ELEVENT UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO IN UBUD

1 .Enjoy Balinese Culture

See a Dance. You will find traditionally dressd people on the strees around the palace  selling tickets for the evening performances. Take your pick or alternatively you could go to  the magnificant Arma Where they hold excellent performances three of four night a week.

2. Ubud Market

This Traditional market oprns from 6am till 6 pm . Opposite the Ubud palace, The character changes through the dayas the morningvegetable sellers and Balinese snack vendors give way to the tourist who come to buy all manner of cheap handicraft, clothes, jewellery, basket, bags, paintings, and bali souvenirs. it is fabulous any time  of the day, get a "morning price" by a morning visit will be sure you get a better price, to bring the vendors good luck for the day! don`t forget to bargain nicely, it`s all part of the fun, and don`t forget to smile.

3. Monkey Forest

Enjoy the Enchantment of the magical forest . It is particularly beautifull in the early morning or late afternoon as the sun slant thought the trees. See the river and the Temple, a little piece of gorgeous old Bali. Buy banana at the entrance to keep the monkey happy and enjoy the circus as they sneakily watch you, figuring the best way to get all your bananas.

4. Ibu Oka

Babi guling . Every day from 11.30am , people start the procession to Ibu Oka`s  Just opposite the Ubud Palace. The Succulent roasted pork with Balinese spices lures visitors from all over, from Jakarta to Japan. it is a fine sight to see a freshly roasted porker being carried down the road on the head of one cooks. It is best to get there early or else after twwo to avoid the lunch time rush.

5.  Sari Organic

Awalk though the ricefields brings you to this organic market garden and restaurant. Go early for a cool walk and breakfast before it gets busy or enjoy a rosy sunset reflecting in the planted padi fields. Guest can enjoy dinner threre as well and those who don`t like to walk can order a motor bike.

 6. Go Yoga

Join the throngs who come to ubud to practice yoga - for a day, a week, a month, or more. Yoga central is the YOga Barn on Jln.Padang Tegal althought several other places like Linda Madani`s Intuitive Flow studio in penestanan have opened more recently, Watch the notice boards and check www.balispirit.com for all kinds of Yoga and other

7. Visit Galleries

Ubud brimming with artist, painter and art galeries, Artists come from Bali, other Indonesia Island and abroad, some are famous, some aspire to be, for overview of the Ubud art scene, it helps to start with visit to Museum Neka and The Ubud Art Museum. Further afield, Rudana`s Museum in Mas also houses important collections as does ARMA in Padang Tegal. Then armed with some basic knowledge, you can feel free to peruse galerries hidden all around town. it could be best to take a guide who can show you more than you could find yourself.

8. Cooking Indonesia

Learning to cook is a fun pastime whilst staying in Ubud. Class starts early with a visit to the busy Ubud Market before heading back to Honeymoon Guest House for Janet De Neefe`s informal yet informative class. Students are plied with juice and exotic teas while learning how to cook Bali basic. You can help to make a bumbu, or Sambal using a traditional stone grinder, similer to a mortar a pestle. Learn about the spices used to get the beguiling flavours and at the end of the class, sample the morning`s labours. fun and delicius.

9. Dine dine dine

So many Restaurants in such a small space. Lamak, Terazo, Mozaic, Uma, Indus, Maya are just some of Ubud`s top dining estabilishments. But there is more to Ubud than fine dining.Casa Luna has all day friendly environment with health friendly foods. Or try their Little cafe for Raw foods! Bali Buddha is another long time favourite with mix of delicius healthy dishes and exotic juice mixes. Ryoshi has been dishing out Japanese favourites to happy custumers for years. and there is still more to explore.

10. Saucy Salsa

Ubud is also becoming the salsa capital of Bali with saucy salsa nights all week. Indus on Mondays and Fridays and Jazz Cafe on Wednesdays, The new club Havana is Open every night. Exotic Cuban nights with cocktails, cabanas, Cuban style tapas. Enjoy the rhythem. Enjoy the Fun!!!

11. Cinta Grill

Everyone`s fave cocktail spot with great 2 for 1 mojitos from 5-7.  They also do great breakfasts - spoil yourself as watch the passing parade on busy Monkey Forest Road. The two for one coctail trend is catching on! Look out for other great deals along Monkey Forest Road. Jl.Gautama and more.  Happy Hunting!!