Indonesia

Ubud

Naughty Nuri's Warung

This Ubud institution is famous for its fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and is the kind of reliably excellent, unpretentious meal that families return to night after night on a long trip. Book ahead or arrive when it opens because it fills up quickly and the ribs take time, but it is absolutely worth the wait for a final dinner.

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Bridges Restaurant Ubud

Perched over the Campuhan River on a series of suspension bridges, this is one of Ubud's most scenic lunch spots and the menu covers Indonesian, Asian, and Western dishes so everyone can find something they like. The bridge seating over the rushing river makes it feel like you are eating inside a Balinese jungle painting.

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Seniman Coffee Studio

Wind down the last evening at this specialty coffee shop that doubles as a gallery and community space, with excellent single-origin Balinese coffee for parents and creative non-coffee drinks and snacks for kids. The relaxed atmosphere and local artwork on the walls make it feel like a proper send-off to the creative spirit of Ubud.

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Casa Luna Cooking School

Janet DeNeefe's legendary cooking school runs afternoon classes that take families through a market visit, spice garden tour, and hands-on cooking session culminating in a full meal you prepare yourselves. Classes are structured so that kids have active roles in grinding spices and assembling dishes, not just watching.

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Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)

Across from Ubud Palace, this two-story market is packed with vendors selling batik, wood carvings, woven bags, silver jewelry, and painted kites that make excellent kid-friendly souvenirs. Bargaining is expected and even kids enjoy the back-and-forth, just start at about half the asking price.

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Campuhan Ridge Walk

End the day with a gentle late-afternoon stroll along this 2km ridge trail that runs above two rivers through open grassland and jungle canopy. The path starts near Pura Gunung Lebah temple, is easy enough for kids of all ages, and the golden hour light over the valley is hard to beat.

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