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Ubud Sojourn: Traditional Art Market

It is only logical that at an art center with international reputation like Ubud we find a market that has art as its focus. Indeed, in Ubud we have Ubud Traditional Art Market. This is indeed a market just like any other traditional market in the world, but the commodities here are art focused, such as brushes, paint, canvas, scaffold and as such. Painters and landscapers surely will find this place a heaven. Located at the very heart of the area, not too far away from famous Ubud villas, this market is a must visit spot for travellers to Bali. (more…)

Endless Options at Oberoi Street Seminyak

Oberoi Street ShoopingWhen you are in Bali, of course you do not want to spend the days only for enjoying the sunsets, religious ceremonies and cultural activities of the local moreover by lounging in one of those Bali villas. You must also have taken with you a consdierable sum of money so you can feel safe when you are in this Paradise Islands. As such, it is only logical that you also have been prepared for a shopping. Fortunately, Bali is not lack of shopping centers. If you are in Denpasar, there are malls with finest goods being offered. But may be you do not want to spend your holiday in such a big city. Most probably, you want to spend the holiday in a quieter area.

That quieter area can be Seminyak district. It is not that quiet but. However, the area is packed with tourists so you can be sure that your exploration here will indeed find the target. And if your target also covers a pleasant shopping, this area will satisfy you. This is because here you can find a well-known street, namely Oberoi Street or Laksamana Street. This is a perpetually traffic jam venue but with finest boutiques, restaurants, cafe and bars that you can find in the entire island. It is different from the streets at the crowded Kuta as the street develops as a more elegant venue. (more…)

Unforgettable Prize: Double Six Beach

Double Six StreetThe road is called double six. You and your friends wondered why the road is called so. You felt a little funny when you got an explanation from a local. The name came immediately. No one gave that name. It looked like the name came directly from the gods. Waving away that unique answer, you and your friends continued your walking. The houses of the local are lining up on both sides of the street, in a harmonious juxtaposition with elegant villas near double six beach and natural garden as well as empty plots of land. The walk was refeshing as the there are still some big trees here and there.

You heard the sound of the sea when you were walking down the street. Suddenly the street ended and you and your friends were at a quiet beach. There were not many hawkers on this white sandy beach. A few people strolled on the beach. Some people were swimming. In the stalls along the beach, you saw people drinking and chatting. The atmosphere in this beach was really quiet yet did not make you feel alone. You and your friends decided to sit in a stall. The seller welcomed you with a big smile. (more…)