Hi guys! Nice to hear from you! Yes, the Mentawais really are mesmerising! Any looking in, check out @ExploringSumatra for real life content from stunning Lake Toba (aka 'Shangri-La' of SE Asia:) and around N Sumatra. Also here's one from my recent trip there: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8V4gpeDq9mXo6c.html

Thanks! Tourist Visa on arrival 30 days $35 for most countries, can also extend 30 days. Or e-visa online via Indonesia Immigration website.

@@SideTripLife Many thanks for your reply. I asked because one of your fellow Canadian KZfaqrs, Planet Doug aka the Cycling Canadian, who seems always to turn everything into a drama no doubt to provide content, experienced all manner of difficulties with the visa and renewing it.

Thx Howey, enjoy your vids too! STL

Thanks & same to you Randy! Cheers, STL

Thanks!

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks @anneregh & Co!

Thanks Viktor truly is and I never colour grade/change the original, what you see is how it really was.

Being a BC boy always wanted to see NZ, both super-natural! Hope to get down there yet.

Cheers MrWidestripes!

Thank you too Karl for always watching, much appreciated! STL

nice on eh;) STL

Thanks for coming along :)

Happy NEW Year to you both Mr & Mrs DMS, thanks for watching :) STL

really, really is...

really really is!

Cheers eh Dr D :) STL

& Mary Ann, er, Ginger, er wait...

Exactly what I was thinking while on the deserted island. I was envisioning having Gilligan Island cutaways. I had a boy crush on Mary Ann..wow…brings back memories

So nice of you Nicky and I know how busy you are with your own channel. Btw, hang in there, you'll get monetised yet! STL

@@SideTripLife Thank you, mate. No that be in ten years time 🤪😂😂

Yep, the Mentawais a complete gem. Aussie girl was pretty cool, super nice gal (& hey, anyone who surfs Tofino BC is alright in my book ;)

Thanks Bill, thoroughly enjoyed filming it. STL

lol best ride ever!

lol couple close calls alright. I caught a blade once and cut my pinky (doh!) so put it the dirt now 555

Hi Rudy, before making any big decisions about relocating to SE Asia I always say first come for an extended visit (of course;) Then visit several different locations around SE Asia to see which area might suit. Then still do not make any long term decisions, instead rent (NOT buy;) in the desired area for at least 6 months to see if it really suits one's lifestyle and budget. Also factor visa and health insurance costs plus exit fund and plan should you need to return. KZfaqrs like me can make any place look wonderful in a 15 min hi-light vid but daily life can be vastly different. So, my advice to anyone thinking of upping sticks to move overseas would be make sure it's based in reality by coming over and thoroughly kicking the tires first. All the best! STL

Everything must be really considered and prepared from the start. such as accommodation, budget and others. otherwise you might end up being the next Chuck and Wilson

Thanks! Eventually I hope to see all of them :)

Thanks so much for sharing these one of a kind places👏

A hear that a lot. My vids don't get 'in' the YT algo very often. Ah well, glad you made it! STL

Thx Deb & Co. I just use an inexpensive standard carry-on size but with soft plastic shell so it can squeeze in between the steering column and seat. I always select the 20kg luggage option on AirAsia just in case (usually weighs far less but no one's ever checked, yet;) Here's a look at my bag + pack combo it if ya want: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMhgaa6ordS4qZ8.htmlsi=EVhMJxf5ZDYjlumk&t=592 Lombok & Belitung sounds perfect, enjoy guys! STL

@@SideTripLife Hi thanks so much for your reply I know your a busy guy 😀 we are from the UK so sizes differ so much depending on airline you use. Any chance you can give me your case dimensions if you have time? 😀. Debs

Cheers! I have a face for radio lol

Mini 2 doesn't have obstacle avoidance (3 & pro up). Luckily was looking at the screen when going sideways, noticed the green palm frongs (!!) and reversed. Miracle it isn't an ornament 50 ft up lol

Cheers Andy! HNY to you too!

I also looked at going before (around 10 years ago) and it was still crazy expensive from what I could see (boat to islands $200 etc, $100 for a basic hut). Nowadays the fast ferry is only around $35 plus many budget room options (as we'll see in. next vid;)

@@SideTripLife yeah I think I remember it being about 150£ back then just to get there.

Cheers dotted. Under 2kg drones ok but rule is no flying above 150m, near airports, military bases, crowded beaches etc and at Ntnl parks look for signs or ask & generally just use common sense. Oh, down Bali way they 'officially' require a licence but at never-never land Canguu it can be like a swarm at sunset.

Thanks for the info!

I did visit the three sisters (iconic palms) on final stop but the wind was too strong by then to fly the drone. Really beautiful though. Regarding the ferry, you could opt to fly 35 minutes Padang-Sipora via Susi Air I believe. Cheers, STL

@@SideTripLife Very beautifull indeed. Mirip seperti iconic bikini atoll nya Spongebob Squarepants.. Foto the tree sisters yg saya ambil, saya bingkai dan dipajang di dinding rumah saya. Saya ingin kesana lagi, cuma dari pengalaman pertama biaya mahal sekali. dan naik ferry nya kena seasick.. lain kali saya mau naik pesawat saja dan cari penginapan yg ramah dompet. Terima kasih infonya pak.

lol forgot at home actually but hey in a jiffy garbage bag and it worked a charm (luckily;)

For travel I have a second account with a debit card and limited funds so if I ever get skimmed etc damage is also limited. Then just transfer across from main account online as needed and use the debit in ATM's for cash. Thai words, search YT 'learn Thai' there's so many. Enjoy, relax, you'll be just fine:) STL

Absolutely! Way overdue for an update!

Just the entitled or grumpy types, everyone else is cool :)

True, you often point out the kindness of people!😊

Thx for asking but naa, was my GoPro, Airline ghosted me, no response, ah well.

@@SideTripLife oh dam that's not good

Pls see drone overview here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJ1nbLOjzZaaiJ8.html

@@SideTripLife thank you. I am planning our vacation for April and your videos are so inspiring. I think I am going to stay at the resort. cheers

the kid was a master hawker, STL tried but didn't stand a chance lol

I get that but $220 for an idyllic top class & quite remote resort on a private island off another island which is already 4 hours from the mainland is not bad really. There are also several budget places on the 'main' island if one prefers, as we'll be seeing in next vid.

Sorry bout that. Could you list an example of my prev vids you prefer? Cheers! STL Edit to add, here's 2 vids in this series I thought were great fun but didn't get many views: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZmWn6-gzM3LkqM.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ2YebyAla-wh2Q.html So, go figure

Yes, I am not interested in beaches.

​@@mikewilliams8511 Cool, fair enough. Few watched these ones either How bout almost falling into a volcano? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLeqn9tesNWslZs.html Drone fail at Sipiso Piso: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nquReMWW1K61oH0.html Getting woken up by an Orangutan: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nM-jq9eEur2ZmWg.html Getting mobbed by monkeys: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6piY6iYsMuXips.html and the STL non-hits go on and on... lol