Flights To Fancy

Travelling the world in luxury for less a week at a time

Travel and food are a marriage made in heaven. Join me as I sample local fare from around the globe in my destination dining series.

Wondering Where To Eat In Ubud? Here’s 15 Of The Best Ubud Restaurants

Best Ubud Restaurants

Looking for the best places to eat in Ubud? You are in the right place! Eating is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures and for me, food and travel go hand in hand. I’ve been to Bali many times and it has changed dramatically since my first visit in 1988. Where once visitors steered clear of tasting the local delicacies for fear of the dreaded Bali belly, it’s now an epicurean paradise. Foodies from around the globe flock to the Island of the Gods and one stop on every gourmet’s list is Ubud. Before my last visit I spent an inordinate amount of my time researching where to eat in Ubud. Life is too short to waste time on a bad meal so I made it my mission to seek out the very best restaurants in Ubud. As you can imagine that’s no easy feat, so I enlisted a little help from my fellow bloggers. We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled an eclectic list 15 of the best Ubud restaurants. Can you guess which one is my favourite Ubud restaurant? Read on for all the details …

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Fair Warung Bale Ubud: Good Food & Good Feels In Bali

Fair Warung Bale Bali Tuna Steak

As a frequent traveller to Bali, I feel very privileged to be welcomed so often to The Island of the Gods. Bali is a tourist mecca whose stunning natural beauty, spectacular beaches and rich history draw visitors in droves. With a plethora of luxury 5 star resorts, upmarket bars and swanky restaurants, it’s easy to forget that Indonesia is a developing country. While tourists enjoy the spoils, many locals live below the poverty line and don’t have access to basic medical care. But one restaurant is looking to change that. Fair Warung Bale Ubud is tiny eatery using the tourist dollar to help those that need it most. On your next visit to Ubud, be sure to treat your taste buds to the extensive Fair Warung Bale menu and give back to the local community at the same time. Read on for all the details of Fair Warung Bale Bali …

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How To Do An Enormous Greek Feast Right At Yots Darwin

Marina view from Yots Darwin

Regular readers know just how much I love Greek Food, so I was so thrilled to discover Yots Darwin during our recent trip to the top end. One of my favourite things to do on my travels is to seek out Hellenic cuisine in every new city I visit and Darwin was no exception. It’s been almost two decades since I was last in Darwin and much has changed. I found myself having to re-acquaint myself with the local foodie scene and after a bit of research I discovered Yots Greek Restaurant Darwin. Our dinner at Yots Greek Taverna was one of the highlight meals of our trip. Read on for all the details …

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The Loft Canggu Cafe: A Canggu Restaurant To Please Everyone (Even Vegans!)

The Loft Canggu - Shake

I’ve been to Bali many times but it’s usually just The Hubs and I. This trip we were a group of eleven and eight of us decided to head to Canggu for the day. Even thought it’s not an area I’m overly familiar with, as the designated ‘Bali expert’ the group still looked to me for guidance. Especially on where to have lunch. So what does a girl do when she is under pressure to find a Canggu restaurant to please four picky kids, three die-hard meat eaters and a vegan? Google of course. After researching all the options I decided on The Shady Shack Canggu Cafe but my carefully laid plans were thrown into disarray when we arrived to find it closed for the day! I hadn’t factored in Galungan which was a serious rookie mistake! I jumped on my phone to start the search again and found The Loft Canggu. The menu seemed to tick all our boxes and best of all, it was open! Thank you Google! Read on for all the details …

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Nostimo Greek Grill Bali: My Favourite Bali Greek Restaurant. Kali Orexi!

Nostimo Greek Restaurant Seminyak_ Chicken Souvlaki Platter

Wanna get your Greek on? Have I got the place for you! Kali Orexi means ‘good appetite’ in Greek and that’s exactly what you need to bring to Nostimo Greek Grill Bali. Nostimo Bali is my favourite Bali Greek Restaurant (yes there are a few!) and I just know you are going to love it too. If you can’t tell your Skordalia from your Souvlaki, come with me as I unravel the mysteries of Greek food at this fabulous Greek restaurant in Seminyak Bali …

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16 of The World’s Best Pizzas (Outside Of Italy)

Worlds Best Pizzas: Trattoria Altrove Coron Pepperoni Pizza

Sometimes you just need pizza. During a recent trip to the Philippines I found myself less than enamored with the local cuisine. After a quick flight from Cebu to El Nido on AirSWIFT Airlines we landed hungry and decided only Pizza would hit the spot. We weren’t expecting much from the small town but were blown away by Trattoria Altrove. It got me to thinking about where the world’s best pizzas can be found. Outside of Italy of course! I put the call out to my fellow bloggers to nominate their favourite pizza and I chose the top 15 for this post. Read on for all the details …

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I Found The Best El Nido Pizza at Trattoria Altrove El Nido

Trattoria Altrove Coron Pepperoni Pizza

Chowing down on Pizza at Trattoria Altrove El Nido was not part of the grand plan for my visit to Palawan Philippines. When I travel I make it a rule to eat local. I’ve enjoyed Bun Bo Nam Bo in Hanoi, Croque Monsuier in Paris, Hangi in Rotorua, Beef Rendang in Kuala Lumpur (for breakfast!), Gang Kiew Wan Gai in Phuket, Frites Belges in Brugges (seriously yum!), Sepat Ayam in Legian, Paella in Barcelona (with lots of Sangria), Spanokopita in Santorini, Pork Pies in London and Poi in Oahu to name a few. OK I didn’t really enjoy the pork pies or the poi, but I did try them all the same. During my recent trip to the Philippines I studied many a menu filled with Filipino ‘delights’, but I failed to find anything I was excited to order. Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures and I have zero interest in eating something ordinary so I threw the rule book out the window and decided on Pizza. Our hunt for El Nido pizza lead us to Trattoria Altrove. Read on for all the details …

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Cha-Cha’s Boracay: Relaxed Dining In A Stunning Setting

Flights To Fancy at Cha Cha's Boracay

Eating and drinking is one of my favourite parts of travelling, but I was left rather underwhelmed by the Boracay food scene when I first started to research Boracay restaurants. Michelin stars are non-existent and countless reviews speak of less than stellar experiences. With our tickets already booked, backing out was not an option so I made it my mission to seek out the very best restaurants in Boracay before we left Oz. Cha Cha’s Boracay ranked favourably in many where to eat in Boracay lists and the high praise was enough to convince us to give it a try. One bite and we were hooked …

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