OUR NIGHTMARE 24 HOURS IN BALI (we decided to leave)

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@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

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@CIPOIK 2 жыл бұрын

there are quite numerous local Balinese travel vbloggers from Bali. as for me, the most outstanding one is Jooupdate Channel. I think you may collaborate with him in your next visit to Bali in future. by the way, may you have an excitement trip to Thailand. cheers.

@mulyonot9214 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm sorry that you got scammed in Bali, I begin to follow your vlogs since I myself searching for resort in Bali, and I stumbled upon your videos in Sidemen, and you both are nice couple. My tips for you, expect Bali will be crowded when Ramadan time, because we have really long holiday. Currently I'm still in Bali, and I feel this time of the year, Bali really2 crowded, maybe because our government ease the travel regulation this year after 2 year of strict restriction. I myself think won't be coming to Bali again next year of Ramadan, because the price of Hotel will be a lot expensive, and there will be a lot of queueing in restaurant. If you need help in Indonesia you can message me, I'll be happy to help.

@zionmatrix8200 2 жыл бұрын

Why dont u phone ur book to confirm , phone ur booking to confirm , not just by online thats how to do in indo , this not america man

@globalbal6192 2 жыл бұрын

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@koiragoesplaces5205 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is refreshing and informative after all the superficial "influencer" garbage produced by everyone and their mom these days. I have countless hours of material from helicopters to luxury hotels and yachts, but don't even feel like publishing it, because it's so superficial and useless to most people. We are travelling to South East Asia with my girlfriend for a few months on the beginning of June, so your content comes just in time for us to do some research. Thank you! 🙏

@tutiens7943 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in the hotel. Just sharing some info with you guys, it's not common to let confirmed guests to wait for 4 hours to get info whether there is room available. But that's for 5 stars hotel like Shangri-la. For 2, 3 stars hotels in touristy places like Bali, Phuket, etc, it's possible to happen. Usually is : the hotels really don't have room at that particular time, but there is buffer time, where the guest who occupied that room decided to check out last minute, this freeing that room for next guest. Why 4 hours? That room & toilet must be cleaned, during pandemic is also disinfected, the whole linens must be changed, and remember - last minutes check out means that chambermaid has done that shift, you must wait for the next shift staff to do the job. You must give the staff grace period as currently peak holiday season. Anyway, wishing you happy time in Thailand. Koh Samui, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai are places worth discovering. South Thailand has many Muslims. North Thailand predominantly Buddhist. Be respectful & have a good time exploring those places. Stay safe.

@tylercrawford616 2 жыл бұрын

@@softan this is explained to guests if they ask and if they don't use third party websites to book reservations.

@PS3Cooooooool 2 жыл бұрын

Smiling and laughing during tough situations even when its was painful shows how good your characters are and how easy going you are. Others might show frustration easily and get upset because they had to, but you guys didn’t, bravo 👏🏼

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Oh we definitely got upset but we pulled it together

@MrDocboz 8 ай бұрын

Bali is beautifull but things just seem easier in thailand

@josephnguyen9666 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you for calling things out. Travelers who are mistreated by misinformation should call out to put the location/business on notice and warn others. Glad you keep a positive attitude and keep moving to enjoy your travel.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph

@silviofontana5144 2 жыл бұрын

sad that you have experienced this issue. as 70yo regular yearly long term visitors to bali since the 90's, we have found that planning for us is vitally essential, we even pay an extra night using this for a 6pm checkout to travel back to the airport so we can be more relaxed. good luck

@BrianBaileyedtech 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I am in Sulawesi now but was just in Bali last week. Still not back to normal but getting busier. I always book a night right by the airport so I don’t have to stress the day off my flight. Stayed at the Hilton which included breakfast for $38 dollars! Walked over in the morning to catch my flight, easy peasy.

@blingless 2 жыл бұрын

We just left Bali on Monday after an extra week there. Bookings were slim even then and we already noticed the influx of visitors last weekend. FYI, Indonesia = largest Muslim population in South East Asia + Eid (largest holiday after Ramadan fasting for 1 month ) = 1 week off national holiday. Kinda like trying to get a hotel last minute during Xmas or NYE in Canada.

@kayflip2233 2 жыл бұрын

There's that much demand for hotel rooms in Canada?

@blingless 2 жыл бұрын

@@kayflip2233 based on my experience, yes, Xmas and NYE are peak travel/hotel seasons there.

@Stahlwerk88 2 жыл бұрын

Bali is overwhelmingly Hindu, not Muslim.

@blingless 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stahlwerk88 and Bali is not representative of Indonesia as a whole, which is majority Muslim, celebrating their largest holiday, visiting Bali, and why hotels were packed for that week #context > #irrelevantfacts

@Gestrayhan 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stahlwerk88 doesn't matter, Bali is in Indonesia and everytime a long-holiday comes (whether it be the Eid Al Fitr holiday, Xmas holiday or literally any long-weekend holidays in Indonesia) there will always be an influx of visitors coming to these places such as Bali, Labuan Bajo, Lombok, or any other holiday destinations in Indonesia. Unlucky for tourism seekers/ foreign travellers, today's Eid Al Fitr holiday is the first ever post-pandemic Muslim holiday in Indonesia that permits literally everybody in Indonesia to go back to their hometown and celebrate it with their families (or go to these exotic places in Indonesia, such as Bali, and spend the reminder of their holiday time there)

@BrianBaileyedtech 2 жыл бұрын

I have been in Bali the past three weeks and am absolutely loving it! Zero issues, lovely people, great food, great hotels and cheap! Great scuba diving, beaches, rice terraces volcanos, what’s not to LOVE?!

@thecircledance 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how different people's experiences can be. I had nonstop nightmares in Bali. One of the worst trips of my life.

@vikingchannel8321 2 жыл бұрын

I am arriving in September and looking for long-term stays.. My cousin moved there in 2020 and is building a house there and she only has had good experiences there aswell

@lucielle91 2 жыл бұрын

It’s called experience. It can sometimes be good or bad. Everyone experienced can be different. There’s no right or wrong, its just what it is

@syh9426 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecircledance that means Bali doesn't want you, because the animo of people yo come to Bali is still very high. Just like Thailand, Philippines and other countries, I see some people dislike too so it's ok.

@NextGenAge 2 жыл бұрын

You got very lucky

@KardosoMedia 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t even imagine the stress and anger after finding out the hotel didn’t even exist. You both always make the best of it and work it out. Cheers!

@m.c.4458 10 ай бұрын

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@grega1261 2 жыл бұрын

Safe travels guys. I have thoroughly enjoyed your Bali vlogs, and I look forward to seeing your Thai adventure unfold.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg

@peters1791 2 жыл бұрын

Safe travels. After being the second last flight out of Bali in 2020 we are looking forward to going back in November. We want to get out of the main tourist areas and look at long term stays. As a couple in our late 50’s we are looking at ways to keep us cashed up to retire from full time work early and spend extended time in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and the Phillipines. We both have very little Super. Watching your videos has encouraged us to review our plans already. Not sure if we could do what you do or where to start. We are putting our expertise into industries we know. Won’t give us the passive income but hopefully setting up things we can leave and be able to pick it up when we come back to Port Stephens NSW. As far as Sites to see in Thailand we can throughly recommend Khao Sok National park As an attraction. But there are so many Enjoy Thailand. Our next mission after Bali will be travelling down the western side of the Gulf from Bangkok to Koh Samui to Krabi and out from Phuket. Look forward to watching your travels.

@seanc.466 2 жыл бұрын

Safe travels. Looking forward to your Thailand series!

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sean! Thanks so much for your support 🙏

@ritagraybill9414 2 жыл бұрын

We stayed in Chiang Mai for 3 months. We love Riverside House. It is affordable, great breakfast included and it is family run. The pool is sparkling clean and location is really good. Hope you love Thailand as much as we do.

@stevebennett5092 2 жыл бұрын

Safe travels guys . Would just like to say I’ve really enjoyed all your Bali videos, they have inspired me to get out there in a few months . I look forward to all Thailand vlogs . Take care . Steve x

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps mate

@denisecadden1442 2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest heading from Bangkok to the island of Koh Chang in the east just by the Cambodian border, it only takes 6 hours on a coach from Bangkok and is a beautiful island. you can also then get a boat from Koh Chang to the islands of Koh Mak and Koh Kood, which are also beautiful. it's also a bit quieter than the southern islands of Thailand, with some great accommodation options.

@trailrunningexperience496 2 жыл бұрын

Can hire a car plus driver and it takes a bit over 1/2 the time.

@freedeliveryafter8 Жыл бұрын

Except the hotels in Koh Chang will have you arrested if you post a bad review. That actually happened.

@SawItWithMyOwnEyes 2 ай бұрын

Koh Chang is what samui use to be can’t get ruined because of the national park

@lisasilver3913 2 жыл бұрын

Well done guys! It’s been great watching your content on Bali and look forward to seeing what’s happening in Thailand!

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lisa!

@Dullbull1802 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. I love your content and just subscribed the channel. I understand what you went through last time was not easy for you. Starting from the end of April until last week there is a celebration of the holiday for Muslims in Indonesia (Eid Al-Fitr). Most people who don't celebrate it, use their day off for a vacation to Bali. It has been 2 years in a row that the government has prohibited people from taking vacations during the pandemic and finally this year the government has opened the doors of tourism for local and international tourists to come to Bali. The possibility of chaos is unavoidable because they have never felt so busy like this since the pandemic. I also work at a travel agent in Bali, experiencing the same thing to get room availability because Bali was very full at that time, but it should be handled properly 😊. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your next trip in Thailand and I am so excited to see your vlog from other countries too. Have a great one!

@simonecasey633 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds so exciting and fun. Good on you both 😊

@LesterDale_Mel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Mandy could still giggle during your testing times.... Thanks for all the insights 🙏.... Love Bali, going back next month for 8th time. We got caught in nah trang during Chinese new year, that was also challenging.... All the best and looking fwd to Thai blogs ❤️

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate; thanks for watching

@isekaistudio1581 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your adventures in thailand thanks for sharing your bali experience has been a great reference source :D keep it up guys

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thanks for watching

@tylercrawford616 2 жыл бұрын

Let this video be a lesson to anyone who decides to travel as a digital nomad during Covid times. - Educate yourself on where you're at and where you're going, on what is going on in the place you're currently staying and local customs/holidays. - Do NOT trust third party websites for bookings and reservations. It is incredibly rare that they will ever refuse a booking, or confirm a location as fully booked. They want that money. - Stop trying to stay in the most crowded and populated tourist areas of every place you go. Seminyak and Kuta are both HIGHLY populated tourist areas of Bali (this video was posted in May 2022), it was a holiday, and you're trying to stay in this area the first month after Bali fully opened back up to tourism... Why? You could have stayed in Kerobokan, Sanur, a boatload of places in Denpasar, and still had ZERO issues getting to the airport. Try staying in places where tourists DO NOT EXIST, you'll be much happier for it. I promise. **For context, I've been traveling SEA since 2018 and have lived in Bali for over three years.** All the best to you both. 🤙🏼

@ktbliss4106 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing not only the glamourous side of being a digital nomad, but this is the reality of facing constant challenges traveling and living abroad. Most KZfaqrs are selling you a lifestyle, a dream of living as a digital nomad, but there are many challenges along the way.

@BrooksKirkbride 2 жыл бұрын

Travel tips: use a mobile phone when traveling to call and confirm your online booking. Also if trying to stay w/in budget for hotel accommodations in Bali look away from the beach…There are rooms in Ubud today at a great price even as you say here “everything is booked” . A bit of additional cab fare…

@korylp6219 2 жыл бұрын

They’re going to the airport to Thailand.. why would they drive 1 hour to Ubud & 1 hour back just for the night. That’s ridiculous.

@zoe9632 2 жыл бұрын

@@korylp6219 yeah... a silly response when they clearly talked about their situation.

@shawsie5780 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently in Bali and head back to Sydney tomorrow, booked our pool villa 8months ago with no issues at all, if you don’t plan ahead this is what you get 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@Maman-Setrum 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing info in bali. Hope you enjoy your journey anywhere you are

@adiarmadi3631 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your exciting experience while you were in Bali, please enjoy even more exciting adventures in various other places. . . My best regards and respect for both of you, see you again in Indonesia later

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adi

@janetpitts3325 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your Bali journey. Looking forward to your Thailand adventures. Keep smiling and stay well.

@arieskanya2824 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for promoting bali tourism.. Cant wait to watch thailand series😀😀

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@muhammadandisyah7396 2 жыл бұрын

have a nice trip guys, hope the best for the two of you.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate

@lushie2151 2 жыл бұрын

Safe journey guys! Thanks for the Bali content....loved it! ❣️❣️❣️ Can't wait to discover Thailand with you. xxx

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@ottohadinata1978 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lloyd and Mandy. I am very sorry to hear your bad experiences and very sorry to hear that you will be leaving 🥺 Hopefully you will come back again to Indonesia with better experiences. Take care and have fun in Thailand 😊

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@ottohadinata1978 2 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure 😊

@aldosuryadiputra4339 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lloyd & Mandy. During public holidays when most hotels in areas such as Kuta, canggu, sanur are fully booked, you should try visit Ubud, Candidasa, Amed, Pemuteran where rooms are often always available and experience the real Bali.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, we spent 6 months travelling around Bali, we wanted to stay close to the airport because we were flying out the next day

@peterbeairsto4596 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! This is valuable. It is not always smooth sailing. Indonesia and Bali can be tough with changing rules and unpredictable bureaucracy.

@BlickWinker 2 жыл бұрын

Stay safe, you both. Since the pandemic, many hotels are closed. Better to give them a call first, before processing your booking.

@NomadicIslanders 2 жыл бұрын

The booking should always be updated. Because they are taking your money! If you know you are closed, don’t take people’s money.

@BlickWinker 2 жыл бұрын

@@NomadicIslanders Yes, it should be updated. Anyway, in this pandemic situation try not to easily give your money away. I, personally, suggesting to give them a call before booking, because I work in travel & tourism, so yes, I do look around me, including what happened to the world. That's also mean, I don't believe that easy.Hope you all do the same everywhere. In any country.

@cheguevara5560 Жыл бұрын

@@BlickWinker What have pandemic to do with hotel which they booked online and when they arrived there was no hotel but building site ...? That is false advertising and misleading people not a pandemic

@BlickWinker Жыл бұрын

@@cheguevara5560 No money, no room inventory to supervise due to lack of staffs, no many other things that cause they didn't update their rooms to the online bed banks? Do you follow me now, right?

@teamklap968 2 жыл бұрын

I just came back to the US from Romania. The exchange rate is👍 beaches, tourism, language, big city life, country life, small city life❤️it’s so nice.

@theworldofmiun8569 2 жыл бұрын

mandy laugh for everything 🤣

@novendrayuza2031 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to go through this on your last day in Bali. The local tourists must have been hitting the island for Eid long holiday. Thats why many hotels fully booked. Anyway have a fun journey in Thailand you guys. Sampai jumpa lagi di Bali. 😊

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

That’s ok, it worked in the end. Thank you

@laurapalladino6235 Жыл бұрын

Well I mean this really isn’t the typical experience. Most ppl who go to Bali have already booked their stay somewhere and if you haven’t and your just traveling on a wing and a prayer, you have to expect that delays and frustrations could happen. You can’t really blame the place for that.

@francisinghels9765 2 жыл бұрын

before to book/pay; call first the hotel! Specially during holidays time.....

@renee6066 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Lloyd and Mandy! Would you be able to recommend places to stay for a first timer in Bali? I was thinking ubud and maybe a beach area?

@emmaemma9406 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve stayed at the Ramada Encore It was off Sunset in Seminyak

@anaco6970 2 жыл бұрын

Thx u v much for travel sharing channel Bali & have a good trip to Thailand. I am looking forward to your further impressions🤟

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@ensignwoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Bali videos! Stay safe and have fun in Thailand! Try Chiang Mai?

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Yep for sure!

@glennfletcher9699 2 жыл бұрын

The moral of this story is that you need to check national holidays, and in the case of Bali, school holidays in Australia. Then you get unusual events that you normally would not think about. Such as the G20 summit that will be held in Bali in November 2022.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes true, but just unlucky as we were travelling Bali for 6 months and never had issues booking accomodation. Also, we assumed that a confirmed hotel booking would be legit 🤷‍♂️

@BikramSingh-eo7pf 2 жыл бұрын

True that.

@glennfletcher9699 2 жыл бұрын

@@LloydandMandy Agreed. If online booking says that you have a room. Then you should have one. It is a bit disconcerting that did not happen. In fact, very disconcerting. What if that happened to inexperienced travellers ? Somebody in Bali for the first time. That would be a very bad situation.

@douglascorley7364 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck in Thailand! I’d recommend Koh Samui. It’s kinda like Bali but super chill Thai style. Curious how you’d find it after your time in Bali. BKK is amazing. I was there two years during COVID. You’ll love it

@maziahismail1392 2 жыл бұрын

The drink that you showed is available in all south east asian countries .. we drink it to cool our body especially good for the throat .. in Malaysia we call it 'air (water) badak (rhinocerous)' .. I suggest you try Penang in Malaysia .. I am confident being digital nomads, you both will love Penang .. take care and stay safe always .. good luck to your next adventure in Thailand ❤💕❤

@dradia1983 Жыл бұрын

Yes, many people drink it .. its a cooling drink called "Larutan penyegar CAP BADAK " produced in Indonesia since the 80's and has been Exported throughout Asia and maybe other parts of the world

@myname8419 2 жыл бұрын

Yeap, that could happen when there's a long holiday, just be sure to check if there's any holiday at the country you're going to stay at and be prepared. Stay safe, and have fun days at thailand!

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nicky3498 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to hearing more about dig nomad issues / comparisons/ prices / WiFi etc from country to country ....great info.

@jypdr 2 жыл бұрын

love this content 😂👍 take care & stay safe

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@lizcarlyle2477 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from CA. One Indonesian phrase, "tidak apa apa" doesn't matter and life goes on. Mandy, I have traveled in Indonesia for years, lost my passport, robbed, etc and there was always an Indonesian to guide me on the way, pre-internet. Things work out. Have fun.😎

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Liz, you are right. The Indonesians are always helpful, and things work out

@stefanhoezda779 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your work in Bali.we are getting there 27th this month. Can't wait to see some new places that you've showed us.have fun in Thailand be safe..Regards stef Maria hoezda. Xx

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@sharonbarrerogarcia 2 жыл бұрын

A story you will laugh more about in years to come. Safe travels, enjoy Thailand 🇹🇭

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@justinw2232 2 жыл бұрын

Semangat!

@christineflygirl 2 жыл бұрын

Safe travel! Will be following you to Thailand and see which place you like best...

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine!

@NinaNaculangga 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your video. I feel a Lil bit sad because your leaving Bali which is one of my dream destinations one day. Hopefully soon. Good luck for your next travel destinations.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nina

@cherrylleallan6366 Жыл бұрын

Just saw your predicament, we were lucky as we we went after you and stayed at Sanur for 3 weeks, I love Bali so much I would love to be an expat. The only thing that went wrong was our friends kept getting their planes cancelled but we were so lucky that the hotel complex gave us the extra time and where kind enough to bring up a mattress for my friend and extra time for other friends. Maybe we were lucky because we go to the same accom everytime we're in Bali. Oh how I miss beautiful Bali. We are also lucky to have our own driver, his become a friend, he never lets us down.

@kkjohannes7742 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your journey.. gonna keep to watching any videos update from you. 🙏🙏☕😁

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@saremmatt7082 2 жыл бұрын

have a good trip!

@hendrytupai5076 Жыл бұрын

wow after seeing this vlog, I think I have to confirm my room first before my visit to Bali. Really Messy experience but unforgettable yeah.

@khalilpetrovsky4534 2 жыл бұрын

just a suggestion for you, next time before booking it is better to contact the hotel. stay cool, smile, stay safe and healthy...

@hannahvincent5785 2 жыл бұрын

Is there no travel available to get to the Gili islands or did you guys just not get around to it?

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

We decided not to go as we had heard everything was shut. Hoping to go back

@dennisspackman7147 Жыл бұрын

In Thailand plenty of digital nomads base themselves in Chang Mai. Note that from late February, March And April is the burning season in Northern Thailand when crow residues are burned before the start of the planting season. During this period air quality can be quite poor in Chang Mai

@lee1367 2 жыл бұрын

all the best for you, Bon Voyage for the Next Journey.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!

@MakeBetterStuff Жыл бұрын

Sorry you had a bad time. That happens and it’s hard to predict. I’ve been to places everyone I know LOVES and I had a bad time. Not having lodging is tough. I’m pre booking every night of my trip, but places I can cancel a few days in advance if I want to change my mind. ❤ also I like to look at my Astrocartography for places I visit. You might have difficult lines in Bali. ❤❤

@cryptomark6288 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend you to learn about how people traveled the world 30 or so years ago w/o Agoda, Gojek or Handphone and take the best out of this...this will make your experience so much better. You are freaking out when your booking website makes a mistake or is not working perfect. Haha.....take it easy, enjoy the "unexpected" and go with the flow. Isn't this what we are really looking for when leaving our well protected homes?

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, when I leave my home I’m always usually looking to pay for 4 nights at a hotel that doesn’t exist or have a room for me. That’s what it’s all about

@englishbars 2 жыл бұрын

hey, i'll book hotels at the last minute and then when fully booked because i don't understand the culture or holidays, i will whine and complain and make it the fault of the folks that won't give me a room at a reasonable rate. bali is booked but i guarantee there were rooms. the rooms fully booked were cheap places for locals - who are actually traveling in bali. pay $100+ for a room and wow all rooms available!

@rochelletrotman9775 2 жыл бұрын

Guys make sure to do Chang mai it’s beautiful. I got a night train from Bangkok.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

It's for sure on the list :)

@shelleybehen 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the air bnb details? It looks amazing!

@om_Sed 2 жыл бұрын

for new visitor in indonesia..in pre covid era.. idul fitr , christmas+NY, school holiday.. like same other countries.. all hotel will full book+ double prices, etc. especially , idul fitr coz that superlong holiday.. many people will spend their months of income in 10days holiday..better find check airbnb alt like tiket/traveloka/reddoors/etc.. for room that suddenly avail maybe some cancellation, or room that for staff/backup,etc .

@IsabelGomez-rg8qd 2 жыл бұрын

Well you get what you paid. You went cheap cheap cheap, so enjoy.

@ChristianGertsen 2 жыл бұрын

That’s Berry Glee but your video you were at Ramada Encore, as far as I know Ramada Encore three of them ate finished with building and open.

@eriesudewo436 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lloyd & Mandy. I am the subscriber of your videos. I always enjoy to watch your contents. So far I feel your content fair enough in 'judging' the situation you experiencing during your stay in Bali. But I feel so sad seeing this content. I feel your video title seems too provocative, especially on the word 'nightmare'. I hope this bad situation do not wipe your good experience during your stay in Bali, do not erase your good memory receiving Bali' s people hospitality.

@armanusleftarm8800 2 жыл бұрын

Biasalah buat konten youtube harus punya hal menarik, biarpun itu hanya "clickbait" semata. Lagi pula sebenarnya salah mereka sendiri tidak berhati-hati saat memesan hotel, mereka juga terlalu bergantung pada aplikasi. Mereka itu hanya "Digital Nomad", bukan nomad yang sebenarnya. "The real nomad / backpacker" akan selalu tahu jika suatu saat akan menghadapi situasi seperti ini, khususnya saat suasana liburan sedang berlangsung di suatu negara. Tapi terlepas dari semua itu, kembali lagi bahwa mereka itu "youtuber" : Mereka harus punya sesuatu yang bisa menarik orang untuk menonton videonya. Kalau kita tidak suka dengan kontennya tinggal "DISLIKE". Kalau ada isi konten yang melanggar aturan youtube, atau bahkan bertentangan dengan aturan negara ini tinggal "REPORT". Kalau sudah benar-benar tidak suka tinggal "UNSUBSCRIBE"!! ;-)

@riyanadipoetra6743 2 жыл бұрын

@@armanusleftarm8800 betul om, tp kan dgn cara penjelasan yg seperti itu bisa membuat citra Bali menjadi kurang baik, khususnya bagi yg belum pernah ke Bali. Gitu sih menurutku.

@andipejalan3382 2 жыл бұрын

@@riyanadipoetra6743 Biarin saja, trik utk menarik viewer memang begitu. Banyak youtuber yg ke Bali juga dengan beberapa alasan : banyak tempat atau konten yg bisa dibuat dan naikin subscriber / viewer dari penduduk lokal (Indonesia) krn populasi generasi muda kita banyak dan melek internet. Saya lebih suka nonton youtuber luar yang menjelajah daerah yg kurang populer seperti channelnya The Lost Boys atau Kristian Hansen, dimana kita orang lokal malah bisa dapat informasi baru. Masalah Scam dan kejadian tidak enak , itu hal biasa sebagai resiko traveling apalagi kalau backpacking. Makanya perlu diantisipasi dan hati hati. Bahkan di Thailand yang merupakan surga pariwisata dunia, traveler bisa kena scam lebih parah daripada di Bali.

@armanusleftarm8800 2 жыл бұрын

@@riyanadipoetra6743 Yah...,, kalau anda tidak suka tinggal DISLIKE saja, itu juga masukan untuk pembuat konten. Tinggalkan komentar kritik untuk mereka agar jadi masukan juga. Jika sudah benar-benar parah sekali, REPORT saja ke KZfaq supaya ada tindakan untuk pembuat konten yang dianggap merugikan suatu pihak seperti ini. (Biasanya ada pilihan report : Missinformasi, untuk informasi yang tidak tepat seperti ini).

@armanusleftarm8800 2 жыл бұрын

@@andipejalan3382 Betul sekali, "scam" itu biasa untuk traveler apalagi para backpacker. Traveler sejati harus siap dengan hal ini. Saya juga suka channelnya Nick K, dia bahkan menghadapi scam dengan lega hati. Padahal sudah menghadapi hal buruk, tapi selalu memberikan senyuman setelah apa yang terjadi. :-)

@behappysmille342 2 жыл бұрын

besides Thailand there are Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines that can be visited.. thank you for visiting Bali.. bye bye Lloyd & Mandy 💖👌👋👋👋👍💖

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we plan to visit most of them too! Thank you

@hw7029 2 жыл бұрын

There’s an outlet at Bali airport which serves meals such as Nasi Goreng, chicken with a side salad etc.

@toulla186 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your wonderful Bali journey with us 🙏 I was there 22 years ago and still a very special place in my heart. I’ve done Thailand for 1 month. We just did the beaches down South. So beautiful. Enjoy your next chapter and I look forward to your Thai journey 😊 thanks again for sharing.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Toulla

@toulla186 2 жыл бұрын

@@LloydandMandy Also been to Bangkok twice as it’s just so cool. I highly recommend Chatuchak market on weekends wow. You need a full day to really explore this as it’s humongous from memory. Filled with endless randoms.. I can’t remember the name of the rooftop bar we went to years ago but the speakeasy one looks cool. Fantastic train transport we found as Bangkok is massive and so diverse you will find. Shop around to find just a local ‘cruise around the river’ extremely cheaper. Wot Po was fascinating. Advise would be to make sure all the historical palaces are open on the day you go & must wear something to cover shoulders (lonely planet was my love hate bible at the time- old school I know:)) Khao san road full of kiwi Aussie backpackers but a great spot for people watching nonetheless… warning must have a sense of humour upon entry 🤩 an hour before dark probably lovely buzzing time

@arya2726 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear the bad news guys. Hope you have received all the refund by today. Thank you for sharing what you have been through on the last day in Bali. Stay safe n Enjoy Thailand. cheers

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimas

@jessicalawrence6150 2 жыл бұрын

I reckon visit Pai in the North, and chaing mai, and the islands in the south! enjoy Thailand!!

@mrs.childers8333 4 ай бұрын

What happens to the money you put down on bookings

@junglegymbali5136 2 жыл бұрын

By by... From a resident 🤟 in bali 🌴🌞🇮🇩 thailand is beautiful

@titayulianti746 2 жыл бұрын

Little Suggestion when you booked hotel last minute, right after your booking confirmed trough Online ( Agoda etc ), you should make sure by phone / whatsapp ( Some hotel probably don't have website, but surely they had instagram and they always put their contact - whatsapp on their instagram ). and always ask your confirmations number from the hotel, this indicate that you name listed on their system. I'm working in travel agency and I keep doing this to make sure my guest had their room when they're check in.

@cheguevara5560 Жыл бұрын

darling that first hotel they booked did not even existed ..... it was a building site , so thank you for your input , that mean who ever advertise that place as a hotel is a scammer ,How can anyone advertise a place which is not even there , are you for real ?

@PapaBrianthescoop 2 жыл бұрын

Plan, plan plan in advance 😂. Bali is an awesome place to work out of. So lay back. It's vastly different to western standards. Have a relaxed mindset and you'll enjoy the blessings that are in Bali and Indonesia as a whole 🙏

@sanaystudios4829 2 жыл бұрын

most new people we know on Koh Samui are all ex-Bali residents. Try life on Koh Samui and see the difference

@zoe9632 2 жыл бұрын

Most of us have been in similar. I booked a room in rural India, bus broke down & didn't arrive till night. That room didn't exist & there were no other option either😂 Was a looooong night sleeping on a strangers floor.

@pisangjambu744 2 жыл бұрын

Wait for 3 more years before visiting Bali. There is still hype for visiting Bali recently . We do not want to visit Bali on the crowded season.

@tikapuspitapsb 2 жыл бұрын

So funnnn lmao, wkwk:indonesian’s laughing form. This whole video sums up how I get my life in a certain planned appointment that should be always ruined or so called drama. However the point u could enjoy it and keep up the vid guys!

@travhps9328 2 жыл бұрын

Hey what place in Bali do you recommend for an aussi under 30 to live? And what is the social life like there

@Cavells.Travells 2 жыл бұрын

You poor things ….. I’m also home again, having slipped on pool tiles and fracturing my spine in two places. Soo many stories about insurance - please tell people to be careful about the tiles in BALI

@mammamystique9100 Жыл бұрын

This may sound crazy - but i stayed in costa rica for a month with kiddo. It was beautiful, but didnt like the vibe and just was pretty unhappy, things kept happening. What may be a good vibe for others doesnt need to be one for you. I looked up astrocartography afterwards and it made sense. I had a mars and pluto line running through cr. Its something to consider?

@crazy9nic 2 жыл бұрын

The hotels always have to have a few back up rooms to just in case theres a problem in a room that’s occupied already so they can be moved to a different room

@shanebywater7027 2 жыл бұрын

I can't see how bad planning on your behalf creates an emergency on the others behalf?? If you booked in advance things might be a lot better for you...if you don't like booking ahead and want to be spontaneous then this is your issue...and also why not boom direct with hotels etc?? why use a third party site?? the hotel gets less profits if you book thru an app....so they run a business and really don't like the booking agents taking their profits. Maybe do some looking into the cultures and festivals, religious activities of the countries you visit...knowledge is power. It's a feedback...if your not enjoying the negative feedback then don't post things!!! Stop blaming bad things on your lack of preparation....seriously it looks pathetic.

@scarletarmy_chaeunwoo_yys9027 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@dradia1983 Жыл бұрын

Woww that drink..you can get it unflavoured or with some fruit flavour.. many Indonesians love it and need it especially because larutan Badak is a health beverage to cool the body and some other benefits.. its a local Indonesian product since the 80s amd has been exported throughout Asia .. Nice watching your videos .. enjoy your trip to Thailand ..

@Balicom 2 жыл бұрын

good luck in THAILAND guys 🌴

@druwsdaman 2 жыл бұрын

Thai island recs: Ko kood (under the radar and bus+short ferry from Bangkok), Ko Lipe (ferry from Langkawi or long journey from Southern Thai :-/. Tiny but beautiful beaches and more of an expat scene). Also, as a Canadian, Mandy should get a priority pass credit card; feel like you guys will be heavy airport lounges users.

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate we’ll look into that

@lauriebane9825 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across you guys yesterday 2nd of June & subscribed, look forward to your trip too Thailand.I hope you sorted AGODA OUT

@TheKaneanddavid 2 жыл бұрын

You might like Koh Chang in Trat province in the bay of Thailand near the Cambodian border, it's a beautiful island, I lived there for 5 years. I sure you won't be disappointed.

@skel8555 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to matter if you book through a reputable company. I am just home from 3 weeks in Bali and there are a lot of properties that advertise as open and taking booking but are definitely closed.

@KimmyWood 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did my Thai pass and then they decided we didn't need hotel and test. Now I must wait 45 days for refund. Lol. But and so many drinks to try in Thailand. Butterfly pea tea. Aroi. Hot nom is soya milk with tapioca and cereal in the morning with plain donuts. Drink lots of green coconut, for electrolyte balance and especially if you ever feel unwell. 🙏

@Justin-kv1tu 2 жыл бұрын

if you book anything without reaching out to the host is such a rookie travel mistake.. also stop expecting covid prices to stay the same now. things are going back to normal after a major world wide event that sent prices plunging across the globe..

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve clearly never used Airbnb PBtom, you can’t actually make the booking until the host accepts. Rookie mistake

@MikewatchesYouTube5758 Жыл бұрын

Such a crazy world,an not a thing you can do about it but slow down the breathin😊

@wrd980 2 жыл бұрын

I bet when they told you that they had no rooms available they had massive smiles. 😃😃😃

@LloydandMandy 2 жыл бұрын

No but I sure did

@keangwooichoo6138 2 жыл бұрын

I guess luck play a part too sometimes(eg last minute cancellation, early checkout) Just my 2 cents worth. Bali is 6 times the size of singapore. A big island. Different locations give different vibes and challenges to visitors for sure.