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

Kajeng Rice Fields Walk

Kajeng Rice Fields Walk

In the bustling heart of Ubud, you would never guess that just around the corner is the Kajeng Rice Fields walk. A little along from the Ubud Palace you could be forgiven for thinking this is another tourist metropolis.… 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

A Day Out In Bali

Uluwatu Temple

A Day Out In Bali could consist of many different sights and attractions. Today we set out to explore the best that Bali’s Bukit Peninsula has to offer.

Our itinerary includes:

It is a great way to spend a day and explore a small but beautiful part of Bali.… Read the rest

GWK Cultural Park

GWK Cultural Park

The Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is located almost in the geographical centre of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. Despite this, the huge statue of Wisnu and Garuda, one of Bali’s most iconic landmarks, can be seen from many vantage points around the island.… Read the rest

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple

The sacred Uluwatu Temple located on the Westernmost point of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is a must see attraction for any trip to Bali. The temple is complete with free roaming monkeys that are considered sacred and are protected on site.… Read the rest

Fly By Dubai

Fly By Dubai

My Aunt and Uncle are stopping over in Dubai on their return home from a Europe summer vacation. It’s the usual fly by Dubai, a few days layover on the way to or from somewhere else. It’s not a bad way to get a taste for Dubai.… Read the rest

Osumi River Rafting

Osumi River Rafting

The Osumi River is calling me. It flows past us in Berat and despite its milky, cold appearance, I know that the canyons up river await us for an exciting rafting adventure.

Getting There

We depart Berat just after 9am and it doesn’t take long to get out of the little town.… Read the rest