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Notes from Bali, by us and the people who stay with us.

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Surf · 6 min read

The Canggu surf report: where to paddle out this week

Swell's building on the west coast. Here's which break suits your level, and when to be in the water before the crowd.

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Food · 5 min

Eight warungs worth the scooter ride

Where we actually eat when we're not working. Cheap, honest, delicious.

Working from Bali · 7 min

How to work a full day and still surf twice

The daily rhythm that keeps remote work and Bali in balance.

Slow travel · 6 min

A slow week in Ubud

Rice fields, long lunches, and doing very little on purpose.

Nightlife · 4 min

The nights that are actually worth it

Skip the tourist traps. Here's where the good rooms are, and when.

Festivals · 5 min

Nyepi, explained for visitors

Bali's day of silence — what happens, and how to plan around it.

Surf · 8 min

Reading the swell for beginners

Wind, tide, and size — how to pick a session that suits you.

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