A trip to Ubud, Bali, in Indonesia in May 2013 with my friends before my family’s departure from a 3 year posting in Jakarta was one of the most fun and memorable trips I have ever made. I have always wondered what makes the world travelers go back to Bali over and over. I have been to Nusa Dua in Bali with my family. We had a great trip and Nusa Dua was beautiful, but to be honest with you, I wasn’t convinced by the reason why people get crazy about Bali through my single visit at Nusa Dua.
I kept wondering about what distinguishes Bali from so many other beautiful world-class resorts.
Until I went to Bali.
Bali has Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Jimbaran in Kuta, Ubud and many more areas to explore and vacation. Even though I have only visited Nusa Dua and Ubud in the past 3 years, the answer for Bali craze to me is Ubud.
Ubud is a true gem.
I have many photos I would love to show you. Please allow me to post photos little by little while featuring some of my favorite spots in Bali in the coming weeks under the categories I list below. When I look at the photos, it makes me smile and brings back the fuzzy warm feelings from the trip.
Here is my recommendations I would give to anyone based on our own experiences in Ubud, Bali. I hope that you will benefit from the information that I share with you when you plan a trip to go to Ubud, Bali.
I hope you will come back to view my posts of my trip in Ubud, Bali. Meanwhile, I will leave you with some photos for a preview.
*I have added links to the posts published after this post.
LODGING
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
KAFE ☆ Cool healthy cafe in Ubud
SHOPPING
KOU CUISINE ☆ Jam & Salt Shop
Best Handicraft Shopping In Bali
SPA
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BICYCLING TOUR
Bali Bike Baik Tour ☆ Biking tour in Ubud
FROG DANCE SHOW
WHITE WATER RAFTING
White Water Rafting ☆ Fun white water rafting tour on Ayung River in Ubud, Bali
UBUD STREETS
Thank you, Kara, for inviting me to your fabulous trip!
Thank you for reading my blog!!
Lovely photos! I’m always blown away by other people’s photos of Bali and it really makes me want to get out and explore more! i guess after living here so long I don’t notice the things that make it so special any more – one of the reasons i started blogging 🙂
Rachel, thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving me a comment! It’s true that your eyes get used to things. Your blog is wonderful!
Glad to see your posts again! This particular one comes in perfect timing as I am currently planning a family trip to Bali. Thanks Kaho and enjoy India!
I’m so excited to hear that you’re planning a family trip to Bali!!! Thanks for leaving me a comment, Amory!!
Kaho, I am so excited to read about your Ubud trip! I love the photos of the stores you posted and I cannot wait to read about them. Though I have been to Ubud twice, they were too short and we weren’t able to explore – mainly restos and hotels only. It was one of my regrets, not staying in Ubud longer and exploring. Now I can experience Ubud vicariously through you! Yay!!!
Thank you for the comment! I recommend everyone to stay in Ubud at least for 3 nights. I felt that even 3 nights for me was very short! I hope you’ll enjoy my posts!
What a beautiful place! Bali is definitely on my list of places that I’d like to visit someday. Looking forward to your posts about your favorite spots 🙂
Thanks, Miwa! I think you will love Ubud!
Hi.. I found your blog accidentaly few weeks back. very interesting, love it..
Your writing about Ubud and Bali make me miss Bali much more. Im Indonesian and live in Dubai for the past 5 years. last time went to Bali was 6 years ago, don’t have much time whenever home for vacation to go to Bali. But your pictures and writing make it up for my longing to Bali. 🙂
Thank you!! Bali is wonderful, isn’t it? I hear you about not having time to visit other places. When I visit my family in Tokyo, I never have time to go anywhere else, either.
Very pleased you enjoy the trip in Bali. Just come back to Indonesia, and find other beautiful places that you should visit and stay. Maybe http://www.jakpost.travel could be a good recommendation for you to find another interesting destinations in Indonesia 🙂
Thank you, Gita! I wish Bali was closer from my current city, Mumbai!