Indonesian Girl Takes Me To See The Real Bali (

Bali. If there’s one place in Indonesia you’ve heard of, it’s this place. It’s the magical island that Westerners dream of escaping to and setting up a business, and where Australia sends its finest citizens to enjoy a few beverages over the weekend. I admit, I had a lot of preconceptions before I arrived here, and it’s never good to be biased. So I decided to bring along a new Indonesian acquaintance I had met back in Jakarta. She would help keep me grounded and remind me, as I made fun of the other Bules struggling on their scooters, that I in fact am also a Bule. Just a very cool and handsome one, obviously.
Join us on our journey to find the heart and soul of Bali, as we travel through rice fields, join rare Hindu ceremonies, and enjoy the best poo coffee the island has to offer.
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[@SabbaticalTommy]

One love to all my Bali and Bule friends

[@heyyalldontsaythat2390]

great videos found you 2 years ago very enjoyable and im so glad that child in africa is no longer afraid of you anymore lol

[@leonardmichaelwrinch446]

Fantastic as always ‼️👍✌🏽❤️

[@bumblebee5442]

mantap mas bule

[@tt55k]

One Love Sabbatical

[@sanjose101ful]

Are you gonna go to vietnam soon ?

[@jackw3508]

This channel is my favourite place on KZbin to come and relax. No music, no unnecessary editing; just a dude with his camera walking the world.

[@CG-ug6bn]

Couldn't agree more or have said it better myself

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Mee to this dude take me back nearly 40 years. When I was doing the same. But no you tube back then ……

[@OutboundShane]

Also he just acts like himself, there's no putting on a fake act with Sabbatical. Gabriel Traveller is another one I like to watch.

[@Mannymanuelvilla]

💯😌

[@youxkio]

AGREE!!!!😃

[@OGhoulihan]

I think the thing I like about your videos is you are a pretty awkward guy and no hate cause I’m the exact same but you still put yourself in situations that may be uncomfortable and it’s admirable. Sitting here in a bus station in Ipoh Malaysia feels surreal as it wasn’t long ago I was watching in the comfort of my home in Canada. So I thank you sir for pushing me to be uncomfortable

[@montecristoxv]

Awkward travelers unite!

[@peacefulwarrior9687]

I think Quirky is a better description..

[@Foreignmonk34]

He's got a different style than for example Bald & Bankrupt but I enjoy watching both of them

[@probablywhy]

ngl tommy isnt awkward at all lmao

[@vitocorleone8323]

Digging the music too. Frank Zappa meets Tito Puente. 😂 12:58

[@jeanlloydbradberry9099]

Been seeing this for 30 years, married to an Indonesian lady who is a member of a royal family. Love Indonesia!

[@azathoth4473]

You Lucky Man

[@tott66]

Prince Andrew

[@Harald.]

Thank you for providing great content, as always.

[@rickcameron5506]

Tommy is a true Humanitarian spreading kindness around The World in a World that needs it very badly !

[@sunnyjim1355]

🤣

[@TheRealist2024]

​@@sunnyjim1355 What's so funny?

[@gecko7167]

lmao bye

[@whereisgabri3641]

Just came back from Bali and I am already on skyscanner to check flights for my return! What a magical island. Landscapes, people, food, history. It has all the ingredients for an epic vacation.

[@Metztli0]

History is never boring. 👍 It’s another reason I like your videos because you always educate us about the places you’re traveling to.

[@tubestrom]

Right? I literally said "No I won't!" right out loud when he said that.

[@Dakotaden4]

Experiencing history is never boring...going to the places and experiencing the sounds, sights, smells, culture all firsthand is very inspiring. But as for the phrase "history is never boring"...I have many middle schoolers that might argue otherwise 🤣. But I understand your point, and I personally agree...but then I am a wandering spirit that has always loved experiencing what the world has to offer...especially the older places where the true history is somewhat unknown, lost toa certain degree if not entirely, and open to speculations that serve as the inspiration for dreams and a great story 👍

[@youxkio]

This was awesome Tommy. This time you really got inside the culture and customs of a community. Amazing! Thank you to Mey, your guide, too, that protected you and oriented you.

[@samuelbarnett9193]

Always a treat, thanks so much for your videos Tommy

[@zeegatorz8581]

Even though Sabatical walks around most of the time in the sun he is still pale as Casper!

[@wadeboggs5163]

SPF 1000 🧴 🧴 🧴

[@JJ-fe1mx]

Thank you for making these videos, I hope you never stop. I love looking forward to the next video.

[@glitchard3685]

That ceremony was beautiful and very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing this video with us! Fascinating country + culture. I liked the clothes they adorned you with. And that's a BIG event! So impressive to see!

[@wilzwalkabout]

I truly enjoy the touch of historical knowledge you provide. Bali seems very laid back without the hustle and bustle of many places and your expose has put this on my bucket list. As always, thanks Tommy (& Mey) for dispelling those pre-conceived notions by drilling down into life. Namaste. One love. W

[@maryannguess7115]

Thank you TOMMY and Mey..A beautiful Hindu ceremony..incredible experience..😮love the coffee/tea man..😊 Be safe..i get to travel the 🌎 thru ur eyes..ty

[@fairalways]

Excellent video, Tommy! It was nice to see you go headlong into participating in the ceremony. PS from one pale NYer to another, a little sun wouldn't hurt!

[@DavidsonHangOfficial]

Love your content brother keep up the great work!

[@mentaltelepathy24]

Mey was a really cool person, she felt like somebody you already know even if you never ever met her and just seen her in the video. I was surprise to see alot of trash around too, all and all I think Bali looks cool.

[@MrKeyman72]

It's the most beautiful country I've ever been to. The statues temples and natural beauty is stunning. Such deep cultural and religious history

[@hermbobsquarehead]

Great chemistry between you two. She brings the light out of you.

[@johanbtheman]

What i love with your channel is that you keep being chill and down to earth despite having soon 500k subs.

[@thomas-marx]

Thanks so much Tommy!! I would never push myself to be involved so much. So the vicarious experience is priceless

[@ericgutierrez4096]

The one-liner at the end! Classic SABBATICAL! Great content once again!

[@Queleb1]

4K looking so crisp, thank you for upgrading your camera! ❤

[@cookmeadrinkshow4814]

Good to see you my friend. Thank you for new video !

[@montecristoxv]

Bali is a super cool place if you're willing to go off the beaten path and ignore the IG tourist traps. Awesome to see you documenting the lesser known parts of the island! Loved the digital nomad clown 🤣

[@jacobjones2673]

Another amazing video keep it up so interesting. Love the history tid bits

[@yasminapo-aroundtheworld]

Nice vlog mate, have fun there 😊 nice place 🇮🇩❤️

[@baazooka86]

I love Bali. Been there twice. The first time I went in 2014 on a whim. I was invited by a friend. So I went. I didn’t even know where it was and had to look it up. It was a magical 3 weeks based in Ubud. All the ceremonies and offerings bring back memories. As a fellow NY’er I think you would appreciate some of my stories from that trip.

[@bumblebee5442]

Fantastic vlog mr bule

[@theghostoftravel]

another banger by Sabbatical. thanks brother man

[@waynedavis9397]

As iam from west Australia it’s only about a 3 hour flight ; Bali we love it but also we respect it . People are lovely an it’s a great place to chill out at

[@jimreynolds1540]

Bro your first and last statements are true. It's so sad what the digi-mads have done to Bali. I use to go twice a year to surf and buy artwork during the 90's. Lived there in 2001, knew people killed at the Kuta bombing. I want to return so bad but the memories I have are too precious to be ruined by the way it is now. I always went alone, forced me to meet balinese people. I was taken to so many temple ceremonies and had unbelievable experiences. Very cool video!

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

Sounds like you really had great times there

[@rendy357]

i love vlog like this not much editing so relax to watch when i want to sleep

[@MPOLLACCHI1]

Thank you for all your videos.

[@motomason]

Best channel by far! Keep rocking in the free world

[@Kaygee79]

Way to explore Bali! The ending was funny :D

[@garyewart97]

I am in Bali right now and I had no idea that it would be the way it is so many people here working online and up to there necks in instagram posts (tourists or digital nomads as they go by) but it’s a lovely place and the locals and food are incredible still so many people here for the wrong reasons in my opinion

[@BellAveGroup]

Agreed. I find this also to be particularly the case in Chiang Mai and Palawan. Sabbatical is like the anti dIgItaL nOmAd digital nomad. Very rare, in my observations.

[@henri3672]

If you get out from the popular places and drive to the local areas you can see a less digital bali. The drive from Sanur to Ubud for example is pretty cool as you see lots of locals and locals stores shops etc

[@michaelsetliff1276]

Still catching up on your vids …This is a great one. Thx

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Fella your channel is fantastic !!!

[@IPangkhor]

Amazing as usual Tommy! Basically when someone says they’ve been to Indonesia when they visited for example Bali, you visited only part of it. Here they have Hindu tradition, where in other parts it’s muslim. Whatever it is, Tommy you are amazing, thanks for sharing everything with us!

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Tommy you're the man. Living the life other's dream of. Nuff respect for your hustle. Bless up Stay safe bro

[@paulbird671]

Keep up the good work on your videos I love your range in languages

[@asherbeal8357]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I find solace watching your channel... I appreciate everything you do. 🤘❤️🤘

[@creativepicnl]

Bali is fun. In my opinion a great starting point for traveling through Asia. My buddy lives there so for me it was also a great reason for me to head out to Bali first. Fast forwarding years later I'm still exploring Asia and for me one of the continents I adore. My next trip will be Japan!

[@sryksma]

Thank You so much for showing the real Bali, as a Balinese, I'm really happy, God bless you my friend

[@aarancole9296]

Such a great vlog man can’t wait for next one always wanted to go to Bali and hope you make merch soon & first one should be sabbatical travels the world & one day I want to go

[@twelv]

Good job with the ceremony 😊

[@revelationmd]

Love it. I went to Bali back in 1999 - no such thing as digital posemads back then but was already very commercialised for tourists. I stayed in Nusa Dua so less brash than Seminyak but still had very much a resort feel. Would love to go back and see more of the place. Great upload as usual. Oh and nice co-host. Guaranteed a nice view! 😉

[@daryldaryl913]

Another great video. I find this my favourite .

[@francoisadventures6865]

I don’t normally comment, but I follow your adventures and I’d like to thank you for taking videos of your journey! I look forward to all your videos…

[@bullsprig3324]

What a cool experience dude! You do such a great job of showing other cultures. I love your editing style.

[@tommysgardenoffire3406]

Good to finally see that Bali still has more relaxed and pristine areas!

[@daudirachmat8538]

Hi Tommy, glad to watch this video. You are in Bali 😊. I was born in Buleleng. Notrhen Bali. It was in 1946. Bali has changed a lot.

[@shaiedadryden609]

Looks like beautiful place I can see you're a very friendly guy God bless 🙏

[@Albert5522]

I clicked for Mey and ofcourse you Tommy! Don't always comment but always like and watch the videos! Bali looks cool and the people seem very friendly even if you did have some trouble understanding one another!

[@jabetsgi]

amazing video. and no you telling the history does not bore anyone!

[@blususpect]

The thing that puts me off of Bali is the influx of westerners & I’m American lol… When I’m traveling I don’t want to go to another California or Hawaii. I might give Bali a chance tho, I’m open minded 🇮🇩

[@ananda_adi]

Just try to Avoid south if you can, especially Canggu, Kuta and Uluwatu. If you want to experience real Bali go to North or East

[@AirborneAnt]

You the man Tommy!!! And she is gorgeous and cool as hell!!!!!

[@zengammon]

Cool channel. I'll join. We spent another 17 days in Bali in March. West Bali National Forest! to Munduk, to Ubud. There is definitely a Bali beyond the thumping.

[@jenniferthompson8888]

You guys are a real Prince and Apollonia on that bike 😂 This was beautiful Tommy. Thank you to you and Mae.

[@Steven-nq7fx]

As a non-bali Indonesian, I really love your interaction with the locals. And also you knowing the history is also pretty awesome. Cant wait to see more like this in another country

[@Londonroadsocialclub]

Your language skills are the best bro! Any tips beyond the obvious? Thanks for the content sir

[@oger_ROG]

Sabbatical love the vlog series

[@furball8967]

Tommys demeanor and calmness makes every video informative and interesting. Tommy? Waktu kamu baca sama ini, terima kasih untuk video kamu. Setiap video, di Cina di Amerika Selatan, di Afrika, semua saya suka! Alhamdulillah!

[@walter4796]

You have that talent to interact with people fast 👌 Wish I had that to

[@daveblack6951]

That Tegal tea man actually surprised me! That's a pretty good setup 👌👌

[@paganheart70]

Great video. Bali is my second favorite place on earth.

[@beorlingo]

I could listen to that music for quite some time. I find it relaxing, which somehow makes no sense to me as it's very intense. Maybe some hypnotic vibe transmitted.

[@Zachamoto]

Love it. Thank you

[@stevenkristoph6993]

Correct Tommy, you're guide made it much more interesting

[@1ro3ls]

amazing bule channel, mantap ,i have subscribe broh 😂👍

[@noahleuchtenberger4129]

I was in bali a few months ago and that same coffee shop guy drove with us for a few miles until we went to his shop. Nice guy but quite persistent.

[@caseyonthree8403]

Ooof the audio on this one was challenging. Little hard to watch but still a fan, man! Keep traveling!

[@nikkibaldwin384]

I really preferred Thai islands for scenery. But I really enjoyed being in Bali for Nyepi. We once again just missed each other in travels, Tommy!

[@exoexo0494]

0:07 lmao 😂 wasn’t expecting that declaration. Can’t wait to watch this 🎉

[@brokenedges763]

Loved the video but i am someone that like to see both sides of things and chances are i will probably never visit Bali so i do like to see the touristic side of places also,i get it you want to get away from crowds but looking at all it has to offer is great as well.take care my friend.

[@qxezwcs]

1 guy talk to him in Indonesian, and he responded in indonesian… then another guy talked to him in spanish, and he responded in spanish. CIA operative confirmed indeed.

[@lordpinus4599]

He definitely gives off those spook vibe. Interesting that he is avoiding visiting China in his vlogs.

[@tubester4567]

@@lordpinus4599 China has crazy covid policies since 2020. Sabbatical started his channel only 2 years ago, After covid started. He has been to Hong Kong and Taiwan, Japan, and many other countries, There is another problem in China right now, anti-foreign sentiment. Government and media is demonizing foreigners. Many foreigners and English teachers have left the country.

[@saturnalia2567]

He should learn Balinese, not the colonialist Malay language.

[@menombakglobalis]

hmmm, james bond 007🤔

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

You watch too many movies

[@massadamwmp1808]

Good attitude...very natural...thanks bro❤ GBU

[@koolburn5218]

Been watching a good amount of your newer content lately. When Mei told you where the coffee came from, the reaction and sudden cut had me rolling 😂😂

[@andrewjohnholt]

I'm always amazed how you throw yourself into the culture and seem so at ease with the locals. Your commentary is always natural and unforced with just enough information to get the viewer to understand what's going on with out being oversold. Keep it up my friend. Safe travels.

[@shovelhead56]

Hands Down, Best Coffee Shop I've ever seen!! Can't wait to visit there one day. Enjoying a Coffee there would be an experience for sure🤙

[@pablis2356]

Indonesian girl looks like she had a real great time on your visit Tommy 😊

[@tekadsaja]

My man can always find a beautiful local girl to accompany him 😂

[@KimAhrina11]

@Hans Albers what services? she is not a s*x worker, ain't no way she appears on the vlog if she is a s*x worker. She just accompanies him, nothing wrong with it

[@SabbaticalTommy]

@Hans Albers This may shock you, but you can actually get people to like you with just your personality, and not money. Don’t let the secret out

[@jordanmartinek5069]

@Hans Albers What an odd statement, Hans. I could maybe understand your point of view if you said "probably", but to straight out label her as such?

[@isaachung9382]

Thanks for the Video...I could only see it from afar the last time I was in Bali...

[@jahdhdoflkdkwja]

wow all the spices and vegetables they grow in the forest looks cool

[@Unidentifying]

wow that music they played went into my soul

[@raybenoit5238]

17:15 , you and your accompaning companion for the day ( by the way , you chose well ) , did wonderfully . I was almost able to gat a sense of being there . Carry on young friend .

[@sanjaysanj6688]

Showing the girl n sayin to viewers now u ll watch the video , is sarcasm of next level bro , just like ur content FAB ! 👍🤩👍

[@KRUcru]

"To many god damn white people" Perfect ending. 😆 And your newly found friend seemed very nice and beautiful as well, which is a bonus i guess. 😇 Keep it up and enjoy every minute as i know you do.. cheers mate!

[@kilanspeaks]

It’s admirable that you try to speak the local lingo and people do appreciate it. If you find them not that responsive, it’s probably because Balinese (like Javanese) is a stratified language with levels of speech. This basically means that there are different words to use based on who you’re speaking to and you have to establish your relationship with someone first before choosing the right level. Please don’t take it personally. You might be better off with Indonesian,since it doesn’t have that kind of levels of speech. 1:10 the banten (offerings) that you said a sign of Hinduism is actually one of the things that set Hinduism in Bali apart from Hinduism in India, but at the same time similar types of offering can be found all over Indonesia in various folk religions native to the archipelago. Another difference is of course the holidays and rituals, like the Aci ceremony that they let you partake in. 14:57 unlike koils or Hindu temples in India, pura or temples in Bali are not always dedicated to a single deity. There are temples that are designated to certain clans only, temples for certain professions, temples of the cardinal directions, etc.

[@JohSno]

Thank you for sharing this. Very interesting.

[@kilanspeaks]

@@JohSno you’re welcome! Always happy to share about my country 🙏

[@jkhhahahhdkakkdh]

Sick!!!! Keep it going

[@simpetcla12]

The first line had me in tears because it is so true

[@edsnap]

Super interesting ceremonial there

[@Currentchaosnews]

Beautiful place

[@stejoh_]

Pretty crazy that some other traveldudes have millions of subscribers and you don't. You are the man we watch. You should visit Sweden some day. Hit me up if you go to Stockholm or Uppsala. 👍🍻

[@basilsylvesterpinto10]

beautiful experiences you had ,,, best wishes from coastal Goa, India

[@TheWildlifeFanatic]

That was the ultimate culture shock! Tommy with his shirt off!!! 🫣

[@pierrevanhalteren5733]

Nice video and your guide is very cute.

[@Mannymanuelvilla]

The One & Only Sabbatical 🔥🔥