Ubud (Bali): the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 57Commenters see Ubud as peaceful and scenic with workable coworking and cafes, but warn of overtourism, waste problems, and a shift away from its former calm.
- coworking spaces
- peaceful atmosphere
- affordable food and cafes
- rice field scenery
- laptop-friendly venues
- overtourism
- waste and environmental damage
- crowding
- less suited to solo travelers
- changed since pandemic
- Ubud feels peaceful and beautiful, though it has changed a lot.
- Overtourism and waste dumping are seriously damaging the place's appeal.
- Better suited to couples than solo travelers looking to meet people.
- Good cafes and affordable laptop-friendly spots make it workable for remote work.
- Former residents miss the quieter Ubud that existed before tourism returned.
Read from 7 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
BALI FOR DIGITAL NOMADS: UBUD VS CANGGU
Chris the Freelancer - Digital Nomad · 144K views · 2018
What viewers said
“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!”
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“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 mo”
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“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.”
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“Canggu is a good place to work for a digital nomad”
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“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. 😃”
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“I love both Ubud & Canggu. Bali is just gorgeous.”
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“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”
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“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!”
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“Such a concise and compact insight into a glimpse of life in Canggu!”
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“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 🌴🌎”
♥ 2 likes
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