Tamu's tips and tricks

As discovering Bali is one of your dream, the Villa Risa and its " Tamu " (= guests, visitors) suggest that you discover it differently. On the basis of our experiences, we recommend to you some typical and unforgettable activities that will make your stay an unique happening.

Dining

  • Sanur : "Batur Jimbar" for lunch and dinner and "Mezzanine" for dinner
  • Seminyak : the beach restaurant " Kudeta " for lunch or dinner to see the sunset along the endless beach
  • Ubud : the gastronomic restaurant " Le Mosaïque " (reservations are compulsory and it is always a success)
  • Villa Risa : a balenese meal prepared by Rita

Drinks

  • Taste the local beer " Bintang " : fresh and delicious
  • Enjoy the amazing white wine " Aga White "

Shops

  • Sukawati Market : fruit and vegetables are available every morning and inexpensive Balinese gifts available during the day
  • Kou Cuisine : shop selling jam and salts in Ubud
  • Nogo : tailor and designer of beautiful cloth gifts in Sanur

Activities

  • Enjoying the first sunset on the terrace of the Spa with view on the fields.
  • Tasting a lobster at the seaside in Jimbaran and feeling the sand in your toes at 6 PM while enjoying the sunset
  • Discovering the temple and the gardens of "Taman Ayun" in Mengwitani
  • Attending a Balinese ceremony in Nengah’s native village and visiting the rice fields in Jatiluwhi
  • Visiting Perean - The village of Rita, Sumada and Madé’s family : a typical but not tourist village on the road to " Lake Temple " : you will certainly fall in love with this beautiful landscape
  • Visiting Iluh’s elementary school with her and discovering children’s daily life
  • Spending the evening in the Jazz café in Ubud
  • Relaxing with a Balinese massage in the private Spa of the villa or with a session of reflexology on one of the terraces

Others

  • Reading the newspaper " Bali Post ", which is Balinese newspaper written in English
  • Understanding the 210-day Balinese calendar and attending a ceremony linked with the “red days”
  • Living day after day with cheerful persons.

This list is not exhaustive and you can complete it with your own experiences. We invite you to share your comments and suggestions on our Facebook page, on our guestbook or by email when you return home !