The terraces of Jatiluwih sweeping towards the volcanoes of Batukaru under a blue sky

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Bali’s own corner of the forum: ask about Ubud or the coast, drivers and fast boats, temples and ceremonies, and swap notes with people who have just been.

Ask a local

Planning Bali? Ask about where to stay, how long to spend in Ubud and which day trips to choose.

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Food & drink

Tasting menus, warungs, babi guling, beach grills and sunset bars.

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Restaurants   Bars

Temples, dance & art

Visiting temples respectfully, the Kecak and the Legong, painters’ museums and the craft villages.

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Arts & Culture   Sights

Arrival, drivers & boats

The e-VOA, the levy, the airport, drivers and fast boats. Please keep it practical.

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Bali essentials   Getting around

Travellers’ tips

Back from Bali? Leave the temple, the beach or the warung the next visitor should not miss.

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