If you are planning a visit to Bali, be sure to add Komodo National Park to your plans. We enjoyed both islands and want to show you what to do and where to go when visiting. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
Hello John and Bev! We're following in your footsteps! We just became global nomads and y'all's content helped us sooooo much as we prepared for this new season of our lives. We are travelling in Bali now as well! We've been here many times and even lived in Indonesia for 4 years, but we're wanting to experience more of Bali this time. We're staying in Sanur, Amed, and Lovina. Thanks for all the wonderful content you produce! Maybe we'll have the privilege of bumping into y'all one of these days. We're just starting! - Duane and Melanie
That's awesome. Great to hear about your plans. Please stay in touch and we would love to cross paths someday. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
Thanks. So happy for you guys to get to go to Raja Ampat. You will love it and hope our video helps. You have to work a little to get there, but it is amazing, especially for divers. Hope all is well in New Zealand! Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev
We visited Komodo Island a few years back whilst on a Princess cruise, it looks like the place has taken on a fair bit of development since we were there. We have the same type of photo taken by our guide for the visit. Were you told the story about a French wildlife photographer who didn't follow the protocols about always having a guide with you? They say he went out in the evening to take some dragon pics, unaccompanied, he mysteriously disappeared, only some of his equipment was found next morning.
We had a lovely time in Komodo National Park! The scuba diving was absolutely the best The most memorable experience was our walking hiking tour seeing dear and water buffalo etc then, the best part the young guide got lost so much fun (now). I loved it
We just left both islands - did a stop in Lombok too. Indonesia has such diversity and every island really is different. Thanks for a great video about a beautiful part of the world.
Bev was there about 10 years ago and it was in better shape. It was nice, but showing some signs of wear. We think there are probably better options in the area. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
I live in Indonesia but never go to Komodo Island because it's too far away from my city in Sumatera Island and cost much money. But I ever went to Bali in 2011.
John, have you ever made a video on how you handle the logistic of traveling to different countries all the time and getting entry with little problems and issues. I am a little dumb in this area. My overseas travel was arranged by the military. We got on a big airplane and we landed on an Air Base in the country we went too. Would you share how you are able to keep traveling switching countries without delay on getting entry into all the different countries.
Sometimes it can get complicated but for the most part, we Google the answers we need about visa requirements for each country. When we plan a trip, we use a spreadsheet to keep track of our details. Thanks for watching and hopefully we can share our method soon. Thanks for your service to our country!!! John www.retirementtravelers.com
I think I am going to stop watching you guys - you are killing me - that video has got all my travel juices going. We still have not sold the house AND its winter here arrrgh. Anyway, looks like you guys are having an absolute blast - enjoy.
Thanks so much. Keep watching for therapy 😉 and we hope you can get out there on the road soon. And yes we are having a blast. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
Loved it. I've been to Indonesia quite a few times for work but not yet to Bali or Komodo Is. By the way, only Bali is Hindu and most Indonesians are Muslims. Would you say one can do a three-month stay (that you talked about in another video) in Bali, at a cost comparable with Nicaragua/Ecuador (except for the flight) or would it be more like Costa Rica?
We realized the country is mostly Islamic after posting, so we added that to the description below the video. We hate it when we get an important detail wrong. Thanks for pointing it out. About the cost, we believe it’s more like Nicaragua and Ecuador. We understand people can stay for very little, depending on the location. Our recommendation is to go to ALL of them!😉 John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@@RetirementTravelers Thank you for your optimism (about going to all the ones you indicated) but I'm not in good health. In addition, I've already been to over 50 countries (for short periods, with some like Ecuador multiple times). But the whole of Central America I haven't been to and I can speak Spanish. Consequently, I found your proposal intriguing. Thank you.
Keep Calm and Komodo On! Indonesia looks like Hawaii without the over-commercialization, overcrowding and overpricing. Cannot wait for your next SE Asia video.
You’re trip looks absolutely amazing, such beautiful places. That’s another country on our bucket list. Thank you for uploading informative videos, we love watching you guys.
We LOVED Komodo Dragon Islands! We chose to do a live aboard for 2 nights. We were able to get to the islands before most people. Sadly, Bali has become overcrowded. Ubud was beautiful! We lived in Penang Malaysia from 2012-2017. Please visit there!!!!
I saw the Tirta Empul Temple in another video and wondered why everyone was in the green outfits. Very interesting. Loved the sites on this trip. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks so much for the kind words. We will be cheering for you to have wonderful retirement travels. Safe travels and many blessings. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
We've been really lucky so far. We actually had our worst experiences with this issue at the very beginning of our journey in Panama. Since then, no issues. We are careful about street foods, how foods are handled, etc John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
Yes it is, We did a day trip from Labuan Bajo and hit all those places. We left very early in the morning and came back that evening. Have a wonderful trip. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
Thanks. We went to a Passport Health office. They are located all over the country. We received 3 doses back in the spring of 2021. With all 3 in the sequence we received them, we were told that it provides lifetime protection. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/
we have been doing Bali since 1993, tourists are now everywhere, all lined up like ants, we keep looking for hidden gems rather than the tourist places, its getting harder and harder to escape
@@RetirementTravelers Heard that too..some Indonesians work there too..sorry for late watching your channel..so already to Raja Ampat ya?next try to Bukit Lawang..an Orang Utan conservatory area..also to lake Toba both in the island of Sumatra.
Indonesia has the biggest Muslim population on the planet. With all the anti Muslim bias in the media/the global North, this would have been lovely to remember to say when you talk about how friendly and welcoming Indonesia is - which it so is ❤
Not exactly... Some part of Indonesia majority Christians, like whole Papua island.. Flores which Komodo island in there mostly Catholics, also Nias, Toba lake region in North Sumatra, North Sulawesi, Toraja, Sumba,Timor n south Molluccas mostly Christians...
If you are planning a visit to Bali, be sure to add Komodo National Park to your plans. We enjoyed both islands and want to show you what to do and where to go when visiting.
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Hello John and Bev! We're following in your footsteps! We just became global nomads and y'all's content helped us sooooo much as we prepared for this new season of our lives. We are travelling in Bali now as well! We've been here many times and even lived in Indonesia for 4 years, but we're wanting to experience more of Bali this time. We're staying in Sanur, Amed, and Lovina. Thanks for all the wonderful content you produce! Maybe we'll have the privilege of bumping into y'all one of these days. We're just starting! - Duane and Melanie
That's awesome. Great to hear about your plans. Please stay in touch and we would love to cross paths someday.
Safe travels and many blessings,
John and Bev
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Video yang sangat bagus sahabatku 👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thanks. We loved our time in Indonesia.
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tropical paradise
Thanks for sharing. We loved it there.
Happy journeys,
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Your videos are the highlight of my week. You travel exactly like my husband and I travel! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much. That makes our day!!! Enjoy your travels and many blessings.
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Thanks for another great video. Counting down the days until your Raja Ampat one. We have started planning our trip to Raja Ampat in early 2025.
Thanks. So happy for you guys to get to go to Raja Ampat. You will love it and hope our video helps. You have to work a little to get there, but it is amazing, especially for divers. Hope all is well in New Zealand!
Safe travels and many blessings,
John and Bev
Headed there in November, this video was just what we needed!
That's great. Hope you have a wonderful time.
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We visited Komodo Island a few years back whilst on a Princess cruise, it looks like the place has taken on a fair bit of development since we were there. We have the same type of photo taken by our guide for the visit. Were you told the story about a French wildlife photographer who didn't follow the protocols about always having a guide with you? They say he went out in the evening to take some dragon pics, unaccompanied, he mysteriously disappeared, only some of his equipment was found next morning.
Glad you were able to go. We hadn't heard the French wildlife photographer story! Thanks for sharing.
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Yikes!
Very very beatiful bali
It really is!
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Just came across this video and just love it. I live in bali and planning to visit komodo the video was helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Happy journeys,
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We had a lovely time in Komodo National Park!
The scuba diving was absolutely the best
The most memorable experience was our walking hiking tour seeing dear and water buffalo etc then, the best part the young guide got lost so much fun (now). I loved it
That's wonderful. Glad you had a great visit. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy our channel.
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We just left both islands - did a stop in Lombok too. Indonesia has such diversity and every island really is different. Thanks for a great video about a beautiful part of the world.
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. Indonesia is beautiful.
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Thank you for sharing your awesome travel adventures with us. Would you return to the Natural Villa and Spa?
Bev was there about 10 years ago and it was in better shape. It was nice, but showing some signs of wear. We think there are probably better options in the area.
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This is breathtaking, honestly, I wish I were there, thanks so much for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it! Such a beautiful place.
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One thing I love about your videos is the recap of your stays! We get to see it all! Great video guys! ~Cara 😊
Thanks. So glad you guys like them. You have been with us for a long time.
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What a beautiful place to visit! Thanks for sharing. Definitely like John's idea for adding a dragon to your logo! 🙂
Thanks. Definitely a beautiful place. Still working on that logo addition. 😉🐉
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Glad you enjoyed Bali too. We loved it there.
Yes, We had a great time.
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I live in Indonesia but never go to Komodo Island because it's too far away from my city in Sumatera Island and cost much money. But I ever went to Bali in 2011.
Indonesia is so beautiful.
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Thanks for sharing…..continue to look forward to your videos
Thanks and glad you are enjoying our videos.
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John, have you ever made a video on how you handle the logistic of traveling to different countries all the time and getting entry with little problems and issues. I am a little dumb in this area. My overseas travel was arranged by the military. We got on a big airplane and we landed on an Air Base in the country we went too. Would you share how you are able to keep traveling switching countries without delay on getting entry into all the different countries.
Sometimes it can get complicated but for the most part, we Google the answers we need about visa requirements for each country. When we plan a trip, we use a spreadsheet to keep track of our details. Thanks for watching and hopefully we can share our method soon. Thanks for your service to our country!!! John www.retirementtravelers.com
John
You should make a travel guide with all your tricks and sell as a pdf
I think I am going to stop watching you guys - you are killing me - that video has got all my travel juices going.
We still have not sold the house AND its winter here arrrgh.
Anyway, looks like you guys are having an absolute blast - enjoy.
Thanks so much. Keep watching for therapy 😉 and we hope you can get out there on the road soon. And yes we are having a blast.
Safe travels and many blessings,
John and Bev
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Wow!….that was your must scary video , walking among the dragons !!
Yes it was! We did keep our distance.
Happy journeys,
John and Bev
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Loved it. I've been to Indonesia quite a few times for work but not yet to Bali or Komodo Is. By the way, only Bali is Hindu and most Indonesians are Muslims. Would you say one can do a three-month stay (that you talked about in another video) in Bali, at a cost comparable with Nicaragua/Ecuador (except for the flight) or would it be more like Costa Rica?
We realized the country is mostly Islamic after posting, so we added that to the description below the video. We hate it when we get an important detail wrong. Thanks for pointing it out. About the cost, we believe it’s more like Nicaragua and Ecuador. We understand people can stay for very little, depending on the location. Our recommendation is to go to ALL of them!😉 John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com
@@RetirementTravelers Thank you for your optimism (about going to all the ones you indicated) but I'm not in good health. In addition, I've already been to over 50 countries (for short periods, with some like Ecuador multiple times). But the whole of Central America I haven't been to and I can speak Spanish. Consequently, I found your proposal intriguing. Thank you.
Fabulous!!!!
Thanks.
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Thank you.. love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks. We loved Indonesia.
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Terima kasih.. salam dari Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Thank you 😊 🙏
John and Bev
Ive been watching all your videos. I still have tons to go. You two are adorable and so inspiring!!! I just wanted to say thanks for sharing❤
Thank you so much!! That makes our day. We want to make content that is inspiring.
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Very beatiful ❤❤
Thanks
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Komodo Island.. Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩❤❤❤
Thanks. We loved our time there.
John and Bev
Keep Calm and Komodo On! Indonesia looks like Hawaii without the over-commercialization, overcrowding and overpricing. Cannot wait for your next SE Asia video.
Thanks. There are many beautiful places in Indonesia. We hope to return next year.
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You’re trip looks absolutely amazing, such beautiful places.
That’s another country on our bucket list. Thank you for uploading informative videos, we love watching you guys.
Our pleasure! Glad you are enjoying our channel and hope you can follow along on our journey around the world.
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We LOVED Komodo Dragon Islands! We chose to do a live aboard for 2 nights. We were able to get to the islands before most people.
Sadly, Bali has become overcrowded. Ubud was beautiful!
We lived in Penang Malaysia from 2012-2017. Please visit there!!!!
Thanks for sharing your live aboard experience. We hope to make it to Malaysia next year.
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Have you ever visited Ortisei in the Italian dolomites? Bucketlist place for sure!!
We haven't yet, but thanks so much for the suggestion. Looks like an absolutely stunning place.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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I saw the Tirta Empul Temple in another video and wondered why everyone was in the green outfits. Very interesting. Loved the sites on this trip. Thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed! And thanks for following along with us.
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تحياتي 👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thanks.
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so nice you visited one only dinosaurus island on earth
Thanks. It was an amazing place.
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Oh, and South Africa? If you are thinking of South Africa, give me a shout😊.
Hopefully next year. Looks beautiful.
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Really impressed with you guys … I want to be you when I grow up (retire :) … hopefully in 5 years
Thanks so much for the kind words. We will be cheering for you to have wonderful retirement travels.
Safe travels and many blessings.
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Let me know if you are still looking for someone to edit videos …. I can do it over the weekends
@@johnvarghese4474 Will do. We are good for now. Thanks 😊
Excellent video. Very helpful information for those to-be visitors.
Speaking of eating, how do you prevent “traveler’s diarrhea”? Thanks. 👍
We've been really lucky so far. We actually had our worst experiences with this issue at the very beginning of our journey in Panama. Since then, no issues. We are careful about street foods, how foods are handled, etc
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Thanks!
Thank you. Much appreciated!
John and Bev
Glad I found your video, just starting my research.. can you tell me what month you went on this trip? thank you
So glad you found the video and hope you enjoy our channel. We visited Indonesia in May of 2023.
Safe travels,
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Hi John, Bev
My upcoming trip is rather a short one. Is it possible to do Padar island, pink beach and Komodo island/Rinca island in a one-day trip?
Yes it is, We did a day trip from Labuan Bajo and hit all those places. We left very early in the morning and came back that evening. Have a wonderful trip.
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Do you think we could walk up to the port to negotiate a better price vs booking in advance for a one day or live aboard (the nicer ones)?
Very possible, but can't verify that.
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Great video! May I ask where did you get your rabbies shots? How many years are they effective?
Thanks. We went to a Passport Health office. They are located all over the country. We received 3 doses back in the spring of 2021. With all 3 in the sequence we received them, we were told that it provides lifetime protection.
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We saw you at great wolf lodge 😂
Thanks for reaching out. We must have seen you too 🤣
Enjoy your stay,
John and Bev
Loved your trip, when are you coming to India ?
Thanks. India in 2024.
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Do get in touch when in India,
Had a question,which month did you visit the Komodo island?
@@paromitapaul8128 We went to Komodo in May of this year.
John and Bev
we have been doing Bali since 1993, tourists are now everywhere, all lined up like ants, we keep looking for hidden gems rather than the tourist places, its getting harder and harder to escape
Yes, Ubud area was pretty crowded.
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There are thousand islands in indonesia, most of them are underrated and there is no people
hi only one video from Bali? 😊
Raja Ampat coming soon, but we’ve been visiting with our kids and grandkids. 🥰
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Hi! Do you pack your own snorkle and mask while traveling?
Yes, We have our own full-face masks, but only take them on our snorkeling trips.
Happy journeys,
John and Bev
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They r just big monitor lizards..only some people give a "nickname" their scientific name is Varanus Komodoensis😊❤
Thanks.
Happy journeys,
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The culture is actually Islam - Bali is an exception being more hindu. Indonesia is the worlds largest muslim country
Yes, it was our mistake. Thanks! John & Bev
I would love to give you contacts in Penang Malaysia if you are interested
That would be great. Thanks so much. You can email through our website or message on IG.
John and Bev
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By the way where r u guys now?😊❤
Mauritius in the South Indian Ocean! So beautiful! John & Bev
@@RetirementTravelers Heard that too..some Indonesians work there too..sorry for late watching your channel..so already to Raja Ampat ya?next try to Bukit Lawang..an Orang Utan conservatory area..also to lake Toba both in the island of Sumatra.
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Thanks.
John and Bev
Indonesia has the biggest Muslim population and only Balinese are Hindu …
Thanks. We recognize that now. Appreciate you pointing it out.
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Indonesia has the biggest Muslim population on the planet. With all the anti Muslim bias in the media/the global North, this would have been lovely to remember to say when you talk about how friendly and welcoming Indonesia is - which it so is ❤
And labuan bajo people are catolic roma
@@faktaberita5302 Thanks
Already retired?must b a wealthy couple you r guys😊❤
Just worked hard and saved our money! But, we also work hard on this side hustle! 😀
Tips..read the writings in Indonesia like the Germans..not English😊❤
Thanks for the tip!
Most of Indosesia is Muslim, it's mainly only Bali that is primarily Hindu!
Not exactly... Some part of Indonesia majority Christians, like whole Papua island.. Flores which Komodo island in there mostly Catholics, also Nias, Toba lake region in North Sumatra, North Sulawesi, Toraja, Sumba,Timor n south Molluccas mostly Christians...
@@whysanjay3074 you are right bro....have a nice day 😁
Thanks.
John and Bev