10 Things We Wish We’d Known Before Our First Trip to Bali

Planning your first trip to Bali? After spending several weeks living in Bali, we’re sharing 10 things that helped us better understand the island and a few practical tips that would have made our first visit even smoother. From visas and choosing where to stay to transportation, money, Balinese culture, and getting around the island, these are the things we think every first-time visitor should know before traveling to Bali. We had an amazing experience here, and this video isn’t about mistakes we made. Instead, it’s a collection of practical tips, helpful insights, and little things we learned that can help make your own trip even more enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting Bali for a week or planning a longer stay, we hope this video helps you feel more prepared and excited for your adventure. 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Before You Arrive 10:07 Choosing Where to Stay 11:32 Packing Tips 12:10 Getting Around 14:39 Our Favorite Discovery 16:20 Exploring Bali 19:39 Helpful Travel Resources 21:00 Balinese Culture 23:34 Money Matters 26:25 Weather and Packing 27:16 A Few Extra Tips 28:33 Coffee Thanks We’re Retired Nomad Adventures, and we spend about a month living in destinations around the world to experience what everyday life is really like, not just what it feels like on vacation. Along the way, we share honest travel experiences, practical advice, and what we’ve learned from living in each destination. Dewa (Bali Tour Guide) +62 878-4806-4700 If you enjoy authentic travel, practical tips, and discovering what it’s really like to live around the world, we’d love to have you join us by subscribing! Want to brighten our day with a coffee, wine, or carrot cake? ☕🍷🍰 Support us here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RetiredR... #Bali #BaliTravel #TravelTips #Sanur #Indonesia