Hi
This is my first post to the BEF. As someone who does not usually post to forums (I'm shy !!!!!) I had to write to thank Bert for keeping this forum alive. As a 'wanna-be' ex-pat I appreciate the opportunity to read of the experiences of ex-pats.
I too know there is a myth or dream about the Bali paradise and often wonder how it would measure up in real life with the daily grid. The forum provides a space to share about Bali the good and bad and the ..... Bert, I have especially appreciated living (a little bit) through your stories in the daily log & I hope you continue.
Now here is my 3 'nuts & bolts' questions to all you the expats.....
1. How is it that you can stay in Bali as an ex-pat? Do you do the regular visa run, have you hooked up with a local partner/spouse or what???
The second question is ...can you describe when you decided to go/stay in Bali. Why did you and was there a defining moment, factor or pull/push? And for those of you considering but not yet ex-pats what is holding you back?? Im keen to understand the factors involved in the decision making process.
And finally, regarding longer term accomodation did you rent/ share/buy accomodation ?
Thats all
Thanks
Shar
This is my first post to the BEF. As someone who does not usually post to forums (I'm shy !!!!!) I had to write to thank Bert for keeping this forum alive. As a 'wanna-be' ex-pat I appreciate the opportunity to read of the experiences of ex-pats.
I too know there is a myth or dream about the Bali paradise and often wonder how it would measure up in real life with the daily grid. The forum provides a space to share about Bali the good and bad and the ..... Bert, I have especially appreciated living (a little bit) through your stories in the daily log & I hope you continue.
Now here is my 3 'nuts & bolts' questions to all you the expats.....
1. How is it that you can stay in Bali as an ex-pat? Do you do the regular visa run, have you hooked up with a local partner/spouse or what???
The second question is ...can you describe when you decided to go/stay in Bali. Why did you and was there a defining moment, factor or pull/push? And for those of you considering but not yet ex-pats what is holding you back?? Im keen to understand the factors involved in the decision making process.
And finally, regarding longer term accomodation did you rent/ share/buy accomodation ?
Thats all
Thanks
Shar