Articles tagged ‘Ubud’
Sunday dip in the river: Ubud Bali
By Nick | April 24th, 2006 |
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Sunday around midday, Ika, Jevon and I set off in the direction of Mambal, SW of Ubud. Mambal is the home of the Aqua bottling plant, as there is a natural spring. They draw the water using a single, long, silver pipe, and filter it, before bottling. Ika wanted to swim in the river next [...]
Quest for Global Healing II in Bali
By Nick | April 8th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Trying to make a difference in the world is a noble thing, especially if its in others people’s best interest. Bali will host a conference called Quest for Global Healing II, which will seek a more collaborative, peaceful and sustainable future.
Ride to Batubulan Bali
By Nick | March 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Friday was a steaming hot day in Seminyak. The sun was a blow-torch and I was feeling the need to get away from my computer, there’s only so much Jakarta Post I can take. My idea was to ride in the direction of Gianyar to see some sights along the way. Dressed in long pants, [...]
COMO Shambhala Estate: A unique retreat in Ubud Bali
By Nick | March 7th, 2006 | 7 Comments »
Looking around online I came across a unique place called COMO Shambhala Estate (CSE) at Begawan Giri. Located close to Ubud, offers a peaceful, relaxing way to balance your body, mind and spirit.
Babi guling stand in Lodtunduh Bali
By Nick | February 18th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
My trip to Ubud this week was a virtual kaleidoscope of Balinese sights and sounds. Riding south after visiting Linda Garland’s place in Nyuhkuning and the Pawitra Sari art gallery in Pengosekan, I rode through a crossroads of a small village called Lodtunduh.
Interview with Putu at Pawitra Sari Gallery in Bali
By Nick | February 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The owner and operator of Pawitra Sari Gallery in Mas, is Putu. He was kind enough to show me round and explain a few things. When I visited the gallery was empty, except for the ladies outside making baskets. I asked the prices and they told me between 200,000-400,000rp depending on the size. Feel free [...]
Balinese Folklore at Cafe Lotus in Ubud Bali
By Nick | February 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Cafe Lotus is the restaurant that sits in front of the lotus pond at Pura Saraswati in Ubud. My brief visit the other was very pleasant and I enjoyed the tranquility. There are organized events at Cafe Lotus, featuring
giving diners the opportunity to enjoy Balinese traditional dance performances.
Cafe Lotus: Ubud Bali
By Nick | February 16th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Ubud has many great places for a drink or snack, but one of the most pleasant in Cafe Lotus, located on Jl. Raya Ubud. Cafe Lotus sits in front of Pura Saraswati and looks out over the tranquil lotus pond. When I visited the other afternoon there were maybe 6 people there and I had [...]
Pura Saraswati: Ubud Bali
By Nick | February 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Ubud is known for its strict observance of everything Balinese. Whether its be painting, carving, dance or ceremony, the Ubud version is usually the top of the line. For tourists visiting Bali who want to check out an Ubud temple, you have to look no further than Jl. Raya (main street) Ubud. Located behind Cafe [...]
A dip in the river: Campuhan Bali
By Nick | February 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Bathing in the river is a part of traditional Balinese life. You will often see groups of women or groups of men in little streams taking a cooling dip out in nature. The Ubud area is great because it has a rich supply of rivers and streams, plus plenty of shady trees. Close to Pura [...]
