The Complete Guide to Bali for all first-timers.

#bali #guide #whattodoinbali
IG: MikeSmithski
We appreciate this is a long video so please feel free to use timestamped chapters below.
Various links throughout the index and below.
01:08 Getting to the island
01:35 Local Uber - Gojek
01:57 BALI REGIONS
02:18 Canggu
03:08 Seminyak - Night time walk • Bali nightlife - a wal...
03:35 Denpasar
04:08 Kuta - You can find Mamaka on their youtube channel ‪@ovologroup‬
04:43 Uluwatu -
Scooter ride through Uluwatu • A pleasant scooter rid...
Our vlog from the temple • Bali must see - Uluwat...
Uluwatu temple Kecak Fire Dance • Stunning Traditional B...
05:18 Nusa Dua
06:02 Ubud
06:32 Amed
07:00 Lovina
07:34 Banjar Hot Springs
07:56 ACCOMMODATION
08:34 Our favourite hotels - Amnaya, Conrad Bali, Lovina Life
09:41 Guesthouses
10:00 Apartments and villas
10:52 EVERYDAY BASICS
10:55 Electricity
11:15 Phone and simcard
12:12 Sunscreen
12:46 Waterbottle
13:08 Backup wallet
13:32 Should you get insurance
14:08 Driver's license
14:35 Passport
15:05 Bank cards
16:06 Taxes and service charge
16:31 Communication
17:13 TRANSPORT
18:01 Scooter Rentals
18:18 Car rentals
18:51 Local food
19:17 Tap water and your health
19:40 Restaurant suggestions
19:52 Coffee shops
20:27 Co-working spaces
20:43 Beach clubs - Finns, Savaya, Palmilla
21:37 Nightlife
22:39 Exercise
23:07 Tech Stores & Tokopedia
23:48 TRIPS OFF-BALI
24:00 Nusa Lembongan - Watch our vlog from this island • Nusa Lembongan - Explo...
And see the island from the air • Nusa Lembongan from th...
24:22 Gili Islands - Aston, Pondok Santi, Underwater Sculptures, Turtle Sanctuary
26:20 Where to stay on Gili Air - Oceans6
26:28 Komodo National Park. Thanks to ‪@voyagebyyachtsourcing3638‬ for the footage
26:54 Tour Operators - Made Adayasa / balitourguid
27:43 Watersports
28:18 Surf spots
28:46 Dive spots
29:21 MUST-SEE PLACES
29:23 Tanah Lot
29:29 Uluwatu temple
29:35 Goa Gajah Elephant cave - Full video here • Cave Temple and Enchan...
29:44 Lempuyang temple
30:15 Brahmavira Arama - Full video • Bali Indonesia - Bajra...
30:26 Mount Batur - Watch our vlog from this hike • Night hiking Mount Bat...
Waterfalls - Full vlog on some of these waterfalls • Discovering Bali with ...
30:35 Kanto Lampo
30:44 Tibumana
30:55 Tukad Cepung
31:13 Gembleng - Full video • Gembleng Waterfall in ...
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
32:08 Tirta Gangga - Full video • Exploring a Balinese R...
32:39 Taman Ujung - Full video • Stunning Royal Palace ...
33:25 Ulun Danu Beratan
33:40 Lahangan Sweet - Full video • Nature walk Lahangan S...
34:06 Ubud Market
34:28 Campuhan Ridge Walk
34:38 Cooking Class - Market trip video here (Cooking class video coming soon) • Bali Ubud secret food ...
34:50 Rice fields - Alas Harum, Tagalang, Sidemen
BEACHES
35:46 Dream Beach
35:58 Dreamland beach
36:15 Pantai Suluban - Full video on this beach and area • Uluwatu - Suluban Beac...
36:32 Nyang Nyang
37:09 Airplane on a cliff
NEGATIVES ABOUT BALI
37:25 Internet Speeds
38:08 Lack of ergonomic workstations
38:53 Animals, insects and noise
39:44 Smells and waste
40:06 Efforts to clean up the island by the amazing people from Sungai Watch
sungai.watch/
40:53 Walk-ability on Bali
40:57 Polluted rivers
41:08 Leaky buildings
41:44 Bad tradesmen
42:16 Launderettes
43:06 Accommodation photos
43:41 Hustlers
45:10 Where to get more info
45:30 Our favourite Bali IG account Overheard_in_Canggu overheardincanggu.com/
45:45 Summary
Contact to our Bali Guide - Made Adayasa from Galih Bali Tour
www.galihbalitours.com
/ balitourguid
/ travellinginbaliisaland
whatssap / Viber [phone]
Bali Driver and Guide
Cooking class with Auntie Puspa
paon-bali.com/
Thank you for watching and please like the video if you learned something.

[@Tilldawn911]

I watched a ton of Bali video and just recently stumbled upon this one. Very well screen played and directed and edited. Not the new aged short clips flash and bang type of clips but a very well organized compilation of thorough information and hidden insights! Good stuff and appreciate the efforts in making this clip!

[@just_do_it_correct]

the video is an excellent example of how to create a complete and informative video. It is well-organized, well-edited, and visually appealing. I would highly recommend it

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you very much :) it's the result of 5months in bali 😊👌

[@themediterraneanguy]

Bali is amazing place. I appreciate the detailed breakdown of all the best places to visit and things to do in Bali and very proud of your accomplishments to partake in different cultures around the world.

[@jalisabeverly2420]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Your tone and tempo is so relaxing and the information spot on. Thank you for this break down

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks Jalisa ;)

[@magdalenalach5914]

Thank you for a remarkable and above all practical introduction to staying in this beautiful part of the world!

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it :D Have an amazing trip!

[@u10545]

perfectly structured and complete guide. great work

[@caroline.ayello]

Awesome, very accurate informations and really well made. Love it !

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks Caroline. :) we loved our time there with amazing friends :)

[@andrewj3177]

This truly a "complete" guide indeed Thanks

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you. I cut out a few things regardless as the video would have been an hour long :) visa and covid things change. Also cut out bits about co-working places and only mentioned them as well as restaurants.

[@leinahlove]

Incredible content! Super helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks Lainah! Much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to watch it.

[@wainot1225]

Very informative. Going in August and this is a great starting guide!

[@MikeAndFriends]

Fantastic. Super glad to hear you found it useful :) enjoy your trip.

[@dbibbyma]

Great info. Love it!

[@TheIndigodiva]

Such a practical and helpful guide. Thank You!

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks. Glad it was useful!

[@sieuhuedang5947]

excellent video ❤ absolutely must watch it

[@dedeaditya]

Very comprehensive Bali guide.. 👍

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you Dede. Appreciate the feedback 🤠👍

[@malatie]

Dankjewel voor de leuke informatie

[@donaldcastillo2408]

Fantastic video , super informative

[@WiecznieWolni]

Awesome! Bali is our dream so one day we will back to this video! :)

[@MikeAndFriends]

Great to hear. You'll have an amazing time for sure.

[@wyswygsommer2769]

I have watched all your videos about Bali, but many images in this video were new for me.

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks. Means a lot to us. There are lots more from Bali on our second channel kzbin.info or use the links in the description of this video to watch individual places :)

[@louissandapa769]

Great Tour information Mike and friends 😊

[@sunbeam9222]

Very very informative thank you. As for clothes, I bring my own detergent from home and hand wash all of them. Easy peasy and rather enjoyable task once you get in the habit of it.

[@MikeAndFriends]

Yes. That is the solution and works on the drier days when humidity is reasonable.

[@hasarangasamaranayake2965]

Wonderful thank you

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you 😊👍

[@abdulqayum4840]

Thanks great information.

[@louissandapa769]

Welcome documented 👌

[@Ryantrev88]

Excellent n informative vlog

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you for taking the time to watch it and for the nice words 😊

[@baliwalknshops1517]

Thanks for video

[@MikeAndFriends]

We had fun making it :)

[@robertstewart6505]

good job..thanks

[@MikeAndFriends]

Appreciated 😎👍

[@grahamhughes9250]

Great video ☺ ☺

[@MikeAndFriends]

Super glad you liked it :)

[@ghazouaboumakhlouf8719]

Great guide Should get more views 🔥

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thank you. It's the length that scares people away I presume :)

[@SN-hg6bx]

AMAZING!! information👍👍👍 tell us more about the how to? Visas….short term…long term…

[@K_mich88]

I recommend to not bring any white clothings. The water in Indonesia in general is not that clean so white clothings end up becoming off white even when you wash it by yourself in a home washing machine

[@Neeper78]

What hotel is that @15:40? Looks beautiful

[@briangrant8363]

But I suggest giving Legian a big miss. It is almost all australian owned sports bars,tattoo parlours (everywhere), massage parlours (almost everywhere).It is full of venues pumping out loud music all day and night so if you want a quiet dinner you will probably find just a couple

[@MikeAndFriends]

Luckily in Bali there's something for everyone :) that's the beauty of it

[@jimjam8687]

Where is the beach at 16:00?

[@sradhakrishnan4593]

How far are these places from each other? I mean can you stay in one and reach another on a hired scooter in an hour or two?

[@MikeAndFriends]

Sidemen and Lovina are too far for a scooter. Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu are accessible by scooter.

[@fansmilitan2701]

There are few local Balinese mosquitoes, many tourists mosquitoes, they are on vacation to Bali from various countries in the world, just like humans they also want to taste some variety of food ( eat a variety of local and tourist blood ) 😂😂

[@MikeAndFriends]

Hahaha. Hope they enjoyed my potato and sausage filled blood 😁

[@fansmilitan2701]

@@MikeAndFriends 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OldSoul2779]

Does Gojek ONLY work on cash basis? Not credit card?

[@henktl3580]

Works with credit card. Not everything is this video is correct, and that is being generous.

[@vyneash7353]

9:57 not sure why i cried

[@MikeAndFriends]

Hahaha, yes mossies can be ferocious there:)

[@pakavideo]

Wow, an honest review :) I had some doubts in regards to Bali, now I can see it's an overhyped dumpster and scammers paradise. Thanks, but no thanks.

[@MikeAndFriends]

I wouldn't take it as far as that. There are a couple of instances where you might feel that but it gets drowned out by the huge amount of extremely lovely people who are there when you need them.

[@pakavideo]

@@MikeAndFriends Sure, I get that you liked Bali overall and you apparenly have your reasons. I just prefer places where the nature is unspoiled and treated with care not only by visitors but also by the locals. When you go to New Zealand, Tasmania, Hawaii, British Columia, Wyoming, Iceland, Switzerland etc you can enjoy our beautiful planet in more responsible way... at least the waste you inevitably leave behind it not thrown straight into the ocean.

[@TheRealMcCoyAndChipsAhoy]

@@pakavideo Go to those places then. Bring your narrow mindedness else where.

[@polskieszlaki-pl]

Bogaty materiał. Gratulacje. Jeżeli robiłeś napisy to mogłeś też wrzucić po polsku. Pewno komuś by się przydało. Pozdrawiamy 😀

[@MikeAndFriends]

Dzięki. Napisy po polsku są. Po włączeniu CC należy kliknąć ikonkę trybiku i ustawić Polish 🙂

[@polskieszlaki-pl]

@@MikeAndFriends super, dzięki - coś mi nie działało

[@rolandet]

Closed due to the what?

[@MikeAndFriends]

Coronavirus. I tried avoiding certain words so the algo doesn't flag the video.

[@rolandet]

Thanks. Didn't know YT cracked down on certain words.

[@jackycourrouyan2121]

En francais !?

[@MikeAndFriends]

You can select Auto Translate after enabling subtitles, and selecting your language of choice in the options.

[@michaeljamesparkinson]

Time stamps

[@MikeAndFriends]

What about them? They're in the description :)

[@meme-hz8hu]

most people wont go there cause of the propaganda sorry to say u cant treat aussies the way that u do with it so use will loose millions of dollars per year cause of that reason

[@MikeAndFriends]

Thanks for sharing your view 😊👍

[@774kblake]

Things have changed- DON'T GO!!! Prices have TRIPLED with more and more tourist (esp Russians!) CRIME is out of control and getting worse every day!! No ones wants to admit it, but STAY AWAY - Thailand is CHEAP, beautiful and SAFE!!!

[@darylsprake8617]

Dont come bali is full

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Great info Vlog, cheers from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘

[@abdulqayum4840]

Thanks great information.