Whether you are a vegan, meat lover or looking for traditional food or something a little different, these 9 places are a must when in Ubud to eat at. When Sean and I first landed in Ubud, we were there for a long weekend where I gave the best answer in my life (read about it here cause I know you want to know) but the second time around we had a lot more time to eat at a bunch of different places.  And wow, was the food good!  Plus, if you read until the end I talk about a truly unique experience to do while in Ubud and was a highlight of my time there.

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I am a woman who loves chasing a good waterfall and I have been lucky to see some incredible ones around the world. Which is why I was excited that we headed to waterfall hotspot, Lovinia !

When Sean and I headed up to Lovina with his mom, we were going full holiday mode, taking two weeks off of work too. We rented a kick-ass villa for 2 nights that came with some help, a beautiful pool and prime location to the beach at the cool price of affordable! You should check Villa Maryadi if you are heading up North. This isn’t an ad, I just really loved them and was a perfect place to get some sun. Best yet, it was calm enough that Sean and I felt comfortable renting scooters and spent the most perfect day visiting waterfalls and ending beachside for a sunset.

We know that Instagram is a carefully curated feed of life and also shows the not so curated side of things depending on the person. This has been a topic of conversation for a long time about how social media doesn’t always tell the reality of a situation. I’m a firm believer that every Instagram feed is different. Some have a built a brand, business and life out of those curated feeds which I admire and respect as Digital Marketer.

Personally, I am just not one of those. Mainly because I am not patient enough and often I like posting in the moment. I also do enough curated content for clients that when it comes to my own feed, I like the easiness of it. That being said, I often use Instagram has a bucket list of sorts which is why Tegalalang Rice Terrace was high on my must see while in Bali.

What is Tegalalang Rice Terrace?

The Tegalalang Rice Terraces in Ubud is one of the most famous spots for tourists to flock to. It is the beautiful scene of vistas and rice paddies. Tegallalang forms 3 terraced landscapes and offers scenic outlooks. It is breathtaking and it’s not hard to understand why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That being said, between all those breathtaking spots is something a lot of people leave out. The constant “donations” that are asked of you at almost every 10 minutes, the number of tourists and just a whole lot of Bali Swings.

The Instagram famous Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Unpack The Bag

I unpack quickly wherever I am. Even if we are just there for a night. This is how I have always been, even as a child. Nowadays, it is even more important as a full-time digital nomad. I unpack what I need and always put up this framed photo of Sean and I (picture below). That picture has traveled all around the world. I know some of you are probably thinking I am crazy but when you live out of just one suitcase and don’t really have a home, your things become part home. Which is why I love that this time around Sean and I are staying put longer in places with Chiang Mai being the longest we’ve stayed in one location yet. I have loved doing a bit of nesting. One life’s simple but expensive pleasures is the home section of a big store!

I am best when I can get comfortable in a place. Not only does it make me more adventurous but it also helps me to have a routine. I like that the people at our regular coffee stops know us. I like that I know where different street food vendors are depending on the day. I also love that we have a water bill to pay and I also love how easy it is to do weekend trips to different areas. Better yet, I love that I can buy certain groceries and not be worried or annoyed at leaving them behind after a month. Hello, spices!