Tourists traveling to Bali for the first time absolutely have to make time to stay in Ubud. One thing that tourists always say when they visit Bali is that they wish they had more time to explore Ubud, its surrounding villages, and the incredible jungles. In 2025, booking a trip to Ubud is easier than ever, …
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Ubud is one of Bali’s leading destinations, and for good reason. The area shot to international fame when it was featured in the hit movie Eat, Pray, Love, and for more than twenty years, international tourists have been visiting the area in hopes of recreating the magic for themselves. Yet Ubud is so much more than …
Ubud Food Festival is returning to Bali from 30th May to 1st June 2025. The annual festival is Bali’s most beloved food event and sees chefs, growers, artists, and cultural leaders come together in the island’s arts and culture capital to celebrate Indonesian food culture, global epicurean trends, and our shared relationship with the lands …
BaliSpirit Festival officially opens its gates on 7th May 2025. The opening party is set for Wednesday evening, and lovers of art, culture, movement, dance, wellness, and yoga will gather at Ubud’s The Yoga Barn to celebrate the 16th edition of this world-renowned festival. The theme for the 16th edition of the BaliSpirit Festival is …
BaliSpirit Festival will be returning to The Yoga Barn in at heart of Ubud from the 7-11th May 2025. With just under a month to go until the biggest yoga, music, dance, and culture festival in Bali, Ubud is abuzz with preparations for the magical event. In 2025 BaliSpirit Festival will be hosted at The …
Tourists in Bali’s Ubud are being warned to watch their steps as they walk around the island’s arts and culture capital. A huge section of the sidewalk on the popular street of Jalan Raya Kedewatan has crumbled, making it impossible to walk through safely. The section of sidewalk in question can be found by the …
Leaders in Ubud have confirmed that funds will be issued to help restore and reconstruct the Ubud Art Market after part of the building was destroyed by a fire in August 2024. The fire affected over 1,000 traders, with 400 businesses operating from the basement and ground floors of the building destroyed. Though much of …
In November 2024, Bali welcomed the soft launch of Toya Ubud, a new eco-park and resort located just minutes from the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. The resort is officially now fully up and running and has been celebrating its first few weeks of service to Bali tourists in recent weeks. Toya Ubud is located in Kenderan …
We’ve all heard about Bali’s famous beach clubs, but have you heard about Bali’s jungle clubs and day clubs? These nature-inspired clubs are the perfect place to hang out if you’re in need of a relaxing yet fun-filled day in central Bali. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access …
One of Ubud’s most loved hotels has just been listed among the best hotels in the world. The gorgeous Viceroy Bali has been winning big hospitality awards for over a decade, and the boutique retreat has done it again at the Luxury Hotel Awards. The Luxury Hotel Awards, hosted at the AYANA Bali in late …
In November 2024, PARQ Ubud, a residential and lifestyle complex located just outside of central Ubud in Bali, was closed down by authorities on the grounds that the business was operating without the correct licenses and on suspicion of being constructed against building and environmental regulations. The business was given a period of grace to …
Bali’s food scene is thriving! In 2025, we can expect to see dozens of new eateries appearing on the scene, from Ubud to Uluwatu, from Canggu to Seminyak; whether you’re after traditional Indonesian cuisines or some internationally inspired fair, foodies absolutely love Bali. In late December 2024 Ubud welcomed a suave new bistro to the …