Hi, thank you so much for watching this video. Recapping the 5 hard truths: 1. Moving to another part of the world can create a sense of isolation or loneliness. You are no longer nearby your friends, family, community you once knew. Go out and connect with others in your new community as soon as you can. 2. Avoid boredom. Plan your hobbies, side gig, or whatever you want to create for your new-found abundance of time during the day. 3. Respecting and accepting other cultures is key to living a happy life. Not everyone does things 'our way' or 'my way'. Be okay with their lifestyle because they are already okay with our lifestyle. 4. No matter where you move to, even to a new city, there's a learning curve on how to get things done how to buy things, or live the new life, etc. Be open to discovering how other people are living/doing things in the world. 5. We are guests no matter how long we lived here. Be mindful of the rules of the country.
Great video, one of the things that hit me the hardest when I moved to Bali was not being able to jump in the car and drive anywhere by myself. I had to rely on my husband to take me everywhere on the scooter because I felt nervous to drive the scooter by myself. I did step up in the end and learn to ride the scooter, but I always felt a bit scared!! Go jek and Grab are great, but it's better to have your own set of wheels!!
You are sharing something exactly what my mom's biggest frustration is. She used to drive everywhere when she lived in the US and now she's at the mercy of getting a Go Jek car and can't just pull over when she wants to veer off course in another direction. Less freedom for sure when you are being driven to one destination and can't stop somewhere in between.
Things I am grateful for living here are the holiday feeling. Every day can feel like a holiday, especially if we live in a villa with a pool and are surrounded by greenery. Not only that, but we can also take a proper holiday or staycation, even if it is still in the same area where we live, or at least two hours away. Another thing is that we can live near a busy street, but our house/villa is 200 meters inside the alley or gang, and it is quiet and has a totally different atmosphere 200 meters away just like yours. Oh, don't forget, you can book a proper dinner or all you can eat lunch/brunch in a nice hotel even without staying and they are many. The community is amazing too. We can always meet friends or family who are visiting because Bali is one of the hub of tourist destinations in Asia.
It's like you are sharing exactly my experience living here, except for the part of a quiet area. Other than that you are spot on with everything else on living here. We live near Lucky Day and it's one of the busiest parts of Bali it seems. I wish we lived in a quieter area, but then we would sacrifice the walkability of the town. Thank you for sharing. ;)
Oh, I see. From what I saw in your old videos, I thought you were close to the main street but still in a quiet part inside the gang. I personally live around 250 meters from the main street of Teuku Umar, and it's a busy main street, but my house is quiet despite the close proximity. I've seen many parts of Bali like that. The busy area is just somewhere in the corner, but behind several villas, it can be a totally different world, especially if the place is inside a gang or alley. I am sure you know what I mean. For example in Umalas area, Berawa, Pererenan, Sanur, Ubud, etc. Many places are still quiet.
I want to add also that We have quiet good service delivery with little fee. To me, Gojek and Grab are super helpful when I am lazy to cook or need transport to the airport by car. It's extremely convenient. Another thing is Alfamart or Indomaret app where I can buy things online and delivered to my door with 0 delivery fee especially alfamart. I don't need to carry 19 liter water gallon to refill or gas for cooking, they will deliver to my door even in 1-2 hours after paying. Sometimes I just ask them to leave it in my terrace when I am not home.
@@5hf2024 I've stopped using Go Food (Go Jek food or Grab) apps for food delivery because the drivers are not responding or respond then cancel and I've waited 2-3 hours and just end up canceling because there's no movement and the cafes are not preparing the food until the go food driver arrives. It's been a mess. But I do make my own food about 95% of the time. I didn't know that about Indomerat or Alphamart. We live near a small market in case we run out of tp or oat milk. lol.
@it's quiet where we are for the most part during the day. We have the best neighbors next door to us. But because we are close to the bars and there are so many other villas for rent nearby can lead to noise at night. Also, fireworks/firecrackers are let off every once in a while on the street and freaks us all out.
Hello from CA & many thanks 4 the great video! Remembering the days of visas with & without boyfriend, staying in Chinatown in Singapore & eating delicious seafood. What is your writer's name? Lots to do in Bali. Really surprised about the volunteering, even teaching or practicing English? Hang in there. Take care.
Hi Liz, my pen name is Fiona Whitman. It's steamy contemporary romance. Having a lot of fun creating. About volunteering, can not teach English either unless I am on a work visa which is thousands of dollars for investment. So, I have to find another use of my time. All the best to you!
Ah, so glad to hear that. Sounds like you are in the 'action' stage. Make sure you are practicing the 'maintenance'. I can't tell you how excited I am to hear your new adventure. Consider doing a youtube channel about your journey.
Many thanks for these insights! Love watching your videos and particularly enjoy the ones on interior design and “Bali design” . I love your mom’s determination and energy. Give her my best wishes for a prompt recovery. Keep the videos coming ! Happy new year !
Thank you so much Jorge. Will do about your well wishes. Re: the design videos, I gave up on them because I don't have time to do both design and lifestyle in Bali. Too much for one person to handle. lol. All the best to you!
I very much enjoy your videos. Visited Bali 3 years ago and found it to be amazing. Ubud was breathtaking and I enjoyed a 2 day trip over to Nusa Penida. I too am from Southern CA, now retired in Florida at 60 so used to the humidity which would make Bali an easier transition. If you don't mind a compliment ... You are absolutely beautiful! Glad that you are living your best life and an inspiration to others.
Nice video, Debbie. I am pleased to see more women taking the plunge into the world and finding their own global space. As a person who traveled all of my adult life working in the offshore oil industry,, I am quite at ease with moving between countries. My biggest challenge sometimes is finding enough likable foods that allow me to cook at home. It's not a pleasant thought but try to be mentally prepared for the day that your Mom is no longer with you. All the best!
Thank you Mike for your contribution. Sounds like you are a man of the world. So happy for you. I agree with you on visiting the country to see if the foods are good. To be honest, I feel lucky to have the organic veggies/fruit options as well as the large western influences which I just love. And you are right, I'm not yet thinking about mom's passing, just trying to keep her healthy and taken care of for now. All the best to you!
@@retiredlifeinBali Thanks for your nice response. I am 74 and have been married to a Filipina for 31 years, and fortunately, she does all the cooking. We lived in the US nearly all of our marriage but recently came to the Philippines. Honestly, I would rather live in Malaysia because the food there is so awesome., The infrastructure is much more modern and the medical is first-class. The financial requirements are too steep for us to qualify to immigrate and live there. However, as Americans, you can go and get a 90-day visa upon entry. The street food there runs parallel to the same food options that you will find in Singapore with a nice mix of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian. I spent 7 days around Kuta Beach Bali back in 1991 after completing an oil survey offshore the islands of Bali and Lombok. Honestly, I can recall very little about the place.
@@MikeSmith-frog I haven't been to Malaysia yet, but it sounds amazing. Even if you remember Bali, it's changed so you would be starting over anyway. lol. Take care.
❤🙏🏼Debbie. Hope yr Mum gets well soon. I drink fresh lemon juice, ginger, 1/2 cinnamon stick & honey. Pour over hot water & let stand until cooler. Can highly recommend whenna cold starts. 💞💞
Hi LoueeLouii (and of course that song pops into my head). Yes, I visited Bali 4 times before. The first time was during 9/11 2001...and at that time there were no tv's where I was staying and someone said something to me on the beach, so I rushed around to find a tv and found one in a small bar but the only station was asian and in another language, so I could only watch the video of what was happening and sending emails to my family. I couldn't call at that time. Now we all use Whatsapp to call internationally and there are plenty of tv's but for some reason that moment when I saw the planes crash sitting in that little bar, I felt so safe being in Bali.
@@RudiKisswoyo jangan jadi orang ber SDM rendah disini. Bali sendiri punya julukan yang gak jauh beda sama yang kamu sebutkan jika orang Malaysia mau menghina. Jadilah orang baik dimanapun berada dan jangan suka menghina.
Thanks Debbie great video so you have to leave every year for a few days ? How much is the yearly visa ? You are lucky to have your mum & a friend out in Bail, if you don't know anyone how do you get out in the community & meet like wise people out there ? I'm very sociable here in WA Perth just wonder how i would meet others. Do they have yoga 🧘♂️ mornings or walking groups, dinner groups for people who retire in Bail ? 😊
Hi, thank you so much for watching this video. Recapping the 5 hard truths:
1. Moving to another part of the world can create a sense of isolation or loneliness. You are no longer nearby your friends, family, community you once knew. Go out and connect with others in your new community as soon as you can.
2. Avoid boredom. Plan your hobbies, side gig, or whatever you want to create for your new-found abundance of time during the day.
3. Respecting and accepting other cultures is key to living a happy life. Not everyone does things 'our way' or 'my way'. Be okay with their lifestyle because they are already okay with our lifestyle.
4. No matter where you move to, even to a new city, there's a learning curve on how to get things done how to buy things, or live the new life, etc. Be open to discovering how other people are living/doing things in the world.
5. We are guests no matter how long we lived here. Be mindful of the rules of the country.
Great video, one of the things that hit me the hardest when I moved to Bali was not being able to jump in the car and drive anywhere by myself. I had to rely on my husband to take me everywhere on the scooter because I felt nervous to drive the scooter by myself. I did step up in the end and learn to ride the scooter, but I always felt a bit scared!! Go jek and Grab are great, but it's better to have your own set of wheels!!
You are sharing something exactly what my mom's biggest frustration is. She used to drive everywhere when she lived in the US and now she's at the mercy of getting a Go Jek car and can't just pull over when she wants to veer off course in another direction. Less freedom for sure when you are being driven to one destination and can't stop somewhere in between.
Things I am grateful for living here are the holiday feeling. Every day can feel like a holiday, especially if we live in a villa with a pool and are surrounded by greenery. Not only that, but we can also take a proper holiday or staycation, even if it is still in the same area where we live, or at least two hours away. Another thing is that we can live near a busy street, but our house/villa is 200 meters inside the alley or gang, and it is quiet and has a totally different atmosphere 200 meters away just like yours. Oh, don't forget, you can book a proper dinner or all you can eat lunch/brunch in a nice hotel even without staying and they are many. The community is amazing too. We can always meet friends or family who are visiting because Bali is one of the hub of tourist destinations in Asia.
It's like you are sharing exactly my experience living here, except for the part of a quiet area. Other than that you are spot on with everything else on living here. We live near Lucky Day and it's one of the busiest parts of Bali it seems. I wish we lived in a quieter area, but then we would sacrifice the walkability of the town. Thank you for sharing. ;)
Oh, I see. From what I saw in your old videos, I thought you were close to the main street but still in a quiet part inside the gang. I personally live around 250 meters from the main street of Teuku Umar, and it's a busy main street, but my house is quiet despite the close proximity. I've seen many parts of Bali like that. The busy area is just somewhere in the corner, but behind several villas, it can be a totally different world, especially if the place is inside a gang or alley. I am sure you know what I mean. For example in Umalas area, Berawa, Pererenan, Sanur, Ubud, etc. Many places are still quiet.
I want to add also that We have quiet good service delivery with little fee. To me, Gojek and Grab are super helpful when I am lazy to cook or need transport to the airport by car. It's extremely convenient. Another thing is Alfamart or Indomaret app where I can buy things online and delivered to my door with 0 delivery fee especially alfamart. I don't need to carry 19 liter water gallon to refill or gas for cooking, they will deliver to my door even in 1-2 hours after paying. Sometimes I just ask them to leave it in my terrace when I am not home.
@@5hf2024 I've stopped using Go Food (Go Jek food or Grab) apps for food delivery because the drivers are not responding or respond then cancel and I've waited 2-3 hours and just end up canceling because there's no movement and the cafes are not preparing the food until the go food driver arrives. It's been a mess. But I do make my own food about 95% of the time. I didn't know that about Indomerat or Alphamart. We live near a small market in case we run out of tp or oat milk. lol.
@it's quiet where we are for the most part during the day. We have the best neighbors next door to us. But because we are close to the bars and there are so many other villas for rent nearby can lead to noise at night. Also, fireworks/firecrackers are let off every once in a while on the street and freaks us all out.
Hello from CA & many thanks 4 the great video! Remembering the days of visas with & without boyfriend, staying in Chinatown in Singapore & eating delicious seafood. What is your writer's name? Lots to do in Bali. Really surprised about the volunteering, even teaching or practicing English? Hang in there. Take care.
Hi Liz, my pen name is Fiona Whitman. It's steamy contemporary romance. Having a lot of fun creating. About volunteering, can not teach English either unless I am on a work visa which is thousands of dollars for investment. So, I have to find another use of my time. All the best to you!
hi from australia i stayed in a lovely villa in seminyak and only a 6 hour flight
Love it! So short...it takes literally 30 plus hours of transit from here to Cali.
I've lived in Mexico, Ecuador and now Bulgaria, and these truths are spot on. Nicely done.
Thank you...sounds like you are a expat of the world. All the best to you!
@@retiredlifeinBali Nah. We just haven't found the sweet spot for us yet. We're workin' on it, tho! 😃
The answer is to adapt. Otherwise, we will always complain and overthink.
Yes! I am working on thinking less and less....lol.
Thank you
This video couldn't come at a better time...Solo moving full time to Malaysia in a few weeks. Such valuable advise .. Thank you X
Ah, so glad to hear that. Sounds like you are in the 'action' stage. Make sure you are practicing the 'maintenance'. I can't tell you how excited I am to hear your new adventure. Consider doing a youtube channel about your journey.
Thank you lovely video again. ❤
Thank you so much :)
Thanks for this video. This is the content I am searching for in helping make my decisions to do a retirement move to another location, possibly Bali.
Amazing Picnic! Sounds like you are in the preparation stage.
Many thanks for these insights! Love watching your videos and particularly enjoy the ones on interior design and “Bali design” . I love your mom’s determination and energy. Give her my best wishes for a prompt recovery. Keep the videos coming ! Happy new year !
Thank you so much Jorge. Will do about your well wishes. Re: the design videos, I gave up on them because I don't have time to do both design and lifestyle in Bali. Too much for one person to handle. lol. All the best to you!
Such a lovely, intelligent person. I love your channel.
Hello, so kind of you to say. Thank you ;)
I very much enjoy your videos. Visited Bali 3 years ago and found it to be amazing. Ubud was breathtaking and I enjoyed a 2 day trip over to Nusa Penida.
I too am from Southern CA, now retired in Florida at 60 so used to the humidity which would make Bali an easier transition.
If you don't mind a compliment ... You are absolutely beautiful! Glad that you are living your best life and an inspiration to others.
@@toddg8744 Thank you Todd. Best of luck to you! Stay positive!
❤ Thank you for the precious and concise information and advice. God bless you and your mom. ❤
Appreciate this perspective/awareness. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Joleigh, I appreciate you!
Thanks Debbie, another great video.❤
You are so welcome. Thank you for continuing to support us :)
Good information. Thanks Debbie. Aussie Bob ❤
Thank you as always Aussie Bob! Cheers!
Nice video, Debbie. I am pleased to see more women taking the plunge into the world and finding their own global space. As a person who traveled all of my adult life working in the offshore oil industry,, I am quite at ease with moving between countries. My biggest challenge sometimes is finding enough likable foods that allow me to cook at home. It's not a pleasant thought but try to be mentally prepared for the day that your Mom is no longer with you. All the best!
Thank you Mike for your contribution. Sounds like you are a man of the world. So happy for you. I agree with you on visiting the country to see if the foods are good. To be honest, I feel lucky to have the organic veggies/fruit options as well as the large western influences which I just love. And you are right, I'm not yet thinking about mom's passing, just trying to keep her healthy and taken care of for now. All the best to you!
@@retiredlifeinBali Thanks for your nice response. I am 74 and have been married to a Filipina for 31 years, and fortunately, she does all the cooking. We lived in the US nearly all of our marriage but recently came to the Philippines. Honestly, I would rather live in Malaysia because the food there is so awesome., The infrastructure is much more modern and the medical is first-class. The financial requirements are too steep for us to qualify to immigrate and live there. However, as Americans, you can go and get a 90-day visa upon entry. The street food there runs parallel to the same food options that you will find in Singapore with a nice mix of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian. I spent 7 days around Kuta Beach Bali back in 1991 after completing an oil survey offshore the islands of Bali and Lombok. Honestly, I can recall very little about the place.
@@MikeSmith-frog I haven't been to Malaysia yet, but it sounds amazing. Even if you remember Bali, it's changed so you would be starting over anyway. lol. Take care.
Really good video! Such a shame about not being able to volunteer. Great tips. Thank you
Thank you Caroline! Love to you!
❤🙏🏼Debbie. Hope yr Mum gets well soon. I drink fresh lemon juice, ginger, 1/2 cinnamon stick & honey. Pour over hot water & let stand until cooler. Can highly recommend whenna cold starts. 💞💞
Thank you💚your reality insights, very helpful how you view it, is simple but effectief & efficiënt!
Great advice again Debbie, can I ask if you had been to Bali for a holiday before you made the move?
Tell your mum I hope she feels better very soon ❤
Hi LoueeLouii (and of course that song pops into my head). Yes, I visited Bali 4 times before. The first time was during 9/11 2001...and at that time there were no tv's where I was staying and someone said something to me on the beach, so I rushed around to find a tv and found one in a small bar but the only station was asian and in another language, so I could only watch the video of what was happening and sending emails to my family. I couldn't call at that time. Now we all use Whatsapp to call internationally and there are plenty of tv's but for some reason that moment when I saw the planes crash sitting in that little bar, I felt so safe being in Bali.
This is so interesting😀
Thank you Mary :)
If you need to go back outside Indonesia go to Kuala Lumpur it’s cheap clean and friendly. From Jakarta airline tickets only $75 Sunday-Thursday
Jakarta tickets are cheap...never cheap from Bali. Thank you for the idea though.
Kuala lumpur MALAYDES ??😂
@@RudiKisswoyo jangan jadi orang ber SDM rendah disini. Bali sendiri punya julukan yang gak jauh beda sama yang kamu sebutkan jika orang Malaysia mau menghina. Jadilah orang baik dimanapun berada dan jangan suka menghina.
Thanks Debbie great video so you have to leave every year for a few days ? How much is the yearly visa ? You are lucky to have your mum & a friend out in Bail, if you don't know anyone how do you get out in the community & meet like wise people out there ? I'm very sociable here in WA Perth just wonder how i would meet others. Do they have yoga 🧘♂️ mornings or walking groups, dinner groups for people who retire in Bail ? 😊
Yup i can sure identify wih all 5 points Lol Fighting a servire head cold, its a doozie😊❤
Sending you healing vibes Leerod. :)
Which other countries were options? I really couldn't live in Bali. A holiday for 10 days is ok but no more than that.
Hi, other countries were Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines.