Hello, I'm a writer and I own Villa Nirvana, which is a boutique hotel in Bali. It is professionally managed (I could never do it myself!) and the team, led by seasoned hotelier Landra, does a fabulous job . I like meeting people who have a love of life and great stories, wherever they might come from . I travel moderately myself, preferring to stay in small boutique-type establishments that have a unique charm, rather than the conventional five star chains. I don't live in Bali, so I will not personally be your host at Villa Nirvana - though I'll be lucky to be visiting while you're there. But the staff are wonderful and will treat you like family - check out the site for what other guests have had to say. Hope you do go and have a great stay. My life motto: we're here to learn about ourselves, through our lives and the lives of others.

Villa Nirvana is located in the village of Penestanan in Ubud, a part of Bali most famous for its art, culture and spirituality as well as breathtaking natural beauty. Villa Nirvana is a haven of tranquility. No cars are allowed to drive by.

On either side are little warungs (small local eateries), and the occasional art gallery. Beyond lie lush rice-paddies. Amid this beauty and quietude, you’d never guess that you’re just a 15 minute walk away from the centre of Ubud.