Ever wish you could live the dream where you open your eyes every morning and feel anxious to start your day?
Come and see for yourself at our retirement village in Tegallinggah, North Bali. We are fully aware that you might be skeptical at first, but you can thank us later once you move in. You have been working hard. Our goal is simple, we want you to be the first to experience paradise with your hard-earned money. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Watch this aerial clip with a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Save your spot now, what do you have to lose?
You have found your ideal retirement location. You have spent several months vacationing there over the last couple of years. Now you have decided to spend six months per year living your dream. One big question still looms on the horizon: buy or rent?
You have all seen the ads touting retirement in an exotic south seas location, but is this really a viable option for you?
Getting your money moved overseas can be a challenge. Luckily I have four tried and true methods to share to help you get your money into Bali. Some methods may work better for you than others, or you may find a combination of methods work.
What is a rupiah you might ask. Rupiah is the national currency of Indonesia, aka IDR (Indonesian Rupiah). $1 USD = 13.295 IDR (at the time of this writing). To check the rate, open Google and type USD to IDR and you will have the current exchange rate. When I first moved to Bali in 2012, the exchange rate was $1 USD = 9.800 IDR. That is better than 35% increase in buying power. Some might want to call that inflation, but if you use a bottle of beer as the standard, there has been no change.
Where is Bali? That’s the first question most people have after hearing about The Bali Retirement Villages. To answer the question; Bali is in the Indonesian Archipelago, nearly touching the island of Java, not so far from Komodo—land of real live dragons—and a short flight from Australia. Indonesia is a land that seems almost alien to most of the western world, it breathes as much diversity as it boasts islands (which are near innumerable). Bali is the island within Indonesia known for being a relaxed, tropical paradise. Indonesians, Australians, Chinese, and westerners alike come here for vacation. Most return, because in addition to its beauty, it’s also affordable.
Rice is the life-blood of Bali. It permeates every aspect of Balinese culture, and has for at least two thousand years. The current system of Subak Irrigation has been in use for at least 1000 years. This system is much more than a simple agriculture tradition, it is a tradition that is simultaneously spiritual and communal; deeply ingrained with Balinese culture. The very social structure within Bali is infused by this ancient tradition. You could even say that rice is Bali.
As water scarcity becomes a global concern, sustainable irrigation is a topic not just for farmers, experts, and pedants; it’s a topic for the mainstream. In the United States, major aquifers are being drained at alarming rates, and there hasn’t been enough snow and rainfall to replenish used supply. Solutions to our current water crisis may be found in a Balinese practice going back to the 9th-century. Subak, a crossroads of culture, religion, and irrigation.
The cost of medical coverage in Bali is much lower than it is in a country like the United States, where 643,000 people per year declare bankruptcy because of unpaid medical expenses they will never afford to be able to pay, many of these retirees. Your retirement shouldn’t be spent worrying about running out of money, and having to declare bankruptcy. It should be spent enjoying the best years of your life. Maybe someplace tropical. Maybe somewhere like Bali.
In Ubud there is a magical forest teaming with rambunctiously friendly monkeys. There are literally hundreds of them living amongst three ancient Hindu temples enshrined by hundreds of different species of rare. This place doesn’t seem real. It’s like something out of an Indiana Jones movie. The verdant overgrowth amongst the statues spread across the grounds is nearly indescribable. You are overwhelmed with a sense of light-hearted joy, and peace here. It’s impossible not to enjoy this place.
A major hospital project is currently underway in the area of Sanur, Bali. The construction portion of the project will cost about 220 billion Rp. ($15.09 million USD), and should be completed in April of 2017. The project is being assisted by Australia, including The Royal Darwin Hospital. The goal of the project is for the hospital in Bali to be just as good as the Darwin hospital in Australia. This will give a major boost to the healthcare capabilities on the island.
