Ubud
Recommendations for your next trip to the heart of Bali
STAY
SOULSHINE
The rooms are luxe. The vibe is FUN. The slide into the pool is a pre-breakfast mood.
Beyond the insanely gorgeous facade is an even more beautiful essence of family.
Soulshine’s team are the beating heart & radiating soul of this place; they’re the reason you’ll be planning a return trip well before you’ve slipped into your robe.
That… and the oversized stone bathtubs.
Unique features:
⋯ Luxe rooms inspired by rock ‘n’ roll legends
⋯ Record players and/or Marshall speakers in every room
⋯ Fully equipped yoga shalas
⋯ Quirky, artisanal details in every corner
Soulshine is the ultimate treat yo’self getaway for music lovers & creative spirits.
PLAY
BANYA
Hot Stone Club’s unique sauna ritual is a total cleanse for mind, body and soul.
A Russian Banya experience involves a traditional steam bath, typically in a wooden sauna, followed by invigorating cold plunges and communal socialising.
Group meditation and aromatherapy deeply enhance this transformative journey, creating an uplifting space for pure rejuvenation.
Whether you’re coming to Bali seeking self discovery, relaxation, or you simply love all things wellness, this is a hand-on-heart recommendation for you!
Hot Stone Club runs open Banya sessions Thursdays + Saturdays (~ $55 aud)
More info here.
EAT
BRUNCH
Tablespoon ⋯ $$$
Delicious coffee + avo toast. Free fruit platter on weekdays.
Reina Jungla ⋯ $$
Crispy croissants in the jungle. 10/10 coffee.
LOCAL
Padang food ⋯ $
West Sumatran cuisine, served buffet-esque
(select from plates stacked in a window and it’s dished for you).
ULTRA cheap + ULTRA delicious!!
My #1 foodie rec for a local experience
👉🏾 Ask Uncle Amor to take you to his fave spots to eat Padang.
Fragrant veggie curries in a garden setting.
Bula Vinaka ⋯ $
Fresh handmade noodles in the friendliest company (human + doggo).
TREATS
Raw passionfruit cheesecake ⎯ your new daily indulgence.
Soulshine ⋯ $$$
Another mention (can you tell I’m obsessed?).
Pop in for the day to lounge by the pools. Stay for a sunset lychee martini.
Best vibes!
LOCAL
DRIVER
AMOR & AYU
For airport / location transfer, tours, or to try Padang food, get in touch with Uncle Amor.
Amor LOVES a chat and is hilarious! Bali has some gnarly traffic, but time always flies when I’m on the road with him.
Amor’s wife Ayu is the kindest person. She also drives.
Contact Amor via Whatsapp:
+62 831-1989-1971
Got time for a workout?
Join me in Ubud for this 25 min pilates core flow ⎯ No passport required.