Comments on: Random Observations About Bali https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-bali/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Mon, 26 May 2025 20:03:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-bali/#comment-712249 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:12:42 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11252#comment-712249 In reply to Rob.

Very well said, Rob!
I think both context and “first time” experiences are crucial to how we see a place – and how we think it may (or may not) have changed.

]]> By: Rob https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-bali/#comment-712235 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:25:30 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11252#comment-712235 I like your take on the often heard, “XYZ isn’t the same as it was in the good old days.”
I think there are many reasons why people feel this. It may very well be that the person visiting the location has changed considerably since their first visit. To some extent, over the years we may lose the capacity to feel amazed and bewildered by a place. Also, you can only have one first time.

I’m back in Asia traveling now at 42. I was here first when I was 33. It’s still amazing but you just can’t quite feel the bewilderment you did the first time seeing a place. Also the context of the trip matters a lot as well.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-bali/#comment-686905 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 09:43:05 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11252#comment-686905 In reply to travelnanna.

Hi Travelnanna,
Thanks for the resource – I believe I also consulted that website prior to my own arrival!

]]> By: travelnanna https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-bali/#comment-686900 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 06:07:53 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11252#comment-686900 Hi Nora,

I’ve particularly enjoyed your insights into Bali. I recently returned from a visit there in September. Bali is indeed a unique destination for travellers with many new visitors coming from Europe. First time visitors can find it difficult to plan for their arrival and how to get in and around in Bali once arrived. I found the baliairportexperience.com website to be a great resource for my solo travel to the the island. It may prove equally useful for other travellers to the region. I look forward to reading more of your posts in the future and following your journey.

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