Have we made a huge mistake?! Worst 24 hours in Sanur (INDONESIA)

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@ExploringSumatra 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! So nice to see a fellow Kiwi exploring the world! I'm from NZ and recently moved to live in Sumatra, Indonesia, with my hubby. Look forward to seeing where you guys head to!

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Oh amazing!! I will check out your channel as well. Sounds like such a cool adventure ☺️

@tomlavin4191 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the accommodation, basic can be fine if mostly for sleeping but at a minimum should be clean! Glad it worked out for you guys! Great vid! 👍

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re so glad we moved, definitely going to be a lot more careful where we book now though. Thanks for watching!

@hollyelizabethquin 2 жыл бұрын

unpopular opinion but i'm with you when it comes to hanging out at the hotel pool vs the beach a lot of the time! i can imagine especially so with a toddler in tow. i always try to swim in the ocean for at least part of the day but often spend more time lazing by the pool - so much comfier with all the amenities nearby, no need to worry about the waves, can duck back to your room for the bathroom if you want, and you dont need to lug 10,000 items down to the beach with you. i guess thats the beauty of travelling though! loving these videos :) cant wait to see whats next

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! At home the beach was easier too because we would just fill the car with towels, clothes, toys, snacks, but definitely so much harder when you’re travelling. We have been loving how easy the pool is and Gaias swimming is improving so much! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, glad we’re not alone haha

@jansmit9665 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been coming low budget to Sanur for the last 35 years, never a problem

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

There’s bad accommodation in all price ranges, but the place we moved to in Sanur was great 😊 we’ll be more careful to read recent reviews next time!

@petes_ventures 8 ай бұрын

Personally me after 14 solo trips, I tend to spread my holiday (usually 10 nights) between Kuta/Legian, Sanur and Ubud. I rarely stay more than 3 nights in one place - there is so much choice in accommodation to pick from - for me it's part of the adventure. I've had good and bad rooms - price has little to do with that. I've asked for room changes and left hotels before as well - that's bali for ya.. I remember after my first trip that I had no desire to return, but come time to use up my annual leave, I could think of no better place (5 hours away from Adelaide), cheap food etc

@RonjaReadyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting travel vlog. You have a very sweet family😊 i am excited to see more of your adventures and impressions. Have a great time and stay save 💐☀️

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ronja!

@shaneunuwai4035 Жыл бұрын

Emerald Villas are the best away from busy foot and motor traffic. I love Sanur for surfing and the food. I don’t think it’s the best swimming beach however still Beautiful

@goodforgaia Жыл бұрын

Ohh thank you for the recommendation! I think my favourite spot was Ubud, however it was still pretty quite post Cov*d when we were there!

@jackieglen3167 2 жыл бұрын

like another who commented .. we have been going to Sanur for over 35 years and from NZ.. we have never found the people pushy, we have always found them courteous and friendly... defifnitely thats why we chose Sanur and not Kuta Legian etc.

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m sure you’re right that those areas are very different! There’s just been such a lack of tourists so I suppose they are all just wanting the business. I definitely feel for the locals as so many bars and restaurants were just totally empty (felt like the majority). Not sure if it’s always been that quite, this is of course just our experience ☺️

@pamgobaira4587 2 жыл бұрын

You can always just turn up to a hotel and ask to see a room. Glad you found a nice pool.👍

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting 😊

@seasidekreations-australia Жыл бұрын

Seriously Ubud more laid back and sellers less pushy. I have been to Bali 13 times in the last 8 years, have had 13 stays in Sanur and 3 in Ubud, last trip being only a few days ago. Ubud is hectic, sellers very pushy, what was lovely accommodation is now run over by stuck up yoga heads and very run down. Sanur on the other hand has never failed to impress me, much friendlier locals and loads of budget to higher priced accommodation. You need to do proper research and read reviews for accommodation so you don't end up in a dump, you also in most cases get what you pay for. I am going to Sanur again next trip in October, l won't be bothering with Ubud again. There is nothing wrong at all with the beaches in Sanur either.

@goodforgaia Жыл бұрын

Hi Kerrie, thank you so much for your comment - I'm sure this will be really helpful for people planning a trip! We spent 12 days in Sanur in total. We really loved Ubud and Canggu, but there is so much more to explore and will definitely try and go to the islands on our next trip!

@seasidekreations-australia Жыл бұрын

@@goodforgaia In 13 trips I still haven't seen all of Bali, each trip I add a new place. SWtayed in Sanh8ur, ever4y trip, sayed in Legian (for shopping) at the end every trip, have stayed in Canggu (lovely but won't again as too many snobsby bule for my liking lol), stayed in Uluwatu area a few times, Lovina and Candidasa once each, Amed once so far, Tanah Lot once, Cucukan once & Ubud 32 times. Last trip my new place was Lombok, 3 nights there was totally not enough andf plan to go back there again soon. I've been to Nusa Lembgngan & Nusa Ceningan 3 times, love both islands, been to Gili Trawangan & Gili Air 3 times also, love Gili Air to relax and enjoy the beaches but loved swimmming off the beach and seeing turtles in Gili Trawangan. Been to Nusa Penida once so far, will go back again, so beautiful. 13 trips and I haven't even really scratched the surface.

@jacquelinedella-santa2451 Ай бұрын

Any tips for accommodation?

@jessicapiper8792 2 жыл бұрын

Sanur was the first place we stayed in Bali and we really loved the area! Glad you found better accommodation too :)

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how much it tainted our view of it moving into that awful guesthouse! We enjoyed our time so much more after we moved 🥰

@FarmerNut 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found somewhere better to stay! Definitely wouldn’t have managed to stay there if I was in your position! I’m not fantastic at cleaning but that’s too yuck for me! Are most of the Bali waters not safe for swimming?

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

I think they are definitely safe to swim , but we saw a sea urchin (which is dangerous), and there was so much rubbish and animal poop on the sand, it didn’t feel clean, and Gaia still picks everything up/puts things in her mouth, so we’d have to be on super high alert. I think with a toddler we just found the pool at the hotel so so so much easier!

@WeeJasperVetClinic Жыл бұрын

What was the name of the place you stayed first so we don’t make the same mistake?

@goodforgaia Жыл бұрын

We’ve left them a very honest review online so just make sure you check recent reviews before booking anywhere!

@joeannemorrison6617 Жыл бұрын

@goodforgaia what was the name of first place in sanur n final one.

@Fajriah89 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, we from indonesia

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We have loved exploring Bali, such a beautiful place ☺️

@ellesvlog42021 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lovely place 😊stay safe

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Elle ☺️

@cindymorgan9644 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, new to your channel. Loving your blogs. I love Sanur. Glad you found somewhere more suitable to stay. Make sure you check out "Big Garden Corner"has lots for Gaia including a splash water play area.

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the recommendation! We are also so glad we found somewhere else to stay, our whole outlook changed once we did! ☺️

@lindamcdermott8741 2 жыл бұрын

Can u please tell me the name of the place you moved to and approx $. Thank you it looks lovely

@goodforgaia 2 жыл бұрын

We moved to Nesa Hotel Sanur and we paid 390,000 IDR a night (roughly $42 NZD). Highly recommend, it was lovely! Check out our $50 a day video though, we share what we got for $50 (staying at that hotel plus lunch/dinner!) ☺️