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Lukie
Freelance Marketing & PR from Amsterdam I'm a freelancer who loves to surf, so I'm eager to explore the possibilities of working from another country. I'm full of energy and always on the lookout for fun stuff to do. I can easily get along with people and enjoy initiating and facilitating group events. Would love to share a workplace with other freelancers, while improving my surf skills :) www.getlukie.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukiestalenhoef. https://www.instagram.com/get.lukie/ |
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Thega-Alem
Digital Marketing Coordinator from San Diego I love exploring this world and meeting new people and learning about new cultures and philosophies. I enjoy creating a space where people feel comfortable being unapologetically themselves. I love traveling and being outdoors in a community and alone and I think Coworksurf will finally allow me to work on my goal of learning to surf by going out into the water consistently. www.linkedin.com/in/Thega-Alem-Berhe-713053137 https://www.instagram.com/thegaalem/ |
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Nancy
Fashion photographer and docu vlogger from Amsterdam I love to surf and to photograph the beautiful country, nature, people and of course the co-working space. Looking forward to work with great inspiring and adventurous people! www.nancyschoenmakers.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZCUCJKidSv2Lg4VgsjQPg https://www.instagram.com/nancyschoenmakers/ |
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Avery and Sam
Both work in Sales from Arizona I (Avery) stayed at the CoworkSurf in Canggu and loved it! The constant brain storming and growth, developing & creating with the coworking environment was amazing. I was constantly inspired and loved building something with so many different creatives from all over the world. Coworksurf is the perfect combo of work and play. We are from Utah & Arizona and are so excited to come to Panama because we love central america, and we are stoked to learn from you legends! https://www.instagram.com/avemarin_ https://www.instagram.com/samspencer00 |
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Isabelle
Surf Instructor and all round legend from Netherlands I starting surfing four years ago and fell in love with it since day one. The last year I’ve been traveling and surf coaching in Indonesia and Europe. I’m super excited to go to Panama and experience a different culture, meet some amazing people and great food. https://www.instagram.com/isabelleijkelkamp |
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Sandra
Educational design coordinator and freelance photographer from Netherlands Frenchy living in the Netherlands who tries to travel as much as possible. Travel and business photographer (FotoGenoten) who loves life and the challenges it offers. I love working with and being around young(er) ambitious people in the midst of their professional (and personal) development. And I like to help people grow in a way that fits them and their culture and that helps them make sense if themselves and the world around them. Apart from being a photographer, I’m also an educational designer with lots of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation education (hands-on and conceptually sound). Educational design: check out www.inholland.com/IBIS fotogenoten.com https://www.instagram.com/FotoGenoten |
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Jennifer
Branding and Yogi from Richmond Virginia I have been into solo travel for a few years and Central America has been my favorite, this mid-west girl is slowly getting better at surfing each time. I have an advertising background and just finished my masters degree with a premier graduate program in Business and Branding, the VCU Brandcenter. I am looking to start independent consulting (and be a digital nomad myself). I am excited for the beach and time to reflect on how I want to communicate my business. I am excited about the group of people going, I think I can learn a lot from them already working freelance in creative fields. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennroot/ http://www.jennroot.work https://www.instagram.com/jenn010r |
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Ainhoa
Photographer, blogger surfer and skater from Barcelona. My name is Ainhoa and im from Barcelona. I love take photos and write around the life. I have a blog " walkingwithnhoa" and my dream is walk around the world. when no im walking i am surfing the city!! se u soon for walk together!! https://www.instagram.com/ainhoa_garcia |
Everyone loves a good surf pic. It takes a lot of time, love and commitment to be there to capture special moments but we really froth on some of these guys work.
First up we got Jeremiah Klein insty/miahklein
Such a sick "pool party" shot.
Such a sick "pool party" shot.
And this one for the birds.
Next we got a whole lotta love for Bali based Lotta insty/lotta_and_the_waves.
Doggo's mindsurfing this one.
Next up we got Matt Clark insty/mattclarkoceanimagery
Thumbs up in Nicaragua
Thumbs up in Nicaragua
The apocalypse is coming.
We love Portugal and nobody really captures it like Joao Bracourt insty/joaobracourt
This drop with this board captured by Matt Hipsley is just insane insty/matthipsley
Jake Wundersitz insty/wunderlust.media
Such a nice angle and colours of padang from above
Such a nice angle and colours of padang from above
Morgan Maassen's pics are sometimes more like artworks insty/morganmaassen
Ben Thouard isn't bad insty/benthouard
How's it so fucking clear in Tahiti
John Respondek insty/johnrespondek is always in the water with a solid little crew like Craig Anderson
Or Mr. Kelly.
Let us know your favourites in the comments.
We are launching CoworkSurf Panama on September 1, 2018, and you are going to stay there for FREE.
7/27/2018
Free stays for one to two months at a beach front resort in Panama? What's the deal?!
Simple. CoworkSurf is a coliving space for people who travel and work on the road and want to (learn how to) surf. We offer accommodation in beautiful locations with a homey community, solid shared workspaces and grab & go surfboards.
Why can you stay for free at CoworkSurf Panama?
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One of the main reasons why people book with us is the friendly community. Now we are partnering up with the lovely Juan and Donna (left picture) from Las Olas resort in Panama to create a sweet coliving paradise there. Check out their beautiful CoworkSurf Panama location with more info here.
Since La Barqueta's wave breaks 100 meters from your balcony, it's a perfect match for a central-american CoworkSurf.
Since La Barqueta's wave breaks 100 meters from your balcony, it's a perfect match for a central-american CoworkSurf.
But, there is one issue: there is no remote worker community yet. We have to build it from scratch. And while we are busy at our other locations, we are giving away free accommodation + free use of surfboards for three to five awesome people to scout the place, help Donna and Juan to make it homey AF and spread the word. You will be the CoworkSurf Panama beta tester. The explorer. The Columbus of remote work. And the right hand of Donna and Juan to turn their over 80 room resort into a pumping Digital Nomad village. Still following? Good.
There are roughly three types of people we are looking for:
1. Videographer / Photographer / Social media legend
You know how to do cool stuff and make it look even cooler on our social media accounts and for the website. We specifically need all the photo's on the Panama homepage to be filled with cool people, and blogs & Instagram stories about adventures, surfs, coworking sessions, workshops etcetera to spread ongoing good vibes from Panama towards the rest of the world.
2. Events / Social connector / Leading host legend
You are the social hero that welcomes every new guest and make them feel at home, and you also know how to keep order. You feel what the community, the other volunteers and Donna & Juan need and initiate fun activities, help facilitate workshops with the guests, throw an occasional mastermind session, and are helping Donna and Juan to see what needs to be improved to create an even better guest experience. Maybe you will even try to fix a partnership with the local motor rental company or get the local supermarket to deliver orders once a week? Anything. (If all goes well we might have an offer for you for the longer term.)
3. Surf / Activities legend
You take the group out for surfs and lessons and are the overall guide of the ocean. Our guests want to know the ins and outs of surfing, from how to read the waves to making their first turns to what clothes to wear if you want to look like a true beach dude / gal. Next to that, you initiate and help organise activities like mangrove canoe tours or beach BBQs.
4. Open application
You can be a remote worker who is familiar with coliving spaces and want to be part of the creation of this one, a blogger, a local who knows everything about the area, a still life painter or just a generally awesome person who knows how to get the most out of their day. Let us know why you should come over, we are really open for cool ideas.
This all might sound like a lot of work but you will have enough time for your own projects while you're there. Apply with a buddy if you make a great team.
Practical info
Worst case scenario: You stay in a resort in Panama for a month for free with a bunch of other awesome beta testers.
Best case scenario: You are one of the legends that helped turn this beauty of a place into a thriving Digital Nomad village.
Don't want to help out but do want to stay at CoworkSurf Panama? We got you with our honey-sweet launch offers.
There are roughly three types of people we are looking for:
1. Videographer / Photographer / Social media legend
You know how to do cool stuff and make it look even cooler on our social media accounts and for the website. We specifically need all the photo's on the Panama homepage to be filled with cool people, and blogs & Instagram stories about adventures, surfs, coworking sessions, workshops etcetera to spread ongoing good vibes from Panama towards the rest of the world.
2. Events / Social connector / Leading host legend
You are the social hero that welcomes every new guest and make them feel at home, and you also know how to keep order. You feel what the community, the other volunteers and Donna & Juan need and initiate fun activities, help facilitate workshops with the guests, throw an occasional mastermind session, and are helping Donna and Juan to see what needs to be improved to create an even better guest experience. Maybe you will even try to fix a partnership with the local motor rental company or get the local supermarket to deliver orders once a week? Anything. (If all goes well we might have an offer for you for the longer term.)
3. Surf / Activities legend
You take the group out for surfs and lessons and are the overall guide of the ocean. Our guests want to know the ins and outs of surfing, from how to read the waves to making their first turns to what clothes to wear if you want to look like a true beach dude / gal. Next to that, you initiate and help organise activities like mangrove canoe tours or beach BBQs.
4. Open application
You can be a remote worker who is familiar with coliving spaces and want to be part of the creation of this one, a blogger, a local who knows everything about the area, a still life painter or just a generally awesome person who knows how to get the most out of their day. Let us know why you should come over, we are really open for cool ideas.
This all might sound like a lot of work but you will have enough time for your own projects while you're there. Apply with a buddy if you make a great team.
Practical info
- We're launching the space on September 1, but you're welcome from mid-august onwards.
- Panama has a visa on arrival for 180 days for most countries. Check if yours is included here.
- If you can't make it in September or October, we might have a spot for you later on. Let us know in the form at the end of this page what works best for you. If you want to keep in the loop about similar offers in other upcoming locations, write 'other' as the answer to the availability question in the same form.
- We can't pay for your flights, but we can pick you up and drop you off at Enrique Malek International Airport.
- This is where you will be located.
Worst case scenario: You stay in a resort in Panama for a month for free with a bunch of other awesome beta testers.
Best case scenario: You are one of the legends that helped turn this beauty of a place into a thriving Digital Nomad village.
Don't want to help out but do want to stay at CoworkSurf Panama? We got you with our honey-sweet launch offers.
Crazy launch offers for September and October. For more info about CoworkSurf Panama check the full page here.
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Basic breakfast included
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2 person room
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2 person suite
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Extra person per night
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Per month
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$999
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$1699
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$15,-
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Per week
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$299
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$449
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$15,-
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Per extra night (minimum one week)
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$39
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$59
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$15,-
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OK, now you know everything about your free stay. Still stoked? We have to meet you. Let's make this happen by clicking 'start' in the form below.
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Enjoy life!
Happy day,
Pier
After working with our friend Stian, surf teaching in Portugal we were stoked he and his friend Rolf were keen on setting up a space for remote workers in the beautiful spot of Lofoten, Norway and the teaser video is off the hook. We implore you to check this place out and get your Northern Hemisphere on.
Here's what Rolf had to say:
"Finally the Arctic Coworking Lodge is ready! After months of hard work we are ready to host people. It truly looks amazing and it feels so good to finally be finished. Earlier this year we had filmmakers Pete Veale and Sam Billingham come over to tell our story. Looking back on it now its weird how the space has changed. We want to give a big shout out to everyone that has helped this project succeed. From people that inspired us (like the coworksurf crew), to the people helping us build the space and generally all the awesome human beings we have met along this journey."
So what the heck are you waiting for???
Check it out here https://www.arcticcoworking.com/
"Finally the Arctic Coworking Lodge is ready! After months of hard work we are ready to host people. It truly looks amazing and it feels so good to finally be finished. Earlier this year we had filmmakers Pete Veale and Sam Billingham come over to tell our story. Looking back on it now its weird how the space has changed. We want to give a big shout out to everyone that has helped this project succeed. From people that inspired us (like the coworksurf crew), to the people helping us build the space and generally all the awesome human beings we have met along this journey."
So what the heck are you waiting for???
Check it out here https://www.arcticcoworking.com/
Hey COWORKSURF fam!
Last Friday we had an epic BBQ at the Villa.
Chef Yve Dynamite (that's me) threw down in the kitchen and on the grill.
It was good fun and we're definitely going to make it a thing.
Here are a few snaps of the day.
Last Friday we had an epic BBQ at the Villa.
Chef Yve Dynamite (that's me) threw down in the kitchen and on the grill.
It was good fun and we're definitely going to make it a thing.
Here are a few snaps of the day.
This is my helper Milo. He's more for moral support.
I spent the afternoon prepping about 4 kilos of meat and making a huge pasta salad.
For the chicken, I made my homemade Teriyaki sauce.
Here are the ingredients:
Fresh (Ginger, Garlic, Pineapple)
Dried (Tumeric, Chili Flakes, Paprika, Basil)
Soy Sauce
Throw it all in the blender!
I spent the afternoon prepping about 4 kilos of meat and making a huge pasta salad.
For the chicken, I made my homemade Teriyaki sauce.
Here are the ingredients:
Fresh (Ginger, Garlic, Pineapple)
Dried (Tumeric, Chili Flakes, Paprika, Basil)
Soy Sauce
Throw it all in the blender!
Here's a bit of Pasta Porn with a 2 Pac soundtrack.
Here's a cool clip put together by our favs over at @wandergo_app
Thanks to everyone that participated and stay tuned for the next one!
Chef Yve Dynamite OUT! ONE!
Chef Yve Dynamite OUT! ONE!
Here at COWORKSURF we strive to create a fun and supportive community beyond what an average coliving or homestay would offer.
We see the value in genuine connections between the guests and since we always have such an awesome crowd, that never seems to be a problem here.
This past week we held a Mastermind Session thanks to the inspiration of one of CWS legend's, Pier.
We currently have a full house of creatives and professionals so it was a perfect meeting of the minds.
For those of you that don't know what a Mastermind Session is, let me break it down for you.
According to Forbes Magazine, "A mastermind group is designed to help you navigate through challenges using the collective intelligence of others."
The evening started off with a Bintang run (local Bali beer) to Pepito's because statistics show that Bintangs help get the creative juices flowing.
(Don't quote me on that)
Then we started off by checking into the session which involved answering the following 3 questions.
How did you feel when you woke up today?
If there's one problem in the world you could solve today, what would it be?
How do you feel right now?
Just about everyone in the group answered "excited" for the last question, which is awesome!
We sat down at the table and received a sheet of paper and a pen.
In the meantime Pier drew this stunning diagram on the whiteboard.
He's quite the artist right?
He explained to us that each of us needs to choose one project or issue in our lives at the moment that we'd like to share and get advice about.
This diagram highlighted the fact that the topic could be in reference to your health, relationships, schedule, or job/finances.
Once we figured out what our topic of discussion would be, we had to answer a couple more questions.
This time we got a few minutes to ponder and then write them down.
Here are the questions....
What are you working on?
What is going well?
What is not going so well?
What would you like advice on?
He explained to us that each of us needs to choose one project or issue in our lives at the moment that we'd like to share and get advice about.
This diagram highlighted the fact that the topic could be in reference to your health, relationships, schedule, or job/finances.
Once we figured out what our topic of discussion would be, we had to answer a couple more questions.
This time we got a few minutes to ponder and then write them down.
Here are the questions....
What are you working on?
What is going well?
What is not going so well?
What would you like advice on?
Once we were done jotting our answers, we all took a swig of beer. Jk, just me ;)
The next step was to go around and share your answers.
Each person had a total of 6 minutes each which included the time to give your answers and receive feedback from the group.
Here's a look at my scribble....
The next step was to go around and share your answers.
Each person had a total of 6 minutes each which included the time to give your answers and receive feedback from the group.
Here's a look at my scribble....
(a bit messy I know, don't judge)
During my 6 minutes of fame, I was able to elaborate a bit more but I made sure to leave a good chunk of time for feedback from the group.
So by peeking at my answers, you can get an idea of what I'm working on and the advice I was seeking.
I was quite lucky because there were 3 extremely talented content creators/vloggers/social media savants in the group.
Their advice was so spot on and obviously straight from personal experience.
Not only did I walk away with great tips and goals to work on in the upcoming week but I also learned a lot about my CWS community.
The days to follow, I had roomies come up to me and ask how is the filming going?
Do you need help with this or that?
I think that when traveling and working remotely, it can be difficult to make genuine connections with others.
I've noticed that while staying here at CWS, that hasn't been an issue at all!
The general vibe of the staff and the guests is very inviting and gives you a great sense of belonging.
So, if you're looking for a home away from home where you can plan how you're going to take over the world.
Look no further. COWORKSURF is the bomb.com!
I'd like to think I'm quite the bad a$$ and capable of doing anything I put my mind to but I've realized that sometimes it's completely ok to admit that there are some things not meant for me.
Last week I attempted to learn how to drive a scooter.
I figured that well I drive a car and I'm confident maneuvering on a bicycle through the chaotic streets of New York City so this should be a breeze.
Not the case at all.
Call me 'Old & Fearful' if you'd like (only in reference to this) but my nerves were shot after going up and down our little street outside the CWS villa.
So I've decided for my sanity, my safety and the safety of others I'd accept that I make an amazing passenger.
Luckily the CWS crew loves to roll together wether it be for breakfast at Crate, surfing at Batu Bolong or live music at Deus. There's always a friendly face ready to let you hop on the back.
If you need to get somewhere and a house mate isn't available don't fret, there are options!
GO-JEK is a phone app that offers an array of online services such as transportation by moto or car, food delivery, and more.
I use the GO-RIDE service constantly. It is super inexpensive and they pick up from the CWS villa. To get anywhere local like the beaches will only cost you Rp 10-15k (~$1) and to Kuta about Rp 25k.
The app works a lot like Uber, Lyft etc and the location services are more accurate than Google, which is quite impressive.
I tend to have pretty positive experiences with the drivers.
One of my trips was by far one of my best conversations with a local. He had jokes for days and was a delight to ride home with. Here's my fav joke of his.
If you need to get somewhere and a house mate isn't available don't fret, there are options!
GO-JEK is a phone app that offers an array of online services such as transportation by moto or car, food delivery, and more.
I use the GO-RIDE service constantly. It is super inexpensive and they pick up from the CWS villa. To get anywhere local like the beaches will only cost you Rp 10-15k (~$1) and to Kuta about Rp 25k.
The app works a lot like Uber, Lyft etc and the location services are more accurate than Google, which is quite impressive.
I tend to have pretty positive experiences with the drivers.
One of my trips was by far one of my best conversations with a local. He had jokes for days and was a delight to ride home with. Here's my fav joke of his.
Driver: So where's your boyfriend from?
Me: My Dreams. Where's your girlfriend from?
Driver: Another nation.
Me: What nation?
Driver: My imagi- NATION!!!!!!!!
I WAS DYING!!!! SO GOOD!
Me: My Dreams. Where's your girlfriend from?
Driver: Another nation.
Me: What nation?
Driver: My imagi- NATION!!!!!!!!
I WAS DYING!!!! SO GOOD!
(Me and my fancy GO-JEK helmet)
You will notice that in a few commercial areas of Canggu GO-JEKs are not allowed to do pick ups.
So it can be quite tricky when you're wanting to come home from certain areas during peak hours.
Your options are local taxis which have a tendency to charge a bit more but I try not to complain too much since it's all a part of supporting the local community and their businesses.
An important highlight about CWS is it's location.
We're lucky enough to be walking distance from a big supermarket, atm, warungs (inexpensive local food), and laundry.
If you don't mind a long stroll you can even get to the beaches by foot.
So, get over here already and we'll scoot, skip, surf and boogie! No prob.
You will notice that in a few commercial areas of Canggu GO-JEKs are not allowed to do pick ups.
So it can be quite tricky when you're wanting to come home from certain areas during peak hours.
Your options are local taxis which have a tendency to charge a bit more but I try not to complain too much since it's all a part of supporting the local community and their businesses.
An important highlight about CWS is it's location.
We're lucky enough to be walking distance from a big supermarket, atm, warungs (inexpensive local food), and laundry.
If you don't mind a long stroll you can even get to the beaches by foot.
So, get over here already and we'll scoot, skip, surf and boogie! No prob.
Here's a pic of the CWS crew having a family breakfast at CRATE after yoga-ing.
G O O D T I M E S.
G O O D T I M E S.
"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it."
-Robert Swan
-Robert Swan
This is a famous photo of surfer Dede Suryana riding a trash filled wave off the coast of Indonesia.
It is no secret that Bali is one of the best places to catch waves and so the crowds continue to flood the Island of the Gods.
With the waves of tourist come a lot of waste and trash that the local city services can not manage to dispose of efficiently.
Sadly, a good amount of this trash ends up dumped into our oceans and waterways.
Luckily there are people who care and are working to combat the disaster.
As a community of surfers and earth lovers here at COWORKSURF we see it as our obligation to do our part in helping the cause.
We are starting to hold bi-monthly beach clean ups at our local Pererenan Beach.
This past Thursday we brought bags, gloves and our love for the environment straight to the source.
It is no secret that Bali is one of the best places to catch waves and so the crowds continue to flood the Island of the Gods.
With the waves of tourist come a lot of waste and trash that the local city services can not manage to dispose of efficiently.
Sadly, a good amount of this trash ends up dumped into our oceans and waterways.
Luckily there are people who care and are working to combat the disaster.
As a community of surfers and earth lovers here at COWORKSURF we see it as our obligation to do our part in helping the cause.
We are starting to hold bi-monthly beach clean ups at our local Pererenan Beach.
This past Thursday we brought bags, gloves and our love for the environment straight to the source.
As we started the clean up a local teacher noticed what we were doing and helped out. It was a pretty special moment.
Later on a father and his son came down for a surf. The father showed his son what we were doing and told him to grab a few pieces of trash and put it in the bag. Again, another sign that doing something positive can be contagious.
We focused mainly on the trash coming from the river mouth which included a ton of plastic straws.
So if you're thinking of a very significant way you can help the cause, refusing straws when you're out is a huge help.
You can also invest in metal or bamboo straws which look way cooler anyway.
(Photo taken by our lovely Svenja Tietze. Follow her on Insta @sunnykindoflife)
As the sun set and our bags were too heavy to carry, we'd thought we'd call it a day.
We scooted the bags back to the Villa and arranged for our local pick up service.
If you'd like to recycle and are in need of a pick up service.
Check out Eco-Bali for more info.
If you're in Bali and interested in participating in a beach clean up, you're always more than welcome to join in on ours.
There are also multiple other organizations working for the cause.
Here are the links to two awesome groups here in Canggu..
Bali Beach Clean Up
Trash Hero Canggu
Until next time ocean lovers. Let everyday be Earth Day! Peace out!
(Photo taken by our lovely Svenja Tietze. Follow her on Insta @sunnykindoflife)
Let me introduce you to the one and only Angga Florence.
Angga is COWORKSURF’S local surf coach.
He’s originally from East Bali and has been catching waves since he was 5.
His knowledge of the ocean runs deep and it’s his passion to share that knowledge with his students.
I had the pleasure of tagging along on one of his lessons with our new baby shredder, Rebekka.
Rebekka is a competitive cyclist from Germany.
She's new to the surf scene but she definitely brings her game face to the water.
We headed out around 3pm to the famous Old Man's break at Batu Bolong beach.
They started the lesson sitting out together discussing the conditions of the ocean, waves, and crowd.
Then they took it to the sand to practice the techniques of paddling, pop-up, and stance.
Once she was warmed up and feeling confident, they headed out to baby wave heaven.
I paddled out with them, so unfortunately I don't have the proof of how much she SHRED!!!
She was so bad a$$, she caught the first wave she went for!
I have to say, I was not only impressed with her performance but also with the support Angga provided in the water.
His positivity was shining and you could tell it really gave Rebekka that extra boost.
Here's a quick bit of Angga expressing his love for his work and Rebekka's testimony to it.
Unlike Rebekka I was having a pretty crappy session so I got out of the water early.
I hung out with my fav Warung owner, Kika.
Kika owns the spot where Angga hangs and gives his lessons.
If you're not in the mood to schlep one of the house boards to the beach you can always visit my homie Kika.
He has a great selection of boards and costs about $4 for 2 hours.
It's a super cool spot to have a Bintang at the end of the day and chat with the locals.
As the sun began to set, Rebekka coasted on her last wave of the session and Angga stayed in to catch a few of his own.
It was all smiles and shakas.
So the lesson didn't end there. The next day Angga came to the villa for a surf improvement session with the whole CWS crew.
He broke down bad habits and gave techniques to make improvements.
He broke down bad habits and gave techniques to make improvements.
Too bad it was dark after the session because everyone was so amped to give the new tips a go.
I guess we'll just have to wait until our next CWS sunset surf session to see our moves in action.
Until then, enjoy the ride kids!
I guess we'll just have to wait until our next CWS sunset surf session to see our moves in action.
Until then, enjoy the ride kids!
All finished with work and ready to shred????
Bali is home to some of the best and cleanest breaking waves in the world.
The best part is that the water is warm and the views are dreamy.
Here at COWORKSURF we have everything you need to get wet and catching waves in no time.
Wether you’re new to the surf scene or have already been barreled, we got you covered.
Here at the house we have a great selection of boards for all guests to use.
You can choose from something quick and small to fun and foamy.
Think like Goldilocks and we’ll help you find the board that is just right.
Once you pick your wave cruiser, all that’s needed is a bit of wax on wax off action to make sure your feet stay put.
You can find wax at the shops by all of the local beaches.
You can find wax at the shops by all of the local beaches.
Now that you’re ready to hit the beach, the next question is how are you going to get there????
At the villa we have scooters with board racks for guest use.
Remember you are driving and riding at your own risk so drive safe and always wear a helmet!
At the villa we have scooters with board racks for guest use.
Remember you are driving and riding at your own risk so drive safe and always wear a helmet!
Before heading out, make sure to slather on a good amount of sunscreen. The Bali sun is no joke, especially around 11-3ish. The best bet to protect your beautiful face is to use a product with Zinc. As for your upper body which will be out of the water a majority of the time, I recommend a rash guard. This is especially important if you'll be riding one of the foam boards. The foam boards have a tendency to leave you with gnarly battle wounds in your rib area.
There are basic rules and etiquette used while in the water. For your safety and the safety of others in the water it's super important you're familiar with these guidelines. If it is your very first time surfing I recommend taking lessons with an instructor. And guess what, you're in luck because your stay with us includes a lesson with our top notch local surf instructor, Angga. Make sure to check out my next post where I crash one of his lessons with our new CWS shredder, Rebekka.
Alright Shredders, until next wave!
It is an honor and my pleasure to be here!
I’ll be taking over the COWORKSURF blog and Facebook feed for the next few weeks.
I’ll be sharing with you all of my tips, recommendations, recipes and adventures.
A quick bit about myself….
I’ll be taking over the COWORKSURF blog and Facebook feed for the next few weeks.
I’ll be sharing with you all of my tips, recommendations, recipes and adventures.
A quick bit about myself….
I’m a traveling yoga instructor, humanitarian and surfer.
I’m currently working on an online project that will take me to locations around the globe to teach mindful movement to children from impoverished communities.
I’m currently working on an online project that will take me to locations around the globe to teach mindful movement to children from impoverished communities.
I arrived to COWORKSURF a week ago and have been feeling amazingly productive.
I’m not only getting work done but I’m catching party waves with dreamy sunset backdrops.
The house is stunning, fully functional, and really clean.
(Here's my bed with a priceless view of the rice paddies)
I honestly could not be more pleased with my stay.
So make sure to follow along as I hustle, create, cook and most of all SHRED!
SURF’S UP DUDES!
I honestly could not be more pleased with my stay.
So make sure to follow along as I hustle, create, cook and most of all SHRED!
SURF’S UP DUDES!
Ah, Bali.
The land of rice fields, temples, waves, jungles, monkeys...
and of course, an abundance of fresh, tropical fruits.
We want you to stay hydrated here at CO WORK SURF,
so we're supplying the home with a smoothie bar
and we'd like to keep ya inspired.
Let's be honest,
who doesn't love a good smoothie?
start to your morning?
yup.
mid day pick me up?
mmhm.
post surf sesh refuel?
damn straight.
it's 9 pm. Why is it still hot, muggy, and humid outside?! please help!!!!
we got you.
They are convenient, nutrient dense, filling,
and can be made in endless different ways.
There is definitely no shortage of
fresh, tropical, and vibrant fruits around here,
SO,
We've created a list of our favorite smoothies using
LOCAL fruits + ingredients -
some of which can be found right in our front yard...
let's get blendin'
PS. Straws suck!
Plastic straws, that is. Let's save our oceans by using paper or biodegradable straws for our smoothies. Better yet, invest in a reusable bamboo, stainless steel, or glass straw to be the coolest smoothie sippin' stunna!
The land of rice fields, temples, waves, jungles, monkeys...
and of course, an abundance of fresh, tropical fruits.
We want you to stay hydrated here at CO WORK SURF,
so we're supplying the home with a smoothie bar
and we'd like to keep ya inspired.
Let's be honest,
who doesn't love a good smoothie?
start to your morning?
yup.
mid day pick me up?
mmhm.
post surf sesh refuel?
damn straight.
it's 9 pm. Why is it still hot, muggy, and humid outside?! please help!!!!
we got you.
They are convenient, nutrient dense, filling,
and can be made in endless different ways.
There is definitely no shortage of
fresh, tropical, and vibrant fruits around here,
SO,
We've created a list of our favorite smoothies using
LOCAL fruits + ingredients -
some of which can be found right in our front yard...
let's get blendin'
PS. Straws suck!
Plastic straws, that is. Let's save our oceans by using paper or biodegradable straws for our smoothies. Better yet, invest in a reusable bamboo, stainless steel, or glass straw to be the coolest smoothie sippin' stunna!
PITAYANANA-
Simple, fresh, high in potassium, 40% daily value of B6, cinnamon speeds up metabolism.
2 medium sized bananas
1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
dash of fresh vanilla bean
1/4 cup soya mylk
1/4 cup ice
Simple, fresh, high in potassium, 40% daily value of B6, cinnamon speeds up metabolism.
2 medium sized bananas
1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
dash of fresh vanilla bean
1/4 cup soya mylk
1/4 cup ice
MANGO BLISS-
Minimal ingredients but so satisfying. 100% daily value vitamin C, and 60% daily value vitamin A.
1 fresh medium sized mango
1 frozen banana
1 passion fruit, scoop seeds + jelly, discard rind
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
Minimal ingredients but so satisfying. 100% daily value vitamin C, and 60% daily value vitamin A.
1 fresh medium sized mango
1 frozen banana
1 passion fruit, scoop seeds + jelly, discard rind
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
THE FRONT YARD-
This ones really ideal. Real ideal because you won't have to go more than 20 feet from the kitchen to gather all your supplies - right off the trees they grew on.
1 small papaya (from our front yard)
1 small mango (from our front yard as well)
1/4 cup coconut meat (climb the coconut trees out in the backyard)
1/4 cup coconut milk (or use the coconut water from the cocos)
This ones really ideal. Real ideal because you won't have to go more than 20 feet from the kitchen to gather all your supplies - right off the trees they grew on.
1 small papaya (from our front yard)
1 small mango (from our front yard as well)
1/4 cup coconut meat (climb the coconut trees out in the backyard)
1/4 cup coconut milk (or use the coconut water from the cocos)
GREEN GODDESS-
Avocado will make your smoothie incredibly smooth... what a concept! Natures Butter. High in healthy fats! Seriously, you've got to try this combo.
1 small/medium avocado
1 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
1/4 cup soya milk
1/2 cup ice
Avocado will make your smoothie incredibly smooth... what a concept! Natures Butter. High in healthy fats! Seriously, you've got to try this combo.
1 small/medium avocado
1 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
1/4 cup soya milk
1/2 cup ice
ORANGE JULIA!-
100% daily value of vitamin C, good for booting immune system and clearing up skin. Vanilla bean is a natural aphrodisiac.
2 frozen small bananas
1 large orange
dash vanilla bean
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup ice
100% daily value of vitamin C, good for booting immune system and clearing up skin. Vanilla bean is a natural aphrodisiac.
2 frozen small bananas
1 large orange
dash vanilla bean
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup ice
LIME AVOCADO! -
Tangy & sweet. High in Vitamins K, A as well as potassium. The natural fats in avocados will fill you up and keep you full for longer.
1 frozen banana
1/2 small avocado
1/2 cup almond mylk
1/2 fresh lime juice
Tangy & sweet. High in Vitamins K, A as well as potassium. The natural fats in avocados will fill you up and keep you full for longer.
1 frozen banana
1/2 small avocado
1/2 cup almond mylk
1/2 fresh lime juice
TROPICAL DAZE -
Sweet & tropical. Both papaya and pineapple are amazing for digestion and work together to fight against stored fat in your body.
1/2 fresh medium papaya
1/2 cup pineapple
dash of vanilla bean
1/4 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
Sweet & tropical. Both papaya and pineapple are amazing for digestion and work together to fight against stored fat in your body.
1/2 fresh medium papaya
1/2 cup pineapple
dash of vanilla bean
1/4 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
QUEEN GREEN-
The greens + turmeric is a health kick combo! Turmeric is anti inflammatory, and can easily be found here. Apple and greens are high in fiber. Well balanced smoothie, perfect for any day, anytime. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients.
1 frozen banana
large handful of fresh greens
1 medium apple
1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
small knob fresh turmeric
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup ice
The greens + turmeric is a health kick combo! Turmeric is anti inflammatory, and can easily be found here. Apple and greens are high in fiber. Well balanced smoothie, perfect for any day, anytime. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients.
1 frozen banana
large handful of fresh greens
1 medium apple
1/2 medium dragon fruit (white or pink)
small knob fresh turmeric
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup ice
A SMELLY SMOOTHIE-
Unique & filling. Have you had durian fruit before? You either love it or you hate it. Tastes like creamy vanilla custard, smells like.... well, you let us know.
2 pods of fresh local durian
1 small banana
1/4 cup soya milk
1/4 cup ice
Unique & filling. Have you had durian fruit before? You either love it or you hate it. Tastes like creamy vanilla custard, smells like.... well, you let us know.
2 pods of fresh local durian
1 small banana
1/4 cup soya milk
1/4 cup ice
FRESH GREENS + CACAO-
Hydrating + earthy - Get your daily greens in with spinach, kale, and spirulina. Cacao paired with banana will mask the taste of the greens! A green smoothie that will fill you up and hydrate your cells. Good before a workout.
1 frozen banana
1/2 apple
handful spinach
handful kale
tablespoon spirulina
tablespoon cacao
1/4 cup coconut water
Hydrating + earthy - Get your daily greens in with spinach, kale, and spirulina. Cacao paired with banana will mask the taste of the greens! A green smoothie that will fill you up and hydrate your cells. Good before a workout.
1 frozen banana
1/2 apple
handful spinach
handful kale
tablespoon spirulina
tablespoon cacao
1/4 cup coconut water
WILD BERRY-
Tart & sweet. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, manganese, B vitamins, and folic acid. Coconut meat is promotes absorption of all nutrients, vitamins, minerals and promotes weight loss.
1/4 cup of blueberries
1 banana
1/4 cup coconut meat
1/4 cup coconut mylk
1/4 cup ice (if you're using frozen berries, no ice!)
Tart & sweet. Packed with antioxidants, fiber, manganese, B vitamins, and folic acid. Coconut meat is promotes absorption of all nutrients, vitamins, minerals and promotes weight loss.
1/4 cup of blueberries
1 banana
1/4 cup coconut meat
1/4 cup coconut mylk
1/4 cup ice (if you're using frozen berries, no ice!)
THE BALI BELLY CURE-
Sweet + nutrient dense - This smoothie has it all! Spirulina contains 50-70% protein by weight, and also contains all of the amino acids. Spirulina is a heavy metal detoxifier. Activated charcoal detoxifies by binding and removing toxins from our bodies. Say bye to the parasites!
2 Bananas
Tablespoon spirulina
Tablespoon activated charcoal
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
Sweet + nutrient dense - This smoothie has it all! Spirulina contains 50-70% protein by weight, and also contains all of the amino acids. Spirulina is a heavy metal detoxifier. Activated charcoal detoxifies by binding and removing toxins from our bodies. Say bye to the parasites!
2 Bananas
Tablespoon spirulina
Tablespoon activated charcoal
1/2 cup coconut water
1/4 cup ice
THE CHILDHOOD-
Simple & perfectly sweet. Who didn't love this smoothie as a kid?! Strawberries contain Anthocyanins which give them their bright red color. Anthocyanins help burn stored fat, and also boost short term memory. Strawberries are also filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails.
1 frozen banana
handful of strawberries
dash of vanilla bean
1/4 cup almond mylk
1/4 cup ice
Simple & perfectly sweet. Who didn't love this smoothie as a kid?! Strawberries contain Anthocyanins which give them their bright red color. Anthocyanins help burn stored fat, and also boost short term memory. Strawberries are also filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails.
1 frozen banana
handful of strawberries
dash of vanilla bean
1/4 cup almond mylk
1/4 cup ice
THE COFFEE DATE-
Energizing & good fuel - To all our coffee lovers out there! Cacao, coffee, and dates all serve as appetite suppressants, which make this a good morning start to satisfy you until lunch.
1 frozen banana
tablespoon cacao
5 medjool dates
1 shot of espresso
1/4 cup almond mylk
1/4 cup ice
Energizing & good fuel - To all our coffee lovers out there! Cacao, coffee, and dates all serve as appetite suppressants, which make this a good morning start to satisfy you until lunch.
1 frozen banana
tablespoon cacao
5 medjool dates
1 shot of espresso
1/4 cup almond mylk
1/4 cup ice
VANILLA BEE POLLEN-
Balanced & mild - not overly sweet, and lower in sugar - this smoothie is a good go-to for those who want something a little more earthy. Bee pollen is richer in proteins than any animal source. About half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids that are ready to be used directly by the body
1 frozen banana
handful of rolled oats
tablespoon bee pollen
handful spinach
dash vanilla bean
1/4 cup soya mylk
1/4 cup ice
Balanced & mild - not overly sweet, and lower in sugar - this smoothie is a good go-to for those who want something a little more earthy. Bee pollen is richer in proteins than any animal source. About half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids that are ready to be used directly by the body
1 frozen banana
handful of rolled oats
tablespoon bee pollen
handful spinach
dash vanilla bean
1/4 cup soya mylk
1/4 cup ice
CHOCOLATE + CHARCOAL-
Earthy & chocolatey - say wha? When you need some detoxing, but you also need some chocolate in your life. It's all about balance, right?
1 frozen banana
teaspoon coconut palm sugar
activated charcoal
tablespoon cacao
4 medjool dates
1/4 cup coconut mylk
1/4 cup ice
Earthy & chocolatey - say wha? When you need some detoxing, but you also need some chocolate in your life. It's all about balance, right?
1 frozen banana
teaspoon coconut palm sugar
activated charcoal
tablespoon cacao
4 medjool dates
1/4 cup coconut mylk
1/4 cup ice
photos and recipes provided by Taryn
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The Tide is changing for small business banking. Meet Max Bernier of Tide.co and ... Speed Man.
11/6/2017
Litte sunset sesh on the West Coast. Pic by Speed Man aka Robert Douglas http://www.rdphotography.co/
Max stayed with us at our Sagres coworking and coliving villa during the summer of 2017 and we decided to quiz him a little bit on his new role and business banking start up for SME's Tide.co
The Canadian shares his thoughts on Sagres, Surfing, Speed Man (aka Jamb0), the local beer and dishes out some career advice as well as letting us know why we should try Tide. "Sagres is sick, really good waves, really good vibes and the beer is very good. It seems to be disappearing quicker than I anticipated." |
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Transcript:
So my name is Max Bernier Can you tell us a little bit about your career to date so far? Yeah so I spent most of my career in management consulting focusing mainly on financial institutions so this has been in pension funds and more recently it's been a big focus on fintechs so... financial technology firms How did you get into that in the first place? I got into that because I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do with my life as I think a lot of people find themselves at one point or another and I met I met a few people that were doing that work and they just highly recommended it. It was a challenging environment it's an environment where you can learn a lot so that's kind of how I got into it. Can you tell us a little bit about what your new role is? Yeah so I'm working for Tide now. What Tide is, is fundamentally a bank that's out there to help SMEs. It really came about as everyone at Tide has either been on the consumer side of business banking or on the service side of business banking and what we realized is that it's an awful product all in all. We wanted to develop a bank and a platform that would really help business owners focus on their dream I think like you guys here at Coworksurf you have a mission that you want to do. You have an idea in mind and you want to get there, you know taking care of admin and taking care of banking is not on your top priority but there's still things that you need to do, so the idea was really to create a platform that would allow business owners to save time to scale their business as quickly as possible and also for as cheaply as possible. One of the parts of your role as I understand is to grow Tide as a product. How are you planning on doing that? Yeah exactly so we're trying to partner with a lot of different people some of them are accountancy companies others are people like yourself to really get the word out for Tide you know to say that we're a free product we're an easy product. Completely digital and really just try to grow our network it's a sales position to some extent but it's a salesperson sales job for a product that's free so shouldn't be too too hard then. Tell us what you think about Sagres Sagres is sick, really good waves, really good vibes and the beer is very good. it seems to be disappearing quicker than I anticipated. No Sagres is sick the co-working spot here is sick. Really good people and I definitely plan on coming back whenever I have some free time Have you met Speed Man? I have met Speed Man the elusive Speed Man He's quite quick. Did someone say speed man. Hey man Speed Man is out surfboarding. Try Tide.co today and get 50 free transfers with the code COWORKSURF 
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Tech it's great, right? Yeah here at coworksurf.com we think so too. We're a coworking tech hub based in the surf town of Sagres, Portugal but, there is definitely a right time and a right place for it. Nowhere more so than in surfing.
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You literally wouldn't believe how next level this pirate ship health retreat around Bali is.
3/30/2017
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Pulau retreats do health & wellness reatreats on a pirate ship around indonesia, setting off from Bali. We were lucky enough to get invited along for one of their first trips and it was life changingly epic.
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Katrin Sikora is a writer, stylist and editor from Germany who bases herself all over the world. She’s currently Bali.
Katrin Sikora, Photo by Robert Douglas http://www.rdphotography.co/
How being a WordPress developer actually saved this man from a deadly shark attack in Durban
1/18/2017
Dave McMillan is a web developer for Lab19 Digital who grew up in Durban, South Africa an area notorious for shark attacks. Here's the kicker, he was never involved in any kind of shark related incident, in fact the last fatal incident in Durban was 1951.
Chances are he never would have been, but his job as a web developer enabled him to make a great transition to a remote, location independent lifestyle. He's lived in the UK, France and now has his sights on the shark-free surf haven of Portugal. Check out his story and how he balances this lifestyle with two young children.
Chances are he never would have been, but his job as a web developer enabled him to make a great transition to a remote, location independent lifestyle. He's lived in the UK, France and now has his sights on the shark-free surf haven of Portugal. Check out his story and how he balances this lifestyle with two young children.