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Somewhere between locals and expats, an outsider

I came to Bali by chance and found myself captivated by its charm, I’m now one of the expats who have not able been to leave.

There are so many long-time expats here in Bali that I feel like a bit of a newbie among the “old-timers.

Repetitive daily life

Bali is often referred to as the Island of Dreams or the Island of the Gods.

Living on this beautiful island, I gradually became immersed in the inescapable familiarity and repetitive routine of daily life.

The old me who loved new experiences and discoveries has now become a complete homebody.

It’s now common for me to cancel plans after checking the route on a map app, only to see the traffic jams in real time.

I no longer need to step outside to top up my prepaid phone or buy electricity tokens.

Ratings and reviews left by others are always ready to influence my decisions, and ordering delivery for all three meals has become part of my daily routine.

Sometimes, I find myself missing the old days when I would wait for a taxi I had called an hour in advance with no idea when it would arrive.

It’s no longer “No pain, no gain,” but rather “No pulsa, no gain” now. (Pulsa: mobile top-up credits).

Thanks to the rapid pace of technological advancement, I gained convenience, but behind that convenience, I also seem to have lost many things.

One day, as I found myself missing the days when I used to explore Bali and experience new things, I decided to create Dreamer Meng.

In fact, there’s already an abundance of useful information about Bali trips and honeymoon destinations.

So I wondered what kind of stories I could share, but then I thought, maybe someone could discover something new through my own experiences, so I gathered the courage to start.

I think that way, my trip and someone else’s trip can gradually be completed.

First of all, I need to step out of the house.

If I go back to the beginning when I was curious, experience new places and foods, and see Bali from a different perspective than before, I think I’ll be able to break free from the monotony of daily life and find new inspiration.

A new adventure in Bali

I’m now going back to the beginning and planning to travel to Bali again.

While it’s nice to visit landmarks, I live a little bit away from the tourist areas, so I’ll mostly be spending time in everyday places in Bali.

For that reason, my posts might resonate more with free-spirited travelers looking to experience the real Bali life.

Finally, I hope that all travelers planning a trip to Bali, those already in Bali, and those with memories of Bali will find my writing interesting.