I was wrong about Bali (First Impressions Ubud) 

Going to Bali this Sunday, anyone else? :)

I can tell you guys are American … i am from Hawaii … My grandmother was pure Hawaiian .. i have a German grandfather and Chinese father ….most Americans think if your not American indian you would be an inmigrant… not true Hawaiians are also Indigenous … i was born in Hawaii before it became a US state .. the Hawaii i grew up in had many similarities to the Bali of today … i left Hawaii in 78 and worked across all 6 continents with Hyatt InterContinental Hilton and Marriott … i did so because i knew as a Hawaiian My opportunities would be limited if i stayed in the islands … ive lived in Jakarta for the last 15 years where i run a hotel Company and have been to Bali several Times every year… it never ceases to amaze me how their true culture remains vibrant … the spirit that surrounds everything they do .. the genuine, beauty despite the spoils of change and commercial Development…we just got back yesterday … thank yiu for doing them proud wirh tour discovery and i can tell you you one visit merely scratched the surface of this wonderful island and its people … 🙏

I had to laugh when your expectations were low about Bali to begin with. I had no intentions of going to Bali but as I wanted to look into a possible career in Tourism I decided to travel to Bali afterall as that's where a lot of Aussies go. What can I say that was 5 years before Covid hit and disrupted everyone's travel plans. Before Covid hit that one trip turned into 3 to 4 trips a year, exploring as much of what Bali has to offer as possible, 1 week at a time was too short so after my first trip my stays went to 2,3 and even 4 weeks. In just over 3 years I think I went 12 times. I was going to go again in May 2020 and show my sister around but Covid stopped that. I now have many friends and "Bali Family" in Bali and Bali has become my second home. I am booked to go back in October but I don't think I can wait that long and will probably go before then, even if just a weekend or a week, whatever time I can get off work lol I LOVE BALI and the people of Bali. Still so much of Bali I haven't seen yet.

Just driving around Ubud gives me a sense of peace! Love Ubud!

Many places like Ubud in Indonesia, outside Bali...like Dieng Plateau, Ngarai Sianok, Harau Valley, Cukul Pangalengan and thousands others. You can check their images online.

Bali's beauty literally brought me to tears...and the people...can't say enough nice things!! The pandemic uprooted my planned second visit that was supposed to happen in 2020, but I'm looking to head back sometime very soon. Probably my favorite places that I've ever visited.

Bali looks like paradise on earth. We loved the rice fields and the waterfall. We would love to visit. 🍻

Gosh, how we've missed Bali. Used to visit it yearly for a family vacation before the pandemic.

The rice fields aren't there for the tourists. That's a silly comment. They actually grow rice for people to eat.

Hello Lisa and Josh, I have wondered about how your travels in Bali would turn out. I thought the modern incarnation of Bali might disappoint but it hasn't turned out that way. You're seeing through the camouflage to the core of what Bali really is. It's nice to know that traditional Bali still exists. Your insight and curiosity makes a video such as this possible. Thankyou so much for it

I've been to Bali three times in an eight year period. Ubud is absolutely my favourite place. When I talk with friends about Bali they say they have no desire to visit Bali; but they're thinking of Kuta with all the Aussie and Kiwi tourists in the bars and shops and such. That's not the real Bali. The real Bali gets under your skin; it seeps into your soul. The people, the culture, the food and the haunting music: wonderful!

Did a cycle tour by a local guide, which brought us to many scenic spots and even the local huts to have a feel of how the locals lived. Great experience

Yes you're right. Bali can be touristy sometimes but it is still a very unique and a great place. Touristy is not always bad.

Thank you so much for visited Bali and thank you for your kind words to describe about bali especially ubud. So glad you enjoy your vocation. 🙏

hey, you guys passed my shop 1:01 (on the left with curtains, Kampung Sari Gallery & Homestay)! thank you for your kind impression about Ubud Lisa & Josh :)

Good to see Bali coming back to life after the pandemic. I'm hoping to visit Ubud later this year. I was in Bali as a kid, 40 years ago, and still remember it as a magical place.

loving the vlog guys im thinking bout going bali soon

Bali is so magical.

I'm totally inspired thank you

Beautiful! Love the video. You are indeed very lucky to have been able to watch a cremation parade/ceremony. Great posing at the waterfall, Lisa💗

Love your VLOG. Flights and accom booked. Back to beautiful Ubud and friends after 3 years 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Such a good vid. Planning to go this year but a bit hesitant to go to the "tourist traps" as I heard from others. Thanks for showing the "touristy" side of Bali and yet not being negative about it. And it looks like definitely a better experience to have DIY trips rather than group tours. :)

You have no idea how lucky you are post COVID to experience the rice terraces that way. You would have been in the company of thousands there pre Covid. It was stunning to see it with so few people.

One of my many favorite vlogs from you guys. ❤️. Bali is definitely on the short list.

Dear Lisa and Josh, as an Indonesian living abroad who has been heartbroken by foreign tourists' disrespect of Balinese culture, sacred sites, and its incredible people, THANK YOU for the heartfelt respect you showed (especially at Tirta Empul)! Your warmth and humility have not gone unnoticed :) Maybe a next online course you can offer is "How to Travel with Respect, Humility, and Care?" ;) If you ever visit Vancouver, Canada, let us know and my wife and I will show you the best budget foodie places!

my favorite area on Bali is north eastern Tejakula. Gaia Oasis Beach resort and the mountain retreat. Blissful and off the tourist Frontline!

Ubud is one of my favourite places in the world. The Balinese people are so beautiful and have been through so much hardship during Covid. Be generous and supportive of the island of the Gods.❤️

thanks to share this such cool video !

Thank you Lisa for a very good review for my Ubud!! I believe will help people to know more about Ubud/Gianyar region.

Ahhhhh the waterfalls and the temples, not what I expected. There's so much more to Bali than I thought - here we have an image of Bali being a hedonistic package holiday destination for the Australian masses (watch Muriel's Wedding!). Thanks for showing us a different Bali, including your last video about the beautiful botanical gardens.

bali is where i got bit by the travel bug, specifically ubud. the culture, food, energy...everything...absolutely loved it. first visited in 2015 then again in 2018 and been to so many countries since then but ubud is still my favourite. i do wish i went to the rice paddies though. this video brings back so many fond memories and doing this with your parents is so incredible. very happy for you.

I love how you take your parent for vacation sharing the memories.

Beautiful video..amazing places..rice field, waterfall, culture..thanks ya.. terimakasih

3:35 The most beautiful scene is here. South East Asia has kindness everywhere. Bali, Thailand, Philippines etc. ❤️💗 The truest beauty of all. 12:30 YES! We Thais love to make swan towel at the hotels. Lol 😂💗

I’m glad that enjoyed your stay in Bali ... it’s started to get busy again thank god after the covid

I am late to seeing this… and I am sure someone commented… but in case not, that movie, was first a book! A memoir at that! I love that after sometime there and re-watching eat pray love, you both found the connection of your life with the film..and also too, the author, Elizabeth Gilbert. When you go for your dreams, the dreamiest of things can happen! Continue enjoying your travels, and fyi, enjoying the 2nd Camino videos!

thank you so much dear… as a Balinese I am so happy that you had a great time in my home island

I loved that you mentioned " Eat Pray Love" when the book came out I read it on a train from Edinburgh to London and I looked at the other side and there was another woman reading the same book ... I loved the movie ... and it did inspire me to go to Bali and Ubod ... and I was not disappointed..

FANTASTIC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great stufff. Bali is awesome.

I am so glad that you experiencing. balinese daily life. the sight and sound. It is truly amazing place. I have been there so many times and never get tired to come back to that enchanting island. The only disadvantage is dec to may weather there It is too humid. . Anyway. I will be back in a few months. July-sept is best time when Aussie winter wind blows thru Bali Please do come back again.

There was a T-shirt in the 80s that had on it the words "I've been to Bali too" as just about every Western Australian had been there as a rite of passage.

Cool stuff 👍ciao from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

great video - thanks

Lisa and Josh. Been a subscriber for quite a while and Bali was never on the target list of places to visit. I got to say, your videos are very helpful in opening our eyes to what is out there. Thanks to both of you.

Enjoying cool places with a great company

Hi my name is Trang i live in UK, so i love your video, lovely Bali nice whether, thanks for sharing, enjoy your holiday ❤

Bali is back👍

Thank you for your appreciate our country special Bali don't forget come back again many more to see in Indonesia 🇮🇩 🙏🙏🙏

Hi dear friend so good to see this experience of you in Bali. I’m here to follow your travels

im glad finally you found a real waterfall, next target: raja ampat papua, sumba island or komodo island tour

well done. enjoyed you wry and funny commentary and the theme of the movie, haha. Headed there for a month in 3 days..

I drove past naughty nuries a few times this week..I'm definitely going there now.

Thank You For Coming To Bali 🙏🙏🙏

Hey guys!!! I missed ya!!! 🤗🤗

the rice terrace the waaaay too difference compare 10 years ago! what a shame local people ruin it with ugly love sign etc. the most beautiful version of Bali rice terrace (wich is that day is still originaly natural) you can find in the movie : The Fall (2006).

my memories of bali, 1984, first overseas trip, first time on an aeroplane, a real eye opener and assault to the senses, the culture and smells, ubud is where the silversmiths sold their wares, i'm sure it's changed heaps, and for aussies, it's one of the cheapest and top tourist destinations, stayed at kuta beach house, legion is nearby, the big 5 star hotels were just being built at sanur.

let's go on vacation to Indonesia, there are many tourist attractions in each region. each region has a culture and tradition that is different from other regions from different regional languages ​​and foods that are unique to the region. On vacation to Indonesia, don't forget to eat Indonesian food, but remember to be careful, Indonesian food tastes spicy. holidays to Indonesia exist; Nusa Dua and Nusa Penida in Bali Borobudur temple in Central Java Prambanan temple in Jogja Thousand Islands and Angel Island in Jakarta the peak of bogor with views of the tea garden and the Indonesian safari park in bogor, west java, close to jakarta Riau-Kepri and Batam are close to Singapore and have the same culture as Singapore and Malaysia, namely Malay culture and traditions. Raja Ampat in Papua the island of komodo live ancient animals that still exist, namely the large lizard Nama'y komodo, Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Lake Kelimutu, Mount Rinjani in NTT Tangkuban Parahu Mountain, White Crater and Saung Angklung, a musical instrument made of bamboo in Bandung Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo in East Java Sianok canyon in West Sumatra tana toraja in South Sulawesi Lake Toba and Bunaken Marine Park in North Sulawesi Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi and there is another that is Derawan Island, Maratua Island, Karimunjawa, Weh Island, Sumba, Jomblang Cave.

Indonesia consists of 17 thousand islands and Indonesia is number 1 the most beautiful island by Forbes 2022 and number 2 is New Zealand

I was there ceking Ubud Bali

Bali...wonderful island...

Bali is my fav place togo for vacation

I really enjoy seeing ur vacation in indonesia

Guys, Bali is the best place for massage 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Oh, I missed the pork rib and pizza in Ubud. I also like dirty duck. Great video.

How was the process to get to Bali from Australia? Thinking about doing a little trip there. Very nice Video, love it!!🌈

This video is worth more than your face expression at the thumbnail caption

Great videos

How fun to watch a video from Lisa's perspective! (Um, sorry Josh?) We did not eat at that BBQ place -next time! Kajeng rice fields were both our favorite and least favorite (because we didn't turn back at the end, but kept going through a jungle 😂😂). It's fun to watch through your eyes. 😘

Intinya jaga alam titipan tuhan ini..jaga rawatlah. Alam tdk bergantung pd manusia .tpi kitalah yg bergantung pd alam.

Hi, can you please advise what is the address of the bbq place for dinner that your went??

Bali is special !!! The beaches are are not great . The vegetation, people , kindness , incense are magical ! Different coming from a world traveller.

👍👍👍👍👍

I hope you will come back to bali, I am Indonesian and never grew tired of Bali. Bali will always gives you the right amount of relaxation from my busy life. I have not explore the whole island, many more to experience from Bali too. Ypi are welcome Come more often and be respectful with local tradition. And please dont be like other tourist who wants to show their freedom by being naked and filming themselves in the Hindu sacred places.

We never see the creamation ceremony

ubud is a cultural center of bali, nice place

Just seen two of your vid, enjoy the narration from both of you; What was wrong Lisa, I think I missed your says about this :)

There is more with Bali, and Indonesia. Try Danau Toba, Lombok and many more

Using scooters did you need a motorcycle license? And how did you know where to go? Google maps work?

Hello guys, please visit the amazing Bunaken island is the most beautiful underwater park, in north Sulawesi, see you again

Terimakasih telah mengunjugi pulau kami yang sangat dicintai orang seluruh dunia👍🙏

Are there places to swim in ubud ?

We honestly placed Bali in the bottom of our list because it seemed overdone with all the social media hype about it. But this video grounded it so much and brought back the core essence of why people get so enamored with it. You definitely changed our minds. Thank you for this video, Bali is now back on the list for sure.

Is Bali safe for foreigners? And if you travel alone, does it posible?

the best time to visit bali is: mid may - mid august

Heya can I ask. What do you use for recording these videos as they are brilliant, I'm travelling to do the Camino in two weeks and I think I'd like to video

12:14 the price is alright, but if you're Indonesian, you're going to spent twice of that price for 'oleh-oleh' (gifts) for your family and friends back home 😅

Where did you stay? Do you mind sharing your itinerary? I am heading over to Bali 2 weeks later with my friend. :D love your videos!

Hi Lisa, what is the name of the waterfall?

Hi guys, what was the name of the Rice Fields that you visited please

As a local indonesian who lives in jakarta we always spend our holiday to bali, its feel refresh both body and mind. Im so happy watching your video that you and your family loves spending your vacation in bali. Bali is paradise.

Of course they are friendly to you. As for their friendliness to the locals (non Balinese), only we can tell LOL

another beautyfull temple to visit, pura ulun danu bratan @bedugul area, Tanah lot temple in tabanan just about 25 minutes from canggu, and uluwatu temple, they are so beautyfull 👍👍

Hi Lisa and Josh. We plan to travel like you guys buy the end of this year. My questions is how do you budget yours for only 32k for 269 days? It will help us a lot if you don't mind sharing. Thanks

What’s the name of the barbecue place?

Hey guys. My wife and I are really enjoying your videos. We are Canadians planning a trip to Malaysia in near future. Could you tell me if you guys took health precautions such as vaccinations for hep a, b, tetnus, typhoid etc or take malaria pills or zika virus pills? Thanks

Sorry if I missed it, but did you guys get international licenses for the scooters or just live on the wild side lol

wait you are doing 269 days on Trip???? that's almost a year girl....

The snake skin fruit , It’s call buah salak so yummy 😋

Your thumbnails.... Wkwkwk