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Bali Life / Shouts

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 […]






Shouts

Padma Resort Ubud for the health-conscious travelers

Ubud… Ah, where do I start? I have fallen in love with Ubud even before the famous Eat, Pray, Love hype. There’s something so special, so magical about Ubud and I fell even more deeply in love after experiencing a stay at Padma Resort Ubud. Why Padma Resort Ubud is Your Perfect Place for the […]






Bali Life / Shouts

Stranded in Padma Resort Ubud? Don’t mind if I do!

We came to Padma Resort Ubud just a day after the news that Ngurah Rai International Airport has officially been shut down due to the ash from Mount Agung.   Were we scared? No! Why? Because there is nothing we could do about it – other than possibly extending our stays in Bali. We were […]






Bali Life / Shouts

Ubud after sunset: 8 things to do

Ubud is the cultural center of Bali. People come to the town to unwind and relax, indulge in cultural activities and make the most of their time in what we call the “real Bali”. It is not for a reason Elizabeth Gilbert tales in her famous book EAT PRAY LOVE the mystical side of this […]






Bali Life

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 […]






Bali Life / Shouts

Ubud for newbies

The development in Ubud has turned the area into the mecca of healthy lifestyle in Bali. Restaurants offering organic raw foods as well as yoga and meditation classes for self healing are growing rapidly amidst lush greenery. However, Ubud has more than all that. If you’re planning your first visit to Ubud, these are a […]






Events

Lunar New Year and its traditions

  The celebration of Lunar New Year is just around the corner! The festivity, which is known as ‘Imlek’ in Indonesia, is usually hosted for 15 days; the celebration starts on the first day of the new year and ends with “Cap Go Meh” on the 15th day. The Chinese people have come and lived […]






Bali Life / Shouts

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, […]