We all go to places with a pre-conception in our heads of what our experience will look like – and with Bali, floating breakfasts in the pool and flower petals come to mind for me. Alaya Deduan Kuta made all these imaginings come true for me. On the first day, we got chia pudding and granola, and were thrilled when it came on a surprisingly sturdy bamboo tray complete with pastries and fruit. I was super excited to make…
Nusa Dua is the completely opposite of Ubud – while Ubud is rushing waterfalls in the rainforest, Nusa Dua is sandy beaches and pristine coastline. Arriving at Kayumanis Nusa Dua was two parts surreal, one part an architectural showcase of what would be my dream villa if I lived on the beach in Bali. Walking through the labyrinth of pathways to our villa, I was in a tired daze from a day exploring, and luckily, we were being taken straight…
UBUD Watercress Cafe – I stumbled upon this place while I was on shoot in Bali for 3 weeks, and came here almost every second day. Get your rustic decor and all-day breakfast. I get an acai bowl and a wellness shot every time i’m here during the day. It’s also really cute for dinner! If there is one place in the world that does organic wellness-oriented food as well as LA, it’s Ubud. P.S. This cafe is walking distance to…
There is something special about Ubud. I don’t know if its the sounds of cicadas, the nighttime showers or the lush green everywhere, but you can’t help but feel a sense of peace wash over you. Admittedly, the two hour ride up to Desa Visesa from the south side of Bali was a little rough as we were still jet lagged, but that was a distant memory by the end of the welcoming ceremony, which involved rice on our foreheads.…