One Year in Bali: The Truth About Living Here

[@Branjiebelle]

Love how this video addressed so many issues that those of us thinking of retiring in Bali would like to know.

[@karlrockdrain1]

I give you a lot of respect Adam for the honesty and information you present. You are very comfortable now in your video clips and it shows in your presentation and how you communicate with your subscribers. The mix of short and longer videos are very welcome. You have given me personally a lot of really good intel over the last 12 months and without that info, there would be so many places I would not have known about or found potentially on my own. I personally am still deciding whether I move F/T to Sanur or just continue to do multiple trips each year until the last of my teens are adults. Either way, I thank you as always. Cheers

[@SanurDiaries]

Cheers mate. It’s always good to hear from long-time viewers! The thing about such a big life change is that it's incredibly personal and as much as I can share my own journey, it will never be the same as everyone else's. Maybe I need to share more of this sort of information so people can make their own decisions based on it.

[@tonychestnut904]

Thanks for such a thoughtful and personal account, Adam. You answer so many of the questions and concerns so many of of have, and leave the decisions and choices to ourselves. I feel so lucky to have your eyes and ears on the ground in Sanur, a very favourite place.

[@SanurDiaries]

Wow thanks for the kind words! Just trying to keep things honest.

[@bart76100]

Great video Adam, this is the best advice anyone has uploaded i've been toying with the idea of semi retirement in bali myself very helpfull!

[@SanurDiaries]

Fantastic to see it’s been of help. Good luck with the move!

[@fleursmith5761]

Happy 1 year in Sanur! Have enjoyed your video content, thank you for such informative, funny variety of content. I always look forward to them. Happy for you to have settled in to a perfect area of Bali.

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Fleur! Always appreciate your comments!

[@bizzylizzysmith7163]

Thanks as usual for an interesting and thoughtful video. The considerations on whether to move to Bali, are spot on. I am glad you included thinking about your daily routine which can be overlooked amongst the excitement of deciding to move. I recently retired and it is always the one piece of advice I give to others considering retirement. Without an interest or hobby you may begin to feel lost. Like you I am never bored.

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks, I’m glad you found the routine part valuable - it’s a big deal!

[@JesseFinkBooks]

Well, you’re in the best part of Bali. It’s quiet and hopefully it stays that way. I’ve spent quite a bit of time there - my advice is find a local cafe and make local friends, join the gym, go to the night market, do your laundry and your days will fill out a lot easier than you think.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah I hope it stays quiet too. I think in the immediate vicinity of Sanur it will remain relatively quiet unless there is a mass of high rise apartments built. There just isn’t enough land available to make it a high density place which is good for us who already live here. The bad part about that is that owning your slice of paradise is going to become a lot more expensive as time goes by.

[@matttasker7579]

Great, informative video. Thanks Adam.

[@SanurDiaries]

No worries. Glad you like it.

[@tamaraturnbull1968]

Very nice to hear your perspective🙏

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks!

[@macleayexplorer]

Thank you so much. A very realistic and thoughtful video. We choose to spend 3 months of the year there and it suits our age and family commitments. We too feel like its home and certainly tap into the stress free feeling and culture. You have been realistic and accurate in your summation. Thanks again ( Paul from Crescent Head).

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Paul! I'm glad you've found a great balance for you and your family in Bali. See you next time down at Bare Bottle.

[@janetpitts3325]

Another terrific video Adam. So much information. I’m in Sanur and met you and Susan at Karang Beach while sheltering from a heavy downpour a couple of days ago. Thanks for the chat. Jan.

[@SanurDiaries]

Cheers Jan! It was great to meet you too.

[@cherylguthrie9226]

Great video Adam - very interesting & informative. What a lovely life you have made in the Island of the Gods. 🤩

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Cheryl. Always appreciate your feedback.

[@marisayoung8670]

Thanks Adam for your personal review of your year living in Sanur. We considered it a few years back but with 70 around the corner, I don’t feel confident about the transition from Bris Vegas to Bali. We’re too spoilt here with our our very comfortable life. Cheers.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah it’s certainly a big decision especially if you’re already loving your current living arrangements. If I had unlimited money, I’d probably do a mix of Bali, Australia and somewhere else in the world all equally split. Fly between them with fully furnished accommodation waiting for me when I arrived. As it stands, it’s difficult for me to live the life I want in Australia which is sad really.

[@davidburns1795]

Another great video thanks for taking the time making them.

[@SanurDiaries]

My pleasure!

[@3kdsakiyo]

what a great episode mate.. fantastic , so much info and great aspects of Bali life , my stays in Bali have made me fall in love with the culture and lifestyle , so much so looking to invest in a small holiday villa , and being in perth only 3-4 hours away is great , coming over in the next couple months for a 3 month stay , very excited , might bump inta ya mate :-) once again great vid :-)

[@SanurDiaries]

Absolutely. Thanks for the kind words. Where are you thinking investing? Westside or east side?

[@3kdsakiyo]

@@SanurDiaries there's a couple of opportunities just outside ulawatu, amed ,Cemagi, Nyanyi , hence the 3 month stay i want to be able to have a good look around and get a feel for the areas , will have a look at sanur as well , where ever i can find some reasonable prices is always worth a look :-)

[@briechilli4496]

Thank you ❤ I am 68, definitely thinking about the what ifs of older age.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah it’s something that requires additional thought when in a country that operates differently to what you’re used to. I probably should delve deeper into some of the points I raised in the video.

[@IloveFreo]

Great video, interesting points especially in regards to health.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah it’s something I need to do a bit more work on. The information around this is still not clear in my head.

[@lynnegordon5286]

Thought provoking, honest and insightful. Thanks for your input Adam.

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Lynne!

[@leannes9955]

Very interesting thank-you!

[@SanurDiaries]

Cheers!

[@cbliddiard]

Nice work! this was so good, i live in Sanur and i think you nailed it. Would be really cool to see a short video tour of your house and neiborhood. Iook forward to see you on beach walk Cheers

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback from a Sanur local. I have done a video on my house before here -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppXWoWSlopmSfs0si=aWMrNFsHhBctwnD1

[@stephencollicoat1226]

A very sensible, level headed video. A must see for anyone contemplating a life in Bali. Well done.👏

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Stephen!

[@ClaireMcvarnock]

Great video 🙏

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Claire 🙏

[@heygeorgiecomau]

How refreshing and honest BRAVO

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks!

[@KooErwin]

Thanks for those awesome videos ..keep em coming 🎉

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying them!

[@alanmitchell9062]

Thank you Gary well done

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks!

[@joescali7530]

Love the videos

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks!

[@Twoaussieguys]

Great video, very informative.

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks, I tried to keep it real.

[@seanharwood974]

That was great. I’m 62 and will probably retire in three years and get the most out of my super. I’m just not sure if I could live there permanently but if I did it would be in Sanur for sure because I’ve stayed there and know it and enjoy the quiet life. I guess you get used to the heat as well.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah you’re right about the quieter life. The heat is something you need to work around especially in the wet season when the humidity is a killer. Bali living isn’t for everyone especially if you have a really strong social/family scene back at home.

[@Walky05]

Happy Bali Birthday, Adam and Susan 🎉

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks! It's been a hell of a year! (in a good way)

[@stuartpasley9242]

Legend!

[@gb_victor7951]

4:50 what the hell is going on with those two in the background 👀?

[@cherylguthrie9226]

I wondered the same thing! 😂

[@SanurDiaries]

Not sure, but I think they may have played up to the camera. Quite often people like to point and laugh and do silly things in the background of videos... Sometimes they make the cut, sometimes they don't. 🤣 Lots of people do thumbs ups, waves... that sort of thing.

[@Nikki-m7p]

Looks more like domestic violence…not playing up for the camera!

[@SanurDiaries]

@Nikki-m7p yeah I rewatched it. I saw it when I was filming and assumed it was another person playing up to the camera as they often do. But on rewatching, it doesn’t look so playful.

[@Iamnotaura]

The korean guy's name is 세영. Haha. As I am not an English native, I can't fully understand what you said but thank you very much for your good influence.

[@SanurDiaries]

haha Thanks! He also said he likes Son Heung-Min who I also admire.

[@SEAescapes25]

Great vid Adam, I would like to stay for a few months but I would like to stay in budged good accommodation like you have showed on your previous vids, maybe spend a bit more for a living area. Hope to catch up with you early in the new year if your keen. Cheers Mark WA

[@SanurDiaries]

Cheers Mark, maybe we can grab a coffee or a beer early next year!

[@SEAescapes25]

@@SanurDiaries Sounds great 🍻👍

[@bargainwallart653]

First time i have listened to a sensible Aussie....not talking about Beer or cheap nasi goreng...phew keep it up.

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks!

[@SouthernCrossGO]

Is good medical here. Just as good as australia. As a.permanent resident you can get BPJS insurance 180rb ($18aud) a.month VIP cover. I had a heart attack a few years ago got full medical & medicine. Private hospital room . And still see a heart specialist free monthly.

[@SanurDiaries]

Yeah, BPJS is a great initiative by the Indonesian government, especially for those of us who are entitled to enrol in it.

[@nicksmith3746]

What do you do for income over there? I plan to retire in Bali at 59, and just die there. If I need a special procedure in Australia, I'll go back, but I'll be happier to hospice in Bali.

[@SanurDiaries]

I still do bits of work in Australia as I'm needed. So does Susan... That's kind of how we support ourselves. Your view of running down the rest of your life in Indonesia is a pretty common one... Not everyone is comfortable with that approach, but it's certainly something to consider.

[@LEATAULIMITS-de3me]

did anyone see the domestic behind him?

[@LEATAULIMITS-de3me]

27;44

[@LEATAULIMITS-de3me]

4:48

[@markm9194]

Was that legit?

[@robynsydoruk4652]

Yes😮

[@SanurDiaries]

I actually thought it was play acting initially until the comments here starting saying things like domestic violence etc… Then I rewatched it and yeah, it looks pretty realistic for acting.

[@kevinantonovich9409]

great video mate; very informative. Downunderkev

[@SanurDiaries]

Thanks Downunderkev!