Bali’s Ubud Monkey Forest is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. Welcoming tens of thousands of visitors every month, the attraction offers guests the chance to experience close encounters with native wildlife. Monkey Forest Ubud, also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, is home to more than 1,260 long-tailed macaques. …
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Bali is an island rich with cultural heritage. As thousands of first-time tourists arrive on the island every day, leaders are always on the lookout for new ways to encourage tourists to travel in more meaningful ways and connect authentically to the province’s culture. Whether travelling to Bali for a few short days or a …
Tourists traveling to Bali seeking to visit a seriously impressive historical and cultural gem without the crowds should look no further than Tampaksiring Village and specifically Gunung Kawi. Located just a stone’s throw from the island’s arts and culture capital, Ubud, this small village is often overlooked. Gianyar Regency, home to tourist hotspots like Ubud …
One thing that makes Bali a great travel destination is that it offers an activity and attraction to suit every vacation style. Bali’s top adventure activities consistently feature high on the list of top bucket list adventures globally, and these excursions can be enjoyed by tourists of all ages. Whether traveling solo, as a family, …
Ubud residents have been left devastated by a major fire that broke out at Pura Dalem Ubud. The iconic temple, which sits at the top of Ubud, caught fire as a result of an accident, causing what the community is reporting to be IDR 1.7 billion in damages. Two sacred buildings at Pura Dalem Ubud …
Bali’s most impressive arts and culture museum is counting down until the return of ARMA Fest 2025. On the 27th and 28th of September 2025, the ARMA Museum in Ubud will be hosting its annual celebration of art and culture through performances, workshops, exhibitions, and more. Ubud is known as Bali’s arts and cultural capital, …
There are dozens of hugely critical cultural landmarks in Bali. Pura Besakih, Tanah Lot Temple, and Ulun Danu Beratan, to name but a few. For tourists seeking an easily accessible cultural tourism attraction that offers year-round and unmissable activities, the best place to look is the Ubud Water Palace. Located in the very heart of …
The countdown has officially begun for Bali’s incredible Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. The annual event is considered one of the best literary events in the world and welcomes artists, writers, inspiring speakers, and creatives from around the globe to congregate in Ubud for four very wordy days. Each year, the Ubud Writers and Readers …
Tourists traveling to Bali have so much to explore, but it can be hard to know what to take away from an island that gives so much. Of course, we can all head home with a mind full of memories and a camera roll full of incredible pics, but there is something timeless and essential …
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, …
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 …