Gloriously Living A Jungle Life in Ubud, Bali

An eye-opening getaway journey in Ubud, Bali.

Image was taken with Samsung Galaxy S8+. Location: Alam Sembuwuk Resort, Ubud, Bali.

There is a clear hope for every megapolitan residents: to hold back and to be unplugged. That being said, leisure activity has been an increasing demand for decades.

As a destination of everyone nowadays, Bali is packed with five to seven millions of people annually. Those are probably people who look for a time to escape from frantic routines. Then there is a consequence lies behind the statistic, which is highly dense land that some might feel overwhelmed with tourists in Bali downtowns. Ubud, away from the crowd, has become the new magnet to experience spiritual journey, often being called as wellness Mecca.

During 1990s, Ubud was considered as an area for grannies, for it offers slow living culture and not many attractions available. There was no dynamic life like what you see in Sanur, Kuta, or Seminyak. It only has museums and paddy fields all around. Now Ubud is emerging with luxuriated image with its world-class resorts and spas. It today is more established as a leisure destination.

An hour and a half journey from Denpasar to peaceful and tranquil Ubud is going to be paid off after you see the stacks of rice terraces and rainforest welcome you. Take a break from clogged traffic of giant cities, as Ubud can give you what dollars can never afford: hassle-free days.

As it’s destined to match its meaning, ‘medicine’, Ubud is there to heal and to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Starting a day with an hour of blissful yoga session by the jungle deck will give flushed beam to your face. Try to activate those stiff muscles by trekking the paddy fields and approach sunrise along the way. Releasing endorphins checked.

The cultural heart of Bali would never complete if it doesn’t serve you exquisite culinary experience. As described and seen in Eat, Pray, Love book and movie, Ubud is supportive to your wellness and happiness, which might as well come from your tummy. Satisfy your taste bud with a long list of culinary options in downtown of Ubud. Picking one can be difficult, for you are served with raw, detoxifying foods as well as international calibre cuisine.

After all, Ubud is the place that you will call home, a place you will return to, time to time again.

Celebrating life under the sun in Ubud, Bali.