Simply because there is never enough info about this luscious area in the incredibly popular Bali.

Alternative to Happy Hour, Self Made - Canggu Beach, Bali — Alternative to Happy Hour, Self Made

What is it about Bali that makes everyone want to rush there and never leave? Canggu was one of my personal favourite spots in Bali and although it is not everything the hype would make you believe, it is a great place.

Here is a general outline of our experience. Please feel free to add your comments below.

Taman Segara Madu Water Park - Breakers Restaurant, Canggu, Bali — Taman Segara Madu Water Park

Dubbed the quieter Kuta / Legian, Canggu is simply not as drunk, or I mean the tourists. The vibe here seems to be self important, I’m so pretty and do you know who I am. Heads turn the other way to avoid eye contact with non-conforming fellow travellers. Six packs, veganites, long hair, tattoos, beards, bikinis and the list goes on with the youthful beautiful wanderers. Before you tie your? in a knot and starting posting nasty comments below, question whether this applies to you and if it does not, then it does not ?? !

Roadside Fruit Stand - Canggu, Bali — Roadside Fruit Stand

This wandering arrogance is so disheartening when compared with the Balinese locals who are such friendly, outgoing people pleasers with true belief and understanding of karma – the very thing the tourist masses claim to be here for.

Pura Tanah Lot - Canggu, Bali, Indonesia — Pura Tanah Lot Canggu

Definition of  karma: noun 1.(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. 2.Informal, destiny or fate, following as effect from cause.

At the bottom, I will post links to the places we ate, happy hours and where we stayed. Again, if you have recommendations or favourite places, please post them in the comments for others to find.

Surf Shop - Old Mans Beach, Caggu, Bali — Surf Shop, Old Mans Beach

Beaches: The surf is up and this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to surf or to hone your skills. The two main beaches in Canggu are Echo Beach and Old Man’s Beach. Both were nice to visit and each has it’s own vibe. I personally liked Echo Beach a little more, but I really can’t point to anything specific to say why. Is one better than the other for surfing?

Old Mans Beach Relaxation - Canggu, Bali — Old Mans Beach Relaxation

The worst thing about Bali is the tourists. The best thing about Bali is the locals!

Laundry: It cost us 75,000 IDR / €5 for 2 bags and was washed, dried and pressed in 24 hours. It was located basically right across the road from La Pan Nam.

Surfing at Echo Beach - Canggu, Bali — Surfing at Echo Beach

Happy Hour really varies in meaning. Sometimes it is 2 for 1, or it can be buy 3 get 1, or only beer, or only mojitos. You get the idea what you get is as varied as the times it happens! Let us know your favourite place and what they are offering. Our Happy Hour experiences is linked below.

Pricey but Popular, The Lawn - Canggu, Bali — Pricey but Popular, The Lawn

Grab Taxi Wars – this is a very real and big problem. Our Grab app was not working when we wanted to return from Echo Beach, so we were forced to take a taxi. Our Grab to the Beach had cost 12,000 IDR / €0.71 / US$0.84; the Taxi wanted 60,000 IDR / €3.55 / US$4.20. We tried to barter, but they ALL insisted 60,000 IDR or walk. We agreed to their mafia structure and got in the cab. Not only did the cab stink, the driver asked again where to and we told him. He asked “where” again before we figured out he didn’t speak any English. Finally we fired up our phone and showed him where to go. We have never had any of those problems with Grab. What is your experience?

Roadside Gas Station - Canggu, Bali — Roadside Gas Station

Which brings us to Motorbike Rental. Of course, after that experience, we decided to lower the risk and get our own transportation. Super great way to get around and very affordable at 50,000 IDR / €3 / US$3.65 per day. Freedom!

We rented the bike from our Guesthouse, but we did see places renting all over. Bring on your favourite rental places and prices in the comments!

Rice Field Worker - Canggu, Bali — Rice Field Worker

Now you have the freedom to go where you want, but where do you go? Just touring around can be fun. Stop for a smoothie here a coffee there, check out the beaches and the surfers, take in the rice fields, but do not forget visit
Tanah Lot & Batu Balong, it really has a wow factor. Again, I have the link below.