Where calm meets chaos — and somehow, it works.
Ubud may look serene on postcards, but don’t be fooled — this is where Bali keeps its adventurous streak. Yes, there are misty rice fields, yoga mats, and slow mornings… but there are also jungle swings that test your fear of heights, muddy ATV rides that laugh in the face of clean clothes, and temple steps that remind your legs they haven’t done enough squats lately.
One moment you’re sipping something green and convincing yourself you’re very zen. The next, you’re clinging to a swing over the jungle, screaming equal parts terror and joy — spiritual growth, Bali-style. Ubud is where culture runs deep, adventure runs wild, and calm sneaks back in just when you need it.
It’s soulful without being sleepy. Adventurous without being exhausting.
Ubud doesn’t ask you to choose between rest and thrill — it gives you both, then throws in a temple visit to balance your karma.
Come for the rice fields. Stay for the adrenaline.
Leave with muddy shoes, quiet clarity, and stories you’ll retell every time someone says, “Wasn’t Ubud relaxing?”
After a long, heat-filled day in Ubud, Bebek Teba Sari offered exactly what we needed — a floating gazebo, rice fields glowing at dusk, comforting food, and the rare luxury of not having to decide anything. This wasn’t about spectacle or trends. It was about space, softness, and letting the day settle.
A family-friendly ATV ride through Bali’s jungle that delivered mud, laughter, and unforgettable memories — from toddlers to grandparents.
On our final night in Ubud, we wandered with no plan and found Pasir — a calm, flavour-driven restaurant blending Balinese ingredients with Mediterranean technique. Thoughtful dishes, a warm upstairs space, and one unforgettable dessert made this an unplanned meal we still talk about. A quiet standout in Ubud’s dining scene.
From visas and arrival forms to money tips, internet, and packing smart for landing day — this Bali arrival guide covers the small things that make a big difference. A calm, mum-approved checklist to help you land relaxed and ready to enjoy your holiday.
Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the most accessible waterfalls near Ubud — but with kids, access is only half the story. This is our honest experience visiting Tegenungan with children, navigating the heat, the steps, and why pairing it with Omma Dayclub turned a potentially exhausting stop into one of our most balanced Ubud days.
Travelling to Ubud with kids? Sangeh Monkey Forest offers a calmer alternative to the busy Ubud Monkey Forest — with gentler monkeys, shaded paths, included water and food, and room to explore at your own pace. A monkey experience that feels balanced, respectful, and genuinely enjoyable for families.
Ubud with kids isn’t all calm yoga mornings and jungle serenity — it’s waterfalls that demand effort, swings that test patience, monkeys that surprise you, and moments of quiet relief when you least expect them. This is our honest, lived-in guide to doing Ubud as a family — what worked, what didn’t, and how we found joy in the in-between.
Hi, I’m Sid
Mum | Foodie | Explorer | Writer
Somewhere between lunchboxes, laundry, and toddler tantrums at airport security, I lost “Sid” and became just “Ma.” Eat Play Travel with Sid is my journey back, through food that feeds the soul, laughter that fills the room, and adventures that remind me who I am (and how much chocolate counts as self-care).
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