Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary

The Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a must see destination whilst in Ubud. This important local temple, famed for its monkey inhabitants, has a long history, and according to tradition it’s the monkeys who rule here.

Known locally as Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, the site is home to around 1300 long tailed Balinese macaque monkeys.… Read the rest

Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace (locally, Puri Saren Agung) is located in the heart of Ubud. This previously quiet town, known for its rice paddies and relaxation, is now the buzzing center of Bali‘s ‘yoga’ tourism. Long the destination of backpackers, seeking cheap beer alongside authentic experience, Ubud was catapulted into fame when it put the ‘love’ into Julia Roberts’ 2010 blockbuster Eat Pray Love.Read the rest

Luwak Coffee

Bukit Sari Agro Pecatu Coffee Plantation

The Bukit Sari Luwak Coffee Plantation is less of a plantation (the plantations are elsewhere – scattered around the island) and more of a shopfront. Nevertheless it’s a lovely little leafy green detour. Located on the road between Uluwatu Temple and the Garunda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park, you can stop here for a short coffee tour and talk, followed by a free tasting.… Read the rest