Comments on: Living the Good Life in Bali – a Wrap up after 2 Years http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/ Life is what you make it! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-48203 Chris Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:10:12 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-48203 Rainy season is actually between November to May every year here, but the last few years saw also a shift of weather patterns in Bali. The really heavy rains only started in February, but it's still raining now and then even in July. So everything is a little bit later than usual. But that doesn't mean, it rains all the time. It's mainly only short showers in the evenings or nights, so you will still enjoy it as it's cooling the air also. Of course, a heavy rain shower can easily cause flooding and terrible traffic conditions here, but you won't stay only in Kuta anyway, will you <strong>Julia</strong>? ;-) Rainy season is actually between November to May every year here, but the last few years saw also a shift of weather patterns in Bali. The really heavy rains only started in February, but it’s still raining now and then even in July. So everything is a little bit later than usual. But that doesn’t mean, it rains all the time. It’s mainly only short showers in the evenings or nights, so you will still enjoy it as it’s cooling the air also. Of course, a heavy rain shower can easily cause flooding and terrible traffic conditions here, but you won’t stay only in Kuta anyway, will you Julia?

]]> By: Julia http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-48123 Julia Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:39:59 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-48123 Hey, My husband and I are planning a long holiday (Jan-Feb 2011) before he starts school - we've never been to Bali but are very interested!! The one thing holding us back is the weather reports - sounds overcast and rainy at that time. Could someone provide some weather experiences from this time of year? Is it really as bad as the reports indicate? Thanks so much! Hey,

My husband and I are planning a long holiday (Jan-Feb 2011) before he starts school – we’ve never been to Bali but are very interested!! The one thing holding us back is the weather reports – sounds overcast and rainy at that time. Could someone provide some weather experiences from this time of year? Is it really as bad as the reports indicate?

Thanks so much!

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47877 Chris Mon, 24 May 2010 07:41:23 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47877 Here I agree with you <strong>Dewi</strong> again, a lot of public funds and taxes could be spent much better in Indonesia.It's actually a rich country, yet still exploited by only a few with questionable agendas. The eradication of corruption, which had decades to grow here, is a daunted task and not to be taken lightly. The whole culture and mindset of the nation has to change. If you compare it with Singapore - they are 40 years ahead in that regard, its founder Lee Kuan Yew preached and lived that principle with every breath, while Indonesia had its fair share of dictators who only had one goal, to enrich themselves. This is also a similar problem in the Philippines, a very bad legacy and hard to overcome. Also, the improvement of infrastructure, public transportation and healthcare systems come with steep increasing Costs of Living. In Singapore I could not survive today like I can here. The real estate prices literally doubled over the last 4 years alone, even the older generation is forced to take up jobs and work again, it's getting harder and harder to survive on a certain level, due to the competitiveness of the whole citystate. Progress surely comes with disadvantages, but overall I would say, you are right. It would be nice, if more people could benefit from it. ;-) Here I agree with you Dewi again, a lot of public funds and taxes could be spent much better in Indonesia.It’s actually a rich country, yet still exploited by only a few with questionable agendas. The eradication of corruption, which had decades to grow here, is a daunted task and not to be taken lightly. The whole culture and mindset of the nation has to change. If you compare it with Singapore – they are 40 years ahead in that regard, its founder Lee Kuan Yew preached and lived that principle with every breath, while Indonesia had its fair share of dictators who only had one goal, to enrich themselves. This is also a similar problem in the Philippines, a very bad legacy and hard to overcome.

Also, the improvement of infrastructure, public transportation and healthcare systems come with steep increasing Costs of Living. In Singapore I could not survive today like I can here. The real estate prices literally doubled over the last 4 years alone, even the older generation is forced to take up jobs and work again, it’s getting harder and harder to survive on a certain level, due to the competitiveness of the whole citystate.

Progress surely comes with disadvantages, but overall I would say, you are right. It would be nice, if more people could benefit from it.

]]> By: Dewi http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47871 Dewi Sun, 23 May 2010 02:35:54 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47871 Well, Cris if it compare to some poor countries in Africa yes I would say I'm still lucky live in Indonesia. And it is right no place is perfect but when I saw outside of Indonesia and how far away the system I got compare to my neigbour countries it's open my eyes. When I visited Singapore and Australia what amazed me is not Merlion or Opera House but public transportation there, tidy and nice looking city and also people who live in the countryland that they are as the simple and friendly as my people. And I wish I could have tidy and compfy public transportation, have good system healthcare and good standard of education. Not lots of big malls in Jakarta or bars in Kuta. And yeah Indonesia offer to nomad and travellers things that u mention above but I also wish not only foreigner who could enjoy that but at least 50% of 240 million people of Indonesia could have the same opportunity just like you got. Once again the fact is ur euro has more power than my rupiah. :D Well, Cris if it compare to some poor countries in Africa yes I would say I’m still lucky live in Indonesia. And it is right no place is perfect but when I saw outside of Indonesia and how far away the system I got compare to my neigbour countries it’s open my eyes. When I visited Singapore and Australia what amazed me is not Merlion or Opera House but public transportation there, tidy and nice looking city and also people who live in the countryland that they are as the simple and friendly as my people. And I wish I could have tidy and compfy public transportation, have good system healthcare and good standard of education. Not lots of big malls in Jakarta or bars in Kuta.
And yeah Indonesia offer to nomad and travellers things that u mention above but I also wish not only foreigner who could enjoy that but at least 50% of 240 million people of Indonesia could have the same opportunity just like you got. Once again the fact is ur euro has more power than my rupiah.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47858 Chris Sat, 22 May 2010 08:02:43 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47858 <strong>Dewi</strong>, true, but in other countries it can be even worse. No place is perfect and I complain a lot about my home country and about the cumbersome visa process in Indonesia. But it's also the whole package that counts in the end. And here, Indonesia has a lot to offer for Nomads and Travelers - beautiful landscapes, nice climate, thousands of islands and beaches, great food, friendly people, an easy-to-learn language and so much more. :D Dewi, true, but in other countries it can be even worse. No place is perfect and I complain a lot about my home country and about the cumbersome visa process in Indonesia. But it’s also the whole package that counts in the end. And here, Indonesia has a lot to offer for Nomads and Travelers – beautiful landscapes, nice climate, thousands of islands and beaches, great food, friendly people, an easy-to-learn language and so much more.

]]> By: Dewi http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47850 Dewi Fri, 21 May 2010 14:43:20 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47850 I'm Indonesian I like Indonesia but I don't like the government. They didn't give what should their citizen get. Comfy thing seems an expensive price in Indonesia...only people who have lots of money could get that. I can't apply as government officer if I have foreigner husband. and if u change ur passport the government will say ur betrayed the country. And they will not see you as Indonesian anymore...un least if your famous artist like Anggun. Especially if you want to process document don't wish as smooth as it is...if you don't have enough money! Do I have to wait the next 200 years to see Indonesia change!!! I’m Indonesian I like Indonesia but I don’t like the government. They didn’t give what should their citizen get. Comfy thing seems an expensive price in Indonesia…only people who have lots of money could get that. I can’t apply as government officer if I have foreigner husband. and if u change ur passport the government will say ur betrayed the country. And they will not see you as Indonesian anymore…un least if your famous artist like Anggun. Especially if you want to process document don’t wish as smooth as it is…if you don’t have enough money! Do I have to wait the next 200 years to see Indonesia change!!!

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47596 Chris Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:10:32 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47596 Yup <strong>rose</strong>, more and more people seem to do that - and I can't blame them! :D Yup rose, more and more people seem to do that – and I can’t blame them!

]]> By: rose http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-47589 rose Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:58:19 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-47589 Just came across here while doing research on Bali. Wow Actually rejecting the modern society system and living the actual dream.Truly nspirational. Good for you! Just came across here while doing research on Bali. Wow Actually rejecting the modern society system and living the actual dream.Truly nspirational. Good for you!

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-46819 Chris Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:58:06 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-46819 Thanks <strong>Andre</strong>, you are too friendly! :D Thanks Andre, you are too friendly!

]]> By: Andre http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/10/12/living-the-good-life-in-bali-a-wrap-up-after-2-years/comment-page-1/#comment-46809 Andre Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:32:26 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/?p=621#comment-46809 The best article about Bali by a foreigner's eyes. The best article about Bali by a foreigner’s eyes.

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