What's new in Canggu? (Bali Guide 2023)

Summary

This video script revisits Bali in 2024, three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the changes in the remote work setup in Cangu. It highlights the closure of beloved co-working spaces like Dojo Bali and Conco, and introduces new spaces like Bohem, Lushi, and Puko Rooftop. The script also touches on the expansion of fitness facilities and shares the creator's personal experiences of dining, partying, and attending events in Bali, showcasing the island's vibrant post-pandemic life.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The video is set in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic and explores the changes in the remote work setup after the global crisis.
• 🔒 Dojo Bali, a favorite co-working space, closed in 2022, along with Hubert, another co-working space that had been acquired by Dojo Bali in 2019.
• 🏠 Conco, a store in Canggu, also closed due to financial issues, reflecting the economic impact of the pandemic on businesses.
• 🏢 Despite closures, some co-working spaces like Outpost Canggu, Tropical Nomad, Matra, and Zen Cafe are still operational.
• 📍 The video script clarifies the geographical boundaries of Canggu and mentions nearby areas like Brawa and Parenon that are often considered part of the broader Canggu area.
• 🏡 The Lost Creator House, built by travel vlogger Christian LeBlanc, is located in Sese and signifies ongoing development along the coast.
• 🍹 New co-working spaces in Parenon include Bohem, Lushi, Puko Rooftop, and Tribal, each offering unique environments but not all traditional co-working setups.
• 💻 B Work is highlighted as an impressive co-working space with a cafe, pool, outdoor and indoor areas, meeting rooms, and a rooftop yoga deck.
• 🎨 The Broadway area features creative spaces like Genesis Creative Center, Nebula, and Kinship Studios, catering to different creative disciplines.
• 💪 The script also mentions gyms and fitness centers in the area, such as Summer Fight Club, CrossFit Wonderlust, and Buddy Factory.
• 🎉 The narrator shares personal experiences of social activities in Bali, including attending parties and dining at various venues, emphasizing the balance between work and leisure.

Q & A

What was the speaker's initial situation in 2020?

The speaker was in Bali without any concerns until the Italian government announced a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the speaker's channel about?

The speaker's channel is focused on working remotely from various destinations around the world.

What significant changes have occurred in Bali since the pandemic?

Bali has seen many changes including the closure of several co-working spaces and the development of new ones, as well as infrastructure improvements like the paving of the Canggu shortcut.

Which co-working space did the speaker particularly like and why did it close?

The speaker liked Dojo Bali, which closed on December 3rd, 2022, because its founder, Michael Craig, couldn't find a buyer to pass it on after acquiring another co-working space, Hubert, which also closed.

What new co-working spaces have emerged in the Canggu area?

New co-working spaces in the Canggu area include Bohem, Lushi, Puko Rooftop, and Tribal.

What is unique about the co-working space at Bohem?

The co-working space at Bohem is unique because it is an air-conditioned room within a restaurant area connected to a hotel, offering a pool side view of the rice paddies.

What is Lushi and how does its co-working space differ from others?

Lushi is a hostel with a pool and recreational area. Its co-working space is a small air-conditioned room next to the pool and is notably free of charge.

What are some of the features of the co-working space at B Work?

B Work has a cafe, a pool, outdoor and indoor areas, meeting rooms, and a rooftop yoga deck, making it a fully featured co-working space.

What is the significance of the Lost Creator House mentioned in the script?

The Lost Creator House, built by travel vlogger Christian LeBlanc, signifies ongoing development along the coast of the island and suggests that Shimagi could be the next area to develop like Canggu.

What additional facilities does the Wonderlust Fitness Village offer apart from workout space?

The Wonderlust Fitness Village offers a cafe, a cold plunge, a sauna, and a pool for relaxation.

What social activities did the speaker engage in during their second week in Bali?

The speaker attended The Boiler Room party at La Breeze, dined at The Lawn for sunset, celebrated New Year's Eve at Finn's Beach Club, and caught a set by Axwell at a venue with a name that sounds like 'surveyor'.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Return to Bali Amidst Pandemic Changes

The script begins with a personal account of the narrator's initial experience in Bali in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic led to a global lockdown. It then transitions to a discussion about the impact of the pandemic on Bali's remote work setup, particularly in Cangu. The narrator mentions the closure of favorite co-working spaces like Dojo Bali and Hubert, and the emergence of new spaces in the area. The paragraph also touches on the geographical understanding of Cangu and its neighboring areas, highlighting the development and changes that have occurred since the narrator's last visit.

05:01

🏖️ Exploring New Co-Working and Social Spaces in Bali

This paragraph delves into the details of new and existing co-working spaces in Bali, focusing on their features, facilities, and the experience of working in them. It covers spaces like Bohem, Lushi, Puco Rooftop, and Tribal, each with its unique setup and offerings. The narrator also discusses the closure of spaces like Dojo Bali and Conco, and the continued operation of others like Zin Cafe and Bee Work. Additionally, the paragraph mentions the new Genesis Creative Center, Nebula, and Kinship Studios, providing insights into their distinct characteristics and services. The summary also includes a brief mention of gyms and fitness facilities in the area, such as Summer Fight Club and CrossFit Wonderlust, as well as the narrator's social activities during their stay in Bali.

Keywords

💡Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches, and coral reefs. In the context of the video, it is the location where the narrator was when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and it serves as the backdrop for the video's exploration of remote working spaces and lifestyle changes post-pandemic.

💡COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic refers to the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease in 2019. It is central to the video's narrative as it led to the lockdown and subsequent changes in Bali, including the closure of certain co-working spaces and the shift to remote work, which the video discusses.

💡Remote work

Remote work is the practice of working from a location outside the traditional office environment. The video's channel focuses on this concept, providing viewers with insights into working remotely from various destinations around the world, including the evolving remote work setup in Bali.

💡Co-working spaces

Co-working spaces are shared workspaces that are flexible and typically suitable for freelancers, startups, and other independent professionals. The video discusses the changes in co-working spaces in Bali, including closures and new openings, which are significant for the remote work community.

💡Dojo Bali

Dojo Bali was a co-working space in Bali that the narrator particularly favored. Its closure, as mentioned in the script, signifies the impact of the pandemic on such establishments and the changing landscape of remote work options in Bali.

💡Changu

Changu, or Canggu, is a district in Bali that has become popular among digital nomads and remote workers. The video provides an updated view on the remote work setup in Canggu, discussing the changes in the area since the pandemic.

💡Brawa

Brawa is an area just south of Canggu, mentioned as the narrator's favorite area to stay in Bali. It is relevant to the video's theme as it highlights the proximity and accessibility to Canggu, which is important for remote workers considering the area for work and living.

💡Papanon

Papanon is an area north of Canggu described as having characteristics similar to what Canggu used to be. The video mentions new co-working spaces in this area, indicating the expansion of remote work-friendly infrastructure in Bali.

💡Lost Creator House

The Lost Creator House is a creative space built by travel vlogger Christian LeBlanc, located in Shimagi, north of Canggu. It represents the ongoing development and the potential for new remote work hubs outside the traditional Canggu area.

💡Bee Work

Bee Work is a fully-featured co-working space in Canggu that the narrator found impressive during their visit. It exemplifies the kind of comprehensive facilities available for remote workers in the area, including a cafe, pool, outdoor and indoor areas, meeting rooms, and a rooftop yoga deck.

💡Digital nomad

A digital nomad is a person who leverages technology to earn a living and enjoys a location-independent lifestyle. The video's content is tailored to this demographic, showcasing various co-working spaces and amenities in Bali that cater to their needs.

Highlights

The video is set in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the sudden lockdown in Italy and its impact on global travel.

The narrator returns to Bali after two years to explore changes in the island and its remote work setup.

Dojo Bali, a favorite co-working space, closed in December 2022 due to lack of a buyer.

Hubert, another co-working space acquired by Dojo Bali, also closed in 2022.

Conco closed stores in Canggu due to financial issues, impacting the local co-working scene.

Despite closures, co-working spaces like Outpost, Tropical Nomad, Matra, and Zen Cafe remain operational in Canggu.

New co-working spaces have emerged in Canggu, including Bohem, Lushi, Puko Rooftop, and Tribal.

Bohemia offers a co-working space with a pool-side view of rice paddies, though it's not fully featured.

Lushi provides a free co-working space adjacent to a pool, despite being a hostel.

Puko Rooftop is a traditional co-working space with upper seating and air conditioning, but can get crowded.

Tribal is a hostel with a trendy co-working space, but it requires spending at the cafe to use the facilities.

Zin Cafe and Bee Work offer work cafe and fully featured co-working options in central Canggu.

Bee Work impresses with a cafe, pool, outdoor and indoor areas, meeting rooms, and a rooftop yoga deck.

Tropical Nomad continues to operate at the top of the Canggu shortcut, a key location for remote workers.

In the Broadway area, new creative spaces like Genesis Creative Center, Nebula, and Kinship Studios have opened.

Nebula offers office spaces with unique features like a cold plunge and sauna, differing from traditional co-working spaces.

Genesis Creative Center provides a multi-disciplinary space for various creative endeavors.

Kinship Studios offers a spacious co-working environment with a photo studio for hire.

The narrator also discusses gym options like Summer Fight Club and the expanded Wonderlust Fitness Village.

The video concludes with the narrator's personal experiences of dining, partying, and attending events in Bali.

Transcripts

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the year was 2020. I was hanging out in

Bali with not a care in the world until

suddenly the Italian government tonight

put the entire country on lockdown

covid-19 can be characterized as a

pandemic we will be suspending all

travel from Europe after over two years

since I last visited this island one of

my favorite places in the world it's

time to come back and discover what's

new in changu

[Music]

all right guys if you're new here this

channel is all about working remotely

from destinations around the world so if

you're looking for information

specifically for your next holiday in

Bali fortunately it's probably another

video for you but the rest of you guys

I'm going to provide an updated view on

the remote work setup here in changu

almost three years after the global

pandemic hit the island Bali has

obviously gone through a lot of changes

since I started making videos here in

2016 so before we cover off what's new

in changu let's talk about some of the

spaces which are sadly no longer with us

most notably my favorite co-working

space Dojo Bali closed its doors on

December 3rd 2022 after its founder

Michael Craig was unable to find a buyer

to pass it on to this was after

acquiring another awesome co-working

space by the name of Hubert in 2019

which unfortunately also since closed

earlier last year we also saw conco

close at stores due to financial issues

apart from these two in changu though

there are still a few that are left

standing like Outpost changu tropical

Nomad Matra and Zen Cafe and in the

place of dojo and conco there are a few

others that have popped up in the last

few years let's take a look

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all right so before we start covering

off some of these spaces I have to admit

that some of them aren't actually in

changu let me explain if you type changu

into Google Maps which by the way I'm

trying to use the correct pronunciation

this time you can see a boundary around

the area of changu but when people are

actually talking about changu in changu

they're actually talking about this

general area

just south of changu is brawa which has

historically been my favorite area to

stay in Bali it's closer to seminyak and

a little less busy than the main changu

area

to get to changu from here is pretty

easy as long as you use a bike given the

famous changu shortcut which since the

pandemic has gone from a disheveled

Pathway to a properly paved road so

that's one thing I noticed that's new in

changu on the other side just north of

changu is paranon an upcoming area that

resembles what changu used to be more

rice paddies more decrepit roads that

are only suitable for motorbikes and

this is where the majority of the new

spaces will cover in this video are

located if we zoom out of this general

changgu area we can see sese and shimagi

to the north which is where the new lost

Creator house is located even though

this house is technically not in changgu

I wanted to flag it as a potential home

just outside of changu especially for

other content creators in my audience

built by the popular travel vlogger

Christian LeBlanc the location of the

lost Creator house is a sign that

development is continuing up the coast

of the island and that shimagi could be

the next Chang okay if we head back down

south to paranon we have the new spaces

of bohem tribal lushi and puko rooftop

most of which are not traditional

co-working spaces first up bohem is a

stunning restaurant area connected to a

hotel with a pool side view of the rice

paddies what makes this a co-working

space is a single air-conditioned room

that honestly on a hot day can still be

kind of warm and I discovered a few

power outlet problems as well at the end

of the day it's not a real fully

featured co-working space just a

air-conditioned room at a restaurant

next we got lushi it's a hostel with

rooms surrounding a pool and a

recreational area in the middle the

co-working space is again just a small

air-conditioned room next to the pool

strangely this co-working space is as

far as I know completely free

next we've got puco rooftop which is

more of a traditional co-working space

with proper upper seating and air

conditioning but when I went in there it

was so packed that I either had to

squish into a crowded meeting room or

use the couch finally tribal is another

hostel with co-working except this time

the co-working space is not confined to

a small air-conditioned room it appears

to be super trendy and popular but in

classic Bali fashion not the most

functional space on days when the

weather is hot or stormy just make sure

to spend enough at the cafe to meet the

requirements for use of the tables and

Wi-Fi

moving on to the central changu area the

closures mentioned at the start of this

video have really thinned out the

options here but you've still got Zin

Cafe which is a great work Cafe option

and of course you've got the fully

featured bee work which was the most

impressive space I visited on this trip

B work has a cafe it has a pool outdoor

areas indoor areas meeting rooms and

even a rooftop yoga deck if I was

staying longer in changu I would

definitely have signed up and given B

work a try this is of course not

mentioning tropical Nomad which yes is

still standing you can find that one at

the top of the changu shortcut now

moving on to the Broadway area you've

still got Outpost and Matra but now

you've got Genesis creative Center

nebula and kinship Studios nebula is the

odd one out here because it's more of an

office space than a co-working space

prioritizing permanent desks over hot

desking but it does have some cool

features including a cold plunge and a

sauna

next up Genesis creative center located

in tamura gallery is a multi-disciplined

creative Center where the clean and

comfortable co-working space sits

separate to the other spaces for

podcasting course production and music

production

finally we've got kinship Studio which I

don't have much to say on the Wi-Fi was

great there's plenty of space you've got

a photo studio there for hire maybe it's

a good option if you're looking for

somewhere a little bit more artsy

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I wanted to throw in this little extra

section about gyms because if you're

anything like me you'll like to work out

before or after your work day and for me

that meant training at the new summer

Fight Club in shanghu not far from the

amazing CrossFit wonderlust which has

expanded this offering so much that it's

now called the wonderlust fitness

Village it's got everything you need

including a ton of space to work out a

cafe a cold plunge sauna and a pool for

chilling out and then you've got buddy

Factory still here as well

[Music]

now I didn't want to make this video all

work and no play so I thought I would

throw in what I got up to on my second

week in Bali as well just quickly I went

to The Boiler Room party at La breeze on

Christmas Eve and then after Christmas

my friends from Australia arrived and we

started dining out and partying we went

to my favorite Beach Club the lawn for

Sunset Mason for dinner Finn's Beach

Club for New Year's Eve and in between

we caught Axwell set at surveyor or

surveyor however you pronounce it and

that was it a very fun few days to end

the year and the next day I was on my

way back to Australia alright guys

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thank you