How to avoid these mistakes when moving to Bali

[@steveandnadia]

💬 What has been your biggest challenge adjusting to a new country/city/life change❔ Let us know👇🏼

[@jalenmack21]

I went to Thailand and told my job beforehand. They cleared me to legally work for a certain period of time but after a month they said they didn’t need me… I somehow managed to make my money stretch and still make good memories but it ruined my overall experience as I had JUST got a condo. Now I’m back in the US but I wanna get back out and travel/vlog again and Bali is actually on my list too. I just haven’t researched it fully

[@steveandnadia]

Hi Jay! 👋 @jalenmack21That's tough... Being misled by an employer is hard to navigate emotionally & financially. We're happy to hear that you were able to rise above it, make it work & experience some good times over there. It says a lot about your character. Wish you all the best in building back up & getting out there. Good luck 🙏

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Best done when one is young isn't it?

[@RubberontheroadIndonesia]

@@SuiGenerisAbbie Any age. I am 75 and have lived in Indonesia for 13 years. Stead as you go. Don't expect 5 star unless you are loaded.

[@j.d8263]

you guys should've started living in a coworking hostel :) Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges when you go somewhere new.

[@TylerGeffeney]

Uh this has nothing to do at all with Bali. Should be titled “Adjusting to a new culture and new career at the same time”.

[@RubberontheroadIndonesia]

The other side of the coin!! I am 75 years old and moved here to Indonesia 13 years ago. I mix with the locals all the time and have visited a lot of places in Indonesia. Loved every minute of it and believe me I had trouble finding places and how things worked but that was the adventure. You cannot go to a third world country and expect everything to be 5 star. Spent some time in Vietnam as well and what a joy that was. I would also live there but I only visit there for a break. I have an adopted Balinese family here in Sanur and couldn't find nicer people. Good luck on your return to Aus.

[@steveandnadia]

Love hearing your journey and how it was like for you moving to Indonesia! I think the longer you do it, you learn how to ride the wave of moving to a new place better. It's also an interesting conversation to have around 'digital nomading' move vs. immigrating to a new country. Well, I'm (Nadia) from Malaysia; having the means and opportunity to move to a new country is a big deal and an adventure for sure!

[@Enlightenment246]

Beautiful ppl but babies not coping with just each other, more than a lot of retirees have when moving over.

[@KimoKimochii]

it’s different moving there as a retiree

[@xx_mojat_xx]

So the downsides are not so much to do with Bali itself, but your own personal adversity in adjusting to a new lifestyle?

[@AlphaConviction]

exactly

[@Shroedinger73]

Yeah I think you could substitute “Bali” for “?Anywhere 🌍 “ And have the same content Has really nothing to do with Bali

[@capa351]

Haha yes this was super vague

[@TiffalosAii]

Literally. It applies to everything in life. Some people just aren’t designed for the giant waves.

[@ColossalKiwi]

This is one of the best videos you guys have made

[@steveandnadia]

Thanks so much! 🙌 This one did take triple the time to make😂 It felt really good to post & happy with the result 😊

[@euniceseet2020]

You two have been through so much and grown so much. I can absolutely feel the honesty, genuine emotions and energy from this video. You've took time and patience to grown your own souls. I am absolutely in awe of both of you! Sending you both lots of love!

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @euniceseet2020 🧡 Thanks so much for your support & love. Yes, it's been a very growth rich journey so far 😂 And we are super happy we get to share it & experience it with you 🙌

[@dspirit444]

So, it wasn't really Bali per se...it was becoming overwhelmed while stepping into your new life. Makes complete sense...we are so hard on ourselves and struggle w slowing down and being present in the process. Great video.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @dspirit444 Thanks so much for the comment ❤ You got it! 🙌 Big life changes bring all sorts of challenges. And you're right, self-compassion is a key ingredient that needs to be in the mix. Cheers!

[@winnievinis]

Oh wow thanks for this video! Recently I have just moved to Bali as well. And I already totally felt most of what u guys said. Alot of the bali content creator they only print the good side of moving to Bali but didn't say the bad side and the struggle. Love this video alot. Also I still haven't meet the community. Been alone for almost 3weeks here. Its rough

[@steveandnadia]

Hello 👋you are very welcome 🤗Makes us happy to know that you felt the messaging in this video. Finding community here can be challenging, but there are a few ways we’ve found it easier. Nomeo bit.ly/nomeobali is a great place to see what types of meetups you might be into 😊 to help grow your circle and connect with people here. Wishing you the best & sending you good energy to help on your journey.

[@TheFernASMR]

I just found you and I love your videos! you are both so sympathetic ☺️

[@acemilondoner8489]

Such an honest video, appreciate you shared this part of the story which many people hide and perfect it. Thank you

[@johanfranco662]

valid points, however all those challenges apply to moving to any other country not just bali. if you move from the states to thailand, vietnam, bali or anywhere else in the world for that matter, you are facing new environment, have to learn new customs, find new community, adapting to new career and so on.

[@philippinesfunwithjlb7193]

and if you are from one of those countries and move to the states you will have to face bullets and a crazy ''woke'' culture..

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @johanfranco662 👋 You're spot on. Getting to learn and grow through the challenges that come with moving to a new country was the inspiration behind this video. Our lived experience is Bali and grateful we get to live life here.

[@ohheymissking]

Omg this is such a great video you guys. You put in so much work and thought into this video, I really appreciated it. I feel so moved. It’s so apt with where I’m at right now with new challenges etc. Thank you for this. Love and miss you both ❤

[@steveandnadia]

Thanks Jas! ❤️ There were quite a few hours behind this one 😁 but totally worth it. So happy that it landed for you & hope it helped in some ways. We both miss you too! Look forward to catching up sometime soon ❤️

[@rosalyndhasibuan8010]

sometime life didn't goes well as we imagine, where ever you live. you have to calculated that risk and to remembered that we are only "limited" human being who can not change everything smooth. and please never regret on everything happen, because it will not change your life history but i pray for your future success.

[@steveandnadia]

Hi there 👋 Thanks very much. Life does have a way of keeping you humble which is why we are so grateful to be able to choose this experience. Smooth is nice 😀 but not always possible & we learn when we test ourselves. Thanks for the support & wish you all the success as well.

[@Morgan-qy1cf]

Great video steve and Nadia~!We have been waiting for your videos for months~!been checking again and again and was wondering why you stopped posting, seeing this one ,I feel it for you that something didn't go totally as you wanted and glad that you guys always had each other by your sides~!that's really really important, I can see support and true love and teamwork between you guys, that is real couple goals! Hope you can find your pace in Bali in the future coz we are moving there too, this kind of video shows the real side of Bali and it's so down to earth, best wishes to you two~!

[@steveandnadia]

Hey Morgan 👋 Thanks for checking in on us 😌 We are a pretty good team 🤗 Having each other as supports does help so much. We’re finding our way for sure. It does take a while (a little longer than we thought) but we are on the right path. That’s awesome that you are moving here also 🙌 Wishing you a safe & smooth transition. Which area of Bali are you guys thinking of moving into?

[@Morgan-qy1cf]

@@steveandnadia I know a little ups and downs won’t stop us adventurers haha，we are thinking about Seseh and Kerobokan and Jimbaran，these are the three top choices for us ，we need to try them each for a couple weeks before finding our long term rent，hope your villa is fine！Looking forward to more videos 😺

[@steveandnadia]

@@Morgan-qy1cf Hey Morgan, those areas are amongst our top picks. Hope you got what you were after. More video's on the horizon 🌅

[@evclark]

Love your content, guys. I found your video on the Bali visa options to be particularly useful. Keep up the great work 🙌

[@steveandnadia]

Hello 👋 Thanks very much 🙌 We are happy to hear that you got some use out of the visa video as well.

[@obedaqazi]

This the first video that made me cry after watching so many random bali videos

[@davidvargas2630]

If u leave I’ll unsubscribe you guys are doing great everything takes time and patience I’m planning to the same same thing next year I’m glad I found this channel to help me in my journey and I’m sure I’ll go thru the same You guys GOT THISSS

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @davidvargas2630 😂 Thanks very much for letting us know. You're right, good things do take time and patience & leaning into that is all a part of the learning. Makes us happy to know our channel has helped you on your journey. Thanks!! 💪💪

[@thisbrendalee]

4 months in living in Bali, I was so happy to come back to Australia! I could have left 1.5-2 months in, but thought I would stick it out and see if it got better. They didn't haha. There were so many inconveniences and lifestyle changes that drew me INSANE. The icing on the cake was when the toilet started leaking and the whole room smelt like sewage 24/7, the AC wouldn't stop dripping. Nothing beats Australia LOL! When I got back, I literally kissed the ground. Being able to walk on flat wide roads again was a LUXURY. Bali is great for short term holiday and seeing all the beautiful nature, animals and fun things to do, but other than that, a 3rd world country is not ideal for long term stay. I'm so happy I had made amazing friendships there, did some fun stuff/built great memories, but nothing beats the lifestyle in Australia. When I returned to Australia, my gratitude for what I took for granted that were basic asf was like a kid at a candy shop, the little things like how our tap water is drinkable, the clean street/roads, how our systems/processes are. If you're bored in a first world country, spend a few months in a 3rd world, and you will come back a brand new person, you will look at your country with so much gratitude and you will live each day deeply and see its' beauty, convenience and ease tenfold than you did before!! I was EXHAUSTED, my nervous system, mentally and physically living there. My whole body always was covered with mosquito bites, the traffic is insane, the language barrier, how they run/do things is so different and the standard and quality of things to me at times weren't up to scratch. My nervous system was craving so much relaxation and IRONICALLY I felt Bali didn't offer that. P.S Bali is expensive asf atm. It cost MORE to buy groceries there than it was in Australia, crazy. I don't regret moving to Bali, I took so many lessons and did things I never would have done unless I took the leap! It has given me a lifetimes worth of gratitude of the little things we take for granted each day. After the toilet leaking (it was seriously the icing on so many compounded frustrations), I cancelled all my accomodations, flights to other southeast asian countries, I booked a plane ticket straight back to Brisbane the next few days. It was one of the best decisions I've made than trying to stick it out for even longer. Trying to prove yourself wrong and having an ego with your plans is just wasting so much time, I realised I wasn't as happy as I could be. I sold everything in Melbourne to start my indefinite world travel solo. 4 months in, I decided digital nomad lifestyle was not my thing. Now I am so excited to ground down back in AUS! Good luck to you guys finding your next chapter!!! It's totally okay to change your mind/plans, we are all figuring it out too! And I learnt, you ONLY KNOW when you are in the thick of it and doing/experiencing it. There's no way to tell how you will feel or react. Now I literally go with my gut/intuition and yes I have plans, but so unattached if I completely change my mind and do something different! We're all here to live our best lives and make decisions that best align with what lights our soul on fire!!

[@steveandnadia]

Hey Brenda! Thank you for sharing your personal and first hand experience with us. You really gave it a go and tried soooo many different spots and living situations. You went out there and stretch yourself and gave it a good crack. And as you said, sometimes it just doesn’t work out as we expected and it’s ok to shift our plans. Glad that you’re feeling good where you’re at. We’re definitely very lucky and privileged to be able to return home..something that’s not available to simply everyone! ❤

[@om_Sed]

Australia? U mean big city?...if talking about aus as continent, there should be a place in aus that full of mosquitoes, crocs, scorpions, without tap water, or even road😂 U just city girl, just stay at big city.. if u go to bali, just stay in area like nusa dua.. like mulia hotel n surrounding.. i bet they have water treatment plant..

[@nancyendary1766]

If u got money, you can have paradise treatment in Bali.. Believe me. It's more convenient to what u had experienced. Everything has a price. If foreigners think they can have cheap affordable life with quality in Bali, then it's a mistake. Bali isn't getting more expensive, it's just the standard is up and top destination in the world. What to expect, right?

[@overrated3733]

you are kind of similar to Indian tourist, push to pay for homestay bill and hope to get 5 stars services LOL

[@Antifa850]

If you want luxury move to nusa dua and stay at resort

[@rpatel6461]

Moving to Bali looks less of a problem, compared to struggling to get a career rolling.

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @rpatel6461 👋 Both have there ups & down for sure. The combination of the two has definitely been a test for us. But you're right moving here with a stable career or business would put less pressure on the move & adjusting to a new country. We will keep learning & growing from our experience, sharing here & are grateful that people are able to take something positive away from our videos 😊

[@jonnyem.8859]

I can tell you are quality oriented, and work hard at having a professional presentation in everything you do. Maybe the subtle bottom line to that "highest quality" approach is the pressure to bring the desired/necessary ROI to be able to continue your preferred standards, (ie - "Producing an excellent vlog in an exotic location doesn't bring in the money we need.")

[@sarahnoori2104]

This is so sweet, you guys, and very true. I totally understand. I just moved to dubai, and although it's a very convenient country, I still feel the lack of community and am still not able to be back to my routine 😢 But I love and appreciate all the moments

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you Sarah! 🙌 Moving to a new country does have its amazing moments, and also its challenges. Building community is something that we’ve really grown to appreciate here. It really does take a little while but you’re going to get there 🤗 Wishing you all the best over in Dubai.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Why do you want to find back the routine you left? Please explain. To me if you move somewhere else that is away it is not to look for the same is it?

[@sarahnoori2104]

@franciscouderq1100 well, like a daily routine I needed to get a new driving licence, so I couldn't drive like before, and that was challenging (Dubai doesn't have a lot of public transportation) And taxis are super expensive I dont have a gym close to where I am staying, so I haven't been in months Also my new job doesn't have any work from home so cooking is out of the question as there is no time so I will need to meal prep which is something new to me Yoy know these little small things that help you thrive ✨️ I like a good routine to help me stay on track and help me enjoy my life in a new country

[@DaveMani]

😊thanks for sharing your experience. My wife and I are about to embarque on a similar journey. ❤

[@HyperBali]

Thank you. I really need this kind of video today. Stay strong guys❤

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @HyperBali We are really happy to hear that the video was what you needed & helped ❤

[@riverleigh3251]

good to see you back😀

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you! We are so happy to be back 🥰

[@elkarifatiz175]

Great video thank you for being real love your channel guys ❤

[@steveandnadia]

Hello 👋Thanks for the support! This one felt good to share 😊

[@dubaitamilanda7556]

Hi guys , when are you going to post new video

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @dubaitamilanda We are currently working on another video & we hope to share soonish 😂 Thanks for checking in ❤

[@elsienorback7689]

Wow, thanks for sharing the lows as well on being a vlog creator. Nobody shares that part. They just produce, produce, produce and make it look like a simple, enjoyable task where their are never any problems or issues.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey there @elsienorback7689 🙌 Your very welcome! Yes the creator/vlog life we see online can be a bit one sided. We love sharing what we experience, the good and the not so great. It's all an amazing learning experience & so happy we can share & it's received by people who enjoy seeing the whole picture. 🧡

[@quizzyondemand]

This was a very dope video!! Very well put together

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @quizzyondemand 🙌 Thanks very much for the kind words, appreciated 💗

[@reed4109]

This was a great video, thank you for your honesty.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @reed4109 thanks very much for the message 🙏This one felt good to make 😊

[@jefri4176]

It's never easy moving to new country especially if it's totally different culture and race. What I meant is for non Asian like European,American, Australian moving to Bali an Asian country is totally very different compared to my own experience. I am Indonesian but moved and stayed 14 years in Singapore and it's easy because the people culture and food are asian. Well I moved to Singapore for education and have no issue for money. As for you guys,changing career to be a new content creator is also very tough in addition adapting to new country. I would say living in Bali is only for those who are rich and have passive income to enjoy their life and sometimes travel our of Bali to other Asian country for a chance of scenery as well in case of burn out.

[@ursdreyer3122]

Yes, that's the only way you can enjoy the magical island of goods. I have been living here for 5 years and it is the fulfillment of all my dreams, only Bali makes it possible, but not everyone reaches the spirit... 😉

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @jefri4176 Moving to new countries does bring adjustment periods for sure. And changing careers is another steep learning curve 😂 Everyone does it slightly different and we love to learn & grow as much as possible. We probably haven't taken the easiest route but we are definitely better for it. Thanks for the support 🙌

[@peterwebb725]

Move on....advice

[@mafiamuppets35]

Hi Steve & Nadia, it would be nice to see an update on this video. How are you going now ?

[@armyguynyc1]

Good job, guys. It helped brings things back to reality. 👍

[@steveandnadia]

Hey 👋 Thanks very much. Being real with each other helps us all grow.

[@ellobo4211]

You two are still young.. I admire your zeal to move to a foreign country, but without the right contacts and capital you won't survive..whatever university or work has taught you throw out the window. Surviving is all about raising capital network your lives financially and friend yourselves with like minded people..stay away from toxic people..

[@franciscouderq1100]

Indeed , plus good before hand research and a lot of Will. In other words approaching and tackling reality not dreams. May I add “investing” what you are willing to lose. Surely if you totally not satisfied pushing the reset button is also an answer to persevering in a so so direction.

[@steveandnadia]

Thanks for the advice 🙌 Making the move to different countries brings a lot of financial and networking strategies into play. We are actually working on networking video next 👌Make sure you've got the notification bell on our channel so you don't miss it ☺

[@BestBuysReviewed]

Smart money management is the cornerstone of achieving financial stability and success

[@steveandnadia]

Agreed!

[@bergsinbali]

Great video. Love how you are growing & learning! Best of luck 😀 Be happy 😁

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @bergsinbali 👋 Thanks so much! We are learning and growing a tonne. Best of luck as well. You two are crushing it! 🙌

[@itsricola]

I love these realistic videos and experience. The struggles behind the scene instead of clear blue waters and the mandatory locals smiling at the camera shot. "This is us, we are humans" you earned yourself a new subscriber 👍

[@steveandnadia]

Hello 👋Thanks so much 🙏 Keeping it real & authentic is where it’s at for us. This is us! Awesome to have you be a part of the community 🙌

[@vickiseymon6284]

We are considering moving to Bali in 2005. Could you suggest nice residential area and how can we start the visa process with the company now in our budgets about 3000 a month Your video is one of the most inspiring and transparent We are in our 50s extremely active fun, loving and adventurous couple Thank you

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @vickiseymon6284 A nice residential area that ight be worth looking at is Sanur. It's on the east coast & a cool vibe over there. As far as Visa process goes, there are a bunch that you can vet online & email to start the process. Unfortunately we can't give you exact companies but we'd suggest shopping around to get a feel for how they communicate with you. Thanks so much for the love ❤❤Good luck with the fun & adventure! 🙌🙌

[@theempressmak]

Thank you for sharing 🧡

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @Theintuitivempress 👋 You're most very welcome! ☺ Thanks or the support ❤️

[@jennifer.adishian]

i am crackinggg up at the "what we thought it was going to be"!!

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @jenni.adishian 😂 It was a bit of fun filming this one 🙌

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Guys, where in this video is a concrete list of everything THEY DO NOT TELL YOU about moving to Bali? I never hear it, nor did I hear specifically about why you regretted moving to Bali, if I'm being honest.

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @SuiGenerisAbbie 👋 We understand that certainties and concrete info makes us feel more secure & sure of things. "Our regrets' is actually time stamped at the beginning so if you watch again we go over a list of things we had difficulty with in our experience. There is a lot of info on Bali out there (most very positive, which can set you up with unrealistic expectations) & this was how we grew through things not always going our way. Ultimately leaning into the not knowing & lack of 'concrete' lists is scary but holds a lot of growth & opportunities to trust yourself.

[@fluffiezjr1908]

Awesome video. Love the rawness. I have a question. Is it safe to book yearly villa rentals through facebook/whatsapp? Do you have fb groups to recommend? Looking for those villas that offer the 400 to 600 usd monthly prices I saw in a other one of your videos?

[@steveandnadia]

Hey 👋 Thanks very much! The Facebook groups in this video bit.ly/Canggu400to650pm are the ones that we’ve used. We’d recommend seeing the villa in person first. What we did was to make full payment on the first day we moved in (collected the keys etc.) and made sure to sign a contract as well. In general, securing your villa through Facebook is mostly how people find longer term accommodation here so it is a pretty common practice. Booking a place with Airbnb might be an option to explore as well for the first few weeks to give you time to view places in person.

[@fluffiezjr1908]

Thanks so much for the reply. How trustworthy is it to rent through fb vs getting a realtor? Or are the ones posting on FB realtors? Just worried about getting scammed lol I've heard some stories but not sure how true they were

[@steveandnadia]

@@fluffiezjr1908the FB groups carry a mix of both realtors and owners. It is absolutely a personal choice and people have found homes they love through either. The only difference is the realtors do up the pricing significantly! So majority of people moving here look for homes on FB groups. Here’s a link to how we did it step by step..hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pF7Rk2udn9qWn8U

[@ajmk22]

and imagine having the luxury of having EACH OTHER ... try all these and do it alone ... then lets talk ... I mean the level of support of even one person .. people absolutely forget about because maybe they have never been that by themsevles and had those hurdles without family.. without a partner..

[@ChildrenofPotatoes]

Wow, obviously a fascinating year but sounds it was a very difficult year moving to Bali, all those challenges. During your year, what thoughts did you make of the Balinese / Indonesian people? How is life for them? What are there challenges?

[@steveandnadia]

Hey 😁A challenging year, and also a year where we experienced a lot of growth. There is always a silver lining within every situation, we are constantly learning. Balinese / Indonesian people have been very kind to us. You feel their energy comes from a genuine place. They love to laugh 😂 Their Challenges, we can’t speak for them to be fair but might be a good question to ask when it feels right.

[@domryan3668]

Life must goes on... Surrender is not a choice, keep on fighting to find better life cos we are human being who have brain heart and soul... Wish you all the best guys, stay safe and healthy... Enjoy 💖🇮🇩🙏

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you 🥰

[@hedamariel7777]

Very good video! Thanks for being truthful and vulnerable. All the best on your journey. I subscribed and want to see more of your videos.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey there @hedamariel7777 Thanks very much! ❤ We love getting a bit vulnerable, albeit a bit hard at times 😂 Always more to learn when you're telling the truth. And a massive thanks for the Sub 🙏. We are planning a new video some time soon 🙌

[@CarmenPerez-kz6rw]

This happened to me just going to Hawaii.

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @CarmenPerez-kz6rw Yeah we feel on some level when making big life changes like moving to new cities or countries we all can relate in some way. We love that about sharing our stories we can all find a bit of community in them. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@shagwaaone1432]

Nice videos!! Stay Strong God Bless 🙏

[@steveandnadia]

Hey! 👋 Thanks for the support!

[@taniamatthews3058]

Hello, new here. Where are you guys now?

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @taniamatthews3050 welcome! 😁 We are still in Bali 🙌Thanks for being a part of our community ❤

[@노엘김]

Bali these days are overpacked with expat, traffic are horrendous.Also everything became expensive than how it used to be since pandemic

[@steveandnadia]

It’s tough to compare it during the pandemic. There isn’t THE ideal situation. With more tourists and booming businesses, it comes with it the pros and cons to the Balinese and the island.

[@deejay.trader]

Bali is just beautiful village, you don't want to stay there forever. They really need to upgrade the place into urban heaven.

[@jtns2845]

finally some honesty from utubers; millennials/gen z; whatever; as the cliched silliness wears off and trust fund money runs out. “connecting,” “new horizons,” “having it all.” best to return home to reality, live honestly and frugally, mature, build financial security. then 30 years later retire abroad if you wish. jaded? perhaps but i made my professional career in and around asia for 30+ years, writing from jakarta where i spend 4-5 months/year. no disrespect intended, thank you for making your video.

[@agnieleczka]

I appreciate you sharing your struggles so vulnerably and openly. This is very helpful and I wish you progress, success and more joy moving forward. All the best:)

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @angieleczka 👋 Thank you very much! 🧡 Makes us feel great to know sharing like this helps others. All the best to you to 🙌

[@TechTalkAdrien]

As a DN, I did Bali, Thailand, Philippines.... never again.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @TechTalkAdrien We get you, it's not for everyone.

[@rickycannons9022]

Great vid

[@steveandnadia]

Hey Ricky 👋 Thanks!

[@Sorrel555]

You guys are funny, keep it up. Good content 👍

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you! We appreciate you getting our humour 😝

[@craigchislett71]

I’m 51,have another 4years untill early pension where I can just chill.I’m in good shape look young hopefully😂.so I do respect and admire what you young guys have done.everybody is different.respect!keep punching❤

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @craigchislett71 Thanks very much for the support 🙌 Early pension at 55 sounds pretty good 😀And fit to enjoy it, which is the main thing, respect ❤

[@MarkBates566]

I love how you say time off lol, from what? your basically on a vloggers holiday i cant imagine if you both had full time jobs , i mean real world working

[@steveandnadia]

We really gave our all as new KZbinrs and explored our creative side since we went the traditional route of having full time jobs prior to that! We just had to step away from making videos every week.

[@AlphaConviction]

Imagine a fulltime job, they'd be asking for smoko every half an hour lol

[@darius6331]

Brilliant video! Thank you. Guess we all fight with imposter syndrome occasionally.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @darius6331 Thanks very much! Appreciated 🙌 Yeah we all get that fight on our hands sometimes 😂😂 Hope you're well.

[@riverleigh8]

wonder if you can help? I'm currently getting withdrawal symptoms waiting for the next video😂 no pressure😀

[@steveandnadia]

@riverleigh8 😂 I hope we can help you with that. Maybe some time real soon. Currently working on your next video fix 🙌

[@riverleigh8]

😉👍@@steveandnadia

[@tangoist4]

Bali has an active volcano which is life-threatining...

[@komingtriindahsari454]

No more videos? 😢 This was your last one?

[@casante111]

Just trying to do too much for social media rather than living in person!

[@steveandnadia]

You can say this..! Especially when we really gave it a go and tried to do KZbin full time to share as much information as we can to anyone who would find it valuable!

[@VK4VO]

I don't think Bali is the right place to attempt what you guys have tried to do. For me personally, it's more geared towards end of career and going into a retirement phase.

[@Julia-kb2oo]

So what happens to your company after 2 years?

[@steveandnadia]

Hi Julia, good question. Will have to get to the 2 year mark first. Lots can happen in that time.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I think digital nomads need to have investment somewhere before doing what they do.

[@steveandnadia]

Every digital nomads do have some savings and have chosen to invest in Bali in some sort of way (flying in, accommodation, food)..just how big or small, it differs from one person to another 😊

[@willvdberg4389]

Respect

[@steveandnadia]

🙏

[@fitribe_official]

Would love to catch up we are coming to Bali in Feb/ March! I think you guys are Aussie too :) Let us know :)

[@franciscouderq1100]

It takes more than 2 years to succeed.actually your situation is a bit like a marriage es here you hav crucial times of doubting and even despair. There : first six months, two years, 4years and sometimes 10 or 15years hen break can occurs. That is what I can say after 40 years or so away from my original “nest” and culture. All the best guys

[@steveandnadia]

This is a nice way to put it. It does take time with any move even when you’re moving from one state to another in the same country. Thank you for sharing your personal experience and how it’s been like moving away all these years! 😃

[@saveindianhusbandfamilyfrom498]

Does anyone have any experience with being ensnared by a single mother from Bali, who distributed drugs to their relatives or friends, then arranged a marriage in Bali and demanded to be brought to Australia for citizenship?

[@blvoong6511]

So you moved to Bali with penny’s??? I’m looking to retire in Bali but not with penny’s sorry but harsh

[@steveandnadia]

I wouldn't say pennies..nor did we discuss our finances. We invested quite a bit between our visas, long term stays etc. which we shared in our video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHuvY4Oljbelr8k 😉

[@javagl1]

Nothing to do with our beautiful Bali! That’s what happens when you move to anew place different cultures etc.!

[@SaadonAksah]

Hehe..that was tough..

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @SaadonAksah it definitely had some tough moments in their & some great moments to. Always growing 🙌

[@philippinesfunwithjlb7193]

Thats a great video, it just came up in my feed as I just rocked up to Bali but normally vlog in the Philippines.. Are you still in Bali and what work are you doing now? You guys are far too good to stop. Just dont put so much effort into editing and concentrate on quantity.

[@steveandnadia]

Hey @freedomfunwithjlbfriends7193 Thanks very much! 😁Glad you found our Channel 🙌 We are working on multiple things here in Bali. We just got back from a trip to Kintamani & Sidemen 👌Yes it's a balancing act with editing 😂

[@WarLord-x8u]

This is what reality is..Few of my mates also came.back after year or 2.the only difference is they don't do KZbin or active on social.media because social.mwdia is filled with fakes and the content creator hardly talks about these realities of bali.Think about this "If you talk about moving out of bali how many people will view it than someone talking about moving in"...I respect you guys for speaking the truth in this fake filled media world..I wish you guys success in anything you do in your future..

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you! It's hard to compare ones experiences to another, especially what you see on social media. There will never be two of the same which makes every story unique, and we're all about celebrating everyone's personal view or lived experiences on things.

[@scottiebumich]

Sounds like your issues are that you haven't had any time for self-realization and thought moving somewhere would change the person you were

[@audreyang902]

Why want living in such stressful environment. The further , locations you settle down its very hash .

[@steveandnadia]

We believe that no matter where we are in the world, there are some sort of environmental stress! It definitely calls for our attention to be more conscious of our consumption i.e. fuel, plastic, waste

[@b-20_rinilestari65]

Wow semangat yaa

[@steveandnadia]

Hahaha semangat sekali! Kanak kanak riang 😂

[@deborahtapper3917]

Ahhhh. The old ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ trap……if you value ‘infrastructure’, then maybe not an ideal country. Wonderful for extended holidays though. Ask how many local Indonesians actually get to travel internationally like you do?

[@om_Sed]

Tens of million ind citizen that going abroad every year.. infrastructures? Which part of indonesia?..it drpend on ur budget..even paris & newyofk full of homeless, thief, n criminal.. all depend uf heart

[@steveandnadia]

I think the video is worth watching a second time 😌 (Nadia here) coming from Malaysia, the country varies in infrastructure as well. The video is far from a comparison game nor is it about creating a utopian life. It’s simply our current lived experience in Bali and the mental challenges we face along the way. Choosing to move to a new country can help us build more resilience, get outside our comfort zones, learn new cultures and maybe even pick up a new language. It’s more of a trap if we keep staying the same and comfortable.

[@alphatumeric]

Bali is not a place to work but too many nomads keep selling Bali is the best place to set your base. There is literally no proper job ecosystem. How is it even sustainable to have a good quality life? Lazing around but with depleting savings? Yeah maybe not when you are young.

[@steveandnadia]

I think we're all going through this transition of remote working and digital nomading..and underestimating how long it'll take for governments to make the changes with available visas for working rights and proper job ecosystem as you mentioned!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Reality vs expectation. You guys are australians right?

[@steveandnadia]

We are a Malaysian and Australian couple 🤗

[@arturgrabczewski3816]

One piece of advice. If you can live in Bali or anywhere else happily for 12 months or more without thinking of youtube (making your own movies and getting juice from all this crap - sorry for the word but trying to be as graphic as possible) then you will do fine with youtube. But this won't work the other way round. You will keep having those ups and downs and doubts and constant burn outs,etc. This is an advice from a person who has lived in foreign country for 25 years

[@steveandnadia]

🤔 everyone’s journey is different! We all have a personal lived experience.

[@ericnoack1324]

oh well the other mans grass is always greener, trouble is most people don't see the brown patches .

[@steveandnadia]

Hi @ericnoack1324 👋 Life is full of the 'brown patches' we are getting better at leaning into all colors 😊

[@origvincecarter3843]

Thank you for this video. I am considering moving to Indonesia. The main rule I hear is, the Western way of thinking does not apply, there

[@steveandnadia]

You're welcome. Of course this is just a glimpse of the experience through our lens as a couple moving from Malaysia. Everyone's experience will be different!

[@origvincecarter3843]

@@steveandnadia Suffice it to say, I changed my mind about Indonesia. I've returned to looking at the philippines, specifically the BGC area, which is expensive, but still cheaper than the USA for luxury level accommodations a Christian Nation that has English as a second language

[@adrianoftheuniverse]

I genuinely thought you regretted moving to Bali. My bad.

[@om_Sed]

"Reality" is very subjectives words. I mean if u have 10 mill subs , i bet ur "reality" at Bali is very diff. Anyway, i believe , whereever we are, we should feel gratitudes.. even though, life not exactly like what we hope. There is billions of peoples that dream to have fresh air , n green scenery every morning, goes to mountain when sunrise, and to the beach at sunset. There is a lot of peoples that pay $1k a month for small room in loisy apt in some "advanced city".. Where u can get full tummy just with $1-2 at Bali.. Go out of bali.. i see n enjoy, a lot of creators that explores indonesia..like christian hansen that explore indonesia with bike, or others that climbing rinjani, bromo, blue fire , goes to bandung jogja, jakarta, surabaya, sumba, raja ampat.. or just fly to singapore, hongkong, dubai, oman, turkiye once a while Your struggling just will make ur mentality stronger. Have fun n enjoy.

[@steveandnadia]

Totally! We can’t express how grateful we are for the lives we live. We have our family, health and this opportunity to explore outside of our own country. We are far from “struggling”..just having moments of doubts and fear which is a normal human experience 😊

[@vanessawilliam9570]

Siapa sih yg mau ke Indo. Saya aja lari dr Indo. Sekarang ini banyak motor yang menggunakan knalpot yang disebut racing. Knalpot ini lubangnya besar sekali dan asapnya meletup - letup. Knalpot ini sengaja dihadapkan ke atas belakang sehingga wajah orang yang di belakang menjadi sasaran. Motor- motor ini tak ramah kepada sesama pengguna jalan. Turis asing pun pada kecewa setelah datang ke Indonesia yg mayoritasnya islam terkenal ramah, katanya, tapi mendapati motor motor dgn knalpot yg asapnya mengenai wajah mereka. Mereka merasa orang Indonesia tak ramah. Turis asing jadi malas datang lg ke Indonesia.

[@capa351]

Super confusing….I’m watching thinking, so what’s the problem? I feel like these people just make up problems or intensify normal issues so they can make content.

[@baykusokulu9911]

Thank you for sharing this. I beleive the challenges you talk about have nothing to do with Bali (I am not Balinese ;). I think the headline of your video is misleading. It is actually moving to a different country and having no real community where you move to. Good luck :)

[@steveandnadia]

We appreciate your comment! You get it..It was more of a contemplative thought that we had during the peak of our struggles moving to a new country. And you're right, not having community in a new place makes it hard! Thank you 😊

[@paradise6606]

Your titled was deceptive. Thumbs down.

[@steveandnadia]

You've got a point. But there is some truth in there if you follow closely enough.

[@paradise6606]

@@steveandnadia No you only get one chance to not waste my time in this life. Deception is deception. No one need that in their lives.

[@hamdani2307]

Bali is good for holiday...not for earning money.

[@jmac010]

I think you would get more subscribers if you changed name to Steve & Nadia life in Bali

[@steveandnadia]

Haha thank you for the name suggestion! We are incredibly lucky to have little homes in a few places 🫶🏼

[@Lostfrigate]

Click bait title.. figured they were better than that. Guess not.

[@steveandnadia]

We got you though 😉 haha jokes aside, it was true for one moment of doubt in our minds. But with it came all the learnings we had uncovered mentioned in this video.

[@audreyang902]

I prefer to be in Thailand. . Not impress with bali to stay for longer period.

[@steveandnadia]

This is great that you’ve found a spot that really works for you! This video is not at all a comparison to other countries. Simply what it’s like for us in Bali and the roller coaster of emotions that come up when you recently move 🙂

[@stephanreporteur9659]

Learn the language or forget it

[@steveandnadia]

Even as native Bahasa Melayu speaker, it does take time to fully immerse ourselves in a new lingo!

[@zeppy2732]

Unrealistic people. The yoga said it all.

[@dronestar1118]

Bai: land of content creators.. remember visiting Bali before this content creator surge.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

No , vlogs do not tell the truth most of the time

[@steveandnadia]

Well there isn’t any one truth. We all live and see the world from varying ‘lenses’ (pun intended 😉)

[@hartinivanrijssel8986]

So you had an amazing life experience and then you regret it? I don’t understand😂

[@steveandnadia]

It's worth rewatching the video 😉 the duality of an amazing yet challenging life experience at the time.

[@oceanearth2243]

Bali is known to wear people down slowly over time. Unless you are a surfer I would recommend somewhere else

[@skranz7790]

That depends where you settle in Bali. Most of the new arrivals flock to densely packed and expensive Canggu, Seminyak, or Ubud. Because that's, well, where wveryone else flocks to. Traffic alone in those 3 places will burn most people out, if the higher costs don't get to you first. I started off here in Bali also by making the mistake of first settling in Seminyak. But, because it was still during the pandemic, things were cheaper there and traffic more tolerable. But, a few months after tourism opened back up, it became a living hell. And since I left there, it's gotten 3 times more expensive with 5 times the amount of traffic. So, my strategy was to get way outside of the center where everyone was flocking to and to go live among the locals. It couldn't have been a better move. Where I've lived in Bali for almost a year now, since leaving Seminyak far behind, is relatively quiet, unspeakably inexpensive, no crime, low density, barely any traffic except on the highway, but still has great ammenities, including nearby beaches that are nicer than those in Canggu and Seminyak, but get barely any people, even during sunset. So, I still recommend Bali to expats, but do yourself a favor and stay far, far away from Canggu, Seminyak, Umulas, Kerobokan, Legian, Kuta, and Ubud, unless you're only a short term tourist.

[@Julia-kb2oo]

@@skranz7790 so where did you settle. I’m very interested as I am not looking to be in the crowds

[@skranz7790]

@@Julia-kb2oo I settled in Tabanan. But, there are many places outside the "center" that offer what I described. Amed is awesome too. As is Keramas and Gianyar (outside of Ubud). Uluwatu was nice, but is starting to get crowded from overflow from Canggu. Stay away from Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Umulas, Legian, Kuta, Ubud and Sanur, except for short visits.

[@steveandnadia]

Thank you for sharing! It’s definitely not for everyone..but we’ve also met a number of people who have set up their lives here for a number of years! So we’re curious at how they do it 😃

[@steveandnadia]

@@skranz7790We’ve heard great things about the areas you mentioned. There is so much more to explore of Bali! Every area fits everyone differently for sure based on their lifestyle, work commitments and ideal environment.

[@Luckey900]

Well at least your Honest, not like Fake Singapore Jean and he Bulhunk boy videos !

[@steveandnadia]

We think every channel offers something different! And it's wonderful that there's something for everyone.