Making a brave attempt to escape the dreaded routine and find a peaceful getaway, we drive right to the heart of Bali's best nature spot, Ubud. Entering Kupu Kupu Barong, which is located above the valley of the Ayung River, we are surrounded by nature, local villages and the quiet sounds of night...more

It seems that you cant get away from art when you are in Ubud. It almost seeps through the air. Galleries line the streets, painters sit in doorways, banjar members practise gamelan pieces, filling the air with the ringing melodic tones of gongs, woodcarvers sit creating beautiful statues out of raw tree trunks...more

Hidden away in a quiet street of Penestanan is the charming bijou resort of Waka Namya. Created for the discerning, the Waka style offers a more intimate experience of Bali. Lush vegetation, luxurious villas and an emphasis on culture and beautiful natural surroundings help to define the Waka style...more