Hi All
Well this is my first post.
We are another family of expats on the move to Bali.
Unlike many of the threads I have read we aren't coming over here with the intention/plan/idea of starting a business. Nor will we be selling anything to move here. We also won't be working here. Or buying a house.
So - what are we doing?
Well we have been living the 'expat' life for a number of years in various countries around the world. I am (originally) Australian. Though haven't lived there for about 10years. My wife is Russian. We have 2 sons (18months and 16yo).
We have recently come to Bali and secured ourselves a modest villa in Sanur for the next 12months. We are currently sorting out everything else (schools, banking, insurance etc). Still need to figure out transport but are happy to be renting a car/bike for the time being (bike is a bit hard with the little guy). But may buy a 'cheapy' car once we figure out how to 'own' it.
My wife and youngest son will be on a social visa (in process) and the older son is getting a Kitas through the school (also in process).
So while Bali is new to us living and moving to developing countries isn't. Im sure there are 'peculiarities' with Bali/Indo which we will have to find a way to overcome - but thats nothing new.
Ive already learnt that Bali may be a cheap holiday for the Australian Bogan, but its not overly cheap to live here with all the 'unseen' costs. I also hope the schools are worth the money (are they ever?).
Our plan is to be here for a couple of years (get the big one through year 12) and then see. Maybe (finally) move to 'the west' in time for the little guy to start school.
Anyway - Im sure I will have a lot of questions - hopefully not stupid ones.
We look forward to settling down and meeting a whole bunch of new people.
Blacky
Well this is my first post.
We are another family of expats on the move to Bali.
Unlike many of the threads I have read we aren't coming over here with the intention/plan/idea of starting a business. Nor will we be selling anything to move here. We also won't be working here. Or buying a house.
So - what are we doing?
Well we have been living the 'expat' life for a number of years in various countries around the world. I am (originally) Australian. Though haven't lived there for about 10years. My wife is Russian. We have 2 sons (18months and 16yo).
We have recently come to Bali and secured ourselves a modest villa in Sanur for the next 12months. We are currently sorting out everything else (schools, banking, insurance etc). Still need to figure out transport but are happy to be renting a car/bike for the time being (bike is a bit hard with the little guy). But may buy a 'cheapy' car once we figure out how to 'own' it.
My wife and youngest son will be on a social visa (in process) and the older son is getting a Kitas through the school (also in process).
So while Bali is new to us living and moving to developing countries isn't. Im sure there are 'peculiarities' with Bali/Indo which we will have to find a way to overcome - but thats nothing new.
Ive already learnt that Bali may be a cheap holiday for the Australian Bogan, but its not overly cheap to live here with all the 'unseen' costs. I also hope the schools are worth the money (are they ever?).
Our plan is to be here for a couple of years (get the big one through year 12) and then see. Maybe (finally) move to 'the west' in time for the little guy to start school.
Anyway - Im sure I will have a lot of questions - hopefully not stupid ones.
We look forward to settling down and meeting a whole bunch of new people.
Blacky