Journal

Guides to Umalas, Canggu and life in Bali

Where to stay, how to rent by the month and what is around the corner, from a team that lives and works in Umalas every day.

Umalas, Canggu or Seminyak: where to stay in Bali

Three neighbours on Bali’s south-west coast, three very different moods. How to pick the right base for your trip, or for your next month.

A month in Bali changes how you travel. What to look for in a monthly rental around Canggu, and the questions to ask before you sign.

Umalas is where Bali slows down. A walk down Jalan Bumbak, past the cafés, spas, gyms and shops that make daily life here so easy.

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