WOW. Hopefully the viewers appreciate you letting them into your life for no other reason than to help them 👏👏👏 you’re braver than me😀 we have done the same and been living here for 7 months and been regular visitors since 1980. It’s the same experience we had had with our permanent move here. 🍻
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Great stuff. I’m sure you have had 7 months of bliss 🌴
@cherylguthrie92263 ай бұрын
Very interesting & very helpful - as always. I love your - and Karen's - kind & genuine personalities & I look forward to your vlogs very much. Thanks guys🤩🤩
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!🙏
@fleursmith57613 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard for sharing both general and personal stuff and tips. Nice to see you both settling in very well.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! 👍
@christineviking15783 ай бұрын
It's always interesting to get a bit of a utuber's backstory. Thanks for sharing some personal info...I think it helps people connect with you more easily...hence i've now subscribed. I'm happy you and Karen are living life on your terms. I've been visiting Bali, mainly Sanur, 2 to 3 times a year since 1984 and have considered retirement there also.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for subscribing 🙏
@anthonyhunt5613 ай бұрын
Richard be very careful with the Australian pension, you must be living in Australia two years prior to make it portable. I am waiting till I’m 67 before making the move.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Yes we understand , thanks 👍
@steveth10003 ай бұрын
I don't think that's true. You can come back and get on the pension but you need to stay in Australia for 2 years before you go back overseas. We had friends come back from 8 years in Thailand and Michael went on the pension at 68. When he returned.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@steveth1000it is a difficult one and when we get closer to that time we will have a good look at the process
@anthonyhunt5613 ай бұрын
@@steveth1000 Yes you can get the pension as soon as you return but you stay in Australia for two years before it’s portable, you can have holidays but the pension stops.
@andreastewart7603 ай бұрын
Love your videos Richard, am very interested in the pension thing, namely, can we get it? Looking at engaging with Frank and Monika when the time comes. Murray Wilkinson is my husbands best friend. Between Muzza and yourself we should be right. Looking forward to the move 😊
@kevinantonovich94093 ай бұрын
Hi Richard, I am enjoying your Sanur videos. I will be there in September, hopefully will see you and Karen out and about
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thank you. If you see us just wave and we will say hello 🙏
@emeljurd32313 ай бұрын
Some great information! Glad you’re both enjoying your life in Bali, it’s such a beautiful place offering an amazing lifestyle for retirees.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
We agree!😁
@rdmthwaites3 ай бұрын
So happy for you both. Definitely a great decision to move and enjoy life xxx
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@bishopsonmain3 ай бұрын
Great video thanks Richard, you’re relaxing into it much more now which is great and really appreciate the info, I’m always interested in people who have moved there! It’s great to get some background on the whys and how it all came about. Cheers and enjoy!
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thank you I’m not a natural on camera so I do struggle with that. I’m learning more with each video I do . Thank you for your kind words 🙏
@amritaowl50783 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard, great video ☺ we plan to visit Sanur in Oct 🥰
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Fantastic , have a great holiday 🌴
@MrTewaka23 ай бұрын
I've been here for 8 months. Love it here(:-)
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
That’s great 😁
@RoyRenelt3 ай бұрын
Great video Richard So inspirational I’m 59 and would love to try Sanur for retirement but need to convince the missis Keep them coming
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching . I hope your dream comes true one day 🙏
@ashjomaАй бұрын
Very interesting and informative. I’m 59 too and thinking about Bali.
@roamingRichardАй бұрын
@@ashjoma 👍
@stephenmurfit8003 ай бұрын
Awesome video Richard, firstly thankfully you escaped that car accident in reasonable shape, albeit I understand you're ptsd. This us youre the best video to date, I really enjoyed you exposing yourself along with your budgets etc. I hope you're doing well, mate. I'm very interested in retiring in Sanur in a year or two as i am an Army veteran living solo, looking at a relaxing place to live my latter years.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Lynette42273 ай бұрын
Great video Richard! Unfortunately we left it too late in life to make the move but absolutely love hearing about it all from you. Cheers to you and Karen…..and thank you for sharing 🤗
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
❤️
@steveth10003 ай бұрын
I read an article the other day by a woman in Darwin saying her 80 year old parents sold up and moved to Bali.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@steveth1000 yes I saw that
@Lynette42273 ай бұрын
Interesting! Same age…..but maybe they don’t have health issues 🤔 Plus Darwin being so close their family could get there to them if needed?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@Lynette4227 👍
@jacquelinedella-santa24513 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ thank you, Richard, love your videos
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome👍
@MantaRayVideo3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Info Richard!
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Your welcome 🙏
@Lesley-pj4lg2 ай бұрын
That was so helpful thank you so much Richard . Some really good information. Your videos are great
@roamingRichard2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!🙏
@BeachbohobyKathleen3 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard great overview!❤
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Your welcome 🙏
@allisonwillcox939326 күн бұрын
Great video!
@roamingRichard26 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@mybaliloves3 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard, great information 👍🏻
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!🙏
@Twoaussieguys3 ай бұрын
Thanks again, really informative for people looking to take the leap into Bali living.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@madelinehaynes86713 ай бұрын
Love your videos. My husband and i are coming out to Sanur next month on holiday. We cant wait. For future vlogs could you possibly recommend best barbers and hairdresser in Sanur. Thank you.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching I don’t use a barber , I cut my hair myself LOL For hairdresser Chic is popular and The shampoo lounge is popular with expats.
@madelinehaynes86713 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard 😀 Thank you. I'll check them out 👍🏻
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@madelinehaynes8671 👍
@jeremythemadbutcher67293 ай бұрын
Great information 👍 love your work 🤙
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@AndrewFudge7343 ай бұрын
Just thought i would let you know if you did not know already, but the age pension is taxable income in Australia when you are living in Bali as you are considered a foreign tax resident for tax purrposes. As a guide the age pesnion will be taxed at 25% but depends if you have other Australian income.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Good info thank you 🙏
@tigergooner721411 күн бұрын
Hopefully we will get to see you in Sanur we're there from 23rd October until 26th October 😊 love Sanur we're from Perth 😊
@roamingRichard11 күн бұрын
@@tigergooner7214 👍
@jacquibrown86073 ай бұрын
Thank you a great video well done 😊
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@markashman37253 ай бұрын
We should catch up for a beer mate , i live in sanur on apension
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Yes sounds good 👍
@garylisabylund20003 ай бұрын
Hey Richard, great video thanks 🙏🏻 Which part of Sanur is your Villa in? We recently holidayed in Sanur and dream of moving there in the next few years. Cheers Lisa & Gary
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching We are behind the night markets
@jacquelinedella-santa24513 ай бұрын
You are adorable when you described the cool breeze in your hair 😂😂😂
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
😁
@4flyguyeli3 ай бұрын
Another great video! Thankyou!
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!🙏
@lizpearce37483 ай бұрын
My husband got his licence for Indonesia through the police cost us 50.00 for 5 yrs must admit this was 2 yrs ago.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Awesome
@pepewarrington66723 ай бұрын
Same here I can get the pension soon and would like to retire to bali but wife 5 years younger and apparently she has to return to Australia for 2 years before being eligible for age pension. I like to hear if someone knows different. Richard can you tell me who you used for visa etc. Love your vids mate
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Frank and Monica Brahma Consultants jamesbondbali@cbn.net.id Just let them know we passed on there info👍
@pepewarrington66723 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard will do thanks
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@pepewarrington6672 👍
@briechilli44963 ай бұрын
Thank you
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@joannehaggarty16383 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing love ur vlogs😁
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@janrees46643 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for all the info you put up, its really useful. Prior to Covid I came to Bali, volunteering while on annual leave. I've now retired and been looking around as to where to settle, can't afford Aus. I've booked a flight Jan 2025 and intend to come and stay in Sanur for at least a month. Any suggestions on location for a homestay/guesthouse walking distance to beach, cafes etc. Will be living off the Aus pension so need to keep a moderate budget. I've also made contact with an agent who has given me all the info re visas etc and will handle it all. I know that can be bit of a minefield with things changing a lot. Cheers Jan
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi Jan . I have done a few accomodation video regards home stays and guesthouses, maybe one of them will suit your requirements. They are all close to shops etc. I hope they help with your decision 🙏
@lindamcglashan7913 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you... are there any villas in your complex that are available on a monthly basis?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching. No I don’t think so
@julienash94703 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, love your channel and love it in Bali, particularly Sanur. It's great that your making friends there, are you making friends with any Balinese locals there and also how well are you accepted there as residents? I'm asking that purely because Australia is a country that has always had immigrants coming in every year, some people like it and some don't so much. I'd be interested in your views on that. Cheers Vince and Julie in South Australia.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi . We have a few Balinese friends that we run into and catch up with. I think if you are not to over the top and respect the local people and culture you do get accepted here.
@julienash94703 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard Fair call, thanks. I found Balinese quite interested in life in Australia, asking questions about exactly where we live here and what we do etc. I'd certainly hate to think they were feeling overwhelmed with large numbers etc.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@julienash9470 population is growing all over the world and there are so many Aussies leaving Australia due to cost of living. As long as you show respect ,you receive it in return ❤️
@inspiredbycoastal3 ай бұрын
Hi Richard, I have been watching your videos and now subscribed 😊 Could I ask you what app you use to edit your video's for uploading and music app? Your videos are great 👍
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for subscribing 🙏 I use epedemic sound for music and CapCut for editing
@inspiredbycoastal3 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard awesome thank you so much. I'm watching your videos as we speak 😄
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@inspiredbycoastal 👍
@inspiredbycoastal3 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard Can I ask, do you pay a monthly subscription for epidemic sound?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@inspiredbycoastal hi I payed yearly 👍
@pinkibrig7235Ай бұрын
Can you tell me, do you have to pay for the maintenance of inside the villa? Such as painting, new fans or upkeep of air conditioning etc? Thank you
@roamingRichardАй бұрын
Yes monthly body Corp
@dannykane30683 ай бұрын
Do you pay the long lease up front or do you pay annual? Best wishes to you both over there
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching If you are looking at long leases, it’s paid upfront
@Villa_Nyantai3 ай бұрын
You gave a breakdown of different cost's but how much aud$ do you spend per month minus rental leases do you spend ?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
It’s approx $800-850 a month . Food/dinning, shopping, internet, phone, electricity and bike.
@Villa_Nyantai3 ай бұрын
@Balibliss123 wow , so inexpensive
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@Villa_Nyantaiyep sure is . That’s not lease cost though 👍
@Villa_Nyantai3 ай бұрын
@Balibliss123 omg . You guys are killing it . That's our weekly budget 😩
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@Villa_Nyantai it’s very cheap living here if you are careful
@macleayexplorer3 ай бұрын
Do you have to pay your lease for 24 years or once per year? That is $240k or $10k per annum?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi long leases are paid up front, that’s why when it’s broken down to yearly it’s cheaper 👍
@macleayexplorer3 ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard Thanks, I was wondering that but it was unclear. I may be wrong but the detail may be as important as the information you are kindly delivering. The health Insurance was a bit unclear too. For people retiring in Bali with age pension, the instance of heart conditions and associated age issues is important, therefore health insurance needs to be a little clearer. For example my understanding is that Australian Medicare ceases to be a benefit when living overseas. Even if you return to Australia for an operation may see you paying full price. Im not trying to be negative, because I believe it is great to retire in Bali. Maybe a suggestion would be to place a disclaimer in the comments section or as a slide in your video. Something like “ DISCLAIMER: For all matters in this video relating to “health, visas, home leases and any financial commentary is not advice. We highly recommend seeking professional advice on all matters mentioned in this video” I know this sounds a bit pragmatic but some people look for any excuse to get litigious. The last thing you need is to be hit with a legal nutcase.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@macleayexplorer yes I will put a disclaimer in the description. Thanks for advice , I appreciate it 👍
@lee-annelandownunder47313 ай бұрын
Geez you are a beautiful couple and I love your content xxx
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@lee-annelandownunder4731 thank you 🙏
@catherinemckinnon8003 ай бұрын
Hi would love for us show us your villa
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
I have just recently completed a video tour of our villa . Have a look at our channel for it 👍
@sharonw39823 ай бұрын
Hi Richard - just wondering do you have a base / house you rent in Australia- thanks
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Hi thanks for watching 👍
@abpowditch3 ай бұрын
Where is karen
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
She has stepped back from KZbin
@michaelblack2334Ай бұрын
How are you riding a motor bike now if you have no licence?
@roamingRichardАй бұрын
You obviously haven’t watched our previous videos , have you 🤦♂️
@michaelblack2334Ай бұрын
@@roamingRichard No
@roamingRichardАй бұрын
@@michaelblack2334 watch the earlier video about licence We have also got bike licence from Indonesia now thanks
@CameroneProductions3 ай бұрын
Just so you know, as far as I'm aware, the Aus govt will want you to go back and live in Aus for 2 years before they'll release your pension if you've been out of Aus a certain amount of time. I think you can holiday for 3 weeks every 6 months in that time. Don't quote me on it but it happened to a friend of mine. Might be worth looking into....Astungkara 🙏🕉
@steveth10003 ай бұрын
Google it for Centrelink information
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@fionahamilton20603 ай бұрын
I would love to move to Bali but being a single old duck I’m fearful of such a big decision.
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
It’s a hard decision and everyone’s circumstances are different 🙏
@debbiehermans51753 ай бұрын
Lots of single old ducks living in Sanur just got to take the leap ❤
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@debbiehermans5175❤️
@stephencollicoat12263 ай бұрын
Great video full of interesting information and detail. One thing, is anyone living in the flat that you bought?
@roamingRichard3 ай бұрын
@@stephencollicoat1226the apartment was a 1 year lease, so we didn’t buy a long lease on that. It’s vacant at the moment