Food and Wine in Ubud

Ubud, Bali | Sep 26 06'

"Cultural Ubud - a place in Bali to be visited.."

We arrived into Ubud just before 6pm and looked for accommodation. We found a place not far from one of the main Roads. It's a bit of a crazy room... Continue reading »

Bali's Cultural Centre | Mar 14 07'

"...we were concerned that Kev the Kea would be stolen..."

It normally takes a wee while to find cheap accommodation in Ubud but the first place we went to offered us Rp35,000 per night.  Taking Hann... Continue reading »

The Whirlwind of Ubud | Jul 19 06'

--We were anxious to get into Ubud, because we wanted to plan our trip to Gili Meno and our anxiousness was felt by the gods and punished us for it... Continue reading »

Quick overnight in Ubud | Dec 29 04'

"everything they touch is made beautiful"

This is our first stop in Ubud on the way to the north coast for diving. We stayed in a place called Alam Indah (see review), which is beautifully... Continue reading »

Tajung Benoa - The extension of Nusa Dua on the Bukit Peninsula | Apr 07 06'

The Tajung Benoa peninsula is located in Bali's most visited and developed southern coastal region. When you arrive at Ngurah Rai In... Continue reading »

Jimbaran Bay, Bali: Romantic Dining Right on the Beach, Romantically Including Glow in the Dark Sales People | May 25 06'

"We wondered if they would come over to our table. Sure enough, they did."

After our tour around the hindu temple our driver recommended a place for dinner ("Very romantic", he promised us over and over).  He drove us... Continue reading »

Sanur, Bali | Sep 25 06'

"Relaxing in Sanur.."

We've just arrived in Sanur after a brisk drive from Kuta in a bemo (Rp 80k). There's a wide range of accommodation here from budget to top (e.g. H... Continue reading »

Sanur, Bali: Miscellaneous Bits and Pieces of Our Time in Bali | May 29 06'

"imagine walking along the sidewalk and having every fifth vehicle slow down beside you, honk at you and ask through their open window if, "You want transport?". "

We enjoyed Bali for so many reasons.  It really was one of our favourite places we've visited, even despite the fact that the hawkers and tran... Continue reading »

Seafood Dinner by the beach | Apr 22 06'

We had a late start on the second day (technically 1st since we only arrived late last night). It was decided that we would go out for breakfast, s... Continue reading »