Bali’s nomad boom stokes tensions

SHORTLY after sunrise, dozens of surfers carry their boards down to the beach at Canggu. Two hours later, the first keyboards are clattering in the cafés of this Balinese coastal town.

Flat whites and smoothie bowls sit on tables alongside laptops and tablets, with an unobstructed view of the blue sea. Programmers write code, designers create logos, influencers edit their latest videos.