Upon arriving in Ubud it was clear that Gil being in charge of our travel plans wasn't a mistake, I had booked our homestay for the wrong dates and it was bloody hot out. A short walk up the road and I stumbled on paradise, a local families compound converted into a stunning homestay. It was the first of many jaw dropping moments exploring the culturally fulfilling and landscaped beauty of this oasis in Bali.

Not only is Ubud the cultural hub of Bali it is also the culinary capital. With the help of TripAdvisor we found Paon Bali Cooking Class and got cooking for our last night in the area. The stunning setting, kind people and delicious food made this a perfect warm Bali evening.