3 Days in Ubud, Bali: Where to Stay, EXPLORE, Eat and AVOID tourist traps! Itinerary PART 1

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Welcome to "Three Days in Ubud, Bali - Part 1" - your ultimate guide to where to eat, stay, explore, and have fun in this captivating part of Bali! After an incredible time in Uluwatu, we're taking a relaxing taxi ride to Ubud, with an unexpected stop at a coffee plantation (the driver’s idea, not ours - it felt like a bit of a tourist trap, to be honest). Despite arriving in a dramatic downpour, our spirits were lifted as soon as we saw our beautiful villa, nestled among natural surroundings like trees, jungle, and rice terraces, and birds singing... (not a Disney movie, but starting to sound like one!)
After a refreshing swim, shower, and change, we headed to dinner at The Elephant Cafe. Perched at the top of a cliffside with breathtaking views of the rice terraces, this spot is perfect for those seeking gluten-free and vegan dining - and even those who aren’t! Carlos raved about the gnocchi, saying it was the best he's ever had, and the gyoza was a surprising hit as well. I highly recommend getting there before sunset to fully enjoy the stunning vistas.
The next day, we set off to explore the renowned rice terraces. Renting a scooter in Bali is an absolute MUST - it's the best way to navigate the twisting roads that lead from the balinese villages to dense jungle landscapes. Instead of visiting the main tourist attraction, we found a quieter spot where we had the beautiful scenery all to ourselves.
Our next mission was lunch, so we explored a few traditional Bali hut cafes with amazing views of the terraces, many of which had pools. We settled on TIS Cafe - it had the classiest vibe and the friendliest staff. We had planned to visit some temples afterward, but the weather had other plans. Instead, we enjoyed hot teas and delicious food while watching the rain fall on the terraces around us.
On our way back, I stopped to buy some handcrafted chopping boards. There are so many small stalls along the roads, so don’t be afraid to stop and check them out if something catches your eye. We ended the day with a fantastic dinner at Muse Restaurant, indulging in amazing Indian food, of which I will show you properly in Part 2!!
Stay tuned for part 2 of our Ubud adventure! In the next video, we'll visit some of the quieter temples for a more authentic experience, engage in meditation, do some shopping, and of course, continue our quest for the best gluten-free and vegan eats in Ubud. Don’t forget to comment and subscribe so you don’t miss next week's video - I promise it’s going to be a good one!
If you have any questions or want to share your thoughts, please comment below. I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for watching and for your support!
With love,
Sara
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[@sarahjiiens]

Loved your Bali series! Going solo as a first-timer and want to be out of the crowds as much as possible, so definitely following your itinerary. 💖

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Aw thank you I’m so happy to hear this!! Hope you have the best time ☺️💕

[@adurpina]

good area I would love to stay same place

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Yess check it out, it’s definitely worth it! 😊

[@MikeLikesToTravel]

The scenery around the villa is so relaxing 😩💆‍♂

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Isn’t it beautiful!! 🥹 Tropical paradise

[@strykerdays]

Great content. Good luck building the channel.

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Glad you liked it! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@krishabroad9282]

Excellent, really enjoyed ❤❤❤

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Yay!! I’m glad you did ☺️

[@frankmanitta4870]

The rice padi fields look so lush and and have a great organic vibe to them . Regards

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Yess they were so beautiful! Thank you

[@Xploreoclock]

Nice video, and best of luck with the channel 😊

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thank you so much 🫶🏼 I’m glad you liked it!!

[@acepvahlevie350]

Incredibly cool👍

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it!! 😊

[@christophervradis7285]

super nice !!! i am very glad to see you went to tukad - i put it in the itinerary to visit it with my partner as well and i am happy to see how it looks !

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thank youu, and that’s great!! Definitely check out TIS cafe as well (they’re right next to each other) and see which you prefer! Both have incredible scenery though 🫶🏼

[@DianFenti-g3x]

Semoga dapat menikmati perjalanan di Indonesia

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thanks very much 🙏🏼 I always have a wonderful time in Bali!

[@yukarismith7594]

Beautiful place😍what is hotel name? I would love to stay same place

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

@@yukarismith7594 It was called Villa Gusku! You can find it on Airbnb 😊 the scenery is definitely beautiful

[@5u1ton]

Keren 🇮🇩👍

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aminpatel2084]

Hey Sarah.. nice videos but please be putting the costs of stuff too.. would be great knowing Thank you and good luck growing the channel

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Hii I’m glad you like the vlog, and thanks for the tip! I’ll be posting lots of different travel vlogs in the coming weeks, so I’ll try and talk more about pricing for the future 😊 thanks for the support!!

[@adeelriaz7377]

Love you from Karachi Pakistan

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thanks for the love! 🙌🏼

[@yusufsupriyadi9406]

Sara . . Kmu makin cantiq & 🔥HOT🔥 aja 😍😍

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Haha well thank you!!

[@Herli-z5h]

Hello! Salam kenal saya dari Bandung. Video kamu keren

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Hi! Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 😊

[@ancawitting4820]

What is the name of the villa?Thx

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Hii, the name is ‘Villa Gusku’ you can find it on Airbnb 😊

[@subhasis_somasree_r_bhramon]

Sara you look splendid in Thumbnail

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thank youu 😊

[@ancawitting4820]

I like your movie. I am arriving in mid July in Bali from Singapore and I would like to ask if the villa in Ubud was ok? Is there construction noise, or some animals at night? that's what I'm afraid of😅. Do you still have the contact of the person from the villa? Thanks a l

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Oh that’s great! The villa was great, because it was a bit out of the way there wasn’t any noise that I noticed, and no scary animals don’t worry!! I don’t have the contact, but search ‘Villa Gusku’ in airbnb and you will find it very easily 😊 I hope you have a fun trip!

[@ancawitting4820]

@@SaraIsabelleAllen thx😀

[@GT-Oldschool]

Have you been to the Philippines..?

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

I have! But I would definitely like to go back to explore more areas in the Philippines 😊

[@GT-Oldschool]

@@SaraIsabelleAllen I hope you do. I would love to see it.🙏

[@marithhx9527]

What’s the villa name??

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Hii, the name is ‘Gusku Villa’, you can find it on Airbnb 😊

[@tarannumahmed2689]

Is it humid ? We are visiting on 19th June

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

I guess it depends on what you’re used to! But I would say yes it’s humid, but there are more humid places, for example Singapore 😂

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

I guess it depends on what you’re used to! But I would say yes it’s humid, but there are more humid places, for example Singapore 😂

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

You seem nice n smart, how long have been in Bali? What passport did you bring, I wanna go Bali to but still not sure how much the cost of living, would you mind to give us that information, Happy go lucky girl

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Aw thank you! I’m not based in Bali, but in Singapore 😊 I entered with my British passport! There is a massive variety in Bali, so I’d recommend having a look on Airbnb for example and see what kinds of things you can get for your budget. As far as eating, doing activities, renting a scooter or getting Ubers, I think it’s all very affordable 🙏🏼

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

@@SaraIsabelleAllen you're awesome , so if you're British, is the Lochness monsta real? 😁, Jolly good I like England, which city did you living, it is my pleasure to see British peoples, Cheers 🍻🍻🍻

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

@@RichardGolD-wz3is Thank you!! No idea about the Loch Ness monster 😂 I’m from the north of England, near York, it’s a beautiful area if you ever have the chance to visit! I will actually post a UK vlog in the coming weeks, so make sure you’re subscribed so you catch it 😉

[@radenandriana5032]

Hallo sayang❤

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Hello 👋🏼

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[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

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[@PyringIslander]

Hey nice video keep it up PYRING 🫡✌️😀

[@SaraIsabelleAllen]

Thank you!!