Tbh l am waiting for our host to finally show us some real interesting places. Sofar only heavily packed tourist spots. Can’t be bothered really. We have those in Thailand aswell and nice for a day or night, but otherwise l always try to avoid those areas.

@@bertvanderkooij2886 from the look of it a lot of tourists love this place, but I agree with you it could be anywhere. STL is helping us out by showing us what things are like, even if we don't particularly like them. I have enjoyed the Vlog, but will never go there.

Thanks Ed/Bert (& others who have commented similarly;) It's difficult to go to film on say Phuket and then NOT go to Patong etc. Same on Bali, had to go see and film the 'main' areas too of course. No worries, upcoming will be visiting some truly chill and even idyllic beach areas. Stay tuned... STL

@George Jobe Thanks for sharing, wonderful memories :)

Likewise stayed in Sanur April '92, rented a jeep and drove up to the volcano area, stayed in Ubud on the way back...quiet and peaceful, very few tourists...mainly artists and local craft people. Found lots of little gems on the way both up and back. Would've loved to go back but life intervened. Looks like it's changed beyond recognition so I doubt I'll go back there...too touristy.

Thanks guys. North Bali has that in spades and Sanur is pretty chill too. Upcoming will also show a couple almost deserted and idyllic beaches. Just had to hit the main areas first, so pls stay tuned. Also, looking fwd to updates on your excellent 'For Riel' Cambodia channel with the big move imminent! Cheers STL

@@SideTripLife it's all good Bong, we love your Vlogs. We know it's real and genuine. Always look forward to your content.

Wow, thank you! Enjoy your upcoming adventures around SE Asia :) STL

Saya sama juga :)

Thanks ANT :) Ubud really is a special place

Thanks kindly

Thanks, I will hate to leave Maui, but the cost and hawaiiness Aloha,has been leaving itself, except for the cost !

@cas mel thanks for adding the details and yes such a lovely temple and in a magical setting

I love the layers of flavours in rendang dishes (and of course the spiciness;) STL

Thank you but really just scratched the surface in my 24 hr stay. Ubud has a myriad of sights, hikes, waterfalls, temples, artisans and on and on.

Thanks SB! Barely scratched the surface in 24 hrs but for sure loads to see and explore in Ubud, from waterfalls to hikes to temples and on and on. Yes, great to see things getting back to 'normal' despite some areas can get quite busy at times. STL

I suppose it is difficult to get the balance right.... Either too many or not enough.... Keep up the good work... :-))

Thanks Maui Howey. Btw, I also went to 'ALOHA BALI' rice terraces but it ended up on the cutting room floor (as the vid was too long, again;) Cheers, STL

@@SideTripLife the rice terraces are so pretty…..we also stopped at a hot spring not far from there to swim (sit in the hot water) 😃😆

@@SideTripLifeDid you enjoy Aloha Bali? Worth it?

@Eileen Gale I found it a bit cheesy but lovely views

Thanks Andy. Loved the Swan Inn, could've stayed a month.

Thanks for watching til the end. One of my fav tunes, LOVED that rendition

Thanks!

Thank you :)

Cheers. Now ur my fav auntie

Cheers Karl :)

@@SideTripLife Thailand arrival next week , let the good times roll STL ... LOL

Thank you Leonid.

Thanks! Redemption Song (& Bob Marley) among my favs and I really enjoyed the singer's 'Lokal; version as well (thus the long edit,:) STL

Thank you Steven :)

Thanks for the kind offer Gary but I've Island hopped already. Enjoy Ubud! STL

Thanks. Loved it also. Wanted to add the whole song actually but vid too long

It's got me thru a few blind alleys lol

thx, mostly by walking abt 25,000 steps a day lol

@@SideTripLife i had a feeling it might be something like that, or a hollow leg

Cheers Roy :)

Loved that

Hi in TO! Bring sunscreen as it's more expensive here and don't bring a backpack (wheeled carry on and day pack max). Enjoy!

Thanks Steve. I mostly look here: www.agoda.com/city/bali-id.html?cid=1898974 Sanur & Ubud, perfect combo. Enjoy! STL

On the whole, about the same really. Can get a beer for 60 Baht/25k IDR (around $2) in Thailand, same-same/ sama-juga on Bali. Food about the same cost too. Also in both Thailand & Bali one can find decent a/c hotels under $30.

Thanks! Swan Inn, total gem: www.agoda.com/city/bali-id.html?cid=1898974

I might just do it as I am going to back to Indonesia Sept 2023

Replaced by a Balinese Barong for this series

If I were in Bali would head to Lombok. Perhaps check to see if there's an Eka Jaya fast boat from Serangan on Bali to Senggigi on Lombok (the other port on Bali is Padang Bai but goes to Gilis first - best avoid Gili T Island and Bangsal port on Lombok if possible). Eka Jaya ferry site: baliekajaya.com I stayed here in Senggigi: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n91ol7eFqMrNaWg.html Once in Senggigi either rent a motorbike (esp if you'll be exiting from same harbour) Or, get a mini van to Kuta LOMBOK: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9tidpOLz8yvf4E.html Actually, now after seeing Belitung Island just 1 hr from Jakarta, I would be going there over Bali (love the Balinese, just not all the crazy bules and hordes of instagram tourists). STL

I also got caught in the rain (see next vid) But still sunnier in South Lombok vs Bali. Anyways, great timing Aspenglade, move with the ITCZ: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5ibZbaVzLaohWg.html Enjoy now dry n cool CM! (& no more scooter mishaps;) STL

@@SideTripLife Man, I hope no more scooter mishaps! Going to be renting one tomorrow probably hah!

​@@SideTripLifethat was a great share, just go with the flow ! Didn't realize that. Thanks

You mean like here in the same vid? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fclla9OB3L6XdKs.htmlsi=kaBfpEK9wfl28rmy&t=160 Or Suksma: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5iVl6Z2r6_Zd5c.html Or Tampiasi: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcWUa8-dyprYfpc.html Or Surak Sabu: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z710osSTvp65hmg.html (saya coba, tapi lupa banyak ;)

Yeah, and then stop flying on planes, and stop driving cars, and yes that also means scooters in indonesia and everywhere else, and no, electric cars are no solution because batteries, and stop heating your apartment with oil, or gas, and stop using plastic, and stop eating animals, while you're at it stop eating everything that's not vegan, no, actually stop eating everything that's not fallen from the tree by itself, and never buy anything related to Nestlé, or P&G, or Unilever, and inform yourself about all their brands, subsidiaries, and partner companies which you must not support either, never, and for God's sake don't drink Coca Cola, and Pepsi neither, and definitely stop using the internet, especially Google, and social media, and also don't watch KZfaq, please. It's that simple.