also assume the crowd will start to fade upon October, since many would start to worry about the monsoon will disrupt their lovely trip there.
      I would also love to hear from Isabelle. I myself would also love to visit Bali end of August.

  • @onelove-bobmarley
    @onelove-bobmarley 27 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @ahmadcianjur3879
    @ahmadcianjur3879 Рік тому

    Honeymoon in Bali Indonesia great
    Selamat minikmati di Bali Indonesia

  • @SamRabonePantomime
    @SamRabonePantomime Рік тому +2

    Hi Joel, love your travel vlogs! Me and my gf are doing 6 months next year... Have you got any tips on extending the Indonesia/Bali visa, we think we will be there for nearly 2 months. You appear to have been there for a while yourself..so any tips would be great!
    Sam

  • @alinapfeiffenberger7279
    @alinapfeiffenberger7279 Рік тому +1

    I am just starting to plan my bali trip in februar! Thanks to your great video and tips 😊 i hope the vulcan won‘t blow me away 😉😂

  • @jovanastevanovic9023
    @jovanastevanovic9023 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing! I have a question regarding sim card and good wifi. My bf and I are planning to go there and do little work too. Also do you have any recommendation since we would like to stay in one place longer (up to 1 month) which place would you recommend from your experience.

  • @karimedinburgh
    @karimedinburgh Рік тому +1

    Nice video , wonderful upload !

  • @veve075
    @veve075 2 місяці тому

    Hey! great video and thx for the tips. i am going to BALI next month for 12 days...wish it was much longer but i am so gratfull to be able to go. i am thinking doing 3 spots Ubud 3 days, then head to kitamini anf finely Gili air 4 days to relax and meditation. does that sounds reasonable?

  • @shibuigardenbungalows0420
    @shibuigardenbungalows0420 10 місяців тому

    I recommend after bali stop by here on your way to or from Mt Rinjani trek . Lombok. Then off to komodo to see the dragons or party the night away at Gili Trawangan or just chill st the beach near us where not a tourist is to be seen anywhere. All the best .Shibui 😊

  • @maximhollandnederlandthene7640
    @maximhollandnederlandthene7640 11 місяців тому

    Sanur Beach is the best 🤗
    Dream beach with white sand.

  • @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm
    @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm Рік тому

    Good job Joel!!!

  • @JoyaSports
    @JoyaSports Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @reneiribarren3647
    @reneiribarren3647 2 місяці тому

    everything you said is so true, on the bad things to avoid I'll add this for surfers: do not buy a used surfboard with big art on it, I did and found out the art was to cover up the repair of a broken board, on the biggest day of surf it brooked and I missed the best swell of my life. also watchout the scooters, one guy ripped my phone with all my photos on it (on the last day of the trip, at least I have my gopro pics), other than that everything was magic and I'm definitely coming back one day

  • @DecoGreene
    @DecoGreene 16 днів тому

    Excellent video!

  • @matildakotan8349
    @matildakotan8349 Рік тому +2

    Love your vidio ❤

  • @fajrilfatih7193
    @fajrilfatih7193 Рік тому +1

    Volcano...waterfalls...bali safari

  • @mayanktalent
    @mayanktalent 11 місяців тому

    Hello, Thanks for the awesome video.
    What would your recommended itinerary be for a 7 night honeymoon in the month of June?

  • @TheVrabcek
    @TheVrabcek Рік тому +1

    Great video! thanks for all the tips! Do we have to book the accommodation in advance or can we just come and find someting on the spot?

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Рік тому +1

      So in peak tourist season from July to August, I would try a book a little ahead as the best places to stay will book up but you can still get away with not booking just maybe won't be quite as good value or as cheap, but not need to book if you want to be flexible

  • @user-qn4vg2cg9d
    @user-qn4vg2cg9d Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! Regarding the budget: please, let us know what is the prices for renting an apartment? What is the minimum amount of money should I have to cover the rent?

  • @LoukiaLemos123
    @LoukiaLemos123 11 місяців тому

    very helpful video

  • @LuKeS70KEES
    @LuKeS70KEES Рік тому +1

    How much did you pay for a visa for 4 months? I had a look online and can only see the 30 days visa, with an option to extend a further 30 days. Was a 4 month visa really expensive? And can you extend your stay 3+ months once you're there or do you have to do it online beforehand? Thanks!

  • @kimcanaria4527
    @kimcanaria4527 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video. When did you last visit Bali and was a Visa required to enter?

  • @arikrishnan17
    @arikrishnan17 Рік тому +1

    Hi Joel - I love the background Map on the wall. Can you tell me where you got it ! And what was the price.

  • @mehrdadjamshidi5772
    @mehrdadjamshidi5772 Рік тому

    Hi mate. Thank you for this amazing and helpful video. I hope you enjoyed it as you planned it. I am watching it from Iran and I am planning to go soon. My question is where do I have to exchange my money? Do I have to carry cash or I can I get a credit card?
    I would be appreciated if you tell me how money works there. Thank you

  • @juanitolives9403
    @juanitolives9403 Рік тому

    Hi! Great info thx! Whats best time of year to go?

  • @user-rd3uv5es2k
    @user-rd3uv5es2k 8 місяців тому

    I am going to Bali in November 1st time with family for 4 days, it’s short trip. Do you recommend any tour I can book?

  • @Coastmac2001
    @Coastmac2001 Рік тому +27

    Get out and around to places like Tabanan . Not much of a tourist area, but the night markets & street food are superb. We stay around the island in accomodation for AUD $15-$27 a night PP with breakfast in clean , comfortable AC rooms. Lunch , dinner & drinks, take away coffees etc should cost no more than about $14 AUD per day. Our budget was $90 AUD a day & we pretty well cane right on that. Do Ulawatu, GWK cultural Centre, do a bicycle tour, white water rafting, etc. Eat like a local. Family owned warungs are clean, cheap & the food is really something. Bali knows it's food. Don't be afraid to eat only Indonesian food on your stay. I don't Eat any western meals at all. Indonesian food is tasty & healthy . Avoid tap water. Ice is regulated by the government & is completely Safe. Avoid Arak unless it's commercially packaged, do try the non alcoholic Jamu or Java Ginger Soda which is called Temulawak . Radler Bintang orange or lemon is another refreshing drink. 2% Alc vol. If shopping In markets, haggle , there's a price for locals & the tourist price is up to 10x higher. Don't be afraid to bargain. But DECLARE any wooden or commercially packaged foodstuffs on return to your country of origin. I'm about to head back to Bali in 3 wks. My 2nd trip this yr since August. The people, food, hospitality, scenery are superb. As the video has stated, there are far more positives to Bali than negatives. Get out and enjoy what this truly amazing country has to offer. I'm absolutely hooked!

    • @IndicesDon
      @IndicesDon Рік тому +1

      enjoy your stay, im planning on coming september next year

    • @imgguru1277
      @imgguru1277 Рік тому

      What's the cheapest way to get around or cheap car rentals?

    • @Coastmac2001
      @Coastmac2001 Рік тому +1

      @@imgguru1277 hire a driver & car. Can cost from about $25AUD for a 1/2 day & $50 AUD for a full day. Rockycooldude or Bali car & driver are excellent choices. Both speak fluent English & are excellent guides & drivers. Contact them for exact pricing , but this is an average price that I paid in bali last yr

    • @sectorofzee422
      @sectorofzee422 8 місяців тому

      @@Coastmac2001hiii just want to ask from the Airport how many hours the trip going to the hotel resorts? i mean approximately coz we know there are a lot of locations in around Bali.. first time to visit there

    • @Coastmac2001
      @Coastmac2001 8 місяців тому

      @@sectorofzee422 depends on where you are going. Even though distances to like sanur or canggu are a matter of a few km from eachother & the airport , it can take up to or over 30-45 mins . Ubud about 30 km or so from the airport can take up to or over a good hr or more , Tabanan up 2 hrs . Varies with traffic conditions

  • @jennywolf8474
    @jennywolf8474 Рік тому

    Thanks for the info! Would you recommend any specific vaccine?

  • @hobbynyaapa
    @hobbynyaapa Рік тому

    I love Bali 👍🏻😃

  • @dj_alcatrazz
    @dj_alcatrazz Рік тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @katejohnson4422
    @katejohnson4422 4 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for the great video! For a family with young children going for a month, what are your top 4 places to go? Is canggu too busy? Also, where there many mosquitos around?

  • @xieferry
    @xieferry Рік тому +31

    U right Joel... Indonesia is the number 1 most beautiful country in the world, loaded with beautiful islands and beaches, active volcanos, vertil soils , marine diversities, many moreee... and New Zealand comes 2nd

    • @junianunes8214
      @junianunes8214 Рік тому

      You haven’t been to Brazil 😊

    • @GS-777
      @GS-777 10 місяців тому

      Thailand smashes Indonesia

    • @HABIBIBIBIBIBI50
      @HABIBIBIBIBIBI50 8 місяців тому

      Dude 2022 bali is one of the dirtiest beach so much trash cuz of so much tourist

  • @rashsfootprints
    @rashsfootprints Рік тому

    Hello, which SIM card did you take and where did you pick it up? From what I know taking it at the airport is more expensive than in city..

  • @marinbudd
    @marinbudd Рік тому +2

    Hey! Thank you so much for the video! I have a question as my friends and I ae going to Bali for a month and we are a bit concerned about the food situation as we've heard it's easy to get sick/food poisoning. So I was wondering if you had any suggestions to avoid becoming ill? Thank you :)

    • @teori_anime
      @teori_anime Рік тому

      in indonesia mostly all food is spicy, even for local its not spicy that was spicy for foreigners. My advice just ask first if you cant handle any spicy food. Because almost all food spicy there. Its not about poisoning, but maybe your stomatch cant handle over-spicy food

  • @thedomamato
    @thedomamato 9 місяців тому

    Would you say its not worth going there for New Year and first two weeks in January because of the weather?

  • @aneeskara6776
    @aneeskara6776 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @loyz8048
    @loyz8048 Рік тому +272

    I would say to skip Canggu, it's way overated.Only first time tourists, vloggers,surfers dudes and hipster that go there and the traffic is unbearable now.Anyway, nothing much to do there and you can find better beaches and ricefields elsewhere on the island.I would say Sanur, Kintamani or Nusa dua is more interesting imo.

    • @lsantomal
      @lsantomal Рік тому +14

      Agree. Sanur, Kintamani, Nusa Dua, Ubud is more interesting. Skip Seminyak and Canggu....it's overrated.

    • @windyindyy2941
      @windyindyy2941 Рік тому +5

      Dont forget about jimbaran☺️ its nice place to go

    • @loyz8048
      @loyz8048 Рік тому +6

      @@machinesnmetal Then you will feel right at home in Canggu.

    • @omgshift111
      @omgshift111 Рік тому +10

      It kinda depends on what you want out of your trip though. If you are wanting the most beautiful landscapes, to explore and unwind, and to engage with a different culture, I would agree... For myself and my partner, we are both experienced travellers and chose to spend the majority of our honeymoon in Canggu because we wanted the tourist component - we wanted infinite amazing restaurants, massages, luxe accom etc.

    • @sna6374
      @sna6374 Рік тому +4

      The entire island of Bali is overrated! It’s all just average. The beaches are quite filthy. The only thing I like here is the Bintang beer.

  • @johan8602
    @johan8602 Рік тому +2

    Great tips.. Going Indonesia in June or August next year for 3,5-4 weeks. Planning to go to Bingin (friend that owns a hostel), Nusa Islands, Kuta Lombok & Gili Air. A part from that, not decided if going somewhere else..

    • @alifaldila
      @alifaldila Рік тому

      You definitely cannot leave Ubud behind!

    • @johan8602
      @johan8602 Рік тому

      @@alifaldila heard its really overrated... avoiding most of Bali and focusing on the Islands and Lombok instead

    • @dickeydosh
      @dickeydosh Рік тому +1

      @@johan8602 spot on - it really is overrated! The islands/coast is the real beauty of Indonesia! Gili T is a great place id recommend some time as well.

    • @johan8602
      @johan8602 Рік тому

      @@dickeydosh cheers..probably doing Nusa Islands, Gili T/Air and then mostly Lombok..

  • @louiselapensee4916
    @louiselapensee4916 Рік тому

    Hello and thank you for this awesome video 😊. Question regarding cell phone service. Do you know how much it cost and what is the best provider? Thank you.

  • @hotgymnastx
    @hotgymnastx 2 місяці тому

    Hello! I am traveling with my mom and do not want to do scooter. Do they hotels offer private transport or taxis? Or does this need to be pre planned? Also do you recommend staying in Sumberkima area? I did not see you mention it in this video. Thank you!

  • @mariamnajat5118
    @mariamnajat5118 Рік тому +1

    Great tips.. I am planning to stay 10 days at bali but I have no idea how to see all these places withen 10 days thanks for advice