{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Could You Live in Bali? Here\u2019s What It\u2019s Really Like","description":"Australian expat consultant Simone Collins joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about turning a Bali \u201cgap year\u201d into a life-changing two-year relocation \u2014 and helping others do the same. Founder of Our Year in Bali, Simone shares how a family experiment became a full-scale move, what daily life in Bali really looks like, and why so many people dream of making the island home. She explains who Bali is best suited for \u2014 from families with young children to digital nomads and retirees \u2014 and breaks down practical considerations like schooling, visas, healthcare, housing, and cost of living. Simone also discusses the realities of leasehold property, transport challenges, accessibility for older expats, and how Bali\u2019s hospitality-driven culture shapes expat life on the island. If you\u2019re considering moving to Bali \u2014 whether for a sabbatical, remote work, or retirement \u2014 this episode offers honest insights, real-world budgeting advice, and expert guidance to help you decide if Bali is the right fit. #ExpatLife #LivingInBali #MoveToBali #BaliExpats #DigitalNomads #RetireAbroad #ExpatFocus  \ud83d\udc49 Visit Expat Focus at https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com 00:00&amp;nbsp;Simone Collins' Journey to Bali 01:15&amp;nbsp;Starting 'Our Year in Bali' Consultancy 03:12&amp;nbsp;Challenges and Decisions in Bali 05:55&amp;nbsp;Ideal Demographics for Moving to Bali 08:24&amp;nbsp;Visa Options for Long-Term Stay 12:31&amp;nbsp;Housing and Real Estate in Bali 16:20&amp;nbsp;Popular Areas for Long-Term Expats 20:52&amp;nbsp;Accessibility and Transport Considerations 22:36&amp;nbsp;Health Insurance Essentials for Expats 26:05&amp;nbsp;Navigating Language Barriers 27:17&amp;nbsp;Education Options for Expats' Children 30:56&amp;nbsp;Community and Cultural Integration 33:57&amp;nbsp;Cost of Living and Budgeting in Bali 37:58&amp;nbsp;How to Plan Your Move to Bali 40:05&amp;nbsp;Conclusion and Final Thoughts  \ud83c\udfa5 Video\/Transcript \u2013 https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com\/indonesia\/podcast\/could-you-live-in-bali-heres-what-its-really-like  \ud83d\udcdd Show Notes Our Year in Bali \u2013 https:\/\/ouryearinbali.com\/  \ud83d\udc49 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com\/feed YouTube | https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ExpatFocus Podcast | https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com\/podcast LinkedIn Page | https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/expatfocus LinkedIn Group | https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/673267 X | https:\/\/x.com\/expatfocus Facebook | https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/expatfocus Bluesky | https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/expatfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/expatfocus TikTok | https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@expatfocus Mastodon | https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@expatfocus Website | https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com ","author_name":"Expat Focus","author_url":"https:\/\/www.expatfocus.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39462005\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196701235"}