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Take a break from city life at Padma Resort Ubud

Hong Kong’s city life is constantly moving and with all the hustle and bustle it can seem pretty overwhelming. But I still love my home city, filled with endless possibilities and excitement, it feels incomparable to any other place. You will never run out of things to do or see here, and you’ll quickly find […]






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Padma Resort Ubud for creative souls

Ubud has always embodied strong spiritual and creative elements – well, at least this ring true for me personally. The moment I stepped into Padma Resort Ubud, I knew this is the perfect home for us creative and sometimes eclectic wanderers. See the vast amounts of nomad retreats and workshops held in Ubud lately? It […]






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Another reason to stay longer in Bali

I am still buzzing from the excitement at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival held this year, October 25-29. The line-up of Indonesia’s highest-caliber writers and poets, such as Nh. Dini, Joko Pinurbo, and Djenar Maesa Ayu, really caught the attention of literary fans. With a soul enlightened from all the books’ deep dive sessions; I was planning to […]






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Those retirement days..

Ahh…the joy of retirement days! The stress-free life when you can wake up whenever you body clock wakes you, no more deadlines to meet and emails to follow up. The only daily struggle you have should be….what to do today? Bali has been a destination of choice for middle-aged couples spending their retirement days; generally […]






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Ubud for the Heartbroken

There’s never a good moment for a break up. But my story happened over the summer holiday when we were supposed to visit Bali. He broke up with me because we have “unresolved issues” and he cannot compromise. I don’t know which celebrity gossip magazine he got the line from but I was crushed. “But […]






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10 Things to do in Ubud

Away from the crowd and be one with nature – those are probably your reasons for choosing Padma Resort Ubud as a place to stay in Ubud. Located just about 30 minutes away from downtown Ubud, Padma Resort Ubud offers serenity and seclusion that makes it the perfect area for you to recharge your energy, […]






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Family Trip vs Solo Trip

One of the biggest travel dilemmas is whether to travel alone or with a group of family. Travelling with a bunch of people is surely more problematic when it comes to scheduling. On the other hand, travelling alone can possibly cost you a fortune. However, there are always bright sides in any way that you […]






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Let’s celebrate life!

When was the last time you did something for the first time? If it takes you quite some time to answer, then you are definitely in need of some adventures! Here are some ideas to refresh your brain and mind. Have a look and see how much you can check off the list after you […]