Bali, 11 days: North Bali, Ubud, Nusa Dua

About the destination: Ubud is a town situated on the Indonesian island of Bali, specifically in the Ubud District. It is nestled among rice fields and steep gorges in the central foothills of the Gianyar regency. It is promoted as a hub for arts and culture and has cultivated a substantial tourism industry. Ubud is home to approximately 30,000 individuals. For tourists, it can be challenging to differentiate the town itself from the 13 surrounding villages. The area around the town consists of small farms, rice fields, and thick forests.

About the destination: Nusa Dua is a region in the southern part of Bali, Indonesia, renowned for its cluster of high-end 5-star resorts. It is situated 22 kilometers from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and is governed under the South Kuta District. The name Nusa Dua translates to 'two islands' (nusa meaning 'island', dua meaning 'two'), as it encompasses two islands within the Bali Tourism Development Corporation area. Peninsula Island is located on the southern side, while the smaller, more shaded Nusa Dharma Island is on the northern side, home to the Pura/Temple Nusa Dharma.