Away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Ubud is still very much alive - with a busy market, monkey forest and temples putting on performances each night. Heading west from the market and taking a right up Jalan Kajeng, you will stumble across authentic restaurants and homestays. Ubud’s crown jewel is it’s amazing location. If you continue along that road, taking the left at a fork, you will find yourself surrounded by rice paddy fields, stretching as far as the eye can see. Great to do in the late evening as the sun sets and then grab dinner on the way back into town.

Jalan Kajeng, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Google map: bit.ly/R589ky

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Jimbaran Bay is famous for its many seafood cafes. Bawang Merah restaurant is at the northernmost section of Jimbaran beach and therefore offers a unique view over the bay, amazing! We dined at a table on the beach, enjoyed our grilled seafood and the magnificent sunset there. An unforgettable dinner next to the ocean.

www.jimbaranbeachrestaurant.com
Kelan Beach at Jimbaran Bay, Kelan 80361
+361 2168521

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Murni's is an institution. Location is beyond compare, this restaurant has four open-air levels that step down the steep hillside overlooking the river. Balinese ambience is tasteful but not over-styled, many nice details in decorations and furnishing. Go there for the pleasant atmosphere and view, the good International food and maybe for a cocktail or coffee and cake.

At The Bridge
Campuhan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
www.murnis.com
+62(0)361 975 233
Google map: bit.ly/lk8zhk

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Rent a scooter (USD10 per day) to see a striking world of culture, history, architecture and astonishing natural beauty that is a sharp contrast to commercialism of Southern Bali resorts. A two day adventure will take you to the old cultural capital, monkey rain forests, dormant volcanoes, azure blue lakes, terraced rice fields, botanic gardens, waterfalls, hot springs, temples: the holiest one, one in the lake and another in the sea and through villages that changed little in the past 50 years – all that while air perfumed with cloves and roast coffee blows in your face. Or take a bike and the guide for USD30 per day – try Teguh or his brother, hell’s angels with heart of gold!

Gobang Tattoo Studio, Poppies Lane 1, Kuta +62 81 353 376 600, teguhkt@yahoo.com

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Area in north east Bali with fantastic snorkelling, diving and beaches. Well away from the busy south but has some great small hotels and places to eat.

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