Castaway on Belitung! Robinson Crusoe Gem Resort Tropical Island Paradise Belitung Indonesia

[@SideTripLife]

PREV Vids: Welcome To My Paradise kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2rNpWZ4frGjibs Phinisi Heaven: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjLd4yFZa5_jZI Tips/Buy me a beer? bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Belitung Hotels: www.agoda.com/search?city=106046&site_id=1898974 Jakarta Hotels: www.agoda.com/city/jakarta-id.html?cid=1898974 Bitcoin: bc1qv0lktsug5ppf2py6vrttew655jeh247lm0zhl3 Health: bit.ly/3Hb6OoM Music: bit.ly/3BSU42v Channel Art: bit.ly/3PBt1jJ *Please click like & subscribe (if you like;) +Click the bell icon to get notified of new vids Happy SideTrips all :) STL

[@ccine515]

Hi STL, I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of months now and after watching this one I just had to subscribe. I love your videos of Thailand and traveling off the “beaten” path. I was a little surprised by your “Leaving Thailand” video and questioned why you would leave such a beautiful place. I never would’ve guessed it could get better. Looking at some of the images in this video I actually wept 😢at how beautiful the beaches, water and people are. Also love the little turns off the road and mini side trips. You never know what you’ll discover. Also, THANK you for being a shining example of western culture and North America by treating the people and their cultures with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to future videos and adventures.✌🏼👍🏼

[@lisabouchard584]

Absolutely loved this video!! This would be a spectacular island to visit!!

[@paulmiller5037]

.... or live on !

[@edward88881]

Beautiful undeveloped beaches. In years of travel I seen many untouched gems go from rustic to overrun (Bali, Siem Reap, Samui). It's great to know there are still quiet places where the lights go out at 10, the beach shacks are made of driftwood, and internet speeds won't accommodate digital nomads.

[@skipdippity]

I would actually watch 2 hours..! And I love when you do room videos. Or places to stay short and long term.

[@auleaf1210]

Laskar Pelangi is what I call my childhood film. It doesn't get boring no matter how many times I watched it. It was an eye opener to Belitung for many generations followed

[@SideTripLife]

Such a wonderful, poignant, beautiful film & Belitung is just magical

[@mauihowey]

Wow, Belitung looks amazing….the beaches are spectacular, and the accommodations were beautiful and not expensive at all….great video as usual STL!

[@wannyfairy7993]

Bahasa language is one of the most easiest to learn and understand I think. I love Indonesia and have been to quite a few islands there and found its fantastic to travel.. so much more to see than just Bali.

[@sicilian-american]

WOW MAN THOSE BEACHES ARE UNREAL.IM GOING TO INDONESIA SOON AND I JUST MIGHT HAFTA VISIT BELITUNG.I WAS THINKING ONLY ONE THING IS MISSING AND THEN I SEEN THOSE LOCALS FIRING IT UP...SWEET !! CANT WAIT TO LEAVE USA 4EVER !!

[@ani9603]

I WOULD DEFINITELY WATCH A TWO HOUR LONG VIDEO! I always get sad when they end.😢😢 Thanks for bringing us these great videos.❤❤

[@ewengillies9826]

No video is too long made by STL. A real travelvlog. Bushyboy Oz.

[@BeccifromOz]

Same! I’d watch for hours.

[@OutOnaLimTravel]

I’m always sad when they’re over

[@chillnophone2024]

I love that old/rejuvenated cottage you're staying in, also what a beautiful beach! This has got to be one of my favorites thus far, maybe top spot. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlaskaRog]

Great Video! My wife and I are really enjoying checking out your channel. As a retired pilot, I have traveled extensively around the world. In all of my travels the Indonesian people were the most friendly and warm people I encountered. My wife has never traveled to Asia but after watching your videos, she too is now looking forward to a trip to Asia. I suspect that Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are all in the plan for a trip later this winter. Please keep the good videos coming. Warm Regards, Rog

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks very much AlaskaRog & Mrs Rog, Indonesians really are some of the warmest, friendliest folks on the planet. Have a wonderful trip up coming! STL

[@johnc799]

Your videos cheer me up when the awful weather and short days get me down. Also great ideas for possible places to relocate to. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you

[@BettyJean-rs4yl]

Hi from Las Vegas! Absolutely stunning beach. Unbelievably gorgeous. I could spend a LONG time on Belitung Island. The weather looks perfect. You should post some longer videos…like maybe 1 every other month. I’d watch an entire 2 hour video. Your videos keep me watching and always look forward to the next. The little camera works great. I adore those little bungalows. Just what you need but nothing fancy and right on the beach. Amazing! BTW Panang is my fav! Yum yum. It’s so nice to see you give the cats and dogs some love. Hi Meatball Iol

[@theonion3667]

Sent your video to the Rock and Wreck owners. I have bought some land on Belitung. Easier said than done but I will be retiring there.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks. I'll be returning to Belitung this fall. Could I possibly interview you? If not no worries. For the record I will also be looking at Belitung via an eye to potentially relocating and doing a series about this. Cheers, STL

[@theonion3667]

Can give you the unknown tour. Crocodile spotting and all sorts. I live in Jkt so can do the same there. Fun times.

[@SideTripLife]

I read about the salt water crocs and talked to some locals about them. From what I understand they're mainly found in 'their' habitat up mangroves and muddy estuaries (not on the main beaches if any are reading and wondering;). However, also read about the unfortunate fellow who had a run in at an abandoned tin pit adjacent to a marsh/nest habitat. Was interested in seeing both Kaolin Lake and also possibly crocs but ran out of time. So next time for sure. Btw, have a look at the one on the front of this loader on Bangka: www.the-sun.com/news/9979443/inside-croc-attack-capital-wolrd-indonesia/ Should be fun indeed.

[@theonion3667]

I know some local guides who will take us into the mangroves at night. The coast is pretty safe.

[@SimosThailand]

Ah man, I couldn’t get over the water & how clear it was. Truly paradise 👍👍

[@corinnefink4340]

Hello from Huahin Thailand! Love your videos! We are 70+ travellers from Canada… snowbirds. You make us want to go back to Indonesia! We were in Bali a few winters ago… love the people, love the culture! 😎🥸🇨🇦

[@timmerdonkey]

I got hooked on your hua hin videos, I'm going there next month, Im in the philippines. with all respect sir you travel to so many beautiful places but your alone, your such a decent guy, I wish you were not alone

[@btkindonesia137]

As an Englishman living in Asia for 17yrs, Jakarta for the past 2yrs, my wife being of Indonesian nationality, and now living in Batam-Indonesia, she never mentioned nor I knew about Belitung lol.......were en-route for Xmas told her to pack the bags, can't wait to sit back n relax-thanks for your video.

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. STL. Intro tune. Loving it. Wow. What a place to wake up to. Good to see you. Breakfast looked good. You always visit the most beautiful places. Always informative. So great for travel tips. Gutting you left your GoPro on the plane. That water. Wow. Definitely Wow. Paradise. RIP Jimmy. Beautiful place. Sing all you like. You find the most beautiful places. Translation to what I can make out is. People, be mindful of your Lord. For the earthquake of the Last Hour will be a mighty thing. You always find the best places to visit. Beautiful. I might be late in watching sometimes. But I will always catch up. Your trips are epic. However, the length of the video you make I will watch. Better than watching TV. Perfect sunset and vibes. I love your lifestyle. Definitely perfection. Great end to the video. Loving the food. Love it. Sorry for writing so much. Love your content.

[@SideTripLife]

Amazing review and wonderful comment thanks Nicky :) STL

[@daniblanco7303]

Yes, the only thing to say is WOW. The beach, the sky and the silence so hard to find nowadays. Great job!

[@rikayangu3833]

The beach could bring tears to my eyes, the beauty of it all is breath taking.The hotel is in my opinion underpriced, I`d happily pay $100 to stay there and to wake up to that view......................Thanks so much for sharing really lovely.

[@burakylmaz5504]

birkaç ay önce videolarını izliyordum istanbuldaki evimde ve şimdi thailand phuketteyim ve burdan indonesia gideceğim ve oraya yerleşeceğim benim cennetimi bulmama yardımcı oldun bunun için sana çok teşekkür ederim 🙏 A few months ago I was watching your videos at my home in Istanbul and now I am in Phukette, Thailand and I will go from here to Indonesia and settle there you helped me find my paradise thank you very 🙏 much for this

[@Zahra-kb9pm]

I'm so sad that i've watched all the belitung's videos😢 thank you STL, your channel has been my therapy to escape from stress🤩

[@ellenchalk4309]

I would absolutely watch a 2hr video that you made! Love your videos! Thank you...

[@GB-mp9ek]

Thanks! Have a few beers on me. Best always, Gary

[@SideTripLife]

Thank YOU Gary! Cheers! STL

[@hendrikdevries9725]

Grrreat location! Great way of sharing your insights, loving da people there ! Cant wait until April to being there myself.

[@SeanHendy]

Ok, that does it! Why? Why? Why? I thought I'd been fairly adventurous in my holiday travels, but you have just kicked me completely out of the park, and I'm not sad about it. Yes, I love Thailand, and am drawn massively to moving there, and I have been researching Bali for quite a while as well, but the rest of Indonesia just wasn't on my radar at all, and I'm now sitting here wondering why that is the case? I'm 100% with you. The setting of the Rock and Wreck, the surroundings, the layout, the random palm trees dotted around....I don't think it gets better than that for the kind of place I would be at complete and utter peace with. Phenomenal find.

[@UCNXc-iyNDvUwAZE-QZM8xFg]

Ahoy Matey, you ARE the modern-day Robinson Crusoe for reals! As usual, the people, beaches and food you've shown are simply amazing. I would watch for 2+ hours; I sometimes binge your older series all day = pure bliss. I genuinely appreciate the escapism and inspiration your travels/videos provide AND it is always nice to SEE you 🙂

[@alwaysright3718]

Awesome place...

[@GB-mp9ek]

It’s the opposite for me. I hate to see them stop so soon. Just amazing beauty out there that most of us don’t get to travel to. We get to see through you. I have the means, yet I don’t know why I don’t do it. You are giving me the push I need. Thank you as always.

[@David-le7jy]

Yep, WOW!! You've outdone yourself there, Sidie! Ive just readjusted my bucket list...

[@paulmiller5037]

Not sure why it took me this long to find you and your beaches..... but here I am. It's cold, windy and raining here in N. Carolina, only a zillion miles away from "Paradise"..... Yea.... I've liked, clicked the "everything thumb', and I'll be riding along with you for the next few months. Thank you so much.... love your work, your narration and yea.... I co do a 2+ hour video. Charge them batteries, let's do it !!!!!

[@BeccifromOz]

This island is going on my list for sure!

[@keithblair387]

Beer, spectacular beaches, reggae, great food and some friendly locals, you are very close to paradise. Please hurry up and get another video out. My list of places to visit when i retire is getting longer thanks to you.

[@bruno88241]

absolutely magnificent,a real little paradise

[@janncoons7445]

We have the same taste I love that earthy small community shabby chic feel I'm very comfortable in it. I'm so glad when you went by all those pretentious resorts thank you

[@kennethbrady5245]

oh my god bud......perfect!!!!!~ live vicariously through you....single 60 year old wishing i could be there now.....great job

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers Kenneth! STL

[@_Glenn_Meadows_]

2 hour videos would be fantastic! Can always pause and view later if needed. The thought of us not seeing as much as possible of the beauty you film is criminal! LoL Post as much content as you can please! Cheers and continued safe travels to you.

[@eileengale7661]

Amazing people, beach, rocks, water clarity, views , food and...singing! (I think you said you wouldn’t get up and do Karaoke but I wonder... if you had enough “wobbly pops“... 🤔🤣) Okay, compared to Koh Phangan price wise... better overall prices there on islands in Indonesia? 🏝 The hospitality reminds me of Philippines but the beautiful quiet calm beaches more of Thong Nai Pan Yai in the NE corner of Koh Phangan. And the roads look in good shape, quiet and comfortably safe to drive a scooter on this island.... plus not many foreign tourists. Am I missing anything here? 🥳😍 P.S. I would watch probably max an hour. Buts that’s because I watch in the evening and then have to go make something to eat because you show such great looking dishes and I cannot stop myself from the hunger pangs. 😂 Peace in STL, and much more enjoyable singing to you, reggae-man! ✌🏼 Thank you for your amazing sharing you DO do. Whatever you choose to do for videos, is truly fine by me! 🤗🙏🏼☮️

[@llljjjaaa1]

Great video amazingly beautiful tropical Paradise. I could watch this place for hours but most people seem to prefer 10 to 20 minutes on KZbin. You could maybe put out more videos with the city and country in the title. Great job hope to see more like this. Awesome job!❤

[@Konstantin0pel]

yes longer videos would be awesome

[@dotted8-]

The beach and old cottages sort of remind me of the old Florida Keys many years ago. Any other YT channel I would say no to 2 hours, but STL isn’t like any other so yes! to 2 hr vids. These are my travel prep/scouting videos for after I retire next month.

[@alisonhaberfield6810]

Hi STL, beautiful vid, probably the best yet. Yeah I would definitely watch a two hour vid ! I watch on my TV, it's a special treat for me to make a cuppa and sit down after dinner to watch the STL show 😊 Thanks so much ❤

[@ThatDruidDude]

Batu satam, batu means rock, are rare asteroid rocks that hit the island thousands of years ago. When I visited belitong, I bought a piece from a jewelry shop at the market. The seller said it was the real deal. It's only 4$ a piece so I bought one lol

[@Wrtp.]

Absolutely fantastic video just loved the beautiful beaches cheers for that.🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

[@lilylim1302]

beautiful island belitung

[@rudyhachey7440]

HI ...absoutely amazing, beautiful, peaceful, incredible beaches. water and sunsets, great friendly people and rustic accomodations...totally enjoyed....

[@mussen1876]

Wow…magnificent. Love the cottage and the beach that it is on. I could stay there forever. Thanks for sharing.

[@robbielittle52]

Papillon !……nice one mate ,as ever. RegardsRobbieLondon

[@pierreraby]

Very nice video, I can understand why you call it a paradise. Will definitely add this place to my bucket list. Looking forward to your other videos of that area.

[@grahamfraser5938]

Please go ahead and make the videos two hours long. I still would not miss a moment of them. What a gorgeous place to just kick back and soak in life again.

[@johnnygerard6605]

You Boil! Having all the fun. I cant wait krub

[@Al_Pal..]

Hi STL What a perfect day!! I've been following your vids for 6 months and this absolutely inspired me for a visit sometime in the future. I love how kind and friendly you are in all your Vlogs to the locals you meet. Keep up the good work!😊

[@nikkituretz9569]

Loved Loved Loved ♥ As per usual, your videos really capture the heart of wherever you are! Thank you ♥

[@karltraveldude7817]

STL I am so disappointed as there was one thing missing on that beach , ME ! LOL thank you for sharing a great new location .... Enjoy , I am sure you will 555 ...

[@Em-mr6wu]

what does 555 refer to? I've been puzzled by this for a long time!

[@AuntyJack123]

​@@Em-mr6wuin Thai language the number 5 is pronounced as ha so 555 is hahaha some people use 555 = LOL

[@rolandet]

23:20 that looks like a bag for a camera tripod. Maybe the 'timelapse-man'?

[@boxcartwilly]

Great video awesome place and folk I think 2 hour videos possibly a bit long but four 1/2 hour videos would be great. I don't think I could have resisted going for a quick dip in that water it was looking very inviting.

[@geckodesigner]

Two hours - yes! Count me in, man. I love your videos and wanderings.

[@SideTripLife]

Cheers!

[@mia.m..]

Just one word.......WOW! xxx

[@zorro5037]

love the side trip life videos.... always make me want to travel the world buddy!!!

[@johnsonjan]

I love this video. Reminds me of the ones I watched through lockdown. I had a very long lockdown because I’m vulnerable. Your videos took me to such beautiful places. I prefer your beach videos. You find so many pieces of paradise

[@sparkygirl9083]

This place is unbelievably beautiful I must go. Thank you.

[@saint5322]

I would love longer content, you should create a second channel for the longer content , and leave this as it is ! Greetings from italy 👍🏻

[@DD-pr1ig]

Great videos would definitely watch a 2hour video

[@dog38680]

We'd defo watch the two hour episodes, we keep all the episodes on in the background while we wfh

[@solowri5100]

YES😊. 2hr video channel. I could Easily watch 2hr videos and be happily fascinated.

[@alcoholife]

This vlog deserve more views, what a nice POV. Jadi pengen ke Belitung karena lihat ini.

[@SideTripLife]

so kind, thank you :)

[@DavidKearns4]

I think "cantik" is more used for people, if you want to say that the place or view is beautiful, "indah" might be better.

[@DavidKearns4]

Or add nya or itu after so it's more obviously not about the lady, unless that was your intention... 😉

[@rapemap]

Or, more neutral : "cakep", "kerèn" (cool)

[@gregdorscht4767]

Must be so nice to be back in Thailand! Beats Vancouver, hands down! Enjoy, Greg Victoria BC

[@LGandM]

Another wonderful video, thank you.

[@janncoons7445]

Those rocks are so radically awesome!

[@janncoons7445]

The locals seem to be so friendly and kind

[@chrismacky7548]

Your videos are great😊. Make them longer!

[@philsummers579]

Yep! I could watch 2 hours. Love that place. I could live there.

[@sharonadlam3195]

What an amazing place, truly paradise. The most excited I've heard you about a place since I started following. 😊😊😊😊

[@leomontmarquet7728]

All I can say amazing When I retire 1 day I'm there Thank you for all your amazing videos Where ever you land up always looks great Kept it up And again thank you for everything

[@GeertjeJ651]

Incredible. Thank you so much. From Calgary. Will follow along.

[@thomasahlers6450]

That place looks like the world is in order , fantastic love it 😍👍 wellcome in paradise

[@lorraine725]

wonderful video you should bless us with a 2hr video at least once a month.

[@petermathieson5692]

Been waiting for this with great anticipation. My guess is I'm not the only one. You seem to be gathering a host of viewers. Deservedly.

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Peter. Initially very few of my majority Thailand viewers watched this 'away' series but since back I've been linking these vids in my some of my Thai series and views have picked up.

[@masagung2010]

That beach like out of this world, just like on other planet 😊

[@unminut]

make them as long as you can i love watching every second of it no matter if its on the road or anything

[@SheilaS-pn5bt]

A Must Go place on my list now!

[@joewalton6056]

Best videos on KZbin. Yes, I would watch an STL two hour video, for sure...

[@jorgemartinez452]

You are our number one travel blogger and have watched every video you’ve posted. Thank you for the detailed information and we’re gonna follow you next year. We’re building a house in Thailand and would welcome you. Keep up the great work!

[@stackfire9601]

The big rocks remind me of the Seychelles...

[@EvilRidge]

I would watch 2hr long videos of yours. I have never wanted to go to Indonesia. But now I do want to visit this Island thank you

[@BeccifromOz]

I would watch two hours for sure!

[@roninwanders]

I like the longer format videos....1-2 videos following your usual pattern would be great. Great video on Belitung...thanks.

[@robertburnett6348]

Thanks. Most other vloggers are about them, eating, walking, looking, etc. Great island.

[@andy-travels2345]

hiya,, wow,, your giving me ideas,, when i,m in Jakarta next year,,👍😀🙏

[@Sh3n31]

I love your POV adventures in paradise. I would watch 2+ hours easily.

[@jlebert17]

11:18 .... that's my friend...Linda Clayton. Her husband is American..the owner of the resort

[@keithg271]

Absolutely amazing... thanks for sharing "paradise" with us. Waiting for your first 2 hour video ... I will definitely be watching. Awesome video STL.

[@juleskayak]

Fantastic, really enjoying this !

[@LimXinFa]

OMG 😮😂, You knew "Laskar Pelangi" movie location just awesome, need longer video

[@dinosaurworld839]

Sensational-looking beaches not too many Farangs yes would definitely love to see longer vids keep it up.

[@GuidoL-n8j]

I would love to watch a 2 hour video, can't get enough of your side trips!

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

Thank you for the droves of FACTUAL and useful information you add in post edit. Thank you ♥ Would watch 40 min easy peasy.