Living The Island Life: Bali, Indonesia

Staying in Bali the past couple of months has definitely been a very different and life-changing experience, in general. But it feels like I say that about every new place I move to and stay there for a while. Which is cool, because I’m all about new experiences and learning every day. But I can’t help myself wondering… when is all of this going to end? Will I ever really settle down and actually stay in one place for more than a year? Or will I move on and find another island to live on? Who knows.

After Ubud, I moved south to Canggu and fell in love with the place instantly.

I mean what’s there not to love, right?

Small surfy/hip town with a great party life, amazing food, and a big western local community. To be honest, I think I love it so much just because it reminds me of Whistler! Tight, small expat community, giving huge support to each other, lots of athletes and filmmakers, and generally people who are there for the good times! Maybe like a mix of Whistler and Tofino (for those who are familiar with Canadian west coast) – except warmer! – Much warmer.

It was not hard for me, to connect with some local brands and athletes, around Canggu. Word travels fast in smaller places and soon enough I knew that this is where I wanted to stay. I even got an apartment, I bought myself a board and whenever the time comes, for me to leave – I know it is gonna be extremely hard. But, for now, I’m enjoying every single moment, not thinking much about the future.

As for my typical day, this is what the tropical island living looks like…

I’d get up every single morning at 5 am, do my yoga routine and if I really feel motivated some meditation as well. But my goal is to be in the water before 6 ‘o’ clock, for the sunrise surf anyways. After that, the classic breakfast with my friend at Canteen. (must go if in Canggu) and then work! Can’t do anything without a little work, right? Photoshoots, editing, filming, editing, been working for this company called Beemiles lately as well – so it’s a mix of everything. This is my time to schedule appointments, have meetings, see my clients and plan the week! If you or anyone you know, might be interested in a counseling session with me, please fill out the form below and let’s make some plans!

After lunch, (usually fish tacos or a Budha Bowl at Deus Temple!) another surf session, lasts until the sunset – if the waves are good of course… A big fat coconut after and then we get ready to go out! Get some dinner and later hit the bar! The party life here is amazing.

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Every single day, a specific place has a night, dedicated for them to shine. It would be Deus on Sundays and Tuesdays, Pretty Poison on Thursdays, Old Man’s on Saturdays and Luigi’s on Mondays. Good music, good crowd, and great food. The rich culture is overflowing the Canggu party life, every night.

You’ll meet people from Europe, Australia, North, and South America, get to connect with travelers from all over the world and make life-lasting friends, while you’re here. Bars are fun and people are relaxed. Open and engaged. The conversations flow easily and the island vibe is soft and makes you feel welcome.

So, there it is. A bit of my life, from this beautiful island, in Canggu. A mix of coconuts, good waves, and fish tacos.

If you are taking a vacation soon, I’d like to invite you to take advantage of this -65$ off Airbnb discount for your next trip! Enjoy it for me as well.

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