Ubud defies so many of the negative stereotypes about Bali's party culture, influencer culture, and toxic tourism. Ubud is pure peace, it's the true cultural hub of Bali, where you can feel the power and beauty of Balinese religion all around you. Not to mention the most beautiful nature, amazing waterfalls, the sacred monkey forest, the most incredible authentic Indonesian food, and so much more. I loved everything about my time in Ubud, and in this episode, I'm sharing my reflections on the most impactful experiences I had while I was there. Waterfall hopping, the Tirta Empul water purification ceremony, a Balinese massage and flower bath, interacting with monkeys, exploring elevated Indonesian indigenous cuisine, connecting with spiritual leaders, and so so much more.