Ubud Bali is without a surprise to most, very relaxed.
Contained but sprawling with restaurants, boutiques and things to see
– many restaurants/cafe double as places to see live events or specific themed nights such as movie nights, cooking classes, etc.
One of the more diverse places I’ve seen in Southeast Asia – people that look like myself, multiple age groups, etc.
Feels like a place for adults – no bars playing loud music into the late hours but instead, cafes, restaurants where it feels more common to have social drinks with friends or company
– streets become eerily empty and quiet after about 9-930pm
Some cliches do exist such as shops with dream catchers at the door and vegan restaurants being a standard – but it’s not a bad thing
Power Options
– European outlets are common here but only worth noting when most south eastern Asian countries have dual outlets allowing for more western prong outlet options. If you’re traveling here with an adaptor though, you should be fine either way!
Lots of cute small dogs as opposed to the mostly larger ones seen across Southeast Asia – not as many cats ironically
People are genuinely very kind – safety never felt to be an issue
Taxi drivers are quite literally everywhere so be prepared to be asked if you need one and their follow up of, how about tomorrow. Apps such a grab and Gojek should offer hassle free options for getting around
Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere however, tap to pay option via phone such as Apple Pay are not common so make sure to have a physical card or cash as a back up to be safe.
Lots of villas have temple decor (best way to describe) so many main streets that appear to have temples lined after one another, may actually just be villas or home stays.
Very affordable – can easily find a villa room with breakfast included and a pool for about $15 dollars and up.
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