This vintage building in the heart of Ubud is the place where Ubud’s Royal Family lives in. After the last king of Ubud passed away, his sons have tried their best to keep the culture and art growing while also to prevent penetration of other things which are not suitable with Ubud’s identity. Actually all Ubud Palaces are essentially just family homes and none of them have been turned to be museum or official public place for tourists.

Puri Saren Agung is an exception though there is still royal resident including the last king’s descendants live in it. Puri Saren Agung is considered as the father palace of the other Ubud palaces. Set near Ubud Market, this place where you can see Balinese dance performance and other shows regularly is hard to miss. This place is also the place where you can adore the unique beautifully Balinese architecture. In short Puri Saren Ubud is excellent to be visited for anyone staying in Ubud or anyone who is travelling through Ubud area.

Besides Puri Saren Agung there are some other palaces (or Balinese call it ‘Puri’) in Ubud such as Puri Kantor, Puri Kantor Sosrobahu, Puri Kawan, Puri Menara, and etc. But these ‘Puri’ seem not open for tourism. Please be careful because the name of Puri now is used not only to indicate original royal palace. Many hotel managements decided to name their hotel with a word phrase that starts with Puri. Don’t misunderstand if a building has a nameplate with the word Puri, it maybe just a hotel.

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Anak Agung Niang Rai is the mother of Tjokorda Gde Putra Sukawati (Tjok Putra), Tjokorda Gde Oka AA Sukawati (Tjok Ace), and Tjokorda Gde Raka Sukawati (Tjok De), which currently serves as Vice Bendesa Adat (vice of village head) of Ubud and among the community known as the undagi of Lembu and Bade. Anak Agung Niang Rai also has five grandsons from her three sons.

Anak Agung Niang Rai was born in Bungbungan village, a village located In Klungkung regency of Bali around 1930. She married Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati of Puri Agung Ubud in January 1955.

Anak Agung Niang Rai then lived in Puri Agung Ubud and always accompanied her husband in serving the community. Tjokorda Agung was one of the most important figures in the history of Ubud. During his throne at Puri Agung Ubud, he pioneered the development of Ubud and it has made Ubud eventually became widely known as one of the art-cultural centers and a leading tourist area in Bali.

Anak Agung Niang Rai passed away at her age of 80s on Saturday the 14th of May 2011 (based on the Balinese calendar, the days was Saniscara Paing Wuku Ukir) at 8:15am. Her body then being lied down at Puri Agung Ubud. The Pelebon ceremony will be held on Thursday the 18th of August 2011 (Wraspati Pon Wuku Krulut).

Even though the ceremony is a cremation for the dead, but the atmosphere is always alive. Besides being a religious ceremony, the Pelebon ceremony also has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in Bali.

Pelebon ceremony is a ceremony to purify and return the elements of Panca Maha Butha (five elements of the universe that form the life) in human body (Bhuana Alit, the micro-cosmos) to the universe (Bhuana Agung, the macro-cosmos). The elements of Panca Maha Butha in the human body are:

• Pertiwi (the earth, solid matters): like the flesh, bones and teeth. Apah (the water): like the blood, tears, saliva and mucus.
• Teja (the light): like the aura and the light of eyes.
• Bayu (the air, the wind): like breathe and energy.
• Akasa (the space): the abstract elements (the ether) in human body.

Pelebon ceremony is a Hindu-Balinese traditional-religious ceremony which had been held since centuries ago and still survived until now in the midst of changing times. In this ceremony we also can see the togetherness among the Puri Agung Ubud and the community, and among community members.

The body will depart the Puri Agung Ubud at around 12:30 pm. The body will be taken by a Bade (a cremation tower) with nine storeys and it is as high as 25 meters, accompanied by a 7.5 meters-high Lembu (a giant sarcophagus bull) and others Pelebon ceremony paraphernalia into the cremation location at the Dalem Puri Temple in Peliatan which is about 900 meters to the east of Puri Agung Ubud. The procession of this cremation ceremony is expected to finish at around 5 pm. The Pelebon ceremony or also known as a Ngaben (cremation) ceremony is one of the most famous Hindu-Balinese traditional-religious ceremonies. This ceremony is a form of respect from the families and local communities to Anak Agung Niang Rai.

Invite your friends or loved ones to join; reading a map and looking for routes to get to some places could be an adventurous activity. Besides, roads in Ubud are not as complicated as in Kuta. However, if you don’t want to have a possibility to get lost or just too lazy reading a map, call a travel bureau which has Ubud biking tour. For your information, there are many agents specializing in bicycle tour there.

The professional guide will pick you up at your Ubud accommodation in the morning with complete preparations. Mineral waters, cycling routes, and of course truly information about each place you will pass. You, of course, will see the ambiance of rural area in Ubud while also seeing the villagers’ activities related to traditional customs.  It will give you such a real insight into everyday life in villages. Cycling trough the lush forest and visiting some hidden temples are the things that will make your tour unforgettable. Many people are amazed with the nice scenery that they stop often to capture it with a camera.

At reasonable price, this cycling package will not only give some fun and refreshment for your body, mind, and soul but also healthy body. Cycling is an alternative way to enjoy the very best Ubud has to offer. Biking tour is a recommended activity in Ubud.

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From Wayan, Liz learnt how to survive. Wayan raises her child after leaving an abusive husband and from a strong stigma of being divorced. Liz didn’t need long time to collect $ 18,000 to buy Wayan her own shop. And now Wayan’s shop has waitlist. Marylou Dridger with her friend revealed that they looked for Wayan’shop when they were in Ubud. And as she wrote in her article, the shop is not hard to be found. After consuming a healthy menu, Wayan offered her customers to do body checks at small cost.

Besides Wayan’s Shop, Ketut Liyer’s home also become a tourist object. There are so many Gilbert’s book readers, reporters, or even people who want Liyer to read their hand lines. This medicine man is sometimes too tired to see many people. Before mentioning his opinion about one’s hand lines, eyebrow shape, face shape, and others, Liyer always explains that he is a painter rather than a medicine man. However, tourists are willing to be in a waiting list to see a character who has taught Liz how to do Yoga. Some people are so happy after seeing him, some others are not so.

Undeniably, the New York Times best-seller book “Eat, Pray, Love” has made new fame to Ubud. Now Ubud is not only renowned for its high-class destination but also for spiritual journey. Plus this cultural town has new celebs and possibilities to find your love. Liz was so lucky found Felipe after long journey to Italy and India.

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For many reasons, people believe that Ubud is the place to do Yoga, Pilates, meditation, and other spiritual healing. Although must say that some places in Karangasem offers quiet place for Yoga but Ubud is the most attractive one. This cultural town still has spectacular greenery, fresh air, and hidden place far from noise but the best attractions can still be reached within a couple of minutes’ drive.

Nowadays, people are easy to be stressful because of the strong life pressure and dissatisfaction. This unbalanced condition may affect people’s health and they begin to consume many many tablets containing chemical substances to relieve the pain or to calm themselves down. You know these medicines could help those people but why consuming chemical substances while we can heal ourselves without it. Yoga and other Healing Movements will help you to balance your body, mind, and soul.

Seeking for balance is the main reason why people actively join Yoga Class in Ubud. There are many places to go for Yoga in Ubud, such as: Bali Purniati (www.balipurnati.com), Yoga Barn (http://www.theyogabarn.com/), and Michi Retreat (http://www.michiretreat.com/). They offer spectacular settings, various programs, and professional yoga teachers. Many tourists who have joined a Yoga Class get the benefit of being so relaxed and can’t wait to come back.

Though I have mentioned several Yoga Studios above but Ubud is the rich place for the spiritually inclined tourists. You can find some others when exploring Ubud. For an awesome holistic break, Ubud is the place to be.

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Cooking demonstration becomes the most popular TV show in around the world lately. People love to do experiments in their kitchen to make various cuisines based on the recipes given in the cooking show. In Ubud, you are not only able to enjoy your holiday but also to practice how to make Balinese and other cuisines at the famous restaurants’ kitchen.

This is arguably considered as the delightful cultural and culinary experience for many people. In fact, you will not just cook and enjoy what you have cooked. Some restaurants set their cooking class as a class where you will know the process of harvesting, tradition, religion, Balinese ingredients, and even experienced cooking class will bring you to the back yard where organic ingredients are planted.

Casa Luna, Bumbu Bali, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Padi Prada Suite Villa, Lobong, and Paon Bali are some places which offer cooking class. You may find other restaurants which provide cooking class but be sure to check the inclusion and the price. Some cooking courses provide picking up service. Others will ask the participants meet at the restaurant. And altogether you will be brought to the rice field and straightly to the traditional market.

The cooking class is preceded by a small discussion and explanation about Balinese tradition related to the food. And the friendly and energetic host will show you Balinese ingredients. After cooking process is done, you and other participants will eat together what you have cooked.

It is definitely a nice attraction in Ubud for honeymoon couples, parents with kids, even a solo traveler since you can mingle with other participants. You will not only be guided to discover how to make authentic Balinese cuisines but you will also have the recipe. You will not only be guided to buy ingredients in a traditional market but you will also get information about Balinese spices. You will not only cook and dine but also to be told about Balinese life and tradition. With only IDR 180.00-300.000/person, cooking course is excellent value for money.

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Needless to say, the popularity of rafting in Ayung River is a big advantage for many travel agents that you can find easily an adventure tour of rafting (http://baliwww.com/tour/adventure_tour/59.html) offered on the tour list. But before booking it, better you know about the safety, the staff, and the smart tips.

A professional rafting company will put the safety of travelers on the prime point. Hence, when you arrive at the reception desk you will be directed to wear rafting equipments such as helmet, life-jacket, and others. After wearing all equipments, the professional guide will show you about the safety, how to use the paddle, sitting position, jumping position, and etc. Not focusing on what they say is a no-no. Your boat could be overturned due to your wrong sitting position or jumping position. Also, you are provided with a water-resistant bag for the valuables.

Short, shirt, and sport shoes are the perfect outfit to enjoy the delightful adventurous rafting. Applying sunscreen before starting the rafting is the best prevention from burning sun light. Camera or Video recorder is no need since there are unseen photographers that will capture your best expressions when jumping. And the last thing don’t forget to bring the extra clothes since you will be so wet in the end of this tour.

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However it is worth to consider a one or two day visit to Ubud, the artist village, located some 30 kilometers North of Denpasar.  Except a cool climate and a very green environment, you will find here plenty of arts.

Most famous of course are the paint works; often underestimated since they are cheap. And indeed many ‘artists’  are downloading pictures from the internet, and with the picture in one hand and the brush in the other, they make a stunning copy. Is this art? No….. not really.

But once you take the time to visit the more of road painters in their galleries, you will find stunning art works for amazing prices. Some of Indonesia’s most famous painters are educated or got there first experience just here, in Ubud, in a short distance from the beach.

Many shipping and forwarding companies are located in Ubud as well; they can take for a cheap door-to-door delivery, in every corner of the world. They take care for packing, have the correct knowledge about customers and export documents.

Once you have the opportunity to take a bit more time in Ubud, consider also about strolling around to streets filled with other kinds of art, glass for example.  The main street from Ubud, heading out of town to the north, is filled with art galleries, specialized in glass art. Vases, sculptures, glass paintings, lamps, name it, and you find it.

Some people still wonder from where Ubud got that arty atmosphere and creative people to craft amazing artistries. Ubud is blessed with greatest greenery with pleasant weather that is the atmosphere of artists look for. Many ideas can come up from the place like that. No wonder, artists coming from abroad started to stay here and drew locals’ fabulous ability up to now. The same thing happens also at St Paul de Vence in France  where many overseas artists found their home. That thing gives these small towns unique, mixed cultural character. Definitely also due to Ubud’s bohemian character, this small town is widely blessed with restaurants, offering sumptuous dishes from all over the world. Well, it is only a layman’s hypothesis.

Too tired to drive back to the beach? Or not in the mood yet? Upscale luxury resorts are plenty available, even as smaller, cozy and cheap guest houses. And discover yourself in a heaven of art. Ubud, art or copy cat? Visit Ubud and conclude it.

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Upscale destination which provides people with refreshing greenery an enchanting place to unwind is the image of Ubud. Oh don’t forget also about the dining spots. This area 800 meters above the sea level has abundant choices of eateries. Various cuisines at ranging prices are offered. This is another version of 10 favorite places to eat. Sure, you can have your own list. Share with us if you do!

Puteri Minang
Padang food especially rendang has been accepted widely including in Bali. In Ubud Puteri Minang serves good quality and various Padang food which is known for great taste. With no pork in the menu list, Puteri Minang has tempting spicy dishes to tempt adventurous foodie.

Bebek Bengil
This restaurant is always full of people who want to savor all variant of duck-bebek tutu (smoked duck), crispy fried duck, duck in chili sauce, and duck fried rice in relaxing setting. For special smoked duck has to be reserved 24 hour before.

Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Located in the opposite former Ubud Royal Palace, adjacent to Museum Rudhana, Babi Guling Ibu Oka opens at 10.30 and the tables fill up quickly. These people seem addicted with legendary Ibu Oka’s Babi Guling, Balinese roast suckling pig. The butcher slices it into many pieces. Ibu Oka offer 1 menu only and some slices with crunchy roasted pigskin, Balinese vegetables, and steamed rice on Balinese rattan plate will be served on your table. The pork is unbelievably great with Balinese traditional seasoning.

Café Lotus
Café Lotus in Ubud is the original location of Café Lotus which has some branches in many places.  Created 1982 as a bohemian meeting place for local artists and backpackers, Café Lotus offers Balinese traditional and international food with great decoration and architecture; the most beautiful place to eat.

Ibu Rai
Ibu Rai has surprising dishes blending Asian, European, and Pasific Rim flavors. Although this stunning restaurant is set on Jalan Monkey Forest which is very busy, Ibu Rai restaurant is set back and the tranquil open dining room is surrounded by plants, statue, and antiques.

Mozaic
Offering stunning cuisines of Franco-American chef, Chris Calans, Mozaic will pamper you who are going to splash out on one gourmet meal. Come at evening since the great meals which will cost you around 45-60 pounds can take several hours. At Mozaic you will experience the best dinner ever with two tempting six-course tasting menus.

Lamak
Besides Mozaic, there is another dining spot which will give you a memorable dining. Lamak offers enticing dishes like sweetbreads with crusted asparagus and turmeric sauce, seared goose liver on glazed apple with a cranberry sauce, and a wonderful Balinese bouillabaisse of barbecued seafood in a tangy starfruit and lemongrass soup. For five tasting menu, it will cost you around 20 pounds. You can sit outside in the lush tropical garden or in one of few air-conditioned rooms.

Warung Rai Pasti
This newly open warung has refreshing view of rice paddies. This is the place to savor the breeze, lush rice paddies, and classic Balinese dishes just like ikan pepes, soto, suckling pig, and many others at very affordable prices.

Naughty Nuri’s and Grill
It has been a trending topic when people discuss about dining spot in Ubud. This favorite hangout place for expats offers vibrant and riotous atmosphere since the great martinis and the food as well.

Warung Nasi Be Tutu
At Ubud Market, actually this place doesn’t only sell souvenirs or dresses. It hides a very simple place to eat offering simple Balinese menu in the basement. It offers roast duck, pork, and sate with peanut sauce. All food will cost you just a little more than a pound but come early since everything will be finished at 11.00 am.

This workshop is dedicated to how and why every company can benefit financially by going green and by adopting environmentally friendly practices and policies to save the earth. Green is Gold workshop also will discuss about by producing environmentally-friendly products and services, every company can capture 8 essential benefits trough social responsibility, education, advocacy, and selling. This workshop is the part of The Globe Social Change Film Festival.

In the meantime Global Social Change Film Festival and Institute (GSCFFI) will be held during 5 days from April 13^th – 17^th in Ubud. This festival will bring filmmakers, campaigners, and film enthusiasts to gather in workshops, roundtable discussion, screenings, and networking. The most awesome thing from this festival is, EngageMedia, will collaborate with Jakarta Art Council, Kineforum, and GSCFFI to bring Emmy Award winning filmmaker Jonathan Stack to Jakarta on April 20 to 21. Jonathan Stack will meet the students and young filmmakers as well as delivering lectures. Two Jonathan’s film  will also be screened on this occasion.

Are you a film enthusiast as well as a follower of “go green” campaign? Be there! And get involved with great people who will share great things with you.

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