Ubud and Beyond

Ubud in the heart of Bali is a magical place where the wonders of the jungle meet the rich Balinese culture. In the centre of Ubud is "The Monkey Forrest", a nature reserve and temple complex where over 1200 long tailed macaques live. It is amazing to get so up close to them and see how much they are like humans!

Out in the countryside there are lush green rice terraces, volcanoes and waterfalls galore! We went out to explore all of these, taking in the cooler air as we left the city. Mount Batur is an active volcano which last erupted about 25 years ago. The affects of this can still be seen and the locals now thrive off the fertile land surrounding it.

There are so many waterfalls surrounding Ubud, each special in their own way. Going for a swim in them was a great way to cool down from the humid heat and even if you didn't go in, you'd still get wet from the force of the spray!Read more