Bali has to remain the best destination I’ve been to in terms of beauty, affordability, spending money, options to stay, vibe and excursions! We stayed in Ubud and Nusa Dua
16:36 Thanks for the shoutout, Carmen! 🙏❤️ I’m so glad you ditched the scooters, I was so nervous watching that part hahah! And how intense is that swing ride?! 😅
Haha my pleasure! I love what you all do and your videos are incredible. And yeah those scooters were a mess 😂 I really wanted to be one of those carefree families zipping around Bali with their kids on a scooter but we’re not cut out for that life 🤣🤣
Hey TopFlight family. Great tips. Your villa was definitely outstanding. The butler was included but was the private chef? Hiring a driver would be my choice. Oh. No Uber ? But they did have Grab. Good to know need cash. So like back in the day. Cash on delivery. Those swings are crazy. Those guys use their whole body to get that momentum. I could not. Walking through that gate in the blue and white is amazing. Do you know if they have plus size sarongs? A lot of the things to do is now is the time. Be adventurous. I’m pushing 60 and an orthopedic challenge now so I experience through your and others videos. Didn’t know Bali had water issues. Oh no. Religious and traditional sites must be respected. Thanks so much. Truly wonderful vlogging style. See you next video.
Thanks for watching! I’m not sure about plus size sarongs! I guess worst case you could wear two together. It’s just one big piece of cloth so you can really customize it to fit!
The tips about avoiding stomach problems when traveling internationally are gold! I wonder if you have even more tips about avoiding parasites and stuff, too.
Hello I am really enjoying these videos. We are going to Okinawa late July so I definitely enjoyed those videos. Still deciding on airfare. Zipair was high on the list , honestly which one should I really look into? My son visited some of the places your family went to in Tokyo. My question is I thought you said wasn’t to Jakarta as well? Is there a video of that trip, I can’t find it? Thanks again 🫶🏽 ✈️
Grab and Gojek work beautifully for car rides OUTSIDE of Ubud. They're not allowed to operate in many areas of Ubud to protect jobs of local taxi drivers. Nearly all day clubs are kid friendly and it is one of our favorite parts about living in Bali! Titi Batu and Jungle Fish in Ubud are both super kid friendly. I would also suggest not using DEET on children as it can cause a slight chemical burn on their skin (which I learned the hard way). Utama Spice makes a nice one locally here that works well and if you're coming from overseas, look for one with picotin vs deet in it as it is safer for kids. Great video that will really help people see what a trip to Ubud is like!
Great advice! And that makes sense that the words "Bali Belly" are offensive to locals. I think my family has very similar "risk-tolerance" levels to yours and not wanting "too much" adventure. How did you end up getting to/from dinner if your rides would cancel? Did it work for you sometimes, or you started planning everything in advance with a driver?
Haha yeah it was a mess. And you saw Serge struggling too. I forgot to mention it in the video but basically his legs were too long to fit under the handlebars 😂 so it was not good all around! Thanks for watching!
Very nice quality video presentation. Also, unless I am wrong, I believe you mentioned an accommodation budget of around $350/day; that puts you into a villa that very likely was built by foreign money with most funds going to foreigner pockets, a heavenly accommodation, yet also a scar on that very rice paddle land that makes Bali a special place. Just sayin'.
Yep, this is something I realized only after we got there. If you watch my video all the way through, you’ll find the whole section I dedicate to discussing overtourism and things travelers can consider doing to spread the money to actual locals.
We actually got ours in Jakarta and it was fine! I think they are mostly restricting visa on demand for visitors from Russia and Ukraine. If you have a U.S. passport you should be fine.
Assume I were to repeat visiting all the sites YOU DID in this video how much TIME should I allot to do so without being rushed? Can you remind me WHAT you pack for gastro illnesses? I recall you mentioned this in a video, one was charcoal pills or some things like that? Thanks in advance.
Bali has to remain the best destination I’ve been to in terms of beauty, affordability, spending money, options to stay, vibe and excursions! We stayed in Ubud and Nusa Dua
How we miss Bali! We were there in 2019, right before the pandemic. The people are amazing!
So true! The people there really are so kind and warm. The Balinese culture is just so beautiful.
Lovely video! You guys did so much work, great to hear you also had some time to rest there! We miss Bali so much. Safe travels, you guys rock!
16:36 Thanks for the shoutout, Carmen! 🙏❤️ I’m so glad you ditched the scooters, I was so nervous watching that part hahah! And how intense is that swing ride?! 😅
Haha my pleasure! I love what you all do and your videos are incredible. And yeah those scooters were a mess 😂 I really wanted to be one of those carefree families zipping around Bali with their kids on a scooter but we’re not cut out for that life 🤣🤣
Great video! Lots of great tips. We are heading to Bali in July. We are so excited!!!
Watermelon juice!!! We loved Ubud and our private Villa ❤️
Such a great and informative video! Thank you!!
Hey TopFlight family. Great tips. Your villa was definitely outstanding. The butler was included but was the private chef? Hiring a driver would be my choice. Oh. No Uber ? But they did have Grab. Good to know need cash. So like back in the day. Cash on delivery. Those swings are crazy. Those guys use their whole body to get that momentum. I could not. Walking through that gate in the blue and white is amazing. Do you know if they have plus size sarongs? A lot of the things to do is now is the time. Be adventurous. I’m pushing 60 and an orthopedic challenge now so I experience through your and others videos. Didn’t know Bali had water issues. Oh no. Religious and traditional sites must be respected. Thanks so much. Truly wonderful vlogging style. See you next video.
Thanks for watching! I’m not sure about plus size sarongs! I guess worst case you could wear two together. It’s just one big piece of cloth so you can really customize it to fit!
Thankyou for promoting bali tourism to your country ❤❤❤❤
Great content, another trip to add on my travel list. 😊and thanks for sharing.
This was excellent and informative, you do a great job.
The tips about avoiding stomach problems when traveling internationally are gold! I wonder if you have even more tips about avoiding parasites and stuff, too.
ALWAYS a good time when we watch the top flight family
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Aw thanks Simone! Always a pleasure to see you here.
💯 # 1 FAN
Thank you for this great video :)
That scooter footage was so real! 😅
That’s better than I picture any attempt Alaina and I would make at riding scooters!! 😬😅
Oh man it was a struggle 😂 And Serge’s legs were too long so his knee was getting caught under the handlebars lol. It was a mess!
@@TopFlightFamily I'm sure the in-person experience wasn't as fun as it was watching the TH-cam video. 😂
Hello I am really enjoying these videos. We are going to Okinawa late July so I definitely enjoyed those videos. Still deciding on airfare. Zipair was high on the list , honestly which one should I really look into? My son visited some of the places your family went to in Tokyo. My question is I thought you said wasn’t to Jakarta as well? Is there a video of that trip, I can’t find it? Thanks again 🫶🏽 ✈️
nice video , i just was waiting u explain your Nyepi experience.
Thanks for the tips.
Grab and Gojek work beautifully for car rides OUTSIDE of Ubud. They're not allowed to operate in many areas of Ubud to protect jobs of local taxi drivers. Nearly all day clubs are kid friendly and it is one of our favorite parts about living in Bali! Titi Batu and Jungle Fish in Ubud are both super kid friendly. I would also suggest not using DEET on children as it can cause a slight chemical burn on their skin (which I learned the hard way). Utama Spice makes a nice one locally here that works well and if you're coming from overseas, look for one with picotin vs deet in it as it is safer for kids. Great video that will really help people see what a trip to Ubud is like!
Oh all great tips! Thank you!
Great advice! And that makes sense that the words "Bali Belly" are offensive to locals. I think my family has very similar "risk-tolerance" levels to yours and not wanting "too much" adventure. How did you end up getting to/from dinner if your rides would cancel? Did it work for you sometimes, or you started planning everything in advance with a driver?
Thank God! You guys abandoned the scooter idea. I was very scared seeing the girls in the back of the scooter. Another amazing video, thanks.
Haha yeah it was a mess. And you saw Serge struggling too. I forgot to mention it in the video but basically his legs were too long to fit under the handlebars 😂 so it was not good all around! Thanks for watching!
Very nice quality video presentation. Also, unless I am wrong, I believe you mentioned an accommodation budget of around $350/day; that puts you into a villa that very likely was built by foreign money with most funds going to foreigner pockets, a heavenly accommodation, yet also a scar on that very rice paddle land that makes Bali a special place. Just sayin'.
Yep, this is something I realized only after we got there. If you watch my video all the way through, you’ll find the whole section I dedicate to discussing overtourism and things travelers can consider doing to spread the money to actual locals.
Hi Carmen! Was it easy to show your vax cards and get a visa on arrival as Americans? I'm finding tons of conflicting info about entry requirements.
We actually got ours in Jakarta and it was fine! I think they are mostly restricting visa on demand for visitors from Russia and Ukraine. If you have a U.S. passport you should be fine.
not to far from ulun danu bratan temple there's a dozen beautyfull waterfall like sekumpul waterfall, fiji waterfall
Assume I were to repeat visiting all the sites YOU DID in this video how much TIME should I allot to do so without being rushed? Can you remind me WHAT you pack for gastro illnesses? I recall you mentioned this in a video, one was charcoal pills or some things like that? Thanks in advance.
How many days did you stay in Bali? We were also there during the week of Nyepi last month.
Are the prices insane now for housing. I was there in sept 2022 and the rates online have doubled😮😮😮
FIRST!!!
Yay thanks for being so early!
Third!!!
Yay!
Can you tell me about vaccine requirements for your children? Were they required to have vaccine?
Great vlog with tons of information about Bali 🫶🏽🎉