HOW I MAKE FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD - SwT 191 - BALI THE ISLAND OF GODS

• July 28, 2024 by Sailing with Thomas |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:16:16
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Bali is the island of Gods, and maybe more spiritual than most first-time visitors know. Visiting a new country with different cultures, religions, and traditions can sometimes be quite a challenge. In this video, I am sharing how I succeed in making friends despite huge differences in culture and background. Bali is a Hindu-dominated Island, still, it belongs to Indonesia a Muslim nation. Even though the Island of Gods is extremely friendly and welcoming towards tourists, it is easy to misbehave and act disrespectful especially because the party factor is so high. This might mislead you to forget about their heritage and spiritual traditions. I always try to learn and understand my destination's culture and even pick up some of their language to show respect and genuine interest in the nation I visit. This enables me to easier make friends wherever I go, no matter the differences in religion or culture.

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HOW I MAKE FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD - SwT 191 - BALI THE ISLAND OF GODS Locations

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• The episode primarily focuses on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Although specific landmarks and locations are not mentioned in detail by name within this excerpt, the content alludes to a journey through various aspects of Balinese culture, spirituality, and tourist attractions, making it a representation of a general exploration across different areas of Bali. (-8.5138111,115.1643879)

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Sailing solo around the world in a Bavaria 55 Cruiser - S/Y Be Free. Most of the time sailing single handed and occasionally with friends and other guests. Dreaming of crossing the Pacific singlehanded. Most of my life has been in the small coastal town Tønsberg, 95 km south of Oslo. With the national park at our doorsteps, and the Oslo fjord and Skagerak sea outside the windows, it was almost mandatory to own a boat. I´m almost raised in a sailboat and had my first by the age of 7. Not only did we spend 3 weeks every summer, and every weekend of my childhood, on the lean (Sailing) But my parents owned a boat factory, where they manufactured sailboats and smaller motorboats. So I think its fair to say I've been into sailing my whole life. MY LAST JOB Full time working for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, and almost 10 years as voluntary and skipper for the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue. ONE LIFE SAIL IT WISELY www.sailingwiththomas.com

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