travel tips and nomadism

Nomad working from Uluwatu, Bali: did we finally reach the ultimate place for work-life balance?

06.06.

Uluwatu was my favourite area in Bali to prioritize work-life balance. And by balance I mean: actually get work done, get some sun, eat delicious food, tone your bod and go out. I spent a few months in Canggu before, circa Covid-era. Loved it there, but when after the borders opened - it got way too crowded so I left for Uluwatu, had some friends down there. I wanted to stay only for a month - I ended up staying for 6. At first I thought it was going to be boring (I’ve been a few times before), and it was. It was actually exactly what I needed to focus on work and launch my first masterclass.

Photo: Fabian Heigel
Photo: Fabian Heigel

The localisation

overall:
GOOD

Uluwatu is the bottom part of Bali, 50 min from the airport without traffic. I lived in Bingin, which is I believe, the touristy, expat, pricey area. The beaches are beautiful (but lots of trash still and plastic bottles everywhere. I don’t think any turtles survive there, heartbreaking). Besides Dreamland, all of them require a 10 min hike so beware (we’re on hills). Hip people hang out on Bingin beach. I, of course, didn’t.

Traffic is light

MEH

you don’t breath in gas pipes and you can actually walk without getting run over

Not many good accomodations

MEH

Beaches nearby

GOOD

the surf

overall:
GOOD

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Photo: @jk_jul

Monthly budget

overall:
MEH

Let’s get into this. I’ve always been a huge spender, and I hate maths and I hate counting. This time was even worse because my approach was: I’m gonna spend whatever needs to be spent, to get to my goals as fast as possible. I’ll make my best to break it down for you.

Category of stuff
USD
housing (electricity, utilities, cleaning incl.)
600$
food
200$
food
200$
Total
1000$

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Photo credits:
@jk_jul, Fabian Heigel, Fabian Heigel