BALI FOR DIGITAL NOMADS: UBUD VS CANGGU

It's now been just over a month since I've been living here in Canggu and so I thought it would be a good time to share my experience and compare it to what I experienced last time in Ubud.

If you're not familiar with either area, Ubud is the region in the centre of Bali that is popular for Yoga, Spirituality and Meditation whereas Canggu is the new kid on the block. Canggu has amazing nightlife, trendy cafes and the beach but it does come with a few issues.

Keep watching to hear my experience in each.

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[GL-GildedLining]

5:07 "If you don't want to ride a motorcycle or a scooter bike, you can definitely do without in Ubud."
Thank you, Chris. That's what I needed to hear. Granting that the video is 4 years old now, so who knows what's different, but: I really want a more walkable choice if I can swing it.

[bradstar]

PERFECT, love this video. First destination is now set! I'm heading to Canggu. Wow I feel so motivated to make my digital nomad dream a reality now. 😃

[andrielimful]

Such a concise and compact insight into a glimpse of life in Canggu!

[Animefreak]

Perfect comparison. I keep seeing videos about how great each place is, but no one has set up a comparative analysis. Looking forward to visiting next year

[TravelwithTommy]

I love both Ubud & Canggu. Bali is just gorgeous.

[sydneymichelle]

I’ve been watching you for years and you ALWAYS put out amazing, informative content. Thank you so much for your videos. I have shared them a bunch and you always inspire me. Thank you!

[DieFlashpackerReiseblog]

For me as a digital nomad, Canggu is first choice. I love the co-working spaces there. I also went to the dojo and found it great to work there. But what I liked most were the people, the local people and the other digital nomads in Canggu. 😀😍

[clivekingshott]

I think my wife and I will hit Bali next winter break, we hear good things, and thanks for the video it confirms what we hear!

[natalieyuni]

Thanks for like Bali(part of my country ), finally...after view your video, I like and I must be your subscriber. Deal, I like it.
God Bless

[YasminYoruba]

This helped me so much! I wanna travel and have fun but also work. However I’m a streamer are there gaming cafes?

[LauraLangheinrich]

Thanks so much for this amazing video! Planning on a month or two in Bali after graduating uni 😍🌈💖would love to try the digital nomad lifestyle and network with fellow entrepreneurs 🌴🌎

[fictorvincentiuspabeta]

Been almost 2years worked in Canggu but still didn't get the feel, and lucky me will be back work in Ubud again next week ..so I vote for UBUD!

[TheUntamd]

Thank you for this detailed comparison! Can't wait to arrive in a few weeks for my first time working in Bali

[VagabondLifestyles]

Really awesome Chris, thanks for sharing.

[michelled]

Love the sound of UBUD.... can’t wait to visit in December hope to stay 1 month :)

[NomadShifu]

We are checking out Canngu now, currently writing this from Dojo bali in Canngu!
We'll also make some content about our experience we'll use this as a guide!

[stevenartistandcrafter]

Great video Chris. I’m partial to this type of video...like you used to make!

[craftopiaid-vlog]

Yass finally someone talking about this!! This is what I love about Bali, that even though it's a small island, every corner of bali has different vibe, even the kind of people you meet there are different. Like Seminyak is for too-party mode, Sanur is kinda old people's and family place, Ubud can be a lil too "into-meditation" (for people like me), Denpasar is more local (the living cost is much cheaper, has the least foreigners), and Canggu is the right place for me (even though i m also indonesian)! There's always something happening, and i just love the vibe in canggu, the people, cafe, especially in Dojo in which almost everyday they have free ceminars (you can learn from people or give your talk to promote your business for free). So, living in bali is kinda getting to know who you are then you can choose which area suits you most. And dont worry, Bali is small! You can wander here and there easily if you change your mind about staying in one place. BTW, i watched your previous vids before coming to bali and stayed there for 6 months. One thing i like about your content is that your videos are not only about travel footages, but really gives information without us the audience having to watch unrelated content (like so many travel vloggers), not many youtubers put the audience before their selves. So keep up the good work, and looking forward to more stories!

[KristynaRomain]

What a great video and great tips! We’re coming to Bali in one month and we can’t wait to explore and make loads of videos from there! 😍

[febrykadek]

Hi Chris, it's a great video. Really appreciate your hard work in making them. Ubud and Canggu has awesome Co-working space called Outpost. They have Quite room for people who need more focus and room where we can have conversation. It's a great space!