How is UBUD, BALI Now in 2024? (+ travel guide)

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@Yasin_Affandi]

Wonderful. Happy holidays.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Yasin_Affandi Thank you! Happy holidays🙏🏽

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@JooseTheNomad Thank you. 😀

[@laurasketogenicwayoflife-a7740]

Do you know "nick's hidden cottages"? We are travelling to Ubud this year andvstaying here, wanted to know what its like and great food in the area

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@laurasketogenicwayoflife-a7740 looks like nice place :) it's in the center so not too far to many restaurants!

[@crystaltharrell]

I lived in Ubud a few years ago in 2021 and it was s quiet and peaceful. With everything changing, I was a bit nervous about moving back becasue I am not sure if it is overcrowded. That you for sharing this video! Ubud will always feels like home no matter what has changed ❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

Amazing! Enjoy🥰🌴

[@andrewconklin6338]

My wife and I went to Bali over the summer. We felt like Bali was to over crowded. The traffic was insane. We went to 8 Asia countries. Bali was our least favorite. I can see someone in their 20's loving Bali.

[@elsienorback7689]

I agree, Ubud is a great place to stay for a while, but the big thing I miss while there is the beaches. I use to rent long term and stay in Seminyak. That was from 2012-2020, then visit Ubud for a week or two. The vibe in Seminyak was different back then, it was ‘the place to be’ and Changgu had not developed yet. Kuta was the party place for tourists and had a ton of Aussies that use to stay there. How times had changed! I had not been to Bali since 2020 and it’s so nice to see the areas I use to walk/check out. I am wanting to visit Bali next winter but there are so many other places to travel to in that part of the world, like Thailand, Vietnam, etc. the world is my oyster! Lol. Thanks for showing updates, changes in Ubud. It brings back memories of a different time gone by.

[@user-dy8kv1qg9n]

Amazing showcase of Ubud. I just got back from Ubud and its been 7 years since I last visited. Its alot crowded then before (partly because I was there for Christmas) but the nature is still SO AMAZING. There's so much nature stuff to immerse yourself in than to purely shop, eat, party like other parts of Bali which I have been to many times.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Amzing, yes the only thing missing is a beach haha🙏🏽

[@elsienorback7689]

I like that you are comparing Bali to a year ago, what had changed, good or bad. I like that you are identifying new places, different prices.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you😊🙏🏽

[@shagwaaone1432]

I’m moving to Jakarta for a year or two with the plan to move to Bali after! Ubud is my destination I’m thinking

[@JooseTheNomad]

Just check out Canggu & Uluwatu too

[@SUPERSHYRE]

CRAZY. I just booked my flight to UBUD!!! IM HYPE!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Enjoyy!🙏🏽

[@riccardoclaudi4083]

you practically made a video with the most touristy and obvious attractions. As well as those where you are fleeced and at the same time mocked by the Balinese who know very well how to capture tourists (yoga barn is one of those places😂😂😂). Nice video!

[@LucianaEkawati]

A new place which I’ve become actually obsessed with is Pizza Cult in Ubud. Amazing food, great service, such a cute venue and really affordable. Also a great place to bring your laptop and work from!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Oh nice! Thanks for the tip!😍🙏🏽

[@LucianaEkawati]

@@JooseTheNomad 😉

[@sudirnovandyke3840]

Ubud my favorite spot of the earth 🌍

[@JooseTheNomad]

Nice!🌴🙏🏽

[@wendypomerleau]

Mine tooooo!

[@maxbanton6230]

Ubud is like a masterclass in balance: a place where serene rice paddies meet vibrant art scenes, and where every street corner offers a lesson in harmony. It's not just a destination; it's a lifestyle seminar led by nature and culture. So, when you're in Ubud, don't just see the sights-feel the vibe, taste the colors, and listen to the flavors. Who knew enlightenment could be this delicious and picturesque?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Exactly!🙏🏽

[@ianpatrick23]

Thank you so much for sharing this Bali travel guide. It looks amazing!

[@JooseTheNomad]

You're welcome! Thanks😊

[@stevepenfold7167]

Was back in Bali last April, totally fell in love again, especially Ubud area. Hope to be back soon

[@juliusxaroupi1960]

Plz the Name of Hotel

[@stevepenfold7167]

@@juliusxaroupi1960 What time in video?

[@paulwoods9132]

Great video. Short clips of many areas, thanks. I used to live in Thailand and I've been to Bali around 70 times over a period of 15 years. I plan to visit again soon after not going for around 8 years now. I heard it has a huge problem with traffic jams now.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! Yeah traffic is a problem in some areas in Berawa, Seminyak, etc. but staying in the right areas will solve this problem mostly!

[@عمرالاحمدي-ر7ب]

Thank you for what you offer about the beautiful, diverse island of Bali

[@samcullum5527]

Great content and very informative. Basically never travelled before and hoping to come to Bali last minute next week for a couple weeks

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Just know it's rainy season now in Bali but if you go, enjoy🙏🏽

[@agneskariuki785]

Definitely on my bucket list a must list visit atleast for 2 weeks

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it's amazing!

[@n1ngnuo]

Wow, you're back with grace. I just watched your video about the breakup. So happy you guys figured it out.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much😊🙏🏽 I'm very happy!

[@stevepenfold7167]

I'm not surprised, she is utterly adorable! What is her ethnicity if it's cool to ask? She's so cute, she needs her own channel :) @@JooseTheNomad

[@Birdinmyhair]

​@@stevepenfold7167Javanese long as i remember

[@elsienorback7689]

The second villa you showed looked awesome. I like the advice to physically check out the villa and get a budget price in person VS. Online.

[@AgungBalibuddy]

Wow, it's really cool, the video is very inspiring, Bali is really cool, there are lots of interesting and beautiful tourist attractions that can be visited , so don't miss the interesting things in Bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you😊🙏🏽

[@Mehertz]

Love that you talk about the good, bad, and the ugly in your videos. The pricing is also super helpful. Question, I’m new to Bali and have 2 months this summer. How would you allocate those 2 month? Ideally I’m moving around for a month traveling and then staying in one spot for a month.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Great to hear :) I like to stay in one place whole time and travel from there. But if I'd do like that, then definitely staying in Canggu for a month and traveling around Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Penida(+Gili Islands), East Bali for the rest. Enjoy!

[@thebuildguy7]

This is what boosting Bali's economy! 😂 Thanks for the amazing guide man!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Does it need any more boost haha? Thanks🙏🏽

[@thebuildguy7]

@@JooseTheNomad Haha you're goddamn right!

[@elsienorback7689]

I wonder if the restaurant called, Clear, is still in business. It was on Hanuman Street, two levels. It had a huge, round door entrance, full of plants inside. The food was vegetarian and had an awesome Ambience.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Seems to be! Never heard of that but need to try next time🙏🏽

[@wendypomerleau]

One of the bests. It’s still there.

[@beardedtraveleradam]

I miss ubud cant wait to head back there!!!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Enjoy ;)

[@asiatravelasiatravel-fv6ob]

Bali look very beautifull place nice view❤❤❤❤❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

It is🥰🙏🏽

[@alexandersmith6165]

Great to see you living your best life there in Ubud Joose. I'm still planning on returning, so maybe catch up with you & some of the LCA folks. Rural Ubud will always be my choice also.😉

[@MeowTV06]

my lovely second hometown bali

[@JooseTheNomad]

🌴🙏🏽

[@ratnacook56]

been to Bali since 1980 then left Indonesia 1984 for good and last time went Bali before covid. this year I am going to take three friends to Bali and now searching for good place and clean to stay for two weeks like to stay in Canggu or Seminyak and Ubud. wanted to show my friends around Bali, renting a car with driver. I am wondering how much did you pay rent a car over there now Joose? the places you guys stayed I just checked is expensive now, around $400 plus per night. thanks for sharing Joose.

[@Kateryna_Lama]

Thank you for this experience to see)

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure😊

[@SAMangoda]

Nice video, Bro. From Ternate, North Maluku Province. Whenever you have time please come to Ternate!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks bro!

[@mahiya4]

Thank you, this was helpful!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Glad to hear!

[@rostoryteller]

At Sekumpul waterfall I lost my drone, when I was there, but i found it after 30 min of searching, with the help of some locals :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha nice where was it?

[@rostoryteller]

I was about to climb on a tall tree, risky one, and one local found it a little bit further away from the waterfall, like 50m :) soo, a big thanks to them@@JooseTheNomad

[@dustinle3625]

i really like how you have mentioned the price and the good location, but i was just wondering if we do need to have a COVID certificate and show them at the airport when we entering Bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! I think technically it's needed but no one has asked for it in a long time :)

[@halilow93]

the best review I've found

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much!

[@FlyAndRoam]

I would say you should go try staying at Cendana Resort. I went last year and it was absolutely wonderful

[@JooseTheNomad]

Glad you enjoyed😊🙏🏽

[@MamaMia914]

What did you like about it? It looks rather... kitschy and worn out.

[@fulcashop]

Wow....Soo beautiful Ubud....❤❤❤ Mantab bro....👍👍👍

[@JooseTheNomad]

Makasih yaaa🙏🏽

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Wonderful. Happy holidays.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Happy holidays🙏🏽

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@JooseTheNomad Thank you. 😀

[@chiriquinikki]

Great content. Nice work

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@salimwaluyo1093]

Amazing Bali ❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

The best❤️

[@mashiachadonai]

Good work dude!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you!

[@crypticcomputing604]

Where to get a reliable full day driver? And do you feel safe leaving your belongings on accommodation safe? Lastly, did you have any struggles with paying for things with card?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I have added few contacts to my Bali Guide :) I have always felt safe in Bali! Most of the time card works but good to have cash also.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@crypticcomputing604 I'm really busy these days trying to build my business, sorry about that.. Here's the contact for the driver we used in Ubud: [phone]

[@moniqueclarke8415]

Great video. Thank you

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks!

[@glories2276]

Luv Bali !

[@JooseTheNomad]

Me too!

[@meegssaf3844]

Great video! We're planning a trip to Ubud soon. How did you go about hiring the private driver for the day? Thanks :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! We got his number from our Grab drive earlier haha, this is his number: [phone]

[@christinabitanga]

Hi there, can you give the names of the places especially the last one in Ubu that was so gorgeous. I would love to stay there. Thanks so much for all your videos so much help and so entertaining!

[@JooseTheNomad]

It's linked in the description :) thanks so much!

[@Aggie98bqn]

Thanks man 👍🏼

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure!

[@Javipreneur]

Hey man, thanks again for the video! Can you share the name of the village you’re in right now? It looks amazing. Thanks!

[@luhole]

Zest is amaaaaaaaazing

[@JooseTheNomad]

😋😋

[@denisehoshor5298]

Excellent video! I noticed Cretya after swing last week so thanks for that review. How did you get that entrance fee? The website show you have to make reservation and min for a bed was like 2.5 million

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Yes but you don't need a bed so that's the entrance fee to put stuff in the locker or sit in the cafe :)

[@RobandTali]

@@JooseTheNomad thank you. were you able to use the pool for entrance fee without a minimum spend?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@RobandTali Yes!

[@InfiniteVibes888]

Ubud looks like a nice spot! Would love to do a yoga retreat and some spiritual chilling there!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees it's perfect for that!!

[@mbarr]

Yep currently here doing that. I'm at The Yoga Barn, but there are plenty of others less popular. I'm beginner-intermediate, so it's a good choice for me here and there are lots of class options every day.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@mbarr enjoy🙏🏽

[@EarlyStoppageBro]

bro thx for the content. Which platform do you use to book guesthouses in Bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure! I look from Airbnb & Agoda usually. Or just looking from Google maps.

[@justinwickee]

Keep it up Joose.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man🙏🏽

[@deboralucy]

Love Ubud😍

[@JooseTheNomad]

We too😍

[@GerardoGotelli]

The prices you give are in USD? Thanks for the videos and info!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yes! My pleasure🙏🏽

[@azkabantaw]

Hello again Grace :)

[@michelle-nm2jk]

Welcome to Bali , Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏🙏❤❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you😊🙏🏽

[@barcelonakettlebell4680]

I love Ubud … is my best place ever … what gear did you use for making this video ? Drone ? Mavic 3 pro ? Footage? iPhone 14/15 ?

[@AntonellaM-e4k]

Hi! do you recommend visiting the luwak coffee plantation? where did you go? thank you for this video!! I am visiting Ubud in February and I found it really useful!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

If you're interested in it :) I went once in 2018 and it was cool but not a must sed in my opinion. They showed the coffee making process nicely in Cretya too!

[@ozlemo.64]

it's funny to see how the airbnb prices skyrocketed after this video

[@linecamillahgberg7515]

Hello! We are a family of 5 from Norway (adults/big children) - who are considering 3 weeks in Asia, or the Caribbean summer 2025. I have seen a lot of both Vietnam and Thailand, as well as Bali (pictures/videos). We spent 3 weeks in Thailand last year (traveled from Koh Chang - Pattaya) We are looking for beautiful beaches (very important) and quiet beach life, but also to drive around the island. I've read a lot about the beaches in Bali being both overcrowded and not very nice, but in pictures they don't look like that. I've watched a lot of your great videos, but I can't make up my mind and would like your advice. Do you have a peaceful and beautiful place you would recommend for us?

[@yasminpukhtana1365]

omg I really want to go there for our honeymoon from uk, would u be able to recommend any good packages x

[@irmak7990]

I would love to hear what your parents think of Bali 😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

They loved it! Ubud was their favorite😊

[@miamityrell]

Moving to Bali was 1 of the best decisions I made in my life 🥹

[@JooseTheNomad]

Same here🙏🏽

[@deniceydillon9755]

@miamityrell, Do you mind sharing what is the best place to stay with working air conditioning unit?

[@jackie-l7s]

May I ask you why? I moved here after Thailand and already hate it... Everything has a ticket entrance, parking are all paid, the first week I have been scammed 3 times.. I am travelling around Asia 1 year and never been scammed before. Kuta and Seminyak is full of drug dealers and the traffic there is insane

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@jackie-l7s well why would you go to Kuta & Seminyak?😅

[@jackie-l7s]

@@JooseTheNomad I am not there, my house is around Pandawa beach and most of the beaches require an entrance fee. In Thailand even the beaches of the private resorts are accessible by anybody

[@KevinColt]

Im visiting bali within a month where do u recommend me to stay? looking for beach and quiet

[@dzllz]

Great vid! How about the bug situation ? Roaches etc in the accommodations ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! It's not bad when you find a place that doesn't have big gaps on the doors etc. And a bit newer :)

[@liyunxi]

What's the name of the teacher of the yoga class that you enjoyed so much at the Yoga Barn?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Chokolako, it was shown in the video :)

[@athiagolo]

what's the name of the place that appers in the begning of the video please?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Cratya Ubud :)

[@mosaicmuse9797]

Hello I'm taking my first trip to Bali in March. Your video has been very helpful. Which currency are your Dollars in? For installation..$7- $9 for a meal. ( I will definitely be going to Zest!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Great to hear! USD :) Enjoy🙏🏽

[@mbarr]

one of those Heron birds pooped on me when I was riding my scooter 2 days ago 😢

[@JooseTheNomad]

Oh noo☹️ We were so scred to drive under them too haha

[@anewlife6359]

regarding using a drone as long its under 2kg do you need any permit ? also what camera to use on your vlog thank you

[@nthabisengmokoena5473]

Is there a tour guide you can recommend for us please? We are a group of six and we are planning on coning in September.

[@JooseTheNomad]

You need just a driver & car to go sround or an actual guide?

[@Radianty_Ella]

@@JooseTheNomad Looks like they're interested in a guide.

[@HephepHooray-z2c]

Hi this vlog is very good.. I really like the resort with thw rice terraces. Do you have any recommendations for a day trip where to book? With personal driver or guide since i will only stay at bali for 2 days?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽 We used this driver: [phone]

[@HephepHooray-z2c]

@@JooseTheNomad oh thank you for this!

[@mamalynna3050]

Nice

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks!

[@barbaraterracciano1]

Hey Joose,what do you do for a living?❤❤❤

[@ahmadabood9414]

Hi could you please share the numbers for the tour guides where they took you to the waterfall

[@JooseTheNomad]

Not a tour guide, just a driver: [phone]

[@ahmadabood9414]

You are awesome 👏🏻 thanks

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ahmadabood9414 no worries😊

[@FranklynHammer]

Is the hidden waterfall also in sekumpul ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

It's down there also yes! Your guide will take you there :)

[@pomamashina3858]

💚💚💚💜💜💜

[@MamaMia914]

How were you able to leave the first and second villas? Did you get a refund for the remaining period?

[@officialjuhiarora]

Name of the temple you went before the waterfall

[@JooseTheNomad]

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple :)

[@rostoryteller]

what camera are you filming with?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Iphone 15 pro :)

[@rostoryteller]

@@JooseTheNomad man, that’s amazing, really good quality. And the sound? From the phone mic or some additional one?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@rostoryteller thanks man! I use DJI Mic :)

[@zybur83]

Would anyone recommend to move to Bali for family of 4?

[@SuperWOW2014]

How can I find the 1st villa on booking :(

[@droppienl]

The villa's you are showing cost 350€ per night in September sadly, a lot more expensive than i'd hope (and want to spend)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Oh.. maybe you can get a better deal by asking them directly?

[@MrMountain707]

If you reduce the frame rate to 24 fps it will look much smoother when you pan the shot.

[@JooseTheNomad]

You couldn't be more wrong😄

[@MrMountain707]

@@JooseTheNomadMost movie studios shoot films at 24 frames per second (fps). This frame rate has been the standard for cinematic filmmaking for nearly a century and continues to be widely used today for several reasons.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrMountain707 I know but I'm not a movie studio, I film with iPhone, auto settings, outside in the sun without a nd filter. You can try the difference between 24 and 60fps in this scenario🤣

[@MrMountain707]

@@JooseTheNomad Just saying, your panning shots are super choppy

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrMountain707 maybe your connection is choppy? Anyway, it will be 10 times more choppy with 24fps🤣

[@JehovahRapha777]

Not bad at all when you are loaded with money😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Who's loaded? :)

[@jungwonkim9239]

What are the chances of you being in Ponte Villas right now?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I don't know what that is😄

[@gizmuf]

What’s the link to the rice villa by the end of the video?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Isn't it literally in the video description?

[@gizmuf]

Ah right. I didn’t expect it there, hidden by the end of the description, while I stopped reading after “Pre-order my new video…” PS. I like your content, subscribed just yesterday. Thanks.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@gizmuf Yeah I mentioned in the video too that all links are there😊 Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@neversleeping90]

What time of year was this?

[@JooseTheNomad]

December😊

[@shagwaaone1432]

How far is it from Ubud to the ocean?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Pretty far. Like 45min

[@juliusxaroupi1960]

Plz the Name of ressort

[@CaptRajuseriousflightsimmer]

Hi, may I know this place name, beautiful pool middle of rice terrace

[@JooseTheNomad]

Cratya :)

[@dennismyl6686]

How is it I'm February? Worth the visit?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Can be very rainy, depends.

[@WillRunForMiles]

@@JooseTheNomad I was in Bali last year in February and it was VERY rainy

[@Khukhuldei0718]

If you want good food go to rusters their coffee is the best in ubud and bakery is best in bali😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks for the tip🙏🏽

[@tigijigstv1524]

may i know what month you travelled in bali?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@tigijigstv1524 This was filmed in December

[@afzallatif9093]

Do u need international license to rent the scooter?

[@JooseTheNomad]

They don't ask it but police might sometimes!

[@afzallatif9093]

@@JooseTheNomad ok tq bro

[@Emptyheads.]

Hi. Details of the car hire or driver please.

[@elsienorback7689]

You changed your title of vlogs site from a few years ago, no?

[@Creees]

Is that Australian dollars or United States dollars. Also New Zealand uses dollars😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

US$😊

[@Naeema311]

Take a shot every time he says “Ubud” 😅

[@Imcarolinek]

I had to comment on this video to raise awareness about the cruelty involved with Kopi Luwak (civet 💩 coffee.) Civet sare omnivores, so they have a varied diet of insects, small animals and fruit etc. They would only occasionally/opportunistically eat coffee beans. The animals are either bred in captivity, or taken from the wild (sometimes caught with snares) and forced to live in tiny cages and fed NOTHING but coffee beans. They’re severely depressed (as you can see in the video.) Sometimes, when they’re near death, the farmers will release them to let them hunt and get proper nutrition again and then re-catch them when they’re in better health and put them through it all over again. Please don’t buy Kopi Luwak when you’re travelling in SEA.