Man, I don't know what to say... Sidie your vids are getting better, but the numbers are getting smaller. I'm sorry about that. Loving the Bali series! For all those that are new to STL, he's a good bloke. Doesn't act up to the camera, shows it as it is, has genuine interactions with locals and shows off places to stay for 20 bucks! No, I'm not a relative, I'm just a guy who's been following STL for a couple of years through his Thailand adventures, to Malaysia and Indo. I wish you all the best, brother. Hope to bump into you in a beach bar sometime soon! You've sold Bali to me, for sure!!
@@SideTripLife I know you were frustrated when you shot your vids of KL, must be the same for Bali. I'm sold on both places, just need to get the OK to chip off work for a bit... As a dyed in the wool Thai fanatic, I've really loved your take on Malaysia and Indo. Keep up the good work, fella!!
Loved the video! True story.......back in 1998, husband and I were vacationing/charity work in the Yucatan. We heard a family with 2 small children lost everything in a fire in their rented stick hut. We were able to donate $680 US dollars to them so they could buy one hectare (2.5 acres) of land to build on in Tulum. That land is now $2.5 million US dollars! Enjoy your awesome budget traveling while you still can!😂
We have a house in Tulum Country Club. Prices are pretty stagnant right now, but expensive. And the weak dollar is making it very expensive here; used to be fairly affordable. We just went to Akumal to an ice cream shop and they wanted $5 USD for one scoop. Nope. We won't be here much longer. This place has priced itself beyond what it is worth.
Lombok looks absolutely stunning, especially the beach at Mina's Warung. I need to get there at some point. Your trip has done a complete 180 from your first couple of vids when you arrived. I knew you'd fall in love with the place :)
Just to let you know from one Canuck to another, when I woke up this morning it was - 42 with the wind chill and the snow is waist deep and as been like this for a bit. We aren't even in Canadas' north but about half way up Manitoba. What really sucks is that winter has just started and by February we'll be a grumpy lot. That being said, if I can't get there this year, at least I'll have your vids to give me happy thoughts and keep warm.
Tim, thanks for watching. Almost all my majority Thailand-centric subs have switched off, so very grateful for the few like yourself for continuing to tune in. Much appreciated. STL
We visited Kuta Beach (Lombok) around 30 years ago. There was no town back then where we were - just a couple of Losmans accommodating a few surfers and a couple of Warungs. The beach we spent time at had some really nice waves and the water was as perfect as anybody could imagine. It can't have been the exact location of the current Kuta town - possibly around the point where the small waves roll in. Back then we were told that (Japanese) hotel developers had bought considerable tracts of the coastal land and that large hotels would be built - I guess from your video that this is still the plan although the town and the race track will certainly make that happen. We were also shown the site where an airport was planned along with golf courses, and of course this was aimed at attracting wealthy Japanese tourists (probably also tourists from Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong for that matter). Some of those plans have yet to materialise but as you say, be careful what you wish for - when it happens life will be forever altered for those who belong there. I remember it being idyllic. Even though Sengiggi had a Sheraton, it was also just a small town with a few shops and a some budget accommodation scattered around along the beach front. We shared the beach with the Sheraton (and my wife spent a few days lounging around their pool - although they moved me on quite quickly whenever they saw me taking liberties with their pool).
Such wonderful memories! Sounds amazing. You were so fortunate to see Lombok back then. The surf beach was likely Selong Belanak. Thank you for sharing
Great stuff STL.... Still like the Idea of life without cars though..... But then how would we see such Natural delights... Like the ones you share with us.... It is a quandary.... :-)))
i was surprised that you were able to get a drone up and flying at Kuta Beach area (3:09). I was in the same area and a guard stopped me and said that i needed permission from some local government office (sorry I forgot the neme of the office). I only had my drone up for 4 minutes approx. when he stopped me. love your videos.
Actually I asked the guy who ran the concession and he said go for it. Kept it low tho, even tho airport is a few km away kept it under 50m. I'm super careful and always check for air clearance restrictions.
Welp...there goes the neighborhood lol Yeah, idk I feel the same way, mixed feelings about that race track and now it makes sense why they're building up the infrastructure. Nevertheless, It is great for the people and economy but It kinda sucks, especially with Bali being oversaturated with tourists via good ol TH-cam ironically lol but content creators, digital nomads aren't going anywhere and we wouldn't be able to see the other parts of Indonesia especially this gem without people such as yourself Sidetrip and thank you for that 🙏🏽! I guess I better get that quick before the BOOM happens!
Any one that watches your vids will appreciate your respectful non biased content, those who don't see it won't. Keep on rockin in the free world, your delivery is genuine quality. I know I'm not alone, you have support from honest people who appreciate what you do.
The beaches are stunning and so quiet. I wonder why there are not more people at the beaches? Not that not having a lot of people is a bad thing. I hope to get there before it explodes like current Bali. Awesome drone footage.
S Lombok is absolutely lovely (just need more public awareness on littering). Regarding the so-called 'new law', what actually passed was a DRAFT framework bill which now has 3 years of hearings, committees, revisions and votes before anything new gets entered into the penal code (also, highly unlikely to affect foreign tourists in any event). For any interested in the facts (vs click-bait interpretive 'reporting') will copy n paste my response below from a longer thread from earlier: ========== -Agree, tourism may indeed take a hit - but due to incomplete click-bait journalism and social media re-twits... also, 'IF' the DRAFT is enacted in 3 years time (following multiple revisions and votes). Then even 'if' passed in 3 years time, the clause can only be acted upon 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. Again, it's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and far less likely a tourist couple would be either. ---------------- Translated from the actual DRAFT Bill - Criminal Code Bill Adultery Article 415: No prosecution is carried out except on complaints by: a. husband or wife for people who are bound by marriage; or b. Parents or children for people who are not bound by marriage. --------------- I'm not defending any side here, simply pointing out the facts behind the click-bait headlines, incomplete hilights and misinterpretations all for the sake of clicks/views. Anyways, since various positions have now had a say here, will close this thread as it has ZERO effect on present day travel, plus remains uncertain what may transpire in 3 years time and moreover doesn't apply to the topic of this vid. Thanks all.
Thanks Jim, MUCH appreciated! (especially as my majority Thailand-centric channel base are not tuning in unfortunately). I hope to finally film in Kanchanaburi after the New Year.
How many fight connections to get there from Eastern Canada? I think at least 4 over several days. To me, a great retirement place for someone who needs excuse not to return.
Eastern Canada to Asia is a long haul milk run for sure! First, gotta get to T.O. then another double hop with layover likely (but worth it in the end imho ;) Here's a link to check air fares: bit.ly/3STHLvf
@@SideTripLife he meant the other gilis, like gili nanggu, gili kedis, gili kondo, gili pasir etc etc not really well known to foreigners tho, but equally beautiful imho. Btw have fun in Lombok, or should I say have chill in Lombok. PS You should try learning surf tho, lombok has some of best place to surf as a beginner. I'm in late 30s, learning surf make me feel 15 years younger, hahah
Ahhhh the 'other' Gilis (East Coast). Have to visit but will be next trip. Surfing, I had a go in Hawaii and So Cal a few times but being from Vancouver didn't get much chance to try (Tofino and Jordan River good spots but far from Van). Windsurfed a fair bit tho. Upcoming I drop in to Selong Belanak surfing beach in Lombok so stay tuned.
Bali 20 years ago was jam packed .You should change the heading to 40 years ago .You have a good voice but it goes up and down to the point that you whisper most of the time .Otherwise a good video though.I could not do it myself .
I have a question is there trash scattered in the parking lot or near the stalls because I saw the content that 3 weeks ago there was a lot of trash on Tanjung aan beach?
On Tanjung Ann Beach itself, both ends were cleaned (can also see a beach cleaner with wheel barrow in my vid). However, if one comes in between cleaning times and with tides constantly washing debris (particularly after a rainfall) , you'll likely see more. Also as seen driving on the access rd to the beach, unfortunately there's litter in the shrubs along the road. As stated there needs to be more public awareness regarding littering.
@@SideTripLife Lombok people are not so aware that they shouldn't litter, people who often visit the beach prefer to litter, the coast guard community is also lazy to pick up trash, I hope everyone is aware and apologize if you see a lot of garbage
45 days visa on arrival costing $35, can extend once then exit Indo and repeat. Or, most get a B211A visa, some in business get a more complicated KITAS etc for longer term (& most use visa agents)
@@SideTripLife SO AFTER THE EXTENSION...YOU HAVE TO BE GONE...WHAT? 180 DAYS B4 RETURNING? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS...APPRECIATE IT.
CORRECTION: 30/THIRTY days visa on arrival (for most countries) then can extend another 30 in country. Some agent sites say this can be extended twice (??) Best contact a BALI visa agent as they are more in the know. Here's a cut n paste from one: The single entry visa is one of the favorite options for medium to long term stays in Bali. The visa allows for stays of up to 6 months in Indonesia. After this 6-month period, foreigners can apply for a new single entry visa again for another period of 6 months. This process can be repeated several times. However, foreigners may face scrutiny from immigration authorities if they repeat this process too often. The procedure for obtaining a single entry visa is straight forward and the fees for obtaining the visa are low as compared to the limited stay permit (ITAS / KITAS). There are several types of single entry visa. The most used types are: Social single entry visa (sosial budaya visa), which is usually sponsored by an Indonesian citizen and allows foreigners to engage in social activities. Single entry business visa, where an Indonesian company needs to act as sponsor. This visa allows foreigners to have business meetings in Indonesia. In Bali, the single entry visa is often used by digital nomads to work from Bali on their remote jobs. However, single entry visas do not allow foreigners to work in Indonesia. In case foreigners work in Indonesia, they require a work permit and a limited stay permit (ITAS / KITAS).
For myself as stated, no problem (also helps employ people to maintain the beaches) and for sure I feel both fortunate and grateful to be able to travel, even on a budget.
@SideTripLife yeah it certainly wasn't directed at you, the caption just pointed out that some people are annoyed by it. It bothers me that people can be so entitled when some of those very people who are cleaning the beaches or collecting money for parking may never have the opportunity to travel.
Be careful! The Indonesians just passed a law that there is no sex outside of marriage, and that includes for tourists. I’m thinking you are one of the last few people who are going to be enjoying being a tourist in Indonesia.
The new DRAFT legislation (IF enacted in 3 years time;) can only be implemented 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. It's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and even more unlikely a tourist couple would be affected. Again, all of the DRAFT clauses basically re-vamping Dutch laws are subject to revisions and multiple votes within three years time (meanwhile, the press/twitter etc is having a field day with the easy click bait;)
Ahh,,yet another victim of western idelogy agenda,,those law are product of democratic process. There is judicial review to contest the law to the court, which is filed to almost every new law in Indonesia by the peoples or NGO alikes (yes we are democratic country, the flawed one according to your "westernized" standard but still). Besides, the heck you worry about, unless you want to exploit and tricked some gullible locals nothing gonna happen to you and your foreign partner since it's an absolute complaint delict. Only legal partner, parents, legal siblings could filed the complaint before the investigation can go through. Funny how some of you opposed a result of democratic process with smearing campaign but smiling and coming in drove to the land of junta (the highly opposed one by the peoples). I just don't get it. Just let the democratic process take the role. It is what it is.
@@SideTripLife JAKARTA - Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday banned sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away tourists from its shores and harm investment. Indonesians tProtest Law Banning Sex Outside Marriage. Lawmakers approved a new criminal code which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike and also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples. It will also ban insulting the president or state institutions, spreading views counter to the state ideology, and staging protests without notification. The laws were passed with support from all political parties. However, the code will not come into effect for three years to allow for implementing regulations to be drafted. Currently, Indonesia bans adultery but not premarital sex. Maulana Yusran, deputy chief of Indonesia’s tourism industry board, said the new code was “totally counter-productive” at a time when the economy and tourism were starting to recover from the pandemic………it’s NOT going to be pretty! Tourism WILL TAKE A HIT!
Agree, tourism may indeed take a hit - but due to incomplete click-bait journalism and social media re-twits... also, 'IF' the DRAFT is enacted in 3 years time (following multiple revisions and votes). Then even 'if' passed in 3 years time, the clause can only be acted upon 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. Again, it's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and far less likely a tourist couple would be either. ---------------- Translated from the actual DRAFT Bill - Criminal Code Bill Adultery Article 415: No prosecution is carried out except on complaints: a. husband or wife for people who are bound by marriage; or b. Parents or children for people who are not bound by marriage. --------------- I'm not defending any side here, simply pointing out the facts behind the click-bait headlines, incomplete hilights and misinterpretations all for the sake of clicks/views. Anyways, since various positions have now had a say here, will close this thread as it has ZERO effect on present day travel, plus remains uncertain what may transpire in 3 years time and moreover doesn't apply to the topic of this vid. Thanks all.
Man, I don't know what to say... Sidie your vids are getting better, but the numbers are getting smaller. I'm sorry about that. Loving the Bali series!
For all those that are new to STL, he's a good bloke. Doesn't act up to the camera, shows it as it is, has genuine interactions with locals and shows off places to stay for 20 bucks!
No, I'm not a relative, I'm just a guy who's been following STL for a couple of years through his Thailand adventures, to Malaysia and Indo.
I wish you all the best, brother. Hope to bump into you in a beach bar sometime soon!
You've sold Bali to me, for sure!!
Wow! Cheers David :)
@@SideTripLife I know you were frustrated when you shot your vids of KL, must be the same for Bali. I'm sold on both places, just need to get the OK to chip off work for a bit...
As a dyed in the wool Thai fanatic, I've really loved your take on Malaysia and Indo.
Keep up the good work, fella!!
I love the videos so much!
I first visited Lombok in 1970 still is a beautiful island.
My first reaction was pretty much the same. South Lombok is spectacular!
Really is
did me and my friends made a mistake to choose to stay at sengiggi? :D too late to cancel lol
Loved the video! True story.......back in 1998, husband and I were vacationing/charity work in the Yucatan. We heard a family with 2 small children lost everything in a fire in their rented stick hut. We were able to donate $680 US dollars to them so they could buy one hectare (2.5 acres) of land to build on in Tulum. That land is now $2.5 million US dollars! Enjoy your awesome budget traveling while you still can!😂
Thanks for sharing your wonderful backstory. Serendipity! Yes, I've a feeling idyllic South Lombok is going the way of Playa Del Carmen... (sigh)
My goodness 💙😮
We have a house in Tulum Country Club. Prices are pretty stagnant right now, but expensive. And the weak dollar is making it very expensive here; used to be fairly affordable. We just went to Akumal to an ice cream shop and they wanted $5 USD for one scoop. Nope. We won't be here much longer. This place has priced itself beyond what it is worth.
Super Amazing - Kuta Lombok is what STL is , you so deserve to be there - Thanks No1 😄👌👍🙏🎅🍻
😊😊😊
I HAVE A COMPLAINT! ...... Another great presentation. Your content is so enjoyable to watch, and your Drone flying is pretty darn impressive.
Lombok looks absolutely stunning, especially the beach at Mina's Warung. I need to get there at some point. Your trip has done a complete 180 from your first couple of vids when you arrived. I knew you'd fall in love with the place :)
It looks beautiful!!! I just hope it is not getting overtouristic like bAli
There's plans for multiple resorts and more.... I'm not anti-development but if I had the power, I'd protect the beach areas from over-development
The water looks like around St.Thomas and St. John’s in the Caribbean…..amazing island, great video and loved the drone work STL!
Thanks MauiHowey
Bali 20 years ago was busy . Lombok today is quieter. Let's hope it stays that way
Sure hope so, LOVE Lombok but seems they have big plans. Here's a look at Kuta Lombok town: th-cam.com/video/Db5ExAbQJvo/w-d-xo.html
Just to let you know from one Canuck to another, when I woke up this morning it was - 42 with the wind chill and the snow is waist deep and as been like this for a bit. We aren't even in Canadas' north but about half way up Manitoba. What really sucks is that winter has just started and by February we'll be a grumpy lot. That being said, if I can't get there this year, at least I'll have your vids to give me happy thoughts and keep warm.
Brrrr... Even my beloved raincouver got a bit of snow. Sending warm wishes! STL
Jeez, I thought it was bad here in Oxford England at minus 6! Stay warm dude!
This is the best spot so far in Indonesia! Great Video
Thanks Joe. Easily my fav thus far as well
Thank you for coming to Dina's warung ❤🥰🙏.
I hope your day is always happy 🎉🤗
I just loved your place! For sure I will be back :)
That purple sky so beautiful
during the middle of the rainy season, the hills will all look green
Looked gorgeous either way. I did get rained on a few times but it passed quickly, will see me get drenched in upcoming vid
Love watching your vlogs🤩you must have the time of your life hopping around Asia! Best regards from cold Norway😅
Thanks Mette in Norway (a place I've always wanted to visit btw)
Give that ice man a rise!
seconded!
You are making me want to visit so many of these places. How's many others are you inspiring?
They'll need all those new hotels and all down to you 😀
Tim, thanks for watching. Almost all my majority Thailand-centric subs have switched off, so very grateful for the few like yourself for continuing to tune in. Much appreciated. STL
@@SideTripLife your island vids are unbeatable.
They had the first World GP this year (Oct 13-15) and another one planned for next year.
Fantastic track and they should be rightfully proud, just surprised to find it here
Matur tampiasih brother, enjoy your holiday 🙏🙏 ❤️ from Gili T Lombok 🍺🍺🍺
Thanks! LOVE Lombok :)
Have a wonderful day in Lombok
Easy. Love Lombok
Heading back to Bali in March! Can't wait!! Haven't been to Lombok... might add it to the list :D
LOVE Lombok! Easily my fav of this trip
Thanks for coming to lombok 💗💗💗
MY pleasure :)
Lombok nice views
We visited Kuta Beach (Lombok) around 30 years ago. There was no town back then where we were - just a couple of Losmans accommodating a few surfers and a couple of Warungs. The beach we spent time at had some really nice waves and the water was as perfect as anybody could imagine. It can't have been the exact location of the current Kuta town - possibly around the point where the small waves roll in.
Back then we were told that (Japanese) hotel developers had bought considerable tracts of the coastal land and that large hotels would be built - I guess from your video that this is still the plan although the town and the race track will certainly make that happen. We were also shown the site where an airport was planned along with golf courses, and of course this was aimed at attracting wealthy Japanese tourists (probably also tourists from Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong for that matter). Some of those plans have yet to materialise but as you say, be careful what you wish for - when it happens life will be forever altered for those who belong there.
I remember it being idyllic.
Even though Sengiggi had a Sheraton, it was also just a small town with a few shops and a some budget accommodation scattered around along the beach front. We shared the beach with the Sheraton (and my wife spent a few days lounging around their pool - although they moved me on quite quickly whenever they saw me taking liberties with their pool).
Such wonderful memories! Sounds amazing. You were so fortunate to see Lombok back then. The surf beach was likely Selong Belanak. Thank you for sharing
Finally 😍😍😍
Remember going from Bali to lombok on a small rusty trailer
30 years ago magic😁
Nice!
Everyone seems so nice!
Your videos are absolutely amazing, and I thoroughly enjoy them - please continue to post them - thanks for sharing !
Cheers Barry :)
very pretty place!! thanks for sharing (as always!)
Thanks for watching (as always) much appreciated! STL
Always loved Lombok and South Lombok beaches are awesome
Thanks 💗💗
Thanks. will be there next week!
Enjoy!
Super 👍❤️will watch later
Looks nice! thx
Great shots 👌😎Looking forward to Lombok.
Outstanding!
I really love this video. Keep making this type of video.
Love your editing style and a sense of humour in the video.
As always a great video
Thank you Pieter
Love your work!
Thank you!
All good.
I went to Bali 22 years ago. If you could arrange for me to be 22 years younger, I would go to Lombok.
Me too
Good stuff..
I love your videos.
Great stuff STL.... Still like the Idea of life without cars though..... But then how would we see such Natural delights... Like the ones you share with us.... It is a quandary.... :-)))
The Gili series was great. No scooters!!
i was surprised that you were able to get a drone up and flying at Kuta Beach area (3:09). I was in the same area and a guard stopped me and said that i needed permission from some local government office (sorry I forgot the neme of the office). I only had my drone up for 4 minutes approx. when he stopped me. love your videos.
Actually I asked the guy who ran the concession and he said go for it. Kept it low tho, even tho airport is a few km away kept it under 50m. I'm super careful and always check for air clearance restrictions.
Welp...there goes the neighborhood lol Yeah, idk I feel the same way, mixed feelings about that race track and now it makes sense why they're building up the infrastructure. Nevertheless, It is great for the people and economy but It kinda sucks, especially with Bali being oversaturated with tourists via good ol TH-cam ironically lol but content creators, digital nomads aren't going anywhere and we wouldn't be able to see the other parts of Indonesia especially this gem without people such as yourself Sidetrip and thank you for that 🙏🏽! I guess I better get that quick before the BOOM happens!
😂😂😂 the ice cream man
legend
You must visit 👉 Borobudur temple, mount bromo, white crater
Will be back soon!
Amazing brow
Nice stuff 💯🍹
Cheers BB
Just found your vids mate 👍 . Im heading there next year . The roads look awesome and not much traffic. 😊cheers
This video inspired me to come to Kuta Lombok. I stayed near the town 1 night but ended up moving to the Novotel resort near the race circuit
Wow nice one Rob! I passed by the Novotel, looked fab (but above my budget lol;) Hope you got to Tanjung Ann and other beaches too.
I was in Bali 34 years ago, twice. I wouldn't want to go there now.
Awesome video Sidetrip.
Thanks Bill
Any one that watches your vids will appreciate your respectful non biased content, those who don't see it won't. Keep on rockin in the free world, your delivery is genuine quality.
I know I'm not alone, you have support from honest people who appreciate what you do.
Kamu sangat dekat , pergilah ke pulau komodo ! Di sangat bagus pantainya
Komodo :):)
Salam dari sulawesi ( Makassar)
Hello in Makassar! I hope to get there next time :)
💓💓💓💓
hi from Türkiye 🇹🇷 🤟
Merhaba! (my 1st word in your language - looked it up;) I plan to visit Türkiye someday soon! STL
You switches to the GOPRO are good.. I have one and cant seem to find it efficient to operate with the app etc.
I,m from Lombok east
I hear some of the BEST beaches and islands are in East Lombok :)
The beaches are stunning and so quiet. I wonder why there are not more people at the beaches? Not that not having a lot of people is a bad thing. I hope to get there before it explodes like current Bali. Awesome drone footage.
Deffo one of my fav places so far and agree, hope it doesn't get crazy busy like Bali...
Love a bit of elevator music while getting the drone view, well done.
Wow, that all looked amazing. Pity about the new laws they have passed.
S Lombok is absolutely lovely (just need more public awareness on littering).
Regarding the so-called 'new law', what actually passed was a DRAFT framework bill which now has 3 years of hearings, committees, revisions and votes before anything new gets entered into the penal code (also, highly unlikely to affect foreign tourists in any event).
For any interested in the facts (vs click-bait interpretive 'reporting') will copy n paste my response below from a longer thread from earlier:
==========
-Agree, tourism may indeed take a hit - but due to incomplete click-bait journalism and social media re-twits... also, 'IF' the DRAFT is enacted in 3 years time (following multiple revisions and votes). Then even 'if' passed in 3 years time, the clause can only be acted upon 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. Again, it's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and far less likely a tourist couple would be either.
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Translated from the actual DRAFT Bill - Criminal Code Bill Adultery Article 415:
No prosecution is carried out except on complaints by:
a. husband or wife for people who are bound by marriage; or
b. Parents or children for people who are not bound by marriage.
---------------
I'm not defending any side here, simply pointing out the facts behind the click-bait headlines, incomplete hilights and misinterpretations all for the sake of clicks/views.
Anyways, since various positions have now had a say here, will close this thread as it has ZERO effect on present day travel, plus remains uncertain what may transpire in 3 years time and moreover doesn't apply to the topic of this vid. Thanks all.
Well I love your videos and I live in Kanchanaburi Thailand
Thanks Jim, MUCH appreciated! (especially as my majority Thailand-centric channel base are not tuning in unfortunately). I hope to finally film in Kanchanaburi after the New Year.
Fantastic I will be looking forward to that 😀
Small frater ship
@9:09-9:15 he asked and answered all the questions for you so you didn't have to 😂
lol @ Nestle guy. Pure HUSTLER, and I mean that in a good way.
absolutely!
never been to Asia, i'm shocked how cheap it is there compared to the U.S
The Ice Cream man, really got me😂😂😂
Rockstar!
How many fight connections to get there from Eastern Canada? I think at least 4 over several days. To me, a great retirement place for someone who needs excuse not to return.
Eastern Canada to Asia is a long haul milk run for sure! First, gotta get to T.O. then another double hop with layover likely (but worth it in the end imho ;) Here's a link to check air fares: bit.ly/3STHLvf
💝💝💝💝💝
Give the beach cleaner a tip
Did to one, never ending job and hats off
Great video, what month was this
thx. October
You should check Tampa hills there are new Investment for property villa and house for expat in Lombok
I passed by Tampa Hills on the way to amazing Selong Balanak Beach (in next vid) beautiful area
@@SideTripLife there also Gili island hidden gem just ask local people and if you have time go to Jakarta we have 1000 island like gili
Loved the Gilis: th-cam.com/video/9wn77A0qhcw/w-d-xo.html
@@SideTripLife he meant the other gilis, like gili nanggu, gili kedis, gili kondo, gili pasir etc etc not really well known to foreigners tho, but equally beautiful imho. Btw have fun in Lombok, or should I say have chill in Lombok. PS You should try learning surf tho, lombok has some of best place to surf as a beginner. I'm in late 30s, learning surf make me feel 15 years younger, hahah
Ahhhh the 'other' Gilis (East Coast). Have to visit but will be next trip. Surfing, I had a go in Hawaii and So Cal a few times but being from Vancouver didn't get much chance to try (Tofino and Jordan River good spots but far from Van). Windsurfed a fair bit tho. Upcoming I drop in to Selong Belanak surfing beach in Lombok so stay tuned.
Bali 20 years ago was jam packed .You should change the heading to 40 years ago .You have a good voice but it goes up and down to the point that you whisper most of the time .Otherwise a good video though.I could not do it myself .
I have a question
is there trash scattered in the parking lot or near the stalls because I saw the content that 3 weeks ago there was a lot of trash on Tanjung aan beach?
On Tanjung Ann Beach itself, both ends were cleaned (can also see a beach cleaner with wheel barrow in my vid). However, if one comes in between cleaning times and with tides constantly washing debris (particularly after a rainfall) , you'll likely see more. Also as seen driving on the access rd to the beach, unfortunately there's litter in the shrubs along the road. As stated there needs to be more public awareness regarding littering.
@@SideTripLife Lombok people are not so aware that they shouldn't litter, people who often visit the beach prefer to litter, the coast guard community is also lazy to pick up trash, I hope everyone is aware and apologize if you see a lot of garbage
hi... can i ask you about flying drone in indonesia... do really we need to register our drone... ?
I may be wrong but I read fly only in daylight/line of sight, under 500', not in controlled or restricted airspace, also ask permission at parks etc.
Are you there at the moment? Hows the ewsther?
Went North as the monsoon moved South. Still, even in rainy season you'll get sun
Where does the music in your videos come from?
Music: bit.ly/3BSU42v
@@SideTripLife Very Cool. I figured it was something like that. Makes me put my hands in the Air!
Maybe the last place? Do tell!
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is that $11 per day or week or what? Pls state
Day
What's this, no CAD price conversion!? That's ok, just price it between the USD and AUS.
Yep, only just started to incl CAD but good call on conversion mid Murican/Oz value
Not 20 years ago....but Lombok Like Bali 45 years ago.....
so sad that in a few years there will be a big change
agree, sigh....
Lombok Not like Bali 20 years ago but Bali 46 or 47 years ago...
whoa
WHATS THE LENGTH OF TIME...CAN YOU BE IN THE COUNTRY?
45 days visa on arrival costing $35, can extend once then exit Indo and repeat. Or, most get a B211A visa, some in business get a more complicated KITAS etc for longer term (& most use visa agents)
@@SideTripLife SO AFTER THE EXTENSION...YOU HAVE TO BE GONE...WHAT? 180 DAYS B4 RETURNING? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS...APPRECIATE IT.
CORRECTION: 30/THIRTY days visa on arrival (for most countries) then can extend another 30 in country. Some agent sites say this can be extended twice (??) Best contact a BALI visa agent as they are more in the know.
Here's a cut n paste from one:
The single entry visa is one of the favorite options for medium to long term stays in Bali. The visa allows for stays of up to 6 months in Indonesia. After this 6-month period, foreigners can apply for a new single entry visa again for another period of 6 months. This process can be repeated several times. However, foreigners may face scrutiny from immigration authorities if they repeat this process too often.
The procedure for obtaining a single entry visa is straight forward and the fees for obtaining the visa are low as compared to the limited stay permit (ITAS / KITAS). There are several types of single entry visa. The most used types are:
Social single entry visa (sosial budaya visa), which is usually sponsored by an Indonesian citizen and allows foreigners to engage in social activities.
Single entry business visa, where an Indonesian company needs to act as sponsor. This visa allows foreigners to have business meetings in Indonesia.
In Bali, the single entry visa is often used by digital nomads to work from Bali on their remote jobs. However, single entry visas do not allow foreigners to work in Indonesia. In case foreigners work in Indonesia, they require a work permit and a limited stay permit (ITAS / KITAS).
Love beaches like this! No interest in mass tourism resort beaches.
Imagine being annoyed because you have to pay a couple of dollars to go to the beach when you have the privilege of even being able to travel 😂
For myself as stated, no problem (also helps employ people to maintain the beaches) and for sure I feel both fortunate and grateful to be able to travel, even on a budget.
@SideTripLife yeah it certainly wasn't directed at you, the caption just pointed out that some people are annoyed by it.
It bothers me that people can be so entitled when some of those very people who are cleaning the beaches or collecting money for parking may never have the opportunity to travel.
Be careful! The Indonesians just passed a law that there is no sex outside of marriage, and that includes for tourists. I’m thinking you are one of the last few people who are going to be enjoying being a tourist in Indonesia.
The new DRAFT legislation (IF enacted in 3 years time;) can only be implemented 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. It's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and even more unlikely a tourist couple would be affected. Again, all of the DRAFT clauses basically re-vamping Dutch laws are subject to revisions and multiple votes within three years time (meanwhile, the press/twitter etc is having a field day with the easy click bait;)
Ahh,,yet another victim of western idelogy agenda,,those law are product of democratic process. There is judicial review to contest the law to the court, which is filed to almost every new law in Indonesia by the peoples or NGO alikes (yes we are democratic country, the flawed one according to your "westernized" standard but still). Besides, the heck you worry about, unless you want to exploit and tricked some gullible locals nothing gonna happen to you and your foreign partner since it's an absolute complaint delict. Only legal partner, parents, legal siblings could filed the complaint before the investigation can go through. Funny how some of you opposed a result of democratic process with smearing campaign but smiling and coming in drove to the land of junta (the highly opposed one by the peoples). I just don't get it. Just let the democratic process take the role. It is what it is.
@@SideTripLife JAKARTA - Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday banned sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, despite worries the laws may scare away tourists from its shores and harm investment.
Indonesians tProtest Law Banning Sex Outside Marriage. Lawmakers approved a new criminal code which will apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike and also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples. It will also ban insulting the president or state institutions, spreading views counter to the state ideology, and staging protests without notification. The laws were passed with support from all political parties. However, the code will not come into effect for three years to allow for implementing regulations to be drafted. Currently, Indonesia bans adultery but not premarital sex. Maulana Yusran, deputy chief of Indonesia’s tourism industry board, said the new code was “totally counter-productive” at a time when the economy and tourism were starting to recover from the pandemic………it’s NOT going to be pretty! Tourism WILL TAKE A HIT!
Agree, tourism may indeed take a hit - but due to incomplete click-bait journalism and social media re-twits... also, 'IF' the DRAFT is enacted in 3 years time (following multiple revisions and votes). Then even 'if' passed in 3 years time, the clause can only be acted upon 'IF' reported by a parent or child or husband/wife in case of adultery. Again, it's highly unlikely a tourist and local companion would be reported (unless the parents, spouse or possibly child makes a complaint) and far less likely a tourist couple would be either.
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Translated from the actual DRAFT Bill - Criminal Code Bill Adultery Article 415:
No prosecution is carried out except on complaints:
a. husband or wife for people who are bound by marriage; or
b. Parents or children for people who are not bound by marriage.
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I'm not defending any side here, simply pointing out the facts behind the click-bait headlines, incomplete hilights and misinterpretations all for the sake of clicks/views.
Anyways, since various positions have now had a say here, will close this thread as it has ZERO effect on present day travel, plus remains uncertain what may transpire in 3 years time and moreover doesn't apply to the topic of this vid. Thanks all.