Discovery Shopping Mall at Bali, Kuta

Day 4 (Part 3) - 28th Aug 2011

Our 4 days 3 nights Bali escapade were finally coming to an end as we spent our last 2 hours on the Island at Discovery Shopping Mall. This is the biggest shopping mall in Bali, Kuta. We still had 2 hours to spare before going to the airport so just did some last minutes shopping at the mall. A family entertainment centre that has departmental stores, supermarket, shops, cinemas and eateries!

Discovery Shopping Mall

Kartika Plaza Street

Kuta-Bali, Indonesia 80361

Tel: 62-361-755522

Warung Nasi Babi Guling Men Agus

Day 4 (Part 2) - 28th Aug 2011

After visiting Tanah Lot, it was time for lunch. We wished to try authentic Balinese food and our guide brought us to Men Agus for babi guling again. This is one of his and the Balinese favourite place for babi guling.  

Slightly different from Ibu Oka, the version here was more interesting in term of varieties. It comes with the babi guling crackling skin and meat, 2 side vegetables, fried pork, sausage and 2 sticks of chicken satay.

Tanah Lot

Day 4 (Part 1) - 28th Aug 2011

Last day in Bali, we visited another popular place of interest to make our trip complete. Tanah Lot, a temple by the sea, is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali.

A close up view. 

Jimbaran Bay Seafood Restaurant

Day 3 (Part 5) - 27th Aug 2011

There are many seafood restaurants lined up along Jimbaran Bay and most of them offer similar menu - Fresh Grilled Seafood. The restaurant at Jimbaran Bay are mostly overpriced and be prepared to pay a steeper price here as compared to other restaurants in Bali. We settled ourselves at Jimbaran Bay Seafood (JBK).

The view was simply breath taking during sunset. Enjoy a drink before we started our dinner. 

Beautiful Sunset at Jimbaran Bay

Day 3 (Part 4) - 27th Aug 2011

Jimbaran Bay is a beautiful beach and one of the best place for viewing sunset in Bali. There are many seafood restaurants along the beach that offers sea front dining experience.

Foot massage at Tamara Spa

Day 3 (Part 3) - 27th Aug 2011

We left Padang Padang Beach around 4 plus. Since it was still early to go Jimbaran Bay for sunset dinner, we decided to go for an hour of foot massage at Tamara Spa. The spa was recommended by our driver.

Tamara Esthetic Body Care Salon

JL. By Pass Ngurah Rai

No 999A Jimbaran, Bali

Tel: +62361 9174533

Email: info@tamaraspa-bali.com

Padang Padang Beach

Day 3 (Part 2) - 27th Aug 2011

Padang Padang Beach is located in Pecatu Village, South Kuta, Bali. One of the best beach in Bali! An amazing small nice beach with clean and clear water. It was also one of the shooting location for movie - Eat Pray Love by Julia Robert.  

We spent the rest of afternoon lazing at the beach before going for dinner. 

Water Sport & Lunch at Nusa Dua, Bali

Day 3 (Part 1) - 27th Aug 2011

We started our beach visiting day after a simple American breakfast at the resort. Our guide cum driver brought us to Tanjong Benoa beach at Nusa Dua for some water sports.   

The beach was packed with water sport activities and definitely not a cosy beach to laze around. We spent a short morning on water sport and decided to visit Padang beach which is more suitable for sun bathing and lazing. 

Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant

Day 2 (Part 9) - 26th Aug 2011

After a relaxing afternoon in our villa, we arranged the driver to pick us up for dinner at Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant located in one of the nearby villa in Ubud. The restaurant famous for their deep fried crispy duck (Bebek refers to duck). We enjoyed the food very much and agreed that this was our best meal in Bali.

Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant

Jl. Raya Goa Gajah,

Br. Teges, Peliatan,

Ubud 80571 Bali - Indonesia

Tel: (0361) 975656

Email: sales@tepisawahvillas.com

Natura Villa Resort & Spa - Ubud Bali

Day 2 (Part 8) - 26th Aug 2011

We checked in to Natura Villa Resort & Spa in the afternoon after we were done with the itinerary for the day. This was the resort we originally booked as I mentioned in Day 1, finally we got our villas on Day 2. Instead of giving us the Luxury Pool Villa with 2 bedrooms which were under renovation, we were compensated by 2 single bedroom villas without extra charges. So in the end we only paid IDR 3,150,000 per night for 2 villas (SGD400) which was quite cheap. We stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed the stay very much. The resort is a great place for relaxation and honeymooners. Very peaceful, serene and lots of privacy.

    

Natura Resort & Spa

Banjar Laplapan Ubud Bali

Indonesia 8071

Tel: +62 361 978666 

Email: info@naturaresortbali.com

Santi Agro Wisata Farm

Day 2 (Part 7) - 26th Aug 2011

We visited Santi Agro Wisata Coffee and Cocoa Farm after Mount Batur Volcano. The purpose of the visit is to have a taste of the famous Kopi Luwak which is only produced in Indonesia. The coffee is so special and expensive because of the tedious process it takes to produce. The coffee berries are fed to the civet cat, the beans are digested and fermented in the civet cat's digestive tract, the beans are then passed out whole in the feces. The farmer will collect the beans, washed, dried and lightly roasted. Through this process, the coffee yield an aromatically smooth with less bitterness.   

Santi Agro Wisata Farm

Jalan Raya Tampaksiring - Kintamani

Br Temen, Gianyar - Bali

Email: santiagro@yahoo.com

Mount Batur Volcano & Lake Batur

Day 2 (Part 6) - 26th Aug 2011

Mount Batur located at Kintamani area, is an active volcano. The first eruption was registered on 1804 and has been active since then with the last eruption in 2000. Kintamani village is a popular tourist place as it has the best panorama view of Mount Batur. 

The weather is cooling in Kintamani. Best time to visit in order to have a clarified view of the volcano and lake is from 10am to 3pm. We were there around 2 plus and the area already getting cloudy and misty.

Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Day 2 (Part 5) - 26th Aug 2011

After our Babi Guling lunch, we proceed to Tegallalang Rice Terrace. At Tegallalang, they have one of the most spectacular rice terrace in Bali. A popular tourist attraction in Ubud that worth a visit. 

  

Beautiful view! A natural therapy to the eyes by staring at the green rice terrace...lol! Picture perfect! We had snapped many photos here too. We are all very impressed! 

Ibu Oka, Ubud

Day 2 (Part 4) - 26th Aug 2011

Babi Guling (roasted pig) is a Bali's national dish and is a must try when you are here. Ibu Oka in Ubud has become tourists favourite babi guling store after it was highly recommended by celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain. Since we were nearby so there's no excuse not to check it out. It is located near to Ubud market. After touring Ubud market, we had an early lunch at Ibu Oka to stay away from the lunch crowd. 

Ibu Oka, Ubud is well known for serving authentic Balinese's style babi guling. Very popular among the locals too. 

Ubud Traditional and Art Market

Day 2 (Part 3) - 26th Aug 2011

Our first destination of the day was to Ubud market. Located right in the center of Ubud town. The place was crowded with shops and stalls selling souvenirs, apparels, art and crafts, fresh produces, herds and spices, groceries and flowers. The lists can go and go...lol! Is an interesting place not to be missed if you visit Ubud. A shopping heaven not only to the Balinese but also to the tourists. 

Ubud market place is divided into 2 sections - Ubud Traditional and Art Market. Ubud Art Market opens from 8am to 6pm whereas the Ubud Traditional Market starts as early as 4am in the morning. 

Rice Paddy Fields @ Ubud, Bali

Day 2 (Part 2) - 26th Aug 2011

We went for an early morning walk around the resort. Hoping to catch the sunrise. There are many rice paddy fields in Ubud. You can find it simply everywhere. Walking along the paddies, feeling the fresh air where you can never get it in the city area, is a retreat to the soul and mind. Simply pleasurable!  

Beautiful sunrise at the paddy field

Anahata Villas & Spa Resort @ Ubud, Bali

Day 1 (Part 3) - 25th Aug 2011

After a satisfying lunch at Malioboro @ Kuta, our driver drove us to Ubud. The town where we chose to stay in Bali. Ubud is located among the rice paddy fields, rice terraces, tropical rain forest and mountain, a town that is rich in Bali's culture and arts. In Ubud, the best accommodation will be staying in Villas. Since we wanted a real different holiday experience so decided to spend a bit more for villa instead of hotel stay. We booked the villa at Natura Resort and Spa but the resort had made some mistakes on our booking and not able to give us a villa on the first day. They rearranged and let us stayed at Anahata Villas & Spa Resort on the first night. The resort was very quiet and seem like only 2 villas were occupied. 

Anahata Resort - a natural retreat for Mind, Body and Soul. The resort started in Nov 2004 and the name Anahata means love, compassion and harmony.  

Ayam Tulang Lunak Malioboro Restaurant @ Kuta Bali

Day 1 (Part 2) - 25th Aug 2011

Since it was our first meal in Bali, we wanted some real good and authentic Indonesian food so our local driver brought us to this restaurant in Kuta for lunch. This restaurant is quite popular among the tourists and they specialised in Ayam Tulang Lunak. What's that? Is actually fried chicken using pressurized cooking method, deep fried till very crispy and tender even the bone can be eaten. The restaurant is air-conditioned and clean with simple interior setting. 

Ayam Presto Telur Asin - Rp128,000

Fried chicken with salted egg sauce. Anything with salted egg is usually yummy even though is sinful...lol!

Singapore to Bali - Kuta

Day 1 (Part I) - 25th Aug 2011

Meet up with my buddies at T1 for breakfast at Burger King before boarding. We were going by Air Asia and were glad that there were no delay which was quite prompt for budget air.   

Bali - Ubud Trip: 25th Aug 2011 to 28th Aug 2011

Last August, I went to Bali, Ubud with 3 of my buddies. The last time where the 4 of us had a trip together was to Phuket in 2010. Back then was Hwee's birthday. This trip was to celebrate Jaime's birthday! It's becoming a trend for us to go for a short trip together on our birthdays. It was a great and relaxing trip! All of us had a good time together too, catching up with one another.

Wonderful cultures, sceneries, beaches and weather!