PART 2 TOP SURF RESORT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5y4pniGiMd6oLc PART 3 BUDGET MENTAWAI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4inoJSYjp2IjJY Buy Me a Beer: bit.ly/3Le6Ex8 Flights: bit.ly/3STHLvf Mentawai Hotels www.agoda.com/city/mentawai-island-id.html?cid=1898974
@georgecarlin287910 ай бұрын
Sepak Takraw is correct. I was born Singaporean Chinese and my Malay neighbors in the village would always be playing this game, a huge favorite past time. I was never good at it. I'm confident the game did not originate in China, but more from SE Asian Malay/Indonesian islander lifestyle and culture, and picked up by the Thais somewhere along the historical past through trade.
@grahamfraser5938 Жыл бұрын
I simply cannot get over the difference in the pleasant attitudes of the people, even the children. Here in Australia the children are more likely to give you a mouthful of foul mouthed abuse. The adults will generally ignore you in the cities. In the countryside it is better but nothing like the friendly greetings that these people offer so openly and willingly. What a wonderful place to live 😍
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Hear--hear! Same in my home town of Vancouver nowadays. I used to live in the West End and once upon a time people would smile, nod and even exchange pleasantries. Sadly that's mostly gone now (& it's mostly our own home-grown causing the dour & cower). But it's wonderful to see friendly people and safe communities still exist, in SE Asia. STL
@petegeoffrey4939 Жыл бұрын
I was born in North Van back in the '60's life was certainly friendlier back then compared to now.@@SideTripLife
@ewengillies9826 Жыл бұрын
You are so right. I found living in Thailand and Philippines just tbe same as Mantawai so laid back snd friendly with no one in a hurry. What isn't done today will get done whenever is the right attitude for sure and the healthier one. What a fantastic area and being an island doesn't have all the frills the yuppie set looks for. Bushyboy Oz.
@Swaggerlot Жыл бұрын
'Cities' is the main issue. Get outside of the cities for a better quality of life, but most employment age Australians want to live city commuting distance. I don't usually find any problems with kids, bar the abos of course.
@Martyslife11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately seattle Washington is just as bad or worse. Adults act like entitled children and homelessness and drug use has brought a dark cloud over life here :/
@Cultured_Barbarian Жыл бұрын
Wow! 28 mins seems like 10. Another great video!
@unsafezone-l8k Жыл бұрын
Retired videographer here... The whole smartphone revolution of videography is astounding. So portable, but so lacking of focus control. p.s. I love the "B" roll music bed(s)! Cheers!
@charlescole-p9v3 ай бұрын
By the time you had walked half way through, I was in love with that place. I'm 77 & it's on my bucket list !
@UCNXc-iyNDvUwAZE-QZM8xFg Жыл бұрын
Oh Man…this video really conveyed the peace and simplicity of the town/island and people. One can really feel the cozy, sleepy community vibe and it is SO attractive. The area feels magical to me, and I am only seeing it via TV. You are a lucky man STL, and I am SO glad you take the time to share your luck with us; and I always enjoy your cameos 😊
@wheretoretire3315 Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos. Four more days until I am retired and 11 days until my flights to KL. Then on to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and, maybe, Indonesia!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Enjoy your retirement and travels! STL
@ralphhesp Жыл бұрын
Loved this
@rayleo529 Жыл бұрын
That looks like home to me.
@joezip6389 Жыл бұрын
Well you have done it again, another great place with good people, thanks
@MikeyInThailand Жыл бұрын
One of your best places. Just so natural, real life happy people
@travelslemieux1999 Жыл бұрын
another fellow canadian here..I just love watching and appreciate all your videos you do. Please dont ever stop. Thank you so much
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do eh;) STL
@muffthemodel7 ай бұрын
Stl I’m going to move your way so we can become best friends. I love your page. My husband and I watch your videos for hours. Can’t wait to join the expat life
@Martyslife11 ай бұрын
Hey STL just found you today. Much respect for taking the leap and sharing with us. I couldn’t help but comment after seeing your reaction to no queen and beach view. You’re truly living at peace 💚 very motivating thank you sir
@SideTripLife11 ай бұрын
Cheers Marty. Worst thing which can ruin a trip is one's mindset. Me? Water off a ducks back lol. STL
@mauriziogiacoppo34634 ай бұрын
Just come back from mentawai , what a paradise island 🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ really beautiful 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝💯💯💯💯💯🥇🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jgb4unme1 Жыл бұрын
what a remarkable place. I think i'd want to stay there a while too. Simpler life and less bustle sounds like better days to me!
@karltraveldude7817 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Happy New Year STL , enjoy and thank you for a year of super videos !
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Karl and for always watching, much appreciated! Here's to a great year ahead! STL
@visioninprint Жыл бұрын
Perfect! Needed a STL fix 😊!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
lol, thx for watching :) STL
@jacmac9996 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mr STL Finally made it back to BKK after a long 5 years! As I sit here on the train to Hua Hin…big thank you for your continued inspiration & information on travels, booking sites for tickets and navigating the MRT stations, in particular the spelling of them 😅 Smooth trip today! Cheers 👍
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Enjoy :) STL
@michaeldiller9606 Жыл бұрын
Youre still the very best!
@lester74 Жыл бұрын
viral sad songs... best music for terrible sea travel. 555
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
was kinda soothing lol
@jimwaddell8163 Жыл бұрын
Wow just Wow!! Thanks Mate👍
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Cheers Jim! STL
@perfectlylonely Жыл бұрын
"When it feels just right." I'm traveling in South America. Arrived in this small Peruvian beach town for a planned 4 days stay. It's now been 3 weeks, and I don't want to leave. Travel on STL❤
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Same your way! Btw, name of your lil Peruvian paradise? (I won't tell anyone;) Happy travels! STL
@perfectlylonely Жыл бұрын
@@SideTripLife... Just between you and I :) Mancora, Peru
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Looks like el paraíso with swells, nice! shhhh lol
@amazingplacesforyou3 ай бұрын
Your video got everything... Nice location, entertainment, information, positive energy, focus on the showing things....good naration.... music... humour....
@debrablue9 ай бұрын
Alaska =Worked Bering Sea boats 1o + Years not one day did I get Sea Sick. Love This AREA* & Video*
@johnjoe_247 Жыл бұрын
At first I was like man this vid is long ....... Then I was like man it;s over already ! 😆 Have a Happy New Year man !
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
haha thanks JJ, you too! STL
@reyaz8531 Жыл бұрын
Merry (belated) Christmas STL! Thank you for all the hard work and looking forward to your content in the new year
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks, merry belated back :) Looking fwd to a new year and loads of new content, thanks for coming along! STL
@paulscott775 Жыл бұрын
Just WOW. Perfect paradise
@dakotamickscorner7637 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, something for the wife and I to enjoy this evening. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks and best wishes to both Mr & Mrs dakotamickscorner :) STL
@arunkerr135 ай бұрын
Wow, What a place! Lovely people! Heartwarming
@WilliamFluery Жыл бұрын
Definitely on my “nose around” bucket list.
@treysnothomepod9502 Жыл бұрын
You two are honestly my favorite travel KZbinrs iv been watching Gabriel for maybe 5-6 years and you STL for almost 3 years now ur both no nonsense real travelers that help me learn allot about places before I go there thank you both so much 👏
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks but personally feel Gabriel Traveler is on a whole nother level. Despite that he still manages to stay humble, turns down sponsorships to be true to himself and is a super nice guy. But I'm super glad you watch us both lol;) Cheers, STL
@shirleyboy8859 Жыл бұрын
Always a Delight STL....... Have a Great New Year...... :-)))
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Surely will, you too Shirleyboy! PS: thanks for always watching, much appreciated! STL
@shirleyboy8859 Жыл бұрын
@@SideTripLife Thanks for posting Delightful Videos.... :-))
@JeffCahill-tp8ik Жыл бұрын
Back on the STL train! I've been following your footsteps in Thailand the last few months and finally have time to catch up on your travels. Great vid as usual. STL paves the way for Canadians in SE Asia!
@Cat-qn1yw Жыл бұрын
What a cool place. I love it!
@petegeoffrey4939 Жыл бұрын
gosh what a fab place!
@Malin031 Жыл бұрын
Not many tourists. So cozy, so Calm. Wow
@NickyDunn Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. Playing catch up. I am a few videos behind. Best Wishes for 2024
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Happy new year Nicky! Note on your channel Buddy immediately scored a goal to mark NY lol well dunn! Cheers, STL
@NickyDunn Жыл бұрын
555. I hope you have the best year.@@SideTripLife
@randyirvine585811 ай бұрын
Your positive attitude sure shines thru. Congrats on giving us an insight on fabulous places to visit & stay👍
@adamrandall51634 ай бұрын
Great video - Incorrect advice on sea sickness though. It is caused by dissimilar information being sent to the area that manage balance, I think in the ears and what your eyes are seeing. If you close your eyes then that information mismatch disappears and the seasickness disappears. Looking at the horizon never worked for me and neither did other remedies like pressure bands and quells tablets. The best way to combat it if you cannot close your eyes is to be as low and as close to the centre of the ship. The worst place to be is anywhere at the front. Spent 7 years in the Navy, most at sea and did not know I suffered severe sea sickness until after I joined:) It mostly went away after the first few days but closing my eyes was the only time it fully went away.
@lindyaagesen5891 Жыл бұрын
… You're simply the best Better than all the rest.😊
@andy-travels2345 Жыл бұрын
hellooo loving your Indonesian trips,,,👍🙏
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following Andy, much appreciated! Again, very few of my majority Thailand subscribers are watching this series but to their loss imho. - from my YT analytics update: "Why are views lower than usual? Your content appealed to a smaller audience during this time. This could mean viewers didn’t watch for as long or chose your videos less often when they were recommended" The end result is the YT algorithm is not recommending my vids (where 95% of views come from.) thus the series is DOA. Fortunately I thoroughly enjoyed filming it and the few watching seem to like, so I'm grateful. Cheers, STL
@lorraine725 Жыл бұрын
Great video i could easily watch for an hour or more ❤❤❤
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks! STL
@billsimpson2392 Жыл бұрын
Bloody fantastic STL 👍👍🙏🙏😊😊🦘🦘
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bill :) STL
@lisabouchard584 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video!!!
@charliejackson619211 ай бұрын
Great video man. Safe and happy travels
@billblunden1549 Жыл бұрын
Hey Sidey, awesome video as ever, would like to see you visit the 'Okanagan' during summertime, wouldn't that be juxtaposed and worthwhile. 😊
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Like you read my mind! Quite possibly this summer + in an Okanagan Camper Van appropriately (if my Father isn't using it;) stay tuned....
@tedrick4713 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, pure gold...Thanks
@Malin031 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤. Great video
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Mentawai and the local people make it beautiful.
@Malin031 Жыл бұрын
@@SideTripLife seasick bort trip but its worth it
@xiangyao8588 Жыл бұрын
really enjoyed your video, we travelled to Lake Toba in August, but have no time for Pandang
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Absolutely LOVE Lake Toba! For any who have not seen the 'Shangri-La' of SE Asia, perhaps take a look here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5CrgGeIe9hmqdU
@kookiebush Жыл бұрын
Really awesome adventure.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's just gonna get better too, see next week ;) STL
@TGE66 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks TGE 'The Great Escape' (great handle!;) Happy NY! STL
@jamesalan1354 Жыл бұрын
Pura vida, the life
@robinchat9024 Жыл бұрын
A great video again STL.. I feel really moved by their friendliness and hospitality. 1 more year and I can travel again, I can’t wait now 😊❤
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thx Robin! Yep, local folks sure are wonderful in the Mentawais. Enjoy your upcoming travels! STL
@juleskayak Жыл бұрын
Love it ❤. Im guessing that tourists there are still a bit of a novelty but its great to see such a warm welcome. Cant wait for your next vid!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Remote areas swell chasing surfers know about this place but it's still under the radar for most tourists (thus wonderful locals still not jaded by US;) Thanks for watching, more to come. STL
@Gary_and_Linda11 ай бұрын
Was thinking on the ferry, is it safe there? Ok, that’s obvious once you get there. We found the same thing in Borneo, super friendly people. It’s a level of friendly that most Canadians don’t even understand when you tell them. You notice how people that have very little material “stuff” are actually happier? We still have to get to Indonesia. Thanks! Happy new year. 🎉
@lizcarlyle2477 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year & many thanks 4 all of your fab videos, esp in Sumatra! 💙Hello from CA!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks and Happy NY Liz & Co in CA! Have a wonderful 2024! STL
@roninwanders Жыл бұрын
I was like #999. Love this series.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Cheers Jeff! STL
@sinaidat780411 ай бұрын
Great!! Thank you!
@Wrtp.9 ай бұрын
Just loved that island just unbelievably amazing thanks cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👏👏👏👍
@SideTripLife9 ай бұрын
Very special place and people, I'll be back.
@kudajingkrak4919 Жыл бұрын
Wow ternyata harga penginapan di Mentawai bisa bersahabat juga ya..?!
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Yes, Mentawai can be budget friendly as we'll be seeing more of upcoming. Of course there's also several $200-$300 options as well (something for everyone) and we'll have a look at those too.
@boopme1009 ай бұрын
Love your videos. How are the mosquitoes andbugs?
@johnlocke5265 Жыл бұрын
Wow how wonderful maybe stay for life 😢
@novaajiadi5626 Жыл бұрын
Finally. 👍❤️
@sharonadlam3195 Жыл бұрын
That's one tropical paradise right there 😍😍
@boxcartwilly10 ай бұрын
Great video, where will the new airport be ? on which island ?
@SideTripLife10 ай бұрын
It is on Sipora Island (same as this vid) and open now - with new longer runway and airport
@aloharay Жыл бұрын
Any clue what renting a house or buying land is priced at? Any restrictions for foreigners to owning/building? I am sure many would like to know these things when you travel to different places.
@alex-daro Жыл бұрын
Chicken joke had me rolling 🤣
@hemanthadayarathna783510 ай бұрын
❤️hi sir video nice black
@Martyslife11 ай бұрын
How was the wifi here ?
@SideTripLife11 ай бұрын
Pls see latest vid just posted. Cheers, STL
@RussellBentleyoz Жыл бұрын
Another great vid. Just shows how wrong we live as westerners.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Truth!
@dotted8- Жыл бұрын
Did STL just find its new permanent home? 🌴🍺
@hemanthadayarathna783510 ай бұрын
Hi sir video nice
@atlargenews7732 Жыл бұрын
Nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle of KL or BKK.....for about a week but no more, I'd get pretty bored after that. Also seems incredibly pricey compare to most large developed SEA cities mentioned above.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
For sure if one requires the stimuli of a big city to feel fulfilled, then this simple, idyllic and peaceful place won't be suitable, so best not come (personally could have stayed here for months). Not surprisingly (?) a far flung remote island in West Sumatra might have some higher costs thus prices vs a large city. Again, personally feel the prices were fine and there's even more budget room options as we'll be seeing.
@tomkriskoswara7 ай бұрын
Whats app do u used for cek wave sir?
@SideTripLife7 ай бұрын
Sorry Tom, I am not sure I understand what you mean by cek wave. Could you please re-type your question? Thank you
@jameskelly92432 ай бұрын
Nice but always need air-con
@aliowl Жыл бұрын
2 sea sick tabs for me before I go anywhere near that boat
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
New airport, 45 min flight, sorted ;)
@fouzializouaghi535810 ай бұрын
Beautiful Algiers :)
@Sambo1116 ай бұрын
Hello STL i have a question when you booked from DMK to Padang you ad transit KL airport. did you pass immigration ? i ask becouse my GF need a visa to enter malaysia. not sure if air asia provides one booking reference for that flight in order to avoide immigration. i am refereing to your padang trip and not medan direct flight Thanks
@SideTripLife6 ай бұрын
Hi Sambo, I didn't leave airside at KLIA. I had to go through a couple more screening checks but don't recall going through Immigration. BUT best to try to contact Air Asia (I know, good luck) to get this absolutely confirmed. Perhaps also try a google of Reddit 'Transiting KLIA do you need to go through immigration?'
@Sambo1116 ай бұрын
@@SideTripLife Thanks i currently watch your Medan/Padang videos and take notes
@wrd980 Жыл бұрын
It’s unnerving to think there is an earthquake fault line running down that coastline.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
No more unnerving than say living on the fault line from the Philippines to Japan and along the West Coast of N America from Fairbanks to Vancouver, Seattle, LA etc and all the way down South America.
@trynell40 Жыл бұрын
Question: @Sidetriplife, how many languages do you speak?
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
In reality I just speak a smattering of 'Taxi-Talk' in various languages lol. ie: Hi/Bye, Left/Right, Yes/No Please/Thanks yada yada. BUT it's amazing how much even a wee bit of local lingo opens doors (and smiles:) Bersulang/ Dzô/ Tham Keo/ Choul Mouy/ Cheers! STL
@togian7558 ай бұрын
Can we keep mentawai natural, unspoiled and tercantik? Please don't let mentawai become overdeveloped. We are running out of islands that haven't been overrun and spoiled.
@firstname84597 ай бұрын
Like Batak Toba people, Mentawai people are majority Christians. That's why you can see a lot of churches ✝️.
@SideTripLife7 ай бұрын
LOVE Lake Toba too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5CrgGeIe9hmqdU
@rickmccann4016 Жыл бұрын
Its a long trip with a board to surf ripples.
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Maybe not Mavericks currently but quality nonetheless and apparently July/Aug can get monster swells
@simplyyank1119 Жыл бұрын
Don't think spots like Lance's right, No Kandui, Greenbush and Rifles of mentawais fall into "ripples" Category, but yeah unless you take the likes mavericks and teahupoo in prime swells as your playgrounds, but I truly highly doubt it😂.
@BUJANG_HALU Жыл бұрын
SIR ARE YOU BEACHES PERSON?I MEAN INDONESIA IS KNOWN ALSO THE COUNTRY WITH MOST ACTIVE VOLCANOES IN THE WORLD AND SOME OF THEM HAVE BREATHTAKING VIEWS LIKE BROMO,MOUNT IJEN,RINJANI,KELIMUTU,KAWAH PUTIH ETC AND HAVE NICER WEATHER (PROBABLY COLD WEATHER) STANDARDS FOR INDONESIA PEOPLES ..ARE YOU NOT INTERESTING TO COME AT THAT PLACES?
@SideTripLife Жыл бұрын
Hi, please see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kILdnatjgNR7m8k (I hope to see more too :) STL