Final Thoughts on Bali, and is Lombok Safe?

[@michaelclarke3684]

Thanks Freddie and Monica for taking us along on this adventure to Bali, we’ve enjoyed every bit thank you so much and looking forward to the next adventure. Stay safe.

[@jedw9983]

Yes, it was excellent. My wife and kids spent three months in Bali, but I learned far more from Freddie and Monica!

[@michaelclarke3684]

My partner just back from Bali I’m hoping to go next year

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much!

[@canvassketch4112]

@@FreddieDobbs FredDie the NAIVE 🤣🤫 Go Far Far Away, Balinese Don't need people like U 👎👎

[@Cultured_Barbarian]

Most channels try to sell us on how amazing things are. Most people want that. However, honesty is what we need. Thank you!❤

[@BikramSingh-eo7pf]

The Island of Gods is always Amazing. I will be coming to Bali next week. The people, the culture, the food and the fascinating views. Take care and safe trip back. See you soon in Bali.😊

[@blissclan6501]

Thanks for your videos, my wife and I love them. My vote for best location all things considered is Tenerife. Safe travels!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I still agree- Tenerife’s my favourite❤️🇪🇸

[@lucymason4142]

It’s been great to join you on your travels, great to see Bali and Lombok, I was thinking of visiting the islands.. I look forward to you back in the UK. Well done Monica, great music and images..

[@kaizen2049]

I got introduced to your channel through these bali vlogs & now you guys have become one of my favorite KZbin channel & a big thanks for creating such amazing content 🙏 what a journey it's been, looking forward for more to come

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m so glad you found the channel, thank you🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@canvassketch4112]

@@FreddieDobbs FredDie the NAIVE 🤣🤫 Go Far Far Away, Balinese Don't need people like U 💩👎👎

[@EvolvedBonobo]

Very useful information. Thank you!

[@collyernicholasjohn]

That’s so funny, Freddie - as soon as you mentioned an unfriendly harbour port from which you meant to take a ferry to the Gilly Islands, I knew exactly where you meant - Bang Sal. My GF and I hired a scooter from some guys at there last year - we had a great time pottering around the island, and the only time we ever felt unwelcome was on the eastern side in a large town called, I think, Lombok Lombok. Anyway, when we returned the scooter the friendly dudes that hired us the scooter quickly became very unfriendly. The boss, if I could call him that accused, me of damaging the bike, repeatedly pointing and demanding money. Of course, I treated the bike like a beloved pet, and had taken photographs at the beginning because I’d heard about this kind of stuff. The guy got really angry and kept following me around the port shouting at me. I just stood my ground and ignored him, and eventually he gave up. But just a really bad vibe at that place.

[@stephennewell6628]

Thanks for telling , the good, the bad and the ugly, this is more interesting than other travel videos where it’s all perfect and vanilla. Your honesty and warmth makes these places come alive. Looking forward to you next adventure, 2.5 months has flown by!

[@canvassketch4112]

Do you trust in this clown? 🤣

[@ThePenitentOne]

it's been a pleasure to have you with us here in Bali. Thank you for the very comprehensive and objective coverage of the culture and the places here. I completely agree with what you said about the traffic, if you want to enjoy the serene and stress-free Bali, stay away from Kuta and touristy areas.

[@canvassketch4112]

are you Real balinese, mr. Naive? 🗿

[@tomtom786]

Safe journey home Freddie & Monica, looking forward to hearing of your road trip !

[@keithmartin1328]

Thanks for the Videos. On rainy days here in England they have been a dream to watch👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you’ve enjoyed them, Keith🙂

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

3 type of locals in Indonesia : - People who accustomed with foreign visitor, like people in touristy area (bali), and business area (south jakarta) - People who rarely see foreigner, but friendly manner : like in java, borneo and majority places - People who rarely see foreigner, but hostile manner : this is special case, probably cuz this places are too conservative, or just to wild (locals often get warning ), but this places ain't many anymore, yet you should aware for local custom.

[@alextunbridge2077]

Hmmm, I just returned from a two week circumnavigation of Lombok on my bicycle. I visited very remote areas on the island. The people were very welcoming and often went out of their way to help me. I felt 100% safe.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Agree. Lived here 3 years and nothing but warmth and kindness. But perhaps it's better to keep it our secret and let the masses remain in Bali 😉

[@sakinahchristinenauderer8932]

Same here… I live in Lombok for about 30 years and wouldn‘t want to be anywhere else. I think you can have a bad experience anywhere (also in Bali), doesn‘t mean Lombok itself is all bad. I personally like it much more than Bali.

[@canvassketch4112]

@@sakinahchristinenauderer8932 NAIVE 🤫

[@canvassketch4112]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms shut your big mouth up. mr. Naive 🤫🤫

[@sparcousa]

​@@JoshEdwardsFilmsI'll toast to that 😅 You should check out Amed, Bali if you're into diving/snorkeling. They might not have white sandy beaches like Lombok (mostly pebble beaches, and black sands), but you'll have the ambience of Gili Meno (less crowd, beach front lodging, great snorkeling off the beach) but with better food options and better infrastructure 😅

[@Jasonpayne55]

I totally agree with your video ...traffic is terrible in bali and it's too dirty ...I can only recommend Thailand for better infrastructure

[@specialized500]

Its interesting what you say about Lombok as I never had any problems and I have been twice . Travelled all around on a scooter . Of course one feels safe until something bad happens.

[@andrewharris1837]

When i leave Bali returning to work in the city,i miss the warmth of the people,the sand,the sea,the tranquility,the sunsets,the cheap beer 😊

[@MrDarcy-OlMan]

I enjoyed that series Freddie. Definately not somewhere I intend to visit but I have now, via your eyes. 👍🏼

[@MrG61-u9k]

Think I'll stick to Great Yarmouth! 😊

[@MidniteSan]

🤔 Being half Indonesian, it always surprises me that most of the world only know Bali and Lombok yet no clues of the stunning neighboring Sumba island. Indonesia consists of 17k islands, hundreds of languages, cultures and customaries, colors and flavors unique to each provinces. The world's heritage prestine Raja Ampat of Papua, the incredible Mentawai surfing paradise and Bunaken, Toba Lake in sumatra island and so much more which u need a life time to Explore. Crime? Ain't it the same everywhere else in the world?

[@alexlee2765]

I have been to many parts of Asean and I can share with you why Bali is popular and world famous; its unique Balinese culture, architecture, gardening, interior design and open mindedness with tourists. It offers almost most things tourists like to see and do around the world except snow and skiing. Many Indonesians don't know western Australia and Queensland has long, clean and quiet beaches or islands than what you can find in the whole Indonesia. You can also find cheaper islands for diving and beaches than Raja Empat and Sumba in Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia. Places like Toba and mentawai in Sumatra are hard to get to and its Northern region conservatism may turn away western tourists. Backpackers who have a lot of time and could endure language barrier and travelling inconveniences will have many places to explore in Indonesia. For the other travellers who have limited time for their holiday, they would rather fly straight into the destination that offers value for money accommodation and comfort (Spa, various cuisines they are familiar with) while doing sightseeing in comfort and style. Lombok enjoys a bit of spillover popularity from Bali due to proximity and also some offering of Balinese style resorts and hotels. You can see however besides Gili islands and Sengigi, the other part of Lombok is seldom frequented by foreign tourists. I have been to Lombok once and won't return cos there is no culture or hangout cafes and nightlife but I return to Bali every year at least once except (2021-2022) since first time visiting in 2008.

[@whysanjay3074]

Even Indonesian itself majority never go to that places... always Bali still top of mind... Fun fact even travel to Singapore,Malaysia n Thailand way more affordable for them...

[@sparcousa]

​@@alexlee2765 Lombok does have culture, hangout cafes and nightlife, it's just that you haven't encountered them I believe. Clearly you've never been to Gili Trawangan (party island of Lombok) or Kuta Lombok for example. Kuta is like a mini modern day Uluwatu over there where all the expats tourists are at and Gili T doesn't need any introduction 😅 Just coz you haven't encountered it, doesn't mean it does not exist. And about why Bali is much more famous for tourists, it's because of convenience like you said. It's built as a tourist trap, westernised to the max and everything is overpriced (for Asian standards). And let's be honest, most tourists don't even explore the whole island of Bali and just stick to the south side where the crowd is eventho that's the most non authentic side of Bali. If one would actually venture to the other side, one as a tourist would actually appreciate what that island has to offer. Similar to like when you're comparing places like Exmouth for example, most Australians don't even go there eventho it's very stunning just coz the lack of convenience it has to offer 😅

[@johanswede8200]

I just got back home to Stockholm, Sweden, after 3 months on Koh Samui in Thailand. The traffic is extremely dangerous. Scooters and big pick-up trucks en masse...No traffic rules are followed. The last month I saw 2 women die a couple of meters in front of me while I was driving my rented scooter. It was on two separate occations. I'll spare you the gruesome details. I too really missed cooking...But the traffic and the horrible accidents made me quite depressed... I am not going back...

[@jarleygarden3671]

That T120 Black is exactly like my new one that I picked up on Friday. Beautiful🥰 Thanks for your wonderful and high quality videos and taking us with you on your adventures. Looking forward to the next one 😎

[@benwaddington2475]

I was in lombok in 1999. At Mataram a well spoken restaurant owner got argumentative about politics and the following day some kids threw rambutans at me! At the port where gili Island boats land people were a bit hostile surrounding me and glaring. I never got this on the other islands and went as far as Flores

[@88davidw]

Really enjoyed the Bali series. It’s been fascinating and I’ve learnt so much about the region, good and bad!

[@stevekidd2074]

What an amazing trip, thanks for sharing it with all of us

[@tonybrett7974]

Please bring home some of that heat (but not the rain), its blowing in from the North Sea & its effin freezing here in North West Essex & probably even colder in Ipswich ☹. As always another excellent video, thanks to you both & have a safe trip home.

[@blacksquirrel4008]

North Lombok knows what happened to Bali and doesn’t want to get that crowded but it’s also cultural. It actually sounds better now than when I was in the islands.

[@lifecoachassistance4592]

North Lombok have an attitude problem with tourism. Some prefer to cheat, steal, from them and that not cool. Bali can have lots of traffic but there are good vibes and kind people there very different energy

[@kevinshaffer1047]

Unfortunately...some tourists seem to think they dont have to follow local laws or traditions and behave very untoward towards local women..etc...and it feeds the locals dislike of tourists...its the "one bad apple spoils the entire cart" kind of thing...I saw alot of this when visiting countries when i was in the Navy..and one of the very good reasons I didnt hang around in the port towns..in spite of the traffic...Bali looks beautiful...thanks again for your excellent video's..

[@FreddieDobbs]

Interesting. I’ve seen the truth in this from a small minority of tourists in Bali who behave really badly😳

[@jemtreays]

I spent 2 months in Bali in 2019. I love it. Like you had a bad experience in Lombok in that North Eastern port,, very weird aggressive vibe-it unfortunately really put me off as we felt very unsafe going forward and only spent 3 days there (didn't help it was Ramadan).

[@allanmason7544]

love the channel fred and monica looking forward to more

[@open_water2411]

Thanks guys for showing us the magnificence of Bali, safe journey home.

[@opulentElephant11]

Santa Barbara CA has similar traffic issues.

[@mashenka6189]

I haven’t been to Bali since 2000… I went there 7 times in the 90s..thanks for your honest review…I’m in no rush to return…

[@user-xl2st4xk5w]

Another fabulous series. Well done for keeping it real. I had tears in my eyes when you were leaving Tenerife as you liked it so much! Onwards and upwards guy's x

[@nickyfield137]

Went to Bali and Lombok in early 2005, had no trouble in either. The ferry terminals onto Lombok and off to the Gilis were just the ordinary hussles but not too aggressive and most people were friendly and welcoming. Some folks on Bali could be overly pushy and, lets not forget, this was not that long after the bomb in Kuta

[@stevehill6264]

Loving these and can't wait too see your next adventure!

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

If you're heading back to SE Asia for a prolonged period of time again, I would strongly suggest giving Chiang Mai a shot. £200-300 a month gets you a luxury apartment, the city is absolutely packed full of incredible coffee shops and cafes, it's far cheaper for everything than Bali, the surrounding mountains and areas are breathtakingly stunning for tons of video content and a much bigger scene for big bikes. I lived there for a while, you'd love it.

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

Plus if you want the beach you can take a cheap flight down south easily or to Da Nang in Vietnam and go to Hoi An. 👌

[@vmoses1979]

Except for burning season. And when it get to 40 degrees Celsius. As well a bit too many digital nomads like in Canguu.

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

@@vmoses1979 Feb to April is crap, yeah. Nothing wrong with digital nomads mostly, it's the influencers in Canggu that are the worst. It's easy to avoid touristy places in Chiang Mai.

[@johnriley8713]

Bali is a place I don't need to go. But I see the draw, it's very affordable. Thanks as always for sharing your adventures!

[@canvassketch4112]

No balinese want you to visit bali, mr. Naive 🤫🤫

[@Theophilus1968]

There’s no place like home. Safe travels to you and Monica.

[@metalextras]

Agree with you Freddie! 6:40 The locals makes certain place feels special, and Balinese is a highly cultured people that shown us just that, despite lacking of their government's investment on roads and fixing public transport issues...

[@NZVWNUT]

I’m here now and what I thought would be a great biking trip has been quite disappointing. Agree with you on the traffic, roads and also would add lunatics on the road. Will be my last trip here, but has reinforced how much Thailand is as a riders destination. Appreciate the videos as always

[@niborski2997]

In 1981 I went to Bali on the way back from Australia, only 4 hours from Perth. I stayed in Kuta, which although fairly busy, (mainly with Aussies, as Bali is the equivalent of how popular Majorca is to the Brits), it was not grid locked. I rode around the rest of the stunningly beautiful island which had no traffic. I back packed from Bali to Java, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. On my return to England, I described Bali to my friends and family, as the best place I had visited, a paradise on earth. I suppose paradise lost was inevitable with the growth of tourism.

[@richardstory2423]

I really like the honesty of your experience. Great couple of months giving a real insight to staying in this country. Just like Tenerife, your stay shows so much of the Island rather than a mainstream high budget version. You two are the best!

[@ichang_007]

Safe flight back to England Freddie & Monica 🖐 Thanks for sharing the beautiful of Bali and Lombok 💙 See y'all until next time, more adventures in Wonderful Indonesia 🤞 We'll miss your motor bikes reviews LOL* . I belive that, there are no perfect place in this world. Just be open minded for something good and bad that happen beause that's traveling about. . . Suksme Terima kasih Thank you

[@stevenmanns248]

Make sure you've got your coats you'll bloody well need 'em🥶

[@Shenthusiast]

Man id love if you could plan a trip to Morocco anytime soon, definitely less chaotic and more tourist friendly, and more importantly, THE country where adventure bikes spread their wings and utilize what theyve been built for! I don't know if you've been here before but it'd be amazing to have you and Monika here Freddie. ❤

[@GJCPlumbing]

Great tour thanks 😊

[@hnsj8369]

You must visit EAST JAVA, BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, WHITE CRATER

[@10riwood]

Hi Freddie and Monica been following your adventures in Bali and Lombok recently really interested as we are going to both later this year am now concerned a little about Lombok as you only made one video there and then put a bit of a question mark over the security in Lombok especially the north did you experience any issues touring Lombok? Love watching your videos I have a T100 keep up the great work Rich and Jackie x

[@SchulzEvgen]

Thanks for your perspective Freddie, i think about Canggu area as it is a fatty liver of island, desperately trying to filtrate that amount of tourism. I can’t imagine exploring Bali from Canggu. You can do it stress free, stay in the mountains for a few days, and visit that temple at the end of the road on the side of Agung where you turn around.

[@Wings797]

You just talking the truth Fred, thank you.

[@bradgroom8231]

Freddie: I’m a 69 year old life long biker. I must confess that I really like your content and enthusiasm.

[@AbzScotland]

It has flown past. Interesting as always👍

[@-runningwithscissors-9766]

Love your videos and want to thank you for introducing me to the music of HATAMITSUNAMI. Looking forward to vids of your coming bike trip.

[@charlesglover6222]

so sorry to see how bad the traffic is now there visited in 2001 and it was a lot calmer .....

[@karenwiltshire4311]

Wow where has that two months gone enjoy your last day safe journey home x

[@paulbaker9064]

Wonderful work you beautiful people❤ Monika is our Queen 💕. Freddie is pretty cool too😊

[@banditsvs]

Thanks Freddie and Monica for Dubai Singapore Bali adventure really enjoyed it.

[@domi9577]

I think you'd prefer Phuket to Bali. The roads are busy but they're bigger better and fairly well controlled with underpasses, traffic lights etc. And very usefully, there's a bridge to the next province Phang Nga which is 15 times bigger than Phuket and has wonderful empty roads like Lombok.

[@alimente67]

Hi. I love you both Freddie and Monika and your documentary style of filming, but I don't know how to say... 🤔 For me this whole balitripp realy was a great desasaster. ALL TO MUCH! To much people, to much travic, to much noise, to much little shity Scooter😅 sorry! In my dreams Bali for me was the paradise, but after watching your experiences there, I would never ever want to go there, anymore! 🥴. The "best" part was the 8 to 10 hour Tripp through rainforest /jungle and fogs! My wife would never sit so long on a terrible 125 scooter to watch some apes at the side of these tiny overfilled roads. Monika patience was admirable! The stunning pictures of her and and the sceneries of lambok at the end of your jerney made me feel a bit forgiving again. OK. It was surely a kind adventure. Thank you for taking us with you. I look forward to your next adventures. Kind regards and thank you ALI

[@FreddieDobbs]

Great to get your feedback, Ali🙂🙌🏻

[@vaska1999]

I've not been to Lombak, so I can't compare, but I've spent a couple of months each time I've been to Bali and have never come across any unpleasantness. I don't drive, so I had to rely on taxis and private drivers, which can add up and is a bit inconvenient as unlike in most other parts of South East Asia, there are no tuk tuks in Bali. The reason I probably won't be returning to the island is that it doesn't have any beautiful swimming beaches (surfers, of course, will love Bali!). But the beauty of its rice paddies, its mountains and its jungles is truly exceptional, and the Balinese aesthetic sense (especially in architecture, interior design, and woodwork, including furniture making) second to none.

[@mikerider58]

Fortune Favors the Brave. Fantastic trip , l enjoyed every minute.

[@raygods123]

Thank you for taking us on your journey but gotta say I’m definitely looking forward to some proper Bonnie action

[@Akshansh_10]

How this channel only has 84k subscribers🥲 they deserve way more ❤️

[@robertadams4415]

Thanks for the tour of Bali mate

[@brandonweemhoff9242]

I've lived in Jakarta for 9 years. Been to both places many times. Lombok is very relaxing, but can be dangrous. I've heard of drunk disrespectful tourists going missing. If you're nice you'll be fine though.

[@paulcasey5204]

Been visiting Bali since 1986, the Missus since 1974. No, Lombok doesn't look like Bali in 1986, perhaps mid 90's. We've tended to stay in a small, familiar area for the last 20 years, really since the bombimg. This year ventured to Seminyak and to an amazing restaurant at the north end of Canggu. Maybe 15 kilometres by road..........and roughly 2 1/2 hours each way! Never again. We knew it was bad but had no idea how bad. Ive no idea why anybody would go there, never mind extol the virtues of it. There are still lovely peaceful parts of Bali but they are becoming rarer and smaller by the day. A classic case of loving somewhere to death. We now head to other places for a quiet time and I'm not saying where.

[@brothersman524]

Awesome I've been to both places and Lombok wins hands down for me. I am planning to visit Lombok again probably next year. Bali was OK though.

[@shofartothenations4354]

dear fredi and monica yhank you for vising indonesia / bali and lombok. hopefully visiting labuan bojo/ komodo island next year . reagrds joel

[@FreddieDobbs]

We will do- these places are on our list. Thanks Joel🙂

[@primemarketing7218]

@@FreddieDobbs maybe next time try to stay at uluwatu area whilr in bali not to crowded and many beautyfull white sandy beaches around the area, such dreamland beach, thomas beach, green bowl beach, melasti beach, nunggalan beach, pandawa beach and many along the coast of uluwatu

[@Lxium]

We are at day 8 in Bali, the traffic and heat are relentless. Did you try Sanur? We are put off with Canggu and looking for somewhere more quiet but not completely remote

[@bernardlesperance742]

I can't believe the traffic !!! I was there in in 80s and the roads were virtually empty by comparison. Rented a small motorcycle and rode all over the island without ever having to slow down due to traffic. Would never go back now. I'm sure it's the same story in a lot of places I travelled to through the 80s and 90s. Too bad.

[@shaunlayton9814]

Great videos have a safe journey home 👍

[@garypalmer5514]

Been a great nostalgia trip 😊

[@biancaaprilia-l1q]

You must visit East java, borobudur temple

[@unconditioned_ride]

Maybe you were meant to see the lovely T120 as an encouragement for your next bike purchase? It is a lovely bike. Great video as usual and I agree that the roads there look like hell!

[@FreddieDobbs]

That’s the very first thing I thought when I saw it; that must be my next bike!😍

[@leeandjancruise]

Thanks to both of you, really enjoyed this series and as you said it's not what people would have imagined Bali to be like, myself included, would I visit? No. At the end you said there were negative comments regarding Dubai, you know Freddie we loved Dubai for many reasons when compared to other cities we've visited, ultra modern blends into the old town, you know what I mean, anyway have a safe journey home both.

[@FreddieDobbs]

What Dubai have created is really incredible. And it feels incredibly clean and safe. We’ve just spent a day in Qatar and that is every bit as impressive, too🙂

[@leeandjancruise]

@@FreddieDobbs I'm ashamed to say when we get home from our cruise holidays I'm embarrassed by how standards have dropped in the U.K. compared to other countries, God knows what visitors think?

[@richardstephenson6261]

We were in Lombok in '91 and stayed in Mataram, Sengiggi and Gili Air for maybe 9 or 10 days. No evidence of local trouble then. The new bungalows we were at on Gili Air was doomed for failure as it was built next to a graveyard. Meals were served to everyone at the same time, no choice, this is what we've got! I don't think they had a cook, we didn't stay for long after the tough, almost raw squid we had on the first night. I've been to Lombok since as a travel agent in 2001 in the Sengiggi region a had a marvellous time. My personal opinion regarding travel and tourism in Muslim countries is that they mostly don't get it. I've also been to Morocco, Oman and Malaysia but in Turkiye last month I was pleasantly surprised, they benefit from being a secular country. And yes, I've heard the machete story as well. Thanks for your posts and give that Trumpy a hiding.

[@markkeiro7696]

Great video and decent comment, Bali has changed over the years we have visited, we have made lots of friends and family but even I wouldn’t visit certain islands and areas without our Bali family. In regards to the traffic….it’s manic but we are never in a rush to get somewhere we just call it bali time..

[@Coastmac2001]

I had 3 months in Bali last yr & also several days in Lombok. Both places could not have been more welcoming. No issues in either place.. I'm about to head back to both soon

[@biker_dale]

Safe travels home and looking forward to your next adventure. Take life as it comes and take every opportunity you can to explore it to its full, it's been great travelling with you as you travel on two wheels round the ever changing world. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing you both back on your Bonny 👍

[@philwebster3914]

Did you visit West, North and East Bali ? No real traffic issues there. South Bali is only a small part of Bali. I assume you spent time in Ubud and Canggu as these are the 2 worse areas for traffic...we are arriving in a few weeks for our 6th visit and will NOT be going to any of those areas, there is so much to explore outside the tourist areas.. thanks for the videos, safe travels home.

[@stevesanelli90]

Ohh Freddie & Monika, thank you so very much for your adventures & journey throughout your holidays!❤️ So many wonderful memories for you both and to share them with us ⭐️🪐 Destination next… Melbourne Australia 🙏. I’ll let you take the Classic 350 or the Adventure bike around Victoria 🤙

[@martinwall212]

Fantastic video thank you so much. 👍👍👍👍

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Could you please do à review of Royal Alloy 300?

[@richnbel1]

Freddie, Accurate comments about Bali today. I'm Singaporean and wife is from Java. We were in Bali for 6 days just a few days ago. We visit Bali / Java often and we were previously considering Bali for our retirement home..... were. Totally agree with you on the traffic situation. It's terrible. We were fortunate that a friend lent us a scooter from the airport and we returned it to friend at airport, so we never used a car for the 6 days. Granted that perhaps there were many extra visitors from Java (because of the Hari Raya holidays and the China Labour Day long break), the traffic was horrible. Counted ourselves lucky to be on a scooter and riding pass all the slow moving/ stationary vehicles. Bike traffic wasn't that great either with everyone riding on left, on pavement, in between vehicles and literally every gap possible to get ahead. Locals, on the other hand, appear to welcome the "new situation", because it means the return of much needed spendthrift tourist and $$$. Riding around, you would have noticed many shops and malls shuttered. Victims of the travel restriction. Now that travel is back, labour to run these businesses are missing as most returned to their hometowns on the other islands. The traffic and increased crowd has made us reconsider retirement in Bali. On the other hand, returning travellers have made the idea of purchasing a investment property more attractive (long term lease or Airbnb). So like all else, there's the good and the bad of revenge travel. Keep up the great videos and if ever in Singapore, let me know. Seems you didn't get to see all in Singapore and I hope I get the chance to show you the real Singapore. Cheers Richard

[@stevefleming4450]

Mmmmm.. why don't you try other parts of SE Asia.. Philippines for example. Amazing beaches, not so good roads either but at least they are wide enough. Great series.. really enjoyed it.

[@I-am-not-a-number]

Freddie, don't come back to the UK. It is pissing down and cold.

[@taswr]

It’s a shame you didn’t visit Australia seeing you were so close…

[@dannz2008]

Hey, great video! What’s the music at 1:20? I like it

[@robertbarnes1444]

2.5 months ..... heavy rain in UK now 🤣

[@ahmadtarmiji5677]

Thank you for coming to INDONESIAN,When you come back to INDONESIAN again., you must try exploring to, mount Rinjani Lombok, mount Ijen in East Java, mount Bromo in East Java, bukit Lawang in north Sumatra,lake Toba in north Sumatra,raja Ampat Papua, Toraja in Sulawesi, and komodo dragon island in Flores INDONESIAN 🇮🇩👍the great love of INDONESIAN🙏

[@janettemitchell6864]

Traffic is bad only in the south. Up north of the island traffic is great

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

I have travelled Indonesia extensively and never experienced anything bad other than getting robbed in Bali funnily enough.

[@barthomer1000]

Terrible not for me as a retired hgv driver I thought London was bad but this make London traffic like driving in the country. Safe trip home.

[@1mikefrost]

It's been an excellent series. Well done ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@behappysmille342]

in Bali the traffic jams are bad

[@crumblymal8479]

Well in your place guy's I would be glad to leave that behind certainly Bali and after what you and some others have found out about Lombok not a chance of me ever venturing out there nice as it may look .😉I think even the British roads will be nice to ride on after this trip great watch though 😊👌👍

[@Rob-100]

Most of Indonesian Roads are this bad some times I got up early and went out in the fresh morning air for a cycle ride mostly on a push bike some times on a motorcycle. But saying this I enjoyed my time I spend in Indonesia.

[@palmyrarameikiene827]

Safe return to England! Waiting for new interesting trips vlogs❤

[@oblahdes]

Again your going to make me cry😥but not so much. This has been my least fav due to the traffic and unpredictable/ predictable dangers. Though very interesting and great video and your honest review (quite visible in your eyes) Bali has some underlying bothersome politics as do many locations in that part of the world. Look forward to wherever next. Be safe in all that you do.