Hey Murray. Im heading to Bali in May 22 for the first time and staying for a month. Love your content in general, but this video is brilliant. Very helpful and learning a lot!! Thank you
Thanks for mentioning tipping as well. That wasn't at the forefront of my mind but thanks to you ill be more mindful of it. don't think I ever would have thought to tip traffick folks. Going to stuff a bunch of 10,000 notes in my pocket wherever I go now!
Thanks for the feedback.. it can be a delicate balance between me ranting and you getting sick of listening. I hope we have made it informative and watchable
Also, when you take your money from an ATM or do a money exchange, take out what you think you won't spend and put it away on your person somewhere safe, and keep what you think you'll spend in your pocket or whatever. Also, don't forget to notify your bank (online) when and how long you will be overseas before you leave, just to make sure your card will work and the bank knows it's you making the transactions.
Love your tip advice, I have been traveling to Bali since 2015 twice a year (until Covid) I found the Balinese people so helpful, and beautiful and they are so grateful for business, and small tips. I Love Bali and look forward to coming back soon.
Hi Murray, I love watching your you tube contents, all are very interesting and informative, thank you 🙏 and looking forward to watching more of it about Bali
just found your channel bro, you're a really good guy and instantly my favourite Bali guide. Thanks for giving us the info on how to tip the Balinese people, will definitley be doing that when I go over.
Hey Murray. I'm sure you've heard this before but you're an absolute legend! As an accidental tourist I wish some of this info had been around twenty years ago, would have saved me some grief. Stay safe and I'll sing out if I see you floating around when I get over there in a October. Cheers mate. M.
Kia Ora Murray. This would be my first trip internationally, flights to bali are so cheap rn in Australia. Im wanting to get one but there’s like 3 different places to go to. Which place would you recommend to land? Im wanting to explore, experience the culture but also have a lazy drinkkkkk. I am planning on doing it alone rn
Hey Murray, Just watching your video to see how things are travelling in Bali. I've been to Bali, pre Covid 3 or 4 times a year for 6 years and I wanted to just say that this was great info for first timers. Going to go check out some of your other videos. I'm so jealous lol wishing I was in Bali now, keep up the great work mate.
G'day Murray - I never been to Bali, yet but would love to come soon - very informative and inspiring vid blog you do - a week for free would certainly enable me to begin the journey to long term living there. thanks mate Hugh Magoo
Hi Murray, hope you are well. This has been by far one of the most informative and helpful videos, could you please share with us another part 2 of tips and tricks in Bali. My partner and I are looking to visit Bali in September would this be considered a good time to go? Also if you could recommended affordable resort villas in Bali Many thanks in advance! And look forward to your next videos!
Thank you for the helpful tips! What area do you recommend staying in for someone who plans to visit Bali for the first time, looking to some R&R and learning about the culture. I’m not into party scene. Would you recommend staying in Ubud/Nusa Dua?
Hey mate, flying over with the fam next Saturday. Cheers for the vids, we picked up some great tips from you. This will be our second time over that way and glad to see things are picking back up for the locals. Let me know best way to hit you up and buy you a brewskie when we get in. Dan, Tine & Frankie
Brilliant video, hoping to get over to help the locals-seems very tough on them! Any ideas how/whom we can check about visas and pcr testing as get conflicting information? It says a negative PCR is to be taken max of 48 hours before your departure of origin (we live in Uk), but if we have to transition through other countries with 1 to 2 stops (eg self transfers which requires going through security to collect out checked luggage and re check in-as there are no direct flights) would we require further PCR tests at the other airports for the airlines? We appreciate additional visas may be required. Or should we only book “connect in airports “ flights like on Skyscanner therefore baggage is automatically transferred via airlines and no need to enter security? Some total journeys one way could take us up to 24 hours. Adults are all double jabbed with booster and child double jabbed TIA
Nice video there,think you intended to cover where its best to stay to do most of the touring,I know how difficult it is coming from south to north.Its probably easier at the moment with less traffic....I think someone should even be running a boat from Kuta/Seminyak to Canggu as that traffic gets horrendous.....everyone knows to start your tour days early......not like 10 a.m....Cheers,looking forward to your next one.....getting there for hols in June and October.
HELLO MURRAY, THANK-YOU HEAPS FOR ALL THE GREAT TRIPS ON SOME DIFFERENT PLACES TO TRY FOR MY NEXT TRIP OVER IN JULY. BOOKED INTO FOURTEEN ROSES KUTA, NOT SURE ABOUT SANUR YET NEED SOME ADVICE PLEASE. MY FRIEND WANTS TO STAY IN BENDESA FOR END OF STAY IN BALI SO WERE CLOSE TO AIRPORT. YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN SHARED ALL OVER MY FACEBOOK & TWITTER. I'M INTO DOWN TO EARTH NO BULLSHIT & YOUR VIDEOS DO THAT THANKS MUZ.
Hi Julie, I have stayed at the 14 roses and it was lovely, I have a great little villa in Sanur coming up in next weeks Bali on a budget video so stay tuned..
@@MurrayWilkinson1 MORNING MR. MURRAY, THANK-YOU FOR YOUR REPLY, I WILL KEEP WATCHING YOUR VIDEO'S. I TOLD MY FRIEND ABOUT YOU & YOUR VIDOES SO NOW HE WATCHES YOU ALSO.
No just contact ketut and he will sort it out on the day. Usually most people go and see him at KW.tours for a sim card first day and he does the tours on the spot
Murray it would be great for you to show us some mid range guesthouses in Sanur, Legian etc. I like your style, some have glamour vlogs of resorts and instagram food etc which may be fine if your on a 10 day holiday but a fairytale long term
thanks for the videos be there on the 25th its not gonna be the same bali of 24 years but i will still love the ppl and culture thank you for your time and videos :)
@@MurrayWilkinson1 hi ill be back again in august for a few nights and again in October for a month so yes defiantly would love to catch up with you and your family shall reach out before my October trip if not before take care have sent you a friends request on face book :) see you soon take care
Hey Murray, I'm going to Bali in September for a few weeks and I don't feel confident riding a scooter by myself. Do you think I'd be fine just doing gojeks and private car hire? I'm thinking Canguu, Ubud and Uluwatu
can you please tell me what's a good driver and economical if possible since there Oscar only 2 of us. we have booked a hotel in seminyak. how should we go around
Great advice and easy and informative advice. I have been 14 times to Bali and always learn new things and would love to return and holiday at Astinga hotel and take my 15 year old granddaughter but would need to be on a budget due to being a carer. Many thanks and will keep watching you and dreaming about returning to Bali
People in Indonesia most of them able to pay 1 year or 2 years rent in advance so if they lost their jobs they still have place to stay Not like in Australia most people pay fortnightly or monthly rent and live pay cheque to pay cheque
@@MurrayWilkinson1 No that's far from reality I used to live there for many years and I know the culture, language and society very well Indonesian have very strong family structure and helping each other When though time comes The houses for Local still alot more affordable to buy for normal people, savings rate alot better and mortgage usually around 10-15 years , things like going out , helper around the house, going salon are normal things to do Not like Australia house unaffordable for normal people, mortgage 30 years, eating out, salon and house helper is a luxury, need to have both parents to work only to manage house repayment, salon , eating out all are luxury for average family Indonesian maybe 3rd world but country but the quality of life can't be compared , people are alot more happyer Compare to Australia where people are stressed just to manage daily expenses
Technically you have to have a mask on when outside unless. you are eating etc they used to be quite tight with it but these days they don't seem to be worried.you need to still have one with you at all times, any mask. No special type etc and won't get into a mall or large store without one
Bulgarian atm scammers love this trick! (use atm in commbank or inside shops, cover your pin from the atm) Good old cash changers with highest rate will magician
Sebenarnya aku kangen pada gadis2 super cantik dari Australia yg sering kupacari di saat aku aku msh bkrj d Bali d tahun 2020 saat aku msh bkrj d Bali. Kapan kuta ramai wisman dari Australia lagi = dulu d tahun 2020?.....
Murray can you please try 🙏 and help my friend salon in Kuta on Kubu Anyar Street Marsya Bali Spa she's moved from Bukungsari St to Kubu Anyar Street just do a video try to promote her business as she's very quiet bud many thanks love from Australia 🇦🇺 mate
Kool i just become a. New sub i was in Seminyak 4 years ago had a really nice villas with the Mrs but the town of Seminyak had virtually nothing there now we’re going back again wanted to know is Blue bird the best taxis to get and does my Aussie SIM card work over there last time i couldn’t and ended up buying a sim and got ripped off so is it better just to take my Oz SIM card and put Roaming on before i leave what’s your thoughts ? And in Seminyak that part of the island is located in Jakarta however is Bali on another island by it self sorry to ask so many questions last time we went to Mr potato head it was ok not really our scene were in our 50s and the age groups there were 20-30s idc but would rather go somewhere that has a good nightlife and some better shopping then Seminyak we would stay elsewhere however it seems the only place to get villas and decent price.We done Thailand 6 x Vietnam 3 x Cambodia 3 x and Hohn Kong 1 x so it will be our second time too Indonesia. I don’t mind hire a scooter in Thailand in Phuket not Bangkok But Indonesia traffic seemed so hectic we were travelling with the Hotel Bus and they only took us to Seminyak town quiet boring tbh there even the shopping there was hardly any knock off shops we found 3 and didn’t have much if you could hook us up with a decent driver i don’t mind throwing you something as well so over Sydney boring as bat shit here the city is a ghost town pass 6pm Monday too Thursday plus you need $500 just to go for dinner and drinks in Sydney over priced for rubbish btw does Indonesia have a Casino or some were to have a punt ? Cheers champ hope to hear back from ya!
Great advice Muzz! Down to earth useful info from a bloke in the ground. Two thumbs up!
Great videos Murray, keep them coming , can’t wait to get back to Bali
Hey Murray. Im heading to Bali in May 22 for the first time and staying for a month. Love your content in general, but this video is brilliant. Very helpful and learning a lot!! Thank you
Thanks for mentioning tipping as well. That wasn't at the forefront of my mind but thanks to you ill be more mindful of it. don't think I ever would have thought to tip traffick folks. Going to stuff a bunch of 10,000 notes in my pocket wherever I go now!
Thanks for the feedback.. it can be a delicate balance between me ranting and you getting sick of listening. I hope we have made it informative and watchable
Also, when you take your money from an ATM or do a money exchange, take out what you think you won't spend and put it away on your person somewhere safe, and keep what you think you'll spend in your pocket or whatever. Also, don't forget to notify your bank (online) when and how long you will be overseas before you leave, just to make sure your card will work and the bank knows it's you making the transactions.
Love your tip advice, I have been traveling to Bali since 2015 twice a year (until Covid) I found the Balinese people so helpful, and beautiful and they are so grateful for business, and small tips. I Love Bali and look forward to coming back soon.
Hi Murray, I love watching your you tube contents, all are very interesting and informative, thank you 🙏 and looking forward to watching more of it about Bali
Heading over in july from NZ, thanks heaps for the videos so helpful
Great update Murray. I’ll be definitely using the bike transport when I return in October. Rodney
Very informative even for me after travelling to Bali many times in over 30yrs
1980 was my first trip it's changed but still good.going over in may .
Excellent tips. Thanks
Thank you Mr. for your journey around bali, thanks for your visit in indonesia, happy holiday and enjoy 👍🏻🙏
Hi Murray, coming to Bali for my elopement in June/July. You videos are so helpful for things to do while we’re there, thank you!
Glad to help
email me for details and local contacts thefastlane.adventuresgmail.com
Well done Murray, you know your stuff !
just found your channel bro, you're a really good guy and instantly my favourite Bali guide. Thanks for giving us the info on how to tip the Balinese people, will definitley be doing that when I go over.
These videos are a god send, thanks mate
Love the video updates Murray, looking at visiting in August
Hey Murray. I'm sure you've heard this before but you're an absolute legend! As an accidental tourist I wish some of this info had been around twenty years ago, would have saved me some grief. Stay safe and I'll sing out if I see you floating around when I get over there in a October. Cheers mate. M.
Kia Ora Murray. This would be my first trip internationally, flights to bali are so cheap rn in Australia. Im wanting to get one but there’s like 3 different places to go to. Which place would you recommend to land? Im wanting to explore, experience the culture but also have a lazy drinkkkkk. I am planning on doing it alone rn
Im there soon in October
Really informative and simple tips. Thanks mate, I am coming to Bali in 10 days
Another great video and what U r doing for the balanese people
Hey Murray, Just watching your video to see how things are travelling in Bali. I've been to Bali, pre Covid 3 or 4 times a year for 6 years and I wanted to just say that this was great info for first timers. Going to go check out some of your other videos. I'm so jealous lol wishing I was in Bali now, keep up the great work mate.
Great work. Well done 👍
Hi Murray, did send you an email the other day, but still haven’t heard back from you...loving your videos, keep up the good work.🥂🍻
G'day Murray - I never been to Bali, yet but would love to come soon - very informative and inspiring vid blog you do - a week for free would certainly enable me to begin the journey to long term living there. thanks mate Hugh Magoo
Hi Murray, hope you are well. This has been by far one of the most informative and helpful videos, could you please share with us another part 2 of tips and tricks in Bali. My partner and I are looking to visit Bali in September would this be considered a good time to go? Also if you could recommended affordable resort villas in Bali Many thanks in advance! And look forward to your next videos!
Was anyone else wondering who was recording when he was on the scooter...🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great Video, very helpful.
My son
So beautiful video mate 👍👍👍👍
Selamat menikmati alam sorga nyata ,bali,,,
Thank you for the helpful tips! What area do you recommend staying in for someone who plans to visit Bali for the first time, looking to some R&R and learning about the culture. I’m not into party scene. Would you recommend staying in Ubud/Nusa Dua?
Ubud, Sanur and definately a couple.of days in Nusa Lembongan
Thank you!!!!
Hey mate, flying over with the fam next Saturday. Cheers for the vids, we picked up some great tips from you. This will be our second time over that way and glad to see things are picking back up for the locals. Let me know best way to hit you up and buy you a brewskie when we get in. Dan, Tine & Frankie
get hold through email.. thefastlane.adventures@gmail.com
Brilliant video, hoping to get over to help the locals-seems very tough on them! Any ideas how/whom we can check about visas and pcr testing as get conflicting information? It says a negative PCR is to be taken max of 48 hours before your departure of origin (we live in Uk), but if we have to transition through other countries with 1 to 2 stops (eg self transfers which requires going through security to collect out checked luggage and re check in-as there are no direct flights) would we require further PCR tests at the other airports for the airlines? We appreciate additional visas may be required. Or should we only book “connect in airports “ flights like on Skyscanner therefore baggage is automatically transferred via airlines and no need to enter security?
Some total journeys one way could take us up to 24 hours. Adults are all double jabbed with booster and child double jabbed TIA
Nice video there,think you intended to cover where its best to stay to do most of the touring,I know how difficult it is coming from south to north.Its probably easier at the moment with less traffic....I think someone should even be running a boat from Kuta/Seminyak to Canggu as that traffic gets horrendous.....everyone knows to start your tour days early......not like 10 a.m....Cheers,looking forward to your next one.....getting there for hols in June and October.
HELLO MURRAY, THANK-YOU HEAPS FOR ALL THE GREAT TRIPS ON SOME DIFFERENT PLACES TO TRY FOR MY NEXT TRIP OVER IN JULY. BOOKED INTO FOURTEEN ROSES KUTA, NOT SURE ABOUT SANUR YET NEED SOME ADVICE PLEASE. MY FRIEND WANTS TO STAY IN BENDESA FOR END OF STAY IN BALI SO WERE CLOSE TO AIRPORT. YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN SHARED ALL OVER MY FACEBOOK & TWITTER. I'M INTO DOWN TO EARTH NO BULLSHIT & YOUR VIDEOS DO THAT THANKS MUZ.
Hi Julie, I have stayed at the 14 roses and it was lovely, I have a great little villa in Sanur coming up in next weeks Bali on a budget video so stay tuned..
@@MurrayWilkinson1 MORNING MR. MURRAY, THANK-YOU FOR YOUR REPLY, I WILL KEEP WATCHING YOUR VIDEO'S. I TOLD MY FRIEND ABOUT YOU & YOUR VIDOES SO NOW HE WATCHES YOU ALSO.
Hi Murray. wife and I coming over late March. Should we pre book tours like Nusa Pedina day trip or just book when we get there. Steve
No just contact ketut and he will sort it out on the day. Usually most people go and see him at KW.tours for a sim card first day and he does the tours on the spot
Murray it would be great for you to show us some mid range guesthouses in Sanur, Legian etc. I like your style, some have glamour vlogs of resorts and instagram food etc which may be fine if your on a 10 day holiday but a fairytale long term
Great idea.. let me see what I can find
thanks for the videos be there on the 25th its not gonna be the same bali of 24 years but i will still love the ppl and culture thank you for your time and videos :)
lets try and catch up
@@MurrayWilkinson1 hi ill be back again in august for a few nights and again in October for a month so yes defiantly would love to catch up with you and your family shall reach out before my October trip if not before take care have sent you a friends request on face book :) see you soon take care
Hey Murray, I'm going to Bali in September for a few weeks and I don't feel confident riding a scooter by myself. Do you think I'd be fine just doing gojeks and private car hire? I'm thinking Canguu, Ubud and Uluwatu
Thanks to your video . were best place to rent villas for one months not very expensive my first visit to BALI. THANK YOU
what area are you looking to rent in?
you might like this video th-cam.com/video/Z9gn3FeCCO8/w-d-xo.html
@@MurrayWilkinson1
What you think about Canggu ?
@@baliwoodcarving3962 it's lovely, quite expensive but busy and full of expats and internationals
can you please tell me what's a good driver and economical if possible since there Oscar only 2 of us. we have booked a hotel in seminyak. how should we go around
Great advice and easy and informative advice. I have been 14 times to Bali and always learn new things and would love to return and holiday at Astinga hotel and take my 15 year old granddaughter but would need to be on a budget due to being a carer. Many thanks and will keep watching you and dreaming about returning to Bali
Hey brother. Where can I find your tour mate katuk
Hi.. the day tours should be bought offline there in Bali or online like through klook ?
The fishmarket in Jimbaran can you tell me is it expensive to buy and eat there. Or do a vlog about it maybe
I will
Thanks for share
Thanks for the update bro!
Thanks for video it's so informative
Your videos.are also very enjoyable thanks
Thank you, i sent you an email. Your tips are so valuable.
People in Indonesia most of them able to pay 1 year or 2 years rent in advance so if they lost their jobs they still have place to stay
Not like in Australia most people pay fortnightly or monthly rent and live pay cheque to pay cheque
sorry but he only people paying upfront here are foreigners.. the locals dont have $2 spare
@@MurrayWilkinson1 No that's far from reality I used to live there for many years and I know the culture, language and society very well
Indonesian have very strong family structure and helping each other When though time comes
The houses for Local still alot more affordable to buy for normal people, savings rate alot better and mortgage usually around 10-15 years , things like going out , helper around the house, going salon are normal things to do
Not like Australia house unaffordable for normal people, mortgage 30 years, eating out, salon and house helper is a luxury, need to have both parents to work only to manage house repayment, salon , eating out all are luxury for average family
Indonesian maybe 3rd world but country but the quality of life can't be compared , people are alot more happyer Compare to Australia where people are stressed just to manage daily expenses
Would you consider BMC money changers safe? also I like your pikorua pounamu
NEVER use money changers unless they are authorised.
BMC is the safest way to go for first time travellers.
Yes I would say they are generally safe, just be wary and count your money before you walk out
Thanks mate
Hi mate, off to work in Bali soon.
Was wondering what the mask situation is like other there
Technically you have to have a mask on when outside unless.
you are eating etc they used to be quite tight with it but these days they don't seem to be worried.you need to still have one with you at all times, any mask. No special type etc and won't get into a mall or large store without one
Bulgarian atm scammers love this trick!
(use atm in commbank or inside shops, cover your pin from the atm)
Good old cash changers with highest rate will magician
so many girls get ripped by scooter guys walking out of money changers! I always tell them it's dangerous. sad
Pls share the driver details to travel
I’ve been there many time since the 70s and I can honestly say they are a nation of smiling theives
Sebenarnya aku kangen pada gadis2 super cantik dari Australia yg sering kupacari di saat aku aku msh bkrj d Bali d tahun 2020 saat aku msh bkrj d Bali. Kapan kuta ramai wisman dari Australia lagi = dulu d tahun 2020?.....
Murray can you please try 🙏 and help my friend salon in Kuta on Kubu Anyar Street Marsya Bali Spa she's moved from Bukungsari St to Kubu Anyar Street just do a video try to promote her business as she's very quiet bud many thanks love from Australia 🇦🇺 mate
I'll see what I can do
@@MurrayWilkinson1 Thanks mate 👍 👌
Would really like to support the Balinese people but rules are so confusing it puts us off!
Subtitel indonesia
i will try
Bro slow down with that speed. You're running out of breath
Kool i just become a. New sub i was in Seminyak 4 years ago had a really nice villas with the Mrs but the town of Seminyak had virtually nothing there now we’re going back again wanted to know is Blue bird the best taxis to get and does my Aussie SIM card work over there last time i couldn’t and ended up buying a sim and got ripped off so is it better just to take my Oz SIM card and put Roaming on before i leave what’s your thoughts ? And in Seminyak that part of the island is located in Jakarta however is Bali on another island by it self sorry to ask so many questions last time we went to Mr potato head it was ok not really our scene were in our 50s and the age groups there were 20-30s idc but would rather go somewhere that has a good nightlife and some better shopping then Seminyak we would stay elsewhere however it seems the only place to get villas and decent price.We done Thailand 6 x Vietnam 3 x Cambodia 3 x and Hohn Kong 1 x so it will be our second time too Indonesia.
I don’t mind hire a scooter in Thailand in Phuket not Bangkok But Indonesia traffic seemed so hectic we were travelling with the Hotel Bus and they only took us to Seminyak town quiet boring tbh there even the shopping there was hardly any knock off shops we found 3 and didn’t have much if you could hook us up with a decent driver i don’t mind throwing you something as well so over Sydney boring as bat shit here the city is a ghost town pass 6pm Monday too Thursday plus you need $500 just to go for dinner and drinks in Sydney over priced for rubbish btw does Indonesia have a Casino or some were to have a punt ? Cheers champ hope to hear back from ya!
Murray can you give me your email in writing never have a vpen
Thefastlane.adventures@gmail.com
@@MurrayWilkinson1 love your video 📹 bud