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I was recently recommend UBUD as a destination to consider for time out to recover my health, and reignite my spirit, emotionally, physically and artistically. I am single, a photographer / graphic designer and seek a safe place to call home for 2 mths.
On my wish list is the following:

• A quaint place to stay, picturesque, lush, and quiet ( budget $50 per night)
• Air con & a good swimming pool that I can exercise in.
• Easily accessible to markets, cafes, town - as I cant walk distances due to an injured foot. Though I have heard its easy to get around by public transport
• Would like to also engage in art workshops - and even cooking ones would be great too
• Affordable daily massages
• Sound baths or similar if they exist
• Gentle exercise classes
• Open to other forms of healing...

Advise given to me was to find a nice place to stay and then go and visit a place called the Yoga Barn as from there I could find many opportunities for health / healing networking and so forth etc.

Does anyone have any tips for art workshops of any kind? A central place like the Yoga Barn maybe and a website perhaps etc.

Are their any forums one can use to network - maybe to find other people in Ubud where one can share interests - ie photography, or just hook up for coffee etc.

I am planning to go Sept / October
I am not a beach or bar person. More inclined to seek peaceful environs....

Many thanks in anticipation.
P.S. I am in my 40's so I would like some comforts but it doesn't have to be extravagant. Gone are the days of backpacking :)

Does anyone know how I can get in touch with this guesthouse so I can book with them, instead of trying to book with them when I get there: tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review...

Thanks!

Hello everyone! When you travel as a single mum, it is not so easy to just meet people.. :-P My daughter, 11 years old and I (a bit older) are in Bali for 6 weeks. First we were in Sanur for 1 week, now we have been in Ubud since monday the 1th Oct. We love it here and we are going to stay until we go home. I am a painter, so YES Ubud is really a great place to be for someone like me.. but it would be nice to get some friends while we're here :-) Any suggestions? Thanks Séverine

Hi, I am traveling through SE Asia right now and am planning to make my way to Ubud in the next two months to try and get a job and live there for possibly 3-6 months. I am hoping to get a job teaching English, but if that isn't viable I will try and get a job bartending. Could anyone suggest what visa I would need to get and the steps? Also, anyone have recommendations for institutions looking for English teachers? Thank you!

I'll be in Ubud on 21-24 March. Yes, I know it's Nyepi week and noone should be out walking around, no lights, yadayadayada. I understand that on 22-March (a day before Nyepi/Seclusion day), there will be the Ogoh-ogoh parade. Can any of VT-ers from Ubud tell me the location of the parade, the time of the parade, what to pack (aside from photography equipment) and what to expect from the parade? Thanks in advance

Has anyone had a massage with Mr Nyoman at Iman Intuitive Bodywork Spa? Would you recommend it and should it be booked prior to getting there? I have been trying to contact them via email to no avail.

Hi. My wife and I are planning to have our second honeymoon in Bali this December. Would it make a difference, temperature-wise and crowd-wise, if we went first or second week? We only have 4-5 nights,and wish to see the ff : wayang kulit legong, topeng and/or barong rangda dance mask-making, puppet-making, wood carving, batik-making ( and a small bit of shopping for these at good prices) Petulu temple festivals Pura Ulun Danu Batur (old & new) Monkey Forest temples (avoiding areas with too many wild macaques as much as possible) Goa Gajah / Bedulu / maybe Gianyar / Pura Dalem Sidan Klungklung Pura Penataran Sasih Puri Agung Karangasem Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Tenganan and Candidasa if time permits Pura Meduwe Kawang if time permits Pura Beji if time permits Balinese cooking class if time permits We do NOT want to see snakes and pythons (much less be offered a photo with them or stroke them). We are NOT going to beaches as we have just gone to several really really good ones these past few months. We would like to go to a good spa at least once or twice. We love taking photos. Above all, we love to eat eat eat, especially food like babi guling. We are looking into Hotel Komaneka Tanggayuda in Ubud, although cheaper (but very clean and safe) hotel suggestions are welcome. Places to go to other than what is outlined above are very welcome too. Is the itinerary above doable in 4-5 days' time? Can anyone recommend a good driver with a decent vehicle for hire? Do we need to hire someone for airport assistance? We do NOT need a visa, but would appreciate it if someone can help us ensure a quicker line movement in the airport and a more secure way of handling our luggage. What is a good budget per day for food and the activities and places outlined above? There's just 2 of us. What should we avoid? Thank you all so much in advance.

Looking for somewhere in Ubud to stay, where we can easily walk to many restaurants.....$100USD range or less, but 4 star (ok....not realistic I know....haha). Advice? Location is the most important thing!

Hello, I need advise on hotel in Ubud. Will be in Bali for 5 nights and will be starting my trip in Ubud for 3 days followed by 2 days in Nusa Dua. Currently we have 2 choices for either Kori Ubud or Saren Indah. Has anyone stayed at either for comparison. What to know if one is better for location and surrounding areas. Any info is greatly appreciated. Kori Ubud Jalan Sanggingan, 18 Tjampuhan Ubud 80571 Saren Indah Hotel Nyuh Kuning, Ubud Thanks!!

Hi there, I`m looking to chat with any Canadians who have travelled to Bali for a least 3 months or so. What is the smoothest process to take in relocation-in terms of obtaining a visa for 3-6 months, (non working ) and if a healthy person on no medication requries any vaccinations. If you have travelled or lived there recently ( or currently live) i`d love to chat with you. Thanks!

Hi all, has anyone stayed at the Bucuview hotel? So far, there have been no reviews yet about the hotel (which I can find online), so I was hoping if anyone has had any experiences to share. Many thanks!

Could I please access photos of the opening night of the Grotto Cafe and Bar. I was there on that night and would like to see photos

Could I please access photos of the opening night of the Grotto Cafe and Bar. I was there on that night and would like to see photos

There's probably no easy answer for this, but... I'm interested in buying paintings in/around Ubud. Where can I get the widest selection at the best prices -- in Ubud, in Tohlunduh, Keliki or elsewhere? I prefer scenes of traditional Balinese life in Pengosekan style. Does anyone have particular galleries or artists that they can suggest (with a price range)?

We're going to stay in Candidasa and hope to hire a car and travel to Ubud for the day. Is this do-able?

hi Anyone knows which is better in terms of cleaniness and environment? I am torn between Ubud Bungalow and Ibunda Bungalow. Both offered similar rates, about USD30 per night. Advice is much appreciated. Has anyone stayed at Sri Bungalows too?

Dear I live in Holland and i am very interest to buy Ubad modern batik .My native is Burma and have a plan to come Ubud in october.I would like to know how much is the wholesale price and minimum quantity of batik in your photo 1 and 5. your information and advice is real important. sincerely yours Aung

Anybody has gone to both? Any comparative reviews? Thank you in advance.

Hi, I'm coming to Ubud in March for 3 months with my two kids. they'll be going to the pelangi school so I want to find accommodation close to the school (walking distance). any pointers? Also, do my kids need visas? We are from Australia. Thanks, appreciate any help.

Hi all Would really appreciate a quick response if you are familiar with either of these places for stay? I'll be in Ubud during the Christmas period and hadn't realised it's so difficult to book accommodation - popular ones like Tegal Sari(?) and others are fully booked out. We're looking at mid range (our idea of mid range in terms of USD is about50 - 65 a night). Key things would be: (1) cleanliness (2) of bath/shower rooms in particular (3) green foliage all around or over looking padi fields. At the moment both of these have rooms still but I'll hv to confirm soon or they might be gone. Thanks for any useful feedback~ Btw I checked out the Royal Pita Mahal highly recommended by one of the VTers... beautiful, but way beyond my budget (or lack of one). Sally

Hi, anyone has any experience staying there ? Any problems with mozzies as the house is not airconditioned. My children attract mozzies. Thanks!

Hi all, I'm considering a wedding in Ubud this December, around Christmas. I've been to Ubud in the dry season, but I understand that December is the wet season. I know that some places the wet season is miserable, while in other locations it rains for 30 minutes a day and the rest is sunshine. Can anyone relay any experiences they've had in Ubud in December?

Preferably with spa .....swimming pool..nice view..

Hi, Instead of taking the taxi transfer from the hotel, how much would it cost rougly from airport to hotel in ubud ? Would it be cheaper if finding own way to the hotel ? Thanks. tml

hi there. looking for two nights accomodation at the end of May 09. have found Tunjung Mas bungalows and Tegal Sari, both located at Padang Tegal. has anyone stayed at either of these hotels before ? what did you think of the accomodation ? also, what is nearby to these hotels ? thanks. tml

I'm new to the forum but don't seem to be able to find a search facility that most forums have so you can check to see if there have been previous questions similar to yours. Is there one? Thanks.

Would like to make a booking at this hotel but am having difficulty finding any reviews. Can anyone make an comments? Thanks.

I will be in Ubud in mid-February, and would like to get some feedback from someone more knowledgeable for a few hotels that I have looked at on the Internet, as follows: Tanggayuda, Four Seasons. Any other suggestions would also be welcome. Thanks. Carl

Hello, I'm trying to get in touch with some friends we met in Ubud in 2006. Our daughter went to school with their daughter at the Pelangi School. Their names are John, Novi and the daughter is Nakita. Sorry, no last name. If anybody knows them, or more important, can get in touch with them, it would be a great favor if you could give them my e-mail (stbollin@hotmail.com). Tell them the Americans traveling around the world with their daughter Annika wants to contact them before we come back to Bali. Thanks.

I'm a big pampering fanatic, especially after 10 months of deployment. Has anyone indulged in any of the treatments at this resort's spa?