How is BALI in 2024? (Watch Before You Visit)

We just got back from another epic Bali holiday - we got married, we explored, showed our family and friends some of the best things to do in Bali and helped them with a guide to the island. In this one I want to share some pretty massive updates, upgrades and changes with you for your own holiday!

You’re possibly one of the 130,000 that watched our 17 Things To Know Before Visiting Bali video, but there’s been some pretty critical changes to immigration and arrivals, money exchanges, sim cards, on the ground costs, traffic and transport exclusions since then!

If you’re planning to visit and you’re keen for a complete guide to Bali - including the best cafes and restaurants, where you should visit for your itinerary, were to stay, best things to do, our WhatsApp database of local drivers, visa instructions and so much more, it’s all in our full Bali guide that we will be updating regularly and accessible through a mobile app for your research and travels: GUIDE LINK HERE

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Chapters
00:00 Bali in 2024
00:43 Bali Guide
01:08 Visa Changes
03:27 Cheap Airfares
04:19 Sim Cards
05:30 Airport Transfers
06:50 Porter Warning
07:33 Traffic
08:33 Prices
09:18 Budget Options
09:56 Currency Exchange
11:30 Transport
13:29 How Is Bali?
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[deanscott]

Dane, thank you both so much for this update about travelling to our families favourite holiday destination (my first family holiday with my parents back in 1985). We used to take the kids at least once a year, pre Covid. But this video really helped us put a lot. From e-sims, Wise card, Visa's, pretty much everything in this vlog, is bang-on. We returned for the first time in 6 years and had a great time, the kids are appreciating Bali at a different level as they are now mini-adults. Only down side to holiday was purchased a new camera, used the recommended SD card, and didn't record everything (not sure if you have had something similar)... I guess we will have to go back. Just wanted to shout out how much we all appreciate your efforts in putting these together. Been following this channel for years, keep up the great work.

[yebinhong]

Thank you so much! My family and I are going to Bali in April, and your videos have been incredibly helpful. It's great to hear advice from fellow Kiwis. I'm also from New Zealand, so your content really resonates with me. Keep up the fantastic work!

[richiereid]

Great update on what it’s like in beautiful Bali. I have been visiting the island for 35 years and count about 15 visits over the years. Seminyak and Canggu were dirt tracks and palm trees when I first visited in 1989. Can’t wait to get back again. Safe travels 👏❤️👏

[becg]

Brilliant video. We’re heading over in 3 weeks & this was exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks heaps legends

[still_travels]

Hello I don’t normally comment on videos but thought this deserves one! Out of all the Bali videos we have watched you guys are our favourite! We are off to Bali in a couple of weeks and have learnt so much from you guys. You are so informative and your video editing is spot on. Keep up the awesome work :D

[williamlarkin]

Thank you so much. My wife and I are heading off on Wednesday for our sixth visit, but this is special. Our first was in the 1990s with all our seven children. We figured that with such a large family we only had one big family holiday in us, and it was amazing. Well one daughter wants to celebrate her 40th birthday there and most of the other kids will be also coming. The Customs form heads up was very welcome. I already have the Visa and Tourist fee forms completed, but will get the Customs one done tomorrow, so should have a seamless entry.
I keep on saying that this one will be our last Bali trip, but its cheaper than a holiday in Queensland, so maybe not.
The only downside is that I will be expected to pick up the tab at Potato Head etc.

[travelertrome]

Your channel continues to be the best when it comes to tips and practical things when visiting countries. Thank you...again!!

[stevenharrisnz]

Excellent breakdown! Accurate and useful info

[brookcalhoon]

Probably the best video I've watched regarding Bali. Thanks for all the IMPORTANT and necessary info. You guys rock!

[costasworldofmusicmemories]

Great tips in what to look for when visiting Bali. Our favorite town is Ubud. We enjoy it's natural beauty of terraced rice fields and lush landscapes. Dane, what do you think Bali will look
like in five years? Hope married life so far is treating you well. Sending you lots of love ❤❤ Well Wishes from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[AdventuresWithRy]

Loving Ubud atm! 😍 locals are so friendly. I watched your Bali guide video before coming here which helped me tremendously, thank you! 🙏 and yes, the e-gates at immigration were a breeze 😎

[lsamg]

Thank you so much. Going in June and was just starting to search this stuff, you made it so simple

[petern]

Thanks for the update Dane. No Bali this year….back to Japan 🇯🇵 and Krabi, Thailand 🇹🇭 🇨🇦

[seemarughani]

We’re off to Bali and this was such a great video to prepare us. Thank you!

[seangoudarzi]

Thanks for the tips! How can we do the declaration in advance? Do You have a link to it?

[garrypaton]

This is brilliant, many thanks. Travelling to Bali for the first time in October with family.

[renatamortazavi]

Such an informative video as always. Thanks, Dane. It's lovely to see your hand with the wedding ring on it 😜👍🎉. Sending lots of love to both of you. 💖

[Random_Rover]

TYSMM! Im going tmr and just saw this. Still helpful tho thanks sm🙏🏻

[sergioianni]

Tks mate. This is my 3rd trip to Bali but yours is by far the most useful video, bravo ❤

[heatherfruin]

My husband and I have been going to Bali since 1988. So glad we went to places of interest and were the only tourists. These places are now overrun with tourists.