All our Bali guides tagged Ubud.
The postcard terraces a short ride from Ubud and the UNESCO-listed valley an hour further on are often mentioned in the same breath. They are not the same trip, and knowing the difference saves you a wasted morning.
What Ubud is actually like: the monkey forest and the palace dances, the rice terraces, the yoga and wellness scene, the traffic nobody warns you about, and where to base yourself.
Dozens of falls, wildly different in effort and reward: the ones near Ubud, the ones in the highlands, the steps you should know about, and when they actually run.
The island that became a global yoga destination: how the drop-in scene works, what a retreat actually includes, and how to choose a course that is worth the money.
Ubud's rice terraces, yoga and jungle calm versus Canggu's surf, beach clubs and nomad buzz: an honest comparison with day trips, costs and a clear verdict for every traveler.
Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu, Sanur or the Nusa islands? A clear, honest breakdown of every main Bali area so you can pick the right base for your trip.