Which part of Bali is better for digital nomads: Canggu or Uluwatu? In this episode, I compare the two digital nomad hotspots in terms of lifestyle, beaches, workspaces, traffic, the general feel - and even the monkeys!
If you are considering spending time in Bali or even moving there part- or full-time as a digital nomad, this episode will be very helpful to determine which might be best for you, as these two areas (other than Ubud which is inland) are where most of the nomad community lives and hangs out.
The order of the episode for my side-by-side comparisons of Canggu and Uluwatu:
General Feel/Overview/Location
Locals and Foreigners
Nightlife
Beaches
Surfing
Canggu feels like SoCal; Uluwatu feels like Hawaii
Busyness vs. Quieter
Coworking Spaces
Cafes, Restaurants, and Cooking
Language (Speak English or Bahasa?)
Making Friends
Riding Scooters
Traffic
Spiritual Presence (Balinese Hindu)
Spiritual Presence (“Conscious”/New Age Community)
MonkeysAlso, whenever I referred to “Grab” or “GoJek” (“taking a Grab to another part of town”) - those are ridesharing services (just like Uber) that also do food delivery! Download before you go!
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Ally Archer is a full-time digital nomad and travel blogger. She has worked while traveling around the world in a majority of the 44+ countries she has been to, Ally held various international travel jobs before building a career where she could work online from anywhere. She is currently based in Southern California and Bali and has created what she calls a "work + travel lifestyle." Ally’s work has been published on outlets like Thought Catalog, BuzzFeed, SD Voyager Magazine, and more. Find Ally on her website at goseekexplore.com.