From Fear to Freedom: Learning to Embrace Bali Life on Two Wheels

If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d one day be (almost) confidently riding a motorbike through the streets of Bali with my kids on the back—I probably would’ve laughed. Nervously. It took me four months of living here to even consider it. I walked everywhere at first, or jumped in a car when we needed to go further. The bikes just felt... wild. Unpredictable. A little scary, if I’m honest. But slowly, I started watching. Noticing how locals move so gracefully through traffic. How families make it work. How life here flows on two wheels. So one day, I gave it a go. Then another day. Then one more. And now? It feels like freedom. The wind in your face, the backstreets, the way the kids giggle and point things out—it’s not just transport, it’s living like a local. It's being part of the rhythm of Bali. Would I recommend it for a short holiday trip? Probably not. It takes time to understand the roads, the etiquette, the energy of the traffic here. But for us, with time, with care, and with plenty of caution—it’s become part of our everyday life. Trying new things isn’t always instant. Sometimes it takes a few months. Sometimes you have to sit with the fear a bit, watch, learn, and then step forward. And honestly? I’m proud I did. I’m proud I get to show our kids what it means to grow, to try, to be open—even when it feels uncomfortable at first. #TryNewThings #BaliWithKids #LivingAbroadWithKids #MotorbikeLife #BaliMoments #ChadAndMiaOfficial #BaliFamilyFinds #LifeInBali #ExpatsInBali #BaliByBike #GrowthMoments #BaliDailyLife