Puri Sunia is nestled in its own secluded place surrounded by the natural of environment.  It’s only 10 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of Ubud.

Puri Sunia is a home of wellness and positive …

Nestling between this extraordinary local craft community, ancient temples and lush tropical vegetation, lies the exclusive Nandini Bali Resort & Spa. Nandini Bali Resort & Spa beautifuly located in the rain forests of central Ubud, …

ubud Saturday 27th, from 4pm at ubud football field
Sari hati, a local school for balinese children with disabilities will be
holding a party at Ubud football field from 4pm.

The children will show their …

On August 18th 2011, Ubud will hold Royal Cremation of Ubud King’s mother, Anak Agung Niyang Rai. Since a week before it, the buffalo replica made from papers attracts so many people to flock the …

Hello everyone! hope you are all happy and well.  I am hoping that you can vote on the link below to help train a midwife in Bali.

Ubud has widely renowned for its arty atmosphere with abundant sophisticated art works. This bohemian small town is also home for a few numbers of exclusive art museum; Puri Lukisan, Rudana Museum, Blanco …

Central Ubud is an interesting area where you can make hints what Ubud has to offer. Central Ubud has great restaurant and warungs, accomodation and interesting tourist destinations that serve as hallmarks of Ubud.

In Central …

For every visit to Ubud, people may not miss Monkey Forest as the must destination. This is not just a home for 1000 monkeys but important place for Padangtegal villagers. Due to the ecosystem …

The monkeys within the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal are commonly called long-tailed macaques. Their scientific name is Macaca fascicuiaris. Macaques are found throughout Southeast Asia and many species of macaques live …

Based on Kompas research in 2009, every single year there are approximately 13.778 maternal mortality cases in Indonesia. Even infant mortality is still considered high. Knowing this problem, Yayasan Bumi Sehat, has a mission to …

Shocking news came from Blanco’s sanctuary in Campuhan, Ubud, on Sunday (25/11). Ni Ronji, beloved wife of the late Don Antonio Blanco has passed away because of little accident in her home. Everybody from Indonesian …

A royal cremation ceremony is not just a grand final send off that befitted a king but also a grand catwalk for the royal families, nobility, foreign dignitaries and royal guests. Take for example king …

Thousands people of local and foreigners jammed the main road of Peliatan village- Ubud, on Tuesday November 2nd. They paid their last respect to the late King of Peliatan, Ida Dewa Agung Peliatan who passed …

There is an ongoing campaign to raise the awareness of illegal waste dumping that concerns corporation as well as tourism partners in Bali. Illegal dumping of waste goes entirely against the green philosophy of Alila, …

Experiencing the complete beauty of Bali is no longer involving unnecessary hustles and bustles. With Bali Round Trip Package, you can feel the real throbbing life of the island and its people, experience all excitements …

Starring: Julia Roberts, James Franco and Javier Bardem
Directed by: Ryan Murphy
Opens August 13, 2010
Based on the beloved memoir of the same name, Eat, Pray, Love tells the story of Elizabeth Gilbert (Roberts), a newly single …

Bali, 26 May 2010, After a successful event in 2007 and 2008, this year GEMPITA GIANYAR will be held again in Ubud on 2-3 July 2010.  In its third year, GEMPITA GIANYAR is held also in appreciation …

Here’s a direct translation (all the weirdness is theirs, not mine):
SUSI JOHNSTON, EXPERT LONTAR READER
Volunteered for Obama’s Campaign
Susi Johnston, an American, really loves Bali. She has set her heart on spending the rest of her …

W. O. J. Nieuwenkamp, (1874-1950), was a Dutch artist. He was the first European artist in Bali.

Balinese Painting Sells for Record $3.24 Million in Hong Kong, here is the story from artdaily.org:
Lee Man Fong’s Bali Life, circa 1960s, sells for HK$25,300,000/ US$3,243,590. Photo: Sotheby's.
HONG KONG.- Today at Sotheby’s Hong Kong …

East – West : Trough Woman
Curator by: Aminudin TH. Siregar.
Hansen Thiam Sun, born in Toho, West Borneo, is a pioneer artist of minimalism painting in Indonesia. This written evidence can be found in testimonial section …

There is a controversy raging in them tha hills of Ubud. To Starbuck or not? The expat community (those who are talking loud) are mainly against it. But not all. The Balinese probably are not …

By Michaela Maria
A Starbucks is in the final stages of planning development in Ubuds most prominent position right beside the central palace. This palace is represents to many the centre of the living spirit of …

Casa Ganesha is an affordable hotel that is located just minutes from Ubud center, the island’s cultural heart. Blending contemporary design and traditional Balinese architecture, the secluded courtyards and spacious terraces create a relaxing atmosphere …

Pengosekan is a village unique in Bali producing art for the village itself. Their motto “By the village for the village“ reflects this community spirit.

 Pengosekan is located in south Ubud, and for many years has …

Puri Saraswati Bungalows has recently completed its new lobby. It is elegantly constructed of white Palimanan stone and beautiful carving on the pillars. The lobby is welcoming to guests and has a warm and friendly …

legendary since 1928
The classic Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa, built where two sacred rivers meet, has been legendary since 1928. As the first hotel in the artist colony of Ubud, this royal guest house graciously hosted …

Pita Maha Resort and Spa is an excellence choice to reminisce the sense of serene Balinese village in the heart of Ubud. Nestled on hillside, overlooking the Tjampuhan valley of Ubud, Pita Maha Resort & …

Beautifully situated along the bank of Ayung River in panoramic area of Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali, The Royal Pita Maha is adorned with stunning landscape of rice terraces, river gorges and lush tropical forest that is …

Ubud Village Hotel is a three-star hotel down the Monkey Forest Road. The best part of this hotel is its location; it is in the center of Ubud, just a walking distance to many good …

Many westerners have become Balinese through the Suddhi Wadani ceremony and the Manusa Yadnya (ceremony for human) ceremony. Suddhi Wadhani ceremony can be paralleled with taking a vow ceremony. In this ceremony someone …

There may in fact be more than forty different types of gamelan in Bali, each one serving a different function. Here’s a rough guide to explain what gamelan ensembles you may see at different ceremonies …

Hollywood actress Julia Roberts acting in Art market Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. She act  shopped and saw Melanting Temple located in this traditional market.

Bali was taken by surprise; dozens of trucks and transport cars for the final shooting of Hollywood latest project “Eat Pray Love” arrived ahead of the schedule, and lined the rice fields of Banjar Bentuyung, …

Join Janet De Neefe, author of the best-selling memoir, Fragrant Rice, and her cooking team, as they take you on a Balinese culinary-cultural adventure.
Listed as ‘amongst the world’s best cooking schools’ in The Australian newspaper, …

The resort was name Kupu Kupu Barong because of the many beautiful butterflies seen fluttering from one plan to another around the resort. Kupu Kupu means butterfly and Barong means giant, hence the name Giant …

The Jakarta Post ,  Ubud, Bali
More than 80 writers from 23 countries will again bring their inspiring ideas and voices to the annual Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, to be officially opened at the Ubud Royal …

Om Swastiastu

The 2009 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival program is gathering momentum, and a rich array of panel sessions, readings, book launches, literary lunches, nighttime gatherings and workshops are coming together at Legong-speed to create …

What happens when a dancing queen, four teenage lovers, twenty three fabulous fairies and a donkey get lost in a magical forest? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy a Midsummer Night’s …