Ever since the German artist Walter Spies arrived here in 1928, UBUD has been a magnet for any tourist with the slightest curiosity about Balinese arts. The people of Ubud and adjacent villages really do still paint, carve, dance and make music, and hardly a day goes by without there being some kind of festival in the area. However, although it's fashionable to characterize Ubud as the real Bali, especially in contrast with Kuta, it actually bears little resemblance to a typical Balinese village. Cappuccino cafés, riverside losmen and woodcarving shops crowd its central marketplace and, during peak … more »
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from the web- Ubud Travel Guide from World66
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Started in Ubud Bali and took in the local Gamelan performances and long walks. Decided one morning... more »
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