Adventures of a girl on a budget
I have been to both cities and islands in Indonesia. In my travels, I have discovered that the country has a lot to offer those on a budget. For one, the food is amazing, mostly organic, and not crazy expensive. Visitors can also find accommodations that feel luxurious, but at affordable prices. There is a lot of wildlife to see and discover, including jungles teeming with monkeys and oceans filled with colorful fish and sea turtles. Indonesia truly has something that will excite any traveler. The most well-known location is, of course, the island of Bali, famous for yoga retreats, rice terraces, and relaxation at its finest. Check out my posts on things to do there as well as the capital, an often overlooked place to visit.
Ubud is said to be the cultural heart of Bali, and during a short stay, I soon realized this to be true. Ubud is a bustling town with absolutely stunning scenery surrounding it. While it seems like there are never ending activities and sights to see, here is a list of just 10 things to see […] Read more…
If you’ve read the book or seen the movie Eat, Pray, Love, then you have heard of Ketut Liyer, the medicine man. When looking for a place to stay in Ubud on Air BnB, I did not expect to stumble across Liyer House as an option, but there in the description was the reference to […] Read more…
Any trip to Ubud should include a stop at the Sacred Monkey Forest. It is a fun place to interact with the many monkeys that live there, or just watch them being themselves. Sacred Monkey Forest The Sacred Monkey Forest is home to over 600 monkeys. It is not a zoo of any kind, but […] Read more…
Ubud has become synonymous with rice fields and terraces and one of the most stunning examples are the Tegallalang Rice Terraces, located just a short drive from the center of town. Any visit to Ubud should include a stop here in order to marvel at the beauty of Bali! The Tegallalang Rice Terraces I had seen […] Read more…
Since moving to South East Asia, I have visited my fair share of temples. No visit so far has been as humbling and spiritually rewarding as my stop at Pura Tirta Empul in Bali. This temple, famous for its holy springs, is a place where many locals and tourists alike gather to cleanse their minds, […] Read more…
Hidden in the jungles of Bali near Ubud is a stunning waterfall where visitors can lounge in the pool underneath, letting the thundering waters crash down around you. I took some time to ‘chase waterfalls’ one morning in Ubud and visited the majestic Tegenungan Waterfall. The Waterfall The waterfall is located only about 10 minutes […] Read more…