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The saying “meet the artists in Ubud” might be true. Many painters, writers, craftsmen, carvers, expatriates, and creative individuals choose Ubud as their base. Located in the heart of Bali Island, within one hour driving from Denpasar City to the north, Ubud is widely known as an artistic area and a center for cultural attractions and art creations. Apart from that, Ubud is engaged by the cultural and religious life of the communities. Art plays an intense role in Ubud’s daily life. The forms of art can be seen everywhere, from local residences to public areas. Indeed, Ubud is a beautiful place to watch the Balinese’s rich culture in more comprehensive views.

Shopping in Ubud is quite exciting. Especially if you would like to purchase paintings, galleries and art shops in Ubud are the perfect places to conduct your search. Be it classic, vintage, contemporary, or abstract artworks, all can be found when you roam throughout the city of Ubud. Even if you look for folk art and ornamental wall panels, you can easily find them in Ubud. There are countless galleries and reasonable art shops where you can buy Bali’s souvenirs and unique art creations. If you have unlimited budget then shopping in the fine art galleries would be perfect as for those with limited budget, they will find the price in the galleries may not be negotiable.

If you would spend a night or two in Ubud, whether you stay at private villas or cottages, then you will really experience staying in a haven of peace and tranquility. Most Ubud luxury villas are perched high above a rich green valley, away from the residences and wrapped and walled by tress and terrace-gardens in a charming hanging architectural concept. Moreover, villas in Ubud feature contemporary Balinese-styled design, both in architectures and interior designs. A villa in Ubud is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Bali nature, to spend some quality time together with the beloved one.

As Ubud is blessed with cool atmosphere, when you stay at luxury villa with private pool, you would love to dip and chill out only at day time since it will be freezing at night. Thus, Ubud Hanging Gardens Villa will excite you. All the villas at this superb place have private pools that are heated to 29 degrees Celsius, so that you can comfortably dip at night or day, anytime you like it. Just like other private villas in Ubud, Ubud Hanging Gardens offer the fresh and refreshing mountain air, making it a great treat for the eyes which get used to metropolitan views.

Como Shambala Estate is another story that Ubud has to offer. This stunning private villa invites you to relish the world’s full-service residential health retreat. Loads of discerning guests have agreed to call Como Shambala Estate as a special space of healing that teaches a new way of living. Here, the guests are encouraged to join the wellness and healing programs. You could consult with the Ayurvedic doctor who can give you a tailor-made program special for you. Overall, staying in Ubud will inspire your life a lot and will help you body and mind to be revived, recharged, and re-energized.

Wayan Nugrata is one of the team at Nugraharta Property who have dedicated themselves to the task of finding and representing the best Bali Villas and a bali wedding venue among in Bali, and from the exclusive luxury estates to family oriented in vacation homes.

Can you smoke everywhere on the island Bali?

Answer
Yes. You can smoke almost everywhere even in non-smoking public area as long as there is no law enforcement officer around.

Non-smoking restaurant will, at times, allow you to smoke when you ask for an ash tray.

There is a new law in jakarta that bans smoking “on the road”, you will get a fine of IDR 5 million if you get caught. Very strange and I don’t know how they enforce it.

Generally, it is very smoker friendly country. Just take the courtesy to ask if you are allowed to smoke and the answers are mostly “Yes”.