A German Who Found Home in Bali
- Feb 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 26
Seven years ago, he left Germany. Today, he calls Bali home.
We met him in Sanur. Not in a café. Not in a villa. But standing in the water, looking for bait with his son.
Just a father. On a normal Bali afternoon.
And maybe that’s the most beautiful part of this story.
From Germany to Bali and Never Looked Back
When asked where he’s from, he smiled and said:
“I’m originally from Germany… but we are living here.”
Seven years in Bali. Not a tourist. Not a short escape. A real chapter of life.
He now lives in Ubud. He has explored the island multiple times by motorbike. He has fished in Amed. He has lived through the pandemic here.
That’s not a vacation story. That’s life experience.
What He Loves About Bali
When we asked what he likes most, he answered simply:
“I like the weather.”
Germany, he said, is grey, cold, and wet.
Then he added something more important:
“I like the people. People are easy going. We don’t have a lot of stress here.”
Think about that.
To someone from Europe, Bali feels lighter. Less pressure. Less rush. More breathing space.
Sometimes we grow up here and forget that.
Amed, His Healing Spot
After seven years of exploring Bali, we asked about his favorite place.
Without hesitation:
“The place where I really like to be is Amed.”
Why?
He’s a scuba diver. He lived there during the pandemic. For him, Amed isn’t just a destination.
It’s personal.
“It’s like… my healing spot.”
That word again. Healing.
Not just tourists say that. Even long-term residents feel it.
A Responsible Way of Enjoying Bali
What makes his story even more meaningful is how he treats the ocean.
When talking about parrot fish, he said:
“You shouldn’t take the fish out of the reef… parrot fish is a maintainer on the reef.”
He understands the ecosystem. He respects it.
This is important.
Bali is for everyone. But it must be enjoyed responsibly.
The Honest Side
He didn’t romanticize everything.
He also said:
“I don’t like the trash.”“Obviously I don’t like the traffic.”
That honesty matters.
Because loving Bali doesn’t mean pretending everything is perfect. It means caring enough to notice what needs improvement.
What This Means for Us
A man from Germany. Seven years here. Raising his son. Fishing in Sanur. Diving in Amed. Living in Ubud.
He has seen most of the island. And he’s still here.
That says something.
Bali is not only for influencers. Not only for honeymooners. Not only for party people.
Bali is for families. For divers. For explorers. For people looking for slower living. For people looking for healing.
For everyone.
And maybe the most powerful message of all:
You don’t have to be born here to love Bali deeply. And you don’t have to be perfect to belong here.
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