Bali has it all. Great food, incredible nature, and beautiful beaches with soft sand and turquoise blue water. I first went for the beaches, but over the years the island has become much more than that for me. The ocean, the warm air, the rhythm of life. It has a way of slowing things down and making you feel present and grounded. Most of my time in Bali is split between the beaches and Ubud. The beaches are where I go to unwind. Long afternoons by the water, sunset drinks, seafood dinners with sand still on my feet. Ubud is different. I come here to reset. Yoga, meditation, and the feeling that everything moves a little slower. On my blog I share the Bali I know from many visits. The places I’ve stayed, the restaurants I keep going back to, and the little spots I’ve discovered along the way. Beach days, rice fields, warung lunches, and the occasional Bintang at sunset.
Bebek Bengil is something of a classic in Ubud. The restaurant has been around since 1990 and is best known for its Crispy Duck, but duck is clearly their thing, …