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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    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 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!!

  • @Widlomaa
    @Widlomaa ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!! 🙏

  • @monkeymantrades
    @monkeymantrades 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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!

  • @swineninety9
    @swineninety9 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @HealthglowsNet
    @HealthglowsNet 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @xoooxzzzz5744
    @xoooxzzzz5744 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @xoooxzzzz5744
      @xoooxzzzz5744 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Cassiallunsi to tourist particularly and to westerners especially 😁

    • @rizqifajartgr2105
      @rizqifajartgr2105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mauricegold9377
    @mauricegold9377 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @dmitryribchiuk8045
    @dmitryribchiuk8045 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @stop-1backup296
    @stop-1backup296 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, thank you for showing important parts

  • @stuarteades1508
    @stuarteades1508 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @AlKhebir11
    @AlKhebir11 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @AndrewandMegan
    @AndrewandMegan ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @BigFamilyVolcanoIndonesia
    @BigFamilyVolcanoIndonesia ปีที่แล้ว +89

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @stevan3271
      @stevan3271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ShelaghGRanalli
      @ShelaghGRanalli ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @SN-hg6bx
      @SN-hg6bx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okayyyyy👍 that was quite the roll 😂❤

  • @davieravindra390
    @davieravindra390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love Bali the view is just amazing

  • @maxhuk
    @maxhuk ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @globalcruiser
    @globalcruiser 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this. Really Great!

  • @datBoondockingdiva
    @datBoondockingdiva ปีที่แล้ว +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 🤗

  • @DonaldGashi
    @DonaldGashi 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @chrisbuck1184
    @chrisbuck1184 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @HiddenGemindasunshine
    @HiddenGemindasunshine ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insight thanks for the video

  • @baliwalknshops1517
    @baliwalknshops1517 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great information thanks for sharing

  • @wanderlostfilms
    @wanderlostfilms ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video! Thanks for sharing all of these tips!

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries, glad they were useful!

  • @goIdhand
    @goIdhand ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a helpful video. Cheers🎉

  • @mohammedalghamdi1585
    @mohammedalghamdi1585 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank yooo .. so helpful

  • @thisweekbestvalueapartment
    @thisweekbestvalueapartment ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SofiaCostales
    @SofiaCostales ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nirvanaramdin9811
    @nirvanaramdin9811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

  • @adamgrab1184
    @adamgrab1184 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great and very useful video! Thanks a lot bro

  • @LivingLesa
    @LivingLesa ปีที่แล้ว

    Really informative video thanks man

  • @Nicolettidaniel
    @Nicolettidaniel ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for creating this!

  • @nomadnush8547
    @nomadnush8547 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @TheMuratca
    @TheMuratca ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb video mate. all in one with actual planning wow

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

  • @Confident1111
    @Confident1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re the best!!! Great tips

  • @sarahpark4693
    @sarahpark4693 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I just started planning for my trip to Bali this December and stumbled across your video (thanks to TH-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  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @seraphimsphoto
      @seraphimsphoto ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gabriellemary3793
    @gabriellemary3793 ปีที่แล้ว +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would like to visit Bromo soon

  • @aimbuzz
    @aimbuzz ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you very much! 😊

    • @finalgeneration66
      @finalgeneration66 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed, indeed

    • @sectorofzee422
      @sectorofzee422 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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.

  • @tomygirl18
    @tomygirl18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @dianakawkji3032
      @dianakawkji3032 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @explorersspacetime9033
    @explorersspacetime9033 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @KasiaKlimczyk
    @KasiaKlimczyk ปีที่แล้ว

    really nice video, thanks!

  • @rizqifajartgr2105
    @rizqifajartgr2105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @alinapfeiffenberger7279
    @alinapfeiffenberger7279 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😉😂

  • @onelove-bobmarley
    @onelove-bobmarley 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @EF-ft7lw
    @EF-ft7lw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best Bali video ever

  • @arif7642
    @arif7642 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video!

  • @JoyaSports
    @JoyaSports ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @finalgeneration66
    @finalgeneration66 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Joelfriend
    @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rusman578
      @rusman578 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @rianatreeshamrosli9884
      @rianatreeshamrosli9884 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rahulprakash4621
      @rahulprakash4621 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pragyanbezbo
    @pragyanbezbo ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

    • @neringakazlauskaite7779
      @neringakazlauskaite7779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am going with my hubby in March too :)

    • @chaimabenguedria515
      @chaimabenguedria515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also i m going in march

    • @pragyanbezbo
      @pragyanbezbo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neringakazlauskaite7779 Where you from?

    • @pragyanbezbo
      @pragyanbezbo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chaimabenguedria515 Where you from? :)

    • @pragyanbezbo
      @pragyanbezbo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neringakazlauskaite7779 We could catch up :D

  • @walrustaurus
    @walrustaurus ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @karimedinburgh
    @karimedinburgh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video , wonderful upload !

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! 😊

  • @fjalls
    @fjalls ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @LooneyMooneyfuntimes
    @LooneyMooneyfuntimes ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you for support! 😌

  • @shibuigardenbungalows0420
    @shibuigardenbungalows0420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 😊

  • @ryanstead3148
    @ryanstead3148 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff Joel!!

  • @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm
    @MohammedIrfan-wc3zm ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Joel!!!

  • @wanderfulstops8488
    @wanderfulstops8488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ?

  • @AnaTravelstheworld
    @AnaTravelstheworld ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @aneeskara6776
    @aneeskara6776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @matildakotan8349
    @matildakotan8349 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your vidio ❤

  • @traceyastley3489
    @traceyastley3489 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @MissCryptoNL
    @MissCryptoNL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @thom99
    @thom99 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @LoukiaLemos123
    @LoukiaLemos123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very helpful video

  • @mikfalk8019
    @mikfalk8019 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going to bali in mid October. We're from perth W.A. so we only have white sand. Look forward to seeing black volcanic sand personally

  • @johan8602
    @johan8602 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      You definitely cannot leave Ubud behind!

    • @johan8602
      @johan8602 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @dickeydosh
      @dickeydosh ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hobbynyaapa
    @hobbynyaapa ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Bali 👍🏻😃

  • @reneiribarren3647
    @reneiribarren3647 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @dubbid279
    @dubbid279 ปีที่แล้ว +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 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @juanitolives9403
    @juanitolives9403 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ahmadcianjur3879
    @ahmadcianjur3879 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honeymoon in Bali Indonesia great
    Selamat minikmati di Bali Indonesia

  • @dj_alcatrazz
    @dj_alcatrazz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @maximhollandnederlandthene7640
    @maximhollandnederlandthene7640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @nnooaaiieell
    @nnooaaiieell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for showing me the grab app it will make my travel way easier to plan now thank you:)

  • @onlyvbandbintangboy8210
    @onlyvbandbintangboy8210 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Want-to-bes 🤣🤣

    • @catb4516
      @catb4516 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @arikrishnan17
    @arikrishnan17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @AdrianasWonderland
    @AdrianasWonderland 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great and helpful video❤ I’m moving to Bali in two months time and I’m so excited❤ I’m doing this alone so I am a little scared

    • @denisapetras1
      @denisapetras1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When are u going?:)

  • @mayanktalent
    @mayanktalent 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @fajrilfatih7193
    @fajrilfatih7193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Volcano...waterfalls...bali safari

  • @SamRabonePantomime
    @SamRabonePantomime ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @katejohnson4422
    @katejohnson4422 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @OwenJohn_1
    @OwenJohn_1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indonesia is my dream country greetings from Bradford United Kingdom

  • @kimcanaria4527
    @kimcanaria4527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @mariamnajat5118
    @mariamnajat5118 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @isabellelarere8450
    @isabellelarere8450 ปีที่แล้ว +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 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @user-qn4vg2cg9d
    @user-qn4vg2cg9d ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @ibraheemali9541
    @ibraheemali9541 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice content subscribed

  • @jennywolf8474
    @jennywolf8474 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mehrdadjamshidi5772
    @mehrdadjamshidi5772 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @veve075
    @veve075 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @xoooxzzzz5744
    @xoooxzzzz5744 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @TheVrabcek
    @TheVrabcek ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Coastmac2001
    @Coastmac2001 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      enjoy your stay, im planning on coming september next year

    • @imgguru1277
      @imgguru1277 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Coastmac2001
      @Coastmac2001 ปีที่แล้ว +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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

  • @jovanastevanovic9023
    @jovanastevanovic9023 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @kerenbanget1
    @kerenbanget1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try "nasi padang" in UK. it's one of the indonesian food and yes, nasi padang is there in the UK.

  • @collinjohnson4194
    @collinjohnson4194 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such an honest and informative video. I am planning a family trip to Bali, but my teenage son has a peanut allergy. Is Bali a suitable location for peanut allergy sufferers?? Any advice..

  • @user-qd4kj1sc1s
    @user-qd4kj1sc1s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was fabulous- Thank you ! I’m solo in Ubud on a budget . Any places you’d recommend to stay in the heart of the town please ? x

  • @studiosixfifteen
    @studiosixfifteen 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good video mate

  • @miniruss123
    @miniruss123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video

  • @fuagir
    @fuagir ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Joel! Amazing video thanks mate. Me and the Mrs are planning on going for our honeymoon in November. Could you recommend must do/visit places or restaurants in Ubud, Nusa Penida & Seminyak please? Thanks 🤍

    • @tiffanyrankin9059
      @tiffanyrankin9059 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, you can't really go wrong with anywhere in Ubud. But I highly recommend Clear Cafe ! Hope you're enjoying the stay.