12 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN TRAVELLING BALI 🇮🇩

I've outlined 12 things not to do in Bali so that you can plan accordingly for your trip! Whether you're a budget backpacker, digital nomad or coming on vacation here in Bali, I cover issues about money, scooters and which areas you should avoid so you don't have to make all the mistakes I did when I first arrived here. These are all points I've learnt from my year living in Bali that I want to pass on to you :)
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:23 Don't carry a lot of cash
01:18 Don't walk on the shortcuts
02:07 Don't go to popular Bali attractions
02:36 Don't expect locals to speak English
03:09 Don't drink the tap water in Bali
03:48 Don't ride the scooter without a helmet
04:12 Don't let your phone be stolen
04:34 Don't stick to western food
05:13 Don't walk around town in a swimsuit
05:39 Don't enter temples with bare legs
06:31 Don't spend all your time in South Bali
07:13 Don't visit Canggu

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  • @user-ge7jd6qm1j
    @user-ge7jd6qm1j5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information . Very helpful.

  • @awdrcdrifter8421
    @awdrcdrifter842118 күн бұрын

    As Indonesian I can say that your guide/information useful. I have to agree with south Bali, those areas you mentioned are crowded. North Bali is better if you want to experience less touristy aspect of Bali. Sure there are lots of hotels there, but none of them belong to big hotel chain (eg: Hyatt, Hilton, Mercure etc). The price of goods up north is also way cheaper than south. The drawback would be distance. It took 3-4 hours of drive to get to north Bali (Buleleng, Singaraja or Lovina) but on the plus side, you'll be rewarded with nice mountain scenery while driving. And about tap water... If you really have to drink/use it, just make sure to boil it first then it's mostly safe.

  • @ThavyTra
    @ThavyTra Жыл бұрын

    Great tips Ryan. Digging the shirt!

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you Thavy-kins!

  • @sashaw8236
    @sashaw8236 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips!

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 🥳

  • @jt7510
    @jt75103 ай бұрын

    Great video!!!

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @aribraaa
    @aribraaa Жыл бұрын

    Great video man. I think some of the condiments that I bought are still on that pantry :)

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you dude! Haha it wouldn’t surprise me 😂

  • @vickythomas1021
    @vickythomas10215 ай бұрын

    I would love to know 5 of your top off the grid places to see.. O just got my passport and want to see beauty❤

  • @TomBedlammusic
    @TomBedlammusicАй бұрын

    made the mistake of walking the canggu shortcut on my first trip there.... never EVER again haha

  • @libbykey90
    @libbykey90 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ryan, would love to see your tips on the less touristy Bali itinerary for 2 weeks? It’s for a honeymoon 🎉

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! If I find some time to sit down and do it I totally will! ♥️🙌

  • @bharathkumar840
    @bharathkumar8406 ай бұрын

    What are the places to visit ?

  • @tanmayisurampudi6778
    @tanmayisurampudi67788 ай бұрын

    Hey, we're planning our honeymoon around the first week of March 2024 and I'd love to know if it's a good time, because I've read that it can get too humid and wet? Secondly, we want to have some activities/cultural experiences but also chill at the beach; we're thinking of visiting Ubud and Uluwatu; are these good places to visit for a less touristy vibe while still experiencing Bali's culture? We're only there for 5-6 days so we plan on picking 2 places.

  • @wendypolman2408
    @wendypolman2408Ай бұрын

    What quiet place which is worth visiting do you recommend?

  • @niteshsethi8878
    @niteshsethi8878 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Ryan, loved watching your videos. Can you help a bit with the itinerary as me n my wife will be in bali with our 2 years old kid. We will be there for 9 nights.

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! If you’re only in Bali for 9 nights and with kids then I would recommend slower travel. I would probably spend half the time in Uluwatu visiting the most beautiful beaches in Bali and then the other half of the time in Ubud where you can do more cultural activities and see some waterfalls and rice terraces 😁

  • @adamdabrowski6682
    @adamdabrowski66825 ай бұрын

    I am going there in may Any chance you to show me real Bali please?

  • @1027jessi
    @1027jessi8 ай бұрын

    I am interested in knowing about the hidden places

  • @awdrcdrifter8421

    @awdrcdrifter8421

    18 күн бұрын

    I recommend to start from Lovina in north Bali. Way less touristy than south. It's kind of mid ground between purely traditional and modern. Just be prepared for long drive trough mountainous area. It shoulda take 3 or 4 hours to get to Lovina from Denpasar (airport). Avoid driving after 6pm because the road to north Bali is poorly lit or sometime none lighting at all.

  • @bali.talks.shares
    @bali.talks.sharesАй бұрын

    finally!!!!!!!!!!!! One smart person that realized Cianggu is crap.

  • @casaraku1
    @casaraku17 ай бұрын

    anywhere in the world wear a helmet even on bikes, cement, rocks and metal is harder than your head. Practice in the morning or quiet area before with your rented scooter....as for food why travel the world to eat crap... the local stuff is fresher, affordable and many vegetarian options.. avoid food washed in tap water..

  • @sujaraj6367
    @sujaraj6367 Жыл бұрын

    Hi how are you? I’m about to apply an tourist visa but need one sponsor from Bali . Unfortunately I have no one there . Do you have any idea please? Regards Gani

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! You don’t need a sponsor for a tourist visa. You only need a sponsor if you want a work visa

  • @sujaraj6367

    @sujaraj6367

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RyanLeeBanks thanks but I have travel document not a an ordinary passport. my application got rejected. the embassy said if you have sponsor from local you can get the visa. I booked the ticket and all now they rejected. I don’t know what to do

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a very unique position you’re in that I don’t know any information about. You would be best off contacting your immigration services or embassy to get official advice.

  • @noname18789
    @noname18789 Жыл бұрын

    Where is the recommended hidden place? :O

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure what you’re referring to, I can’t remember what I said 😂

  • @noname18789

    @noname18789

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RyanLeeBanks 2:28

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noname18789 Ahh okay I thought you meant I referenced one specific place ahah! I'll make a video about it someday!

  • @elenascaglia6344
    @elenascaglia6344 Жыл бұрын

    Not eat too much nasi goreng 😱😱😱

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    We will have to find the spicy one!

  • @Ajeman845
    @Ajeman845 Жыл бұрын

    Fkn Right ! > Orang Indonesia di Toronto, Canada

  • @LilithEveMaria
    @LilithEveMaria Жыл бұрын

    Yes, about the language. Based on my experience, mostly tourists from Russia expect that all locals can say perfect English. They're going to give bad reviews about Oh, they can't give me the answer perfectly. LoL..POS

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup! So many people expect the locals to be able to speak perfect English and I have no idea why…

  • @souske1990
    @souske19902 ай бұрын

    I did not know that so many cell phone snatcher in Bali, I thought only the monkeys do that.

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Ай бұрын

    Monkeys do it too! But yes, be careful on scooters

  • @apollux012
    @apollux012 Жыл бұрын

    Ok what I saw: Get a tattoo 😂

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Always get a tattoo 😂

  • @rahuljaiswal7390
    @rahuljaiswal7390 Жыл бұрын

    Can we smoke weed

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Not in Bali, but in Thailand you can

  • @nisnga147
    @nisnga14710 ай бұрын

    12 more of the same video tell you 12 things not to do in Bali.... ffs...

  • @RyanLeeBanks

    @RyanLeeBanks

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s a good thing you’ve had time to watch all 12 videos 🥳