NB: we will miss the full moon this August…but will see it at about 90% full on the Friday night COME AND NOURISH YOUR SOUL THIS AUGUST! I have been hosting retreats for women for many years and would love to invite you to my next one. The reasons are many. I find women…
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On my first trip to Bali I was honoured enough to interview the knowledgeable and food leader Ben Richards. Byron Bay Ex pat living in Bali for many years, Ben has been a big part of the raw food movement. His philosophies around health, mindful eating and eating plants are sensational. He has a cafe…
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Ubud is an eclectic arty town about an hours drive from Denpasar airport. It is well known for the art-yoga-vegetarian scene and definitely worth a stop over for a few nights to explore the local area. Sprinkled in and around Ubud are free flowing waterfalls, lush rain forests and sacred sights. Accommodation ranges from home…
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It was an interesting time to be in Ubud and Bali the end of July and start of August. It is a really busy time and the hotels I normally stay at were booked out. I booked this place based on facilities, proximity to town and rooms. And this is where I hold my Bali…
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This amazing temple is about thirty minutes drive from Ubud. I didn’t know this temple existed until my latest visit to Bali (my 12th time in the last 3 years)! It is so worth the visit. The mere fact that the caved sanctuary was built over 1000 years old makes this place a spiritual mecca.…
Read MoreThis eclectic warung/bar opened by Putu last year is set amongst the rice paddies in Ubud. You need to know the secret walk way beside Starbucks. The secret rice paddy walks connects lots of hotels up the road… It’s a leisurely walk and once you are on it, it’s easy to find Sweet Orange Warung.…
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Any opportunity to learn new cooking styles (and get to eat the produce) is a big green light for me so I was keen to get involved at Ketut’s Bali Cooking School. I actually chose this cooking school off the internet but was not disappointed. We were collected from our hotel then taken around the…
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Since a child I can recall art, drawing and painting. Maybe it had been due in part to having a grandma who is an artist, or maybe it’s because I find it nourishes me. Either way I love art and the knack it has of allowing one to relax and get totally lost in the…
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Three of my favorite places to Eat in Ubud I could actually rattle off a dozen incredible cafes in Ubud, Bali but that would take the fun out of your day to day discovers. These are three that are a little more certain and different in experience. Ubud has wonderful eateries but be sure to…
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A new yoga studio has opened in Ubud, the Ubud Yoga Centre. Fortunately for us, it is right next door to our hotel, just on the out skirts of Ubud. The centre is incredible with three studios all offering different classes and skill sets. We went one crispy morning and if you know Ubud, you…
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