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www.newinbali.com | Issue No.30 | October 2010
Peeping Hungry Eyes
The ‘Silent’ Padang Galak Believe it or not
Kulkul Spirits Never Die
Herons of Petulu Island Information
Reviews
Restaurants
Stories
Shopping
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SHORTCUTS
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Team's Note
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Typical Bali (Bali Dogs)
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Believe It or Not (Kulkul)
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In Focus (Padang Galak)
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Explore Bali (Blue Season Bali)
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Up Close (Dwi Iskandar)
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Getaway (The Monkey Forest)
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The Ten (Ten Dramatic Balinese Dances)
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Selamat Makan (La’ Casa)
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Bali Directory
Bali Flash (The Latest Happenings in Paradise)
Quick Question
Feature Story (Herons of Petulu)
Venue with a capital V (Karma Spa)
Heart of Bali (Kupu-Kupu Foundation)
Bali Maps & Information
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Even if it is raining, one doesn’t have any reasons to worry, for several actions and attractions such as white water rafting and waterfalls are at their best conditions during the rainy season. To learn more about what to do during this rainy season, you can visit the Explore Bali booth in Oberoi (opposite the Mykonos restaurant).
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Rainy or Sunny, Bali is the Place! One of the most frequent questions we were asked by those considering a trip to Bali was “when is the rainy season?” It’s a reasonable question, as we all know how much the weather can affect a holiday, when we have a finite amount of time and most likely quite a few outdoor activities planned.
Anyway, we don’t mean to be thematic, but we are showing you animals in this issue’s The Mag. That’s right, Bali is swamped with stray animals; one of which is the Bali dogs. Love them or hate them, the Bali dogs are seriously everywhere to be found on the island. In fact, we have stickers saying “I Bali Dogs” to show how celebrated these dogs are (see page 16). We are also taking you to Petulu, an Ubud village and the home to thousands of herons. Watching the herons arriving above from the sky and roosting on their comfortable withy beds to rest will certainly leave an unforgettable experience on your travel diary (see page 30). Our other regular columns are still here; therefore, enjoy reading! And enjoy Bali, too!
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BALI FLASH
Q! Film Festival Bali The ninth edition of Q! Film Festival will take to the road, showing gay and lesbian films throughout the months of September and October 2010 in quick succession in Jakarta, Malang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Bali. A large number of alternative films, many with gay and lesbian themes, will be shown in venues ranging from theatres to restaurants and bars. Admission to screenings is free of charge. The film showing locations in Bali from October 13-17 include: • Art Café, Seminyak • Grocer + Grind, Seminyak • Gaya Fusion, Ubud • Alliance Française, Denpasar • Graha Irama Minikino, Denpasar Visit www.q-munity.org for further info.
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Nusa Dua Festival 2010 The popular Nusa Dua Festival is scheduled to return this coming October 15–19. The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) announced that “Green Tourism” has been adopted as the theme for this year’s event in order to emphasize the need to make Bali tourism sustainable through environmental conservation. Cultural and musical performances will feature performers from across Indonesia and abroad; among the more exotic stage performances will be belly dancing from the Middle East. As in the past years, Nusa Dua Festival will kick-off with a giant traditional parade.
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Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2010 From October 6–10, the brightest global writers will come together to debate the issues that divide and unite us, in a celebration of stories and voices: the 2010 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Carrying the theme “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Harmony in Diversity” (the Indonesian national motto originating from the Sutasoma, an ancient Javanese text which advocates respect between all people, across religious, ethnic and social divides), this year’s festival welcomes writers from China, Malta, Djibouti, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, France, Bosnia, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and from across the Indonesian archipelago. Visit www.ubudwritersfestival.com for further info.
Temple Anniversary Celebrations October 9 • Pura Pasek Tangkas, Kediri village, Tabanan regency. • Pura Penataran Agung Penatih, Tulikup village, district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency. • Pura Penataran Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency. October 13 • Pura Kereban Langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency. • Pura Pasek Bendesa, Pasar Badung, Legian Kaja village, district of Kuta, Badung regency. • Pura Pasar Agung, Sebudi village, district of Muncan, Karangasem regency. • Pura Puseh and Pura Desa, Bebalang vilalge, south of the town of Bangli. • Pura Dalem Purancak, Barawa village, district of Kuta, Badung regency. October 19 • Pura Penataran Tangkas Sukawati village, Gianyar regency. • Pura Sanghyang Tegal, Taro Kaja village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency. • Pura Dalem Gandamayu, downtown of Klungkung. • Pura Dalem lagan, Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli. October 20 • Pura Gaduh, Binoh Ubung village, east of the town of Denpasar. October 22 • Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli. • Pura Penataran Agung Sukawati, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency. • Pura Ulun Danu Buyan, Pancasari village, district of Sukasada, Buleleng regency.
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T Y P IC A L B A L I
Bali Dogs
If by any chance you are somewhere in Bali and you see this sticker saying “I Bali Dogs” stuck on a car’s back window and/or a motorbike, it is just an expression to show how special and identical Bali dogs are. Bali dogs are the kind of dog that will bark at the moon and then bark at other dogs barking at the moon. In short, Bali dogs bark at almost everything: pedestrians, motorbikes, cats, other dogs, nothings. That’s right, Bali is swamped with stray (or not stray) dogs; and they can get annoying sometimes. But, of course, this is nothing to worry about as most of the Bali dogs are just noisy rather than aggressive. The Balinese people often name these dogs and allow them to hang around as a semi-pet. Unfortunately many of these creatures appear close to death, or at least far from even looking healthy. One occasionally sees the remains of a creature that didn’t make it pass the rear wheels of a car. Many of the stray Bali dogs are currently being poisoned or stolen, often for meat. Others are starved, beaten or neglected, but there is no law to protect them. This is the reason why a number of animal welfare organizations have been working proactively to educate children in the correct treatment of companion animals and are providing free medical care to street dogs and dogs owned by Balinese residence including sterilization, ambulance services and a rescue program. The dogs in most parts of Kuta and Seminyak areas are considerably ‘quieter’ if compared to those in Denpasar. If the aggressive-looking ones get too close to you, just pick up a stone and show an intention of throwing it towards them. They will normally back off. You might also need to be extra careful when riding a motorbike, because these dogs tend to dart out in front of you.
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Kulkul ulkul, the Balinese slit gong, is made of long, hollowed-out wooden block (normally teak) on which the upper end is carved into anthropomorphic heads. The size of a kulkul is determined by the size of the tower as its carrier; a bigger tower needs a bigger kulkul. The kulkul tower can be found in one corner of the front courtyard of the temple. It is either free standing or a part of the architecture of the temple wall that runs along the road. The Balinese people believe that the sound of kulkul is as powerful as the voice of the gods. Therefore, only certain people (such as the chief of a hamlet) have the privilege to sound kulkul; and once it is hit and the sound sweeps the houses or rice fields, the Balinese people will promptly stop their activities to obey the message the sound summons. The rhythm of kulkul determines the message conveyed by the sound. The most distinguishable rhythm is the rapid, repetitious sound that signifies an emergency situation, whether it is a robbery, conflagration, or a fight. Anyway, kulkul in every region in Bali shares common physical characteristics and functions, but the one in Klungkung regency is the most intriguing. Local stories say that this particular kulkul has the so-called auto-pilot system; this means, no one needs to hit it in order for the kulkul to send out a message; and that it will only sound whenever Bali is expecting huge calamities. Yet, though it is located in Klungkung, the people in the area can never hear the sound when the kulkul is ‘automatically’ sending out a warning. Instead, the people in Singaraja (northern Bali) and even Negara (western Bali) can receive the message very clearly. The kulkul was last heard sending out a warning the night before the first Bali bombing in 2002. The thing is, this particular kulkul doesn’t specify the kind of catastrophe Bali is going to receive; so people can only prepare themselves for the worst.
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DO YOU LIKE BALI DOGS?
Richard, Canada Of course, they look very nice!
Swee Ling, Singapore The sick-looking ones quite scare me, actually.
Mike, USA I think they’re alright. In fact, some of them are cute.
Philip, New Zealand They’re just simply terrible, especially the ones chasing motorbikes.
Ray, Australia Yes, I like them. I don’t understand why quite a lot of people find them terrifying.
Ben, Australia Well, I don’t know. It’s better to just ignore and stay away from those dogs if you’re afraid.
Attila, Hungary I love dogs of all kinds, including the Bali dogs.
Lisa, Indonesia I don’t really like the stray ones.
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The ‘Silent’ Padang Galak
magine yourself being in a horror movie, in a park with ‘ghost’ amusement rides. A strewn, rusty signboard saying “welcome” to apparently no one but you acts as a mute greeting before you finally walk along in between the profuselydusted, abandoned buildings and steps. To make it even more horrorperfect, you’d be having pairs of unfriendly eyes emerging from the algae-covered water watching you. Fallen dry leaves would frequently fly here and there as the wind sweeps the ground, accompanying you as you nervously rush through. 22
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We are talking about one of Bali’s best-kept secrets known as Taman Festival (literally means Festival Park) in Padang Galak. This place was initially constructed as an amusement park until, sadly, the money ran out and the construction was put to a stop. Even though it’s dead, life is still going on inside the park. Going further down the park, you will find a huge pit full of snapping handbags—dozens of them. Unknown by many, Taman Festival is the home of heaps of, just like the park, abandoned crocodiles. In their squalid condition, these crocodiles are very much dependent on the locals to throw in food for them. Yet, this will only happen whenever the locals find road kill and rotten meat. Not very far from the Taman Festival is the Padang Galak Monument. Bali’s tourism received a great shock not very long after the island opened its door to the world in 1974, when a Pan American Airways airplane crashed in Singaraja, northern Bali. A monument to honor this tragedy was erected and is still standing near Padang Galak Beach up until today. Yet, as sad as the tragedy, this monument is somewhat neglected—let alone the hidden location that makes it hard to find. Although a little tribute seems to be paid (you can still see some offerings laid there), it’s peculiar to learn how most of the residents there are not aware of the existence of this monument. While the monument’s surroundings are quite pristine, it’s strange that the area doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It would help, actually, if the bushes were flattened out and the road is made better to turn this place into a memorial park. Aside from making an easy access, especially for families of the victims to visit, such a park would give contribution and bring ‘lights’ for Padang Galak—an area known as a dark corner for prostitution.
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October is generally a great month to see the Mola Mola as the busy crowds in Bali calm down and there are fewer divers on the sites. Let Blue Season Bali show you these incredible Bali Sunfish whilst they are still around. Either that or wait until next year! To learn more, you can visit the Explore Bali booth on Oberoi Street (Opposite the Mykonos restaurant). Check out also the Explore Bali “Today’s Special” to get discounts on selected programs.
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Dwi Iskandar
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used-to-be-professional in the hospitality industry, Dwi Iskandar has now become one of the brightest young stars to come out of the Bali fashion scene. Unifying the ethnic-contemporary tenets of bespoke tailoring with his unique sense of color, cut and detail, Dwi applies his original style to a number of collections. His workload includes Dwi Iskandar and Dwico, a selection of contradictory collections yet he still has time to actively involve in the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (APPMI). We understand that you worked in the hospitality industry before, what made you decide to eventually become a fashion designer? That’s right, I went to a tourism school. Well, I don’t know… I just have this certain passion for fashion. CONTINUES TO PAGE 28
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Dwi Iskandar, the haute couture collection
How did you start your career as a fashion designer? Well, I started out by opening a boutique in Sanur. That was in 2001. But I didn’t have my own label then. I only modified whatever I could find in my closet and sold them. Fortunately, the customers loved my creations; and so I was triggered to purely create something on my own. Can you tell us about Dwi Iskandar and Dwico? Dwi Iskandar is the label for my haute couture, while Dwico is a line focusing on hotel uniforms. 28
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What do you enjoy most from being a fashion designer? I really enjoy dressing people. When people come to me, and I put an outfit together for them and they look fantastic—they’re really happy. You see… some people have problems in finding something to wear that really fits and suits them; it’s because they are either too small or too big. I also enjoy the act of creating clothes. How often do you hold fashion shows in a year? Two to four shows in a year. I also organize exhibitions, though not as often now.
Are you working on some projects right now? Yes. Designers of APPMI are holding a fashion show this coming October 17 in The Laguna Resort, Nusa Dua. I’m currently busy preparing my collection for the show, and I’m also in the committee of the event. What is your best fashion show memory? Oh, it was the one in San Francisco. I received great responses from the audience. The participants were also great; I had Miss Teen USA and Miss Asian-American, who was an Indonesian then, wearing my designs. Dwi Iskandar Jl. Raya Puri Gading II, Blok E2/08 Puri Gading, Jimbaran Phone: +62 81 7066 0705
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HERONS OF PETULU
Petulu is about its villagers and residents, especially those returning home from a day’s labor, arriving above from the sky and roosting on their comfortable withy beds to rest. They may only be birds, but the herons have been occupying the village of Petulu and living harmoniously side by side with their human neighbors for more than forty years now.
At dusk thousands of herons nest in trees lining the main road of Petulu, a small village north of Ubud.
eing a part of Ubud district, Petulu is a village famous for its artists, dancers and carvers of stone and wood. The quiet atmosphere of this village offers a traditional glimpse of Bali within one of the most scenic settings on the island, where one can see modesty of the villagers as they skillfully make palm-leaf trays to lay their offerings in pristine natural surroundings. Petulu is about its villagers and residents, especially those returning home from a day’s labor, arriving above from the sky and roosting on their comfortable withy beds to rest. It was 25 October 1965 when all the villagers of Petulu held a big ceremony called Ngusa Benining, a ritual to purify their neighborhood from all evil aspects. Later that same year, on 7 November 1965, the many prayers calling out for peace were at last answered with the arrival of thousands of white herons, flying creatures the villagers see
as holy and blessed. Excitement was sealing the air as these birds were disembarking from the sky; and as respectful and grateful as they always are, the villagers held Pemagpag, a ceremony to welcome the new inhabitants in their village. There is also a belief that these herons are reincarnation of thousands of Balinese who were slaughtered in a massacre during the Indonesian Communist Party regime in the 60s, when an anticommunist witch hunt swept over the nation. A statement from I Wayan Kecug, a native of Petulu village, confirmed the myth that these ‘souls of the slaughtered’ appeared in the village exactly one week after an attempted communist coup led to failure on 30 September 1965. “No herons had been seen in Petulu back then,” Mr. Kecug said, adding that the birds have been coming every afternoon since.
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Just like their fellow humans, egrets of Petulu are at their fullest liberty wandering around the village area with no fear of being shot, disturbed or anything: walking down the road, crossing and flying very low come easily to these birds.
Another indication suggesting that the herons are holy is the spot where these birds have chosen to lay their nests. The herons only occupy the trees by the roadsides stretching from the temples Desa Dan Puseh in the north to Agung Basukih in the south—around 400m long. Mr. Kecug further explained that ever since their first appearance in the village, these herons have never built a nest in any areas behind the villagers’ home for it is believed that the back part of a house is meant for something not clean—such as toilets. Surely, Petulu will leave an unforgettable afternoon for everyone visiting the area; especially when flows of the herons are flocking the village to roost there. Standing on the rim of the rice fields with your head looking up straight observing the sky provides a magical vision—the blue sky above turns crimson with little white dots of the herons from a distance that will gradually grow bigger as they are approaching and flying low before finally hopping onto their nests. As the sun sets, the trees of Petulu would change make-up into white as the herons nest there. Yet, another interesting approach to observe the herons is by the roadsides—the viewpoints from where one can see how these herons are very much like the human residents of the village. Unlike the typical members of egrets’ genus that tend to congregate, the ones in Petulu are very individual. On the road, you can always expect to see a villager woman carrying banana leaves on her head walking with 32
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bare-naked feet from the field; a man with a sickle in one hand and weeds in another; an egret gracefully walking with a twig in its bill. Just like their fellow humans, egrets of Petulu are at their fullest liberty wandering around the village area with no fear of being shot, disturbed or anything: walking down the road, crossing and flying very low come easily to these birds. Watching the villagers sharing the road with the egrets, even walking side by side at times, gives the kind of vista that no words or pictures could flawlessly describe. It’s like a world told in fantastical tales or any adventurous dreams, where humans are not the only talking and walking ‘animals’. However, you might need to get a safe spot or walk quickly under the trees if the herons are already roosting, for the copious droppings on the road will indicate if it’s wise not to hang around.
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The Sacred Monkey Forest he Sacred Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s main attractions that has always been high on the list of must-sees. Over 200 monkeys now live here, a huge increase on numbers that had been dwindling in the wild for decades. The surrounding area is home to a number of Balinese communities that still follow the traditional Balinese lifestyles. True to its name, the sanctuary is home to three troupes of long-tailed Balinese Macaques. The monkeys can be occasionally aggressive and will go for your food without asking first. The monkeys won’t bite you, but they will gang up and start hissing before they begin their attack on your food supplies and it can be a scary experience. So it’s better to not show any signs that you have food in your bag or elsewhere. But if you feel like feeding them, it’s advised to consult with the forest’s rangers. The monkeys aren’t dangerous but if you are bitten and blood is drawn, you will need to take evasive action in regards to tetanus and hepatitis as with any animal bites. Called Wanara Wana in the Balinese language, monkey forests are spread out in the island; and Ubud’s monkey forest holds a very important function to maintain the continuity of the monkey habitat in Bali. The local communities, meanwhile, play an important role to keep this forest natural in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly. In addition to the monkeys, the forest is home to three temples, dating from around the 14th century. The largest is the Pura Dalem Agung, located on the highest point of the forest. A path through the trunk of a huge tree and across a small creek leads to the Holy Bathing Temple. The third temple, the Pura Prajapati, is a cremation temple and located next to one of the two graveyards in the monkey forest. 34
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Ten Dramatic Balinese Dances long with the Hindu religion, Indian influences in Balinese dances are also significant. Balinese strong identity adapts these various influences with native religion of animism and folklore traditions, creating an expression distinctively flavored by Balinese ethnicity. Some of the dances are intended to appease the gods and goddesses, with the hope that they will bless the village. Other dances also manifest the great complexity of Balinese daily lives which are never detached from their religious beliefs. Much like the training of gamelan orchestra players, dance training begins when one is still very young.
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Rejang Rejang is a slow dance in which the dancers (who are all females) move in a slow and noble fashion towards the altar, twirling fans or lifting their sashes. Their costumes range from a very simple attire to an elaborate dress complete with headdress. 38
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Baris Literally means warrior formation, Baris is a warrior dance usually danced by men. The movements are dramatic. It is hard to distinguish whether it is the dancer that follows the orchestra, or the other way around. You could say that they both go off into their own dimensions, yet at certain well-defined times meet to create an astounding tapestry. The dancers wear elaborate head decoration, from a goldcolored head band to leaves and strings of frangipani blossoms.
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Pendet This dance is usually performed by married women, moving in very dignified and elegant way to carry and present offerings to the gods and the goddesses. Barong Barong is probably the most well-known dance that narrates the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.
Sang Hyang Dedari (Trance Dance) This dance is performed to entertain the gods and the goddesses to appease them or to ask for their blessings. A bad harvest or an outburst of an illness may call for such a dance. The preparation for this dance may take months, as prepubescent girls who have never danced are trained to relax their mind to be able to get into a trance state. When the priest concludes that they are ready, and the time is right, the dance will be performed in the court of the temple.
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Janger Janger is performed by young girls. The girls are open shouldered, dressed in a piece of cloth wrapped around the chest, and a Batik wrap on the waist down. Most of the dances are performed sitting down, with highly coordinated hand, shoulder, and eye movements.
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Kebyar Kebyar is usually danced by two women with beautiful, long, shiny black hair accentuated at the top by a band of frangipani blossoms. Fans on one hand, they move dramatically. Feet are strongly grounded, and hands and feet move abruptly.
Kecak This dance is also known as The Monkey Dance, for the movements may remind us of monkey’s movements. There can literally be one hundred or more bare-chested men, sitting down on the ground surrounding the bonfire, led by a priest in the middle. The only tunes to accompany them are the beats of their palms hitting their chests, their thighs, or other parts of their bodies, or their claps, rhythmically accompanied by shouting and chanting.
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being far away from the tourist areas of the island. The center provides a meeting place for the foundation’s activities. These activities include a school that teaches basic numeracy and literacy skills. There is also a physiotherapy room at the centre and facilities for groups to stay overnight for special events and activities. Later in 2009, Begonia decided to establish another centre in Bangli, because the area is quite isolated and transportation to other areas in Bali is much more difficult. People, especially those who are disabled, have many more difficulties with mobility. A bus is provided at the center to collect students on a daily basis to help address this problem. Without the bus many of the students—who mainly live in the small villages—would not be able to attend the centre. Kupu-Kupu Foundation is always desperately in need of funds to keep its operations going. Any help in any way you can will make a big difference.
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Children and adults with disabilities in Indonesia are supported and integrated into society. Working together we will create a better world. Our Mission
To improve the lives of physically and mentally-disabled children, adolescents and adults in Bali, Indonesia. Services
• Assisting with medical care by providing medicines, physiotherapy and surgical operation. • Providing wheelchairs and other physical aids. • Adapting facilities to make them more handicapped-friendly. • Increasing the awareness in the local community of the problems of the handicapped. • Getting handicapped children to school by providing the necessary support that they need. • Helping the handicapped to become more independent through job training and support. This is done primarily through selling and promoting handicrafts that they make.
Kupu-Kupu Foundation Ubud Center, Jalan Tirta-Tawar N. 22 Banjar Kutuh Kelod Bangli Center Jalan Lettu Kenten (next to Saraswati School near the soccer field in city center) Gallery Shop Jalan Raya Ubud (at the corner of Jalan Hanoman, in front of the BPD Bank) Opens daily from 10 am to 6 pm Contact person Begonia (0812 3628720) E-mail begonia@kupukupufoundation.org
Gentle Begonia with her Bangli ‘family’.
Note Please do not send any parcels or packages without prior express permission from Begonia as there is a delivery charge payable to receive the parcel when it arrives.
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Warm, Friendly Atmosphere
La’ Casa
SELAMAT MAKAN
he Bali food scene just seems to keep on getting better, and better. Once again the pleasant surprises were not just limited to the new elite upmarket restaurants, although there were some wonderful ones, it has rather been the constant stream of high quality, yet budgetpriced restaurants that excite most. La’ Casa in Legian, as an example, is one of those restaurants that have finally flown under the radar of food enthusiasts. Eating in Legian comes at many levels and costs; and La’ Casa is one place that offers good value and above average quality. It’s a warm and homey restaurant, with an honest, dedicated team that has made the place as one of the area’s most popular eateries, offering a wonderfully diverse menu. The food is stunning and so is the ambience. The live music is pumpin’, and anyone who can play guitar is encouraged to come up and play a song with the band; and quite a few actually do. While you’re there, feel free to request a song or jump up on the mic.
With more than 20 years of experience as a chef, Made Suwada (the man behind La’ Casa) knows exactly how to build a fine reputation and keep his steady flow of loyal customers satisfied. Sampling a few of the delicacies offered on the menu, we ordered Ceramcam Segare (seafood combination and beans, stewed with golden shallots and coconut milk) and Reef n’ Beef (grilled beef fillet with prawn barbecue). Both dishes were enjoyable in taste and presentation. In La’ Casa, you can get your fill without draining your wallet (or money belt). This fuss-free restaurant also offers the opportunity to rub shoulders with everyday locals, the staff members. La’ Casa From top to bottom: Ceramcam Segara, Reef n’ Beef
Jl. Werkudara, Legian-Kuta Phone/ Fax: 0361 751 822 E-mail: lacasa_restaurantbali@yahoo.com www.barudibali.com/la-casa
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Bali Surfspots Medewi Medewi is a fun wave for all surfers. It can be a bit fat, but has its day. Come early to avoid onshore winds. This spot handles bigger swells also. Balian Balian is a swell magnet and a quiet spot in North Bali. This break is getting more crowded as more accommodation is build daily. Its playful lefts and rights are great for beginners and advanced surfers alike. This spot doesn't like bigger swells. Canggu & Perenan Canggu always gets more swell than Kuta beach. It actually consists of a few different breaks; The right breaks better on a mid to high tide and is a great performance wave. The sandbank is better on a lower tide and is in front of the restaurants, it's fun to watch the surfers hit the lip whilst enjoying the delicious food. Canggu is becoming a very popular tourist spot, the sunday barbeque gets more packed every week. Kuta Reef Kuta Reef is an exposed reef break that is quite consistent. There are a few breaks here: Airports rights and left, Middles and Kuta reef. MayĂ?October (dry season) is the best time of the year for waves here. It gets crowded due to its close proximity to Kuta. Belangan Belangan is known for its longs peeling walls. It does get sectiony, so you have to race a bit. Belangan handles big swells and can offer good barrels on the right direction. On the wrong swell direction, it tends to close out. It's a beautiful beach, great to spend the day! Dreamland Dreamland was famous because it was a 'dreamy' spot, with the building of 'New Kuta beach' the dream became a nightmare. A beautiful green cliff made place for concrete jungle, the worst example of so-called progress. The wave is still there, a nice peak
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and a fun beach break. There's a great shore break on a bigger swell, where many a tourist has lost their top or bottom (or almost drowned). Bingin Bingin is a consistent, mechanical barrel machine. It's a short wave with a very small take off spot so if hassling is not your thing, it will be quite hard to get waves here. Impossibles Impossibles gets fun on a big swell. Its located between Bingin and Padang Padang, if you are sick of dealing with the crowds at either of those two places you can paddle to Impossibles and get some long walls. Padang Padang Padang Padang only starts to work when a big swell is running. It offers an amazing barrel but breaks in front of trocks, so experts only! It is an easy paddle out through the channel and one of the world-class waves in Bali. Uluwatu There are 4 different sections at famous Uluwatu: Temples is a hollow wave which works on the mid to high tide. The peak can offer a nice barrel and is right in line with the cave. Racetracks is the low tide section, it's superfast and gets seriously shallow. Outside Corner is an world class wave which won't even start breaking unless the swell is at least in the 8 foot range. Nyang Nyang Nyang Nyang beach is a 'secret' spot, it's not very easily accessible which it's why it's usually uncrowded. This beach is like a secret paradise for every surfer. Green Ball Green Ball is a left and a right, situated at the bottom of a steep cliff. No worries going down but after you have been surfing for a couple of hours the return trip is quiet challenging.
Nusa Dua To get to this reef you have to drive into the hotel area itself and then weave your way south. There's no channel which makes getting caught inside on a big swell quite annoying. There are a couple of other good waves in this area so it pays to do a bit of exploring. Sri Lanka In the northern part of Nusa Dua lays Sri Lanka, a bowly right which breaks into a deep water channel. This break is better on a bigger swell but is shifty. Sanur Reef Sanur Reef is a right and considered another world class wave. It's the local break of many expats and locals so gets very busy. The
wave breaks better on a mid to high tide and is usually better in the early morning or in the rainy season (November-April). Padang Galak Padang Galak is a reliable rivermouth beach break north of Sanur. The break is quite popular, but only works under certain conditions. Keramas Another well known wave, which received a lot of media attention the last few years. It has a nice barrel after take-off which turns into a wally lip. This break is very popular with visiting and local pro's and if you don't want to deal with them in the water it is nice to watch them surf from the warung right in front of the break. Padangbai Padangbai has the flat bottomed mixed reef and sandy bottom with some wally waves. This break needs a bit of swell. Kuta Beach The warm water and sandy bottom make Kuta beach one of the best places in the world to learn to surf. Also for advanced surfers this beach is very popular, you can often see the locals busting airs on the punchy lefts and rights.
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Il Cielo Delizioso Momento Con Cucina Italiano Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 172 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 762 027 www.newinbali.com/il-cielo Osteria Telese Cucina Italiana Jln. Laksmana No. 14 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 734 566 www.newinbali.com/osteria-telese Rustica Cucina Italiana Jl Batu Belig No. 1 (Batu Belig) Phone: +62 361 360 4562 www.newinbali.com/rustica Trattoria Cucina Italiana Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 082 www.newinbali.com/trattoria-bali Ultimo Where Everything is Excellent Jl. Laksmana No. 104-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 720 www.newinbali.com/ultimo Warung Italia Italian Restaurant Jl. Kunti No. 2 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 437 www.newinbali.com/warung-italia Zanzibar Follow Your Senses Jl. Pantai Blue Ocean No. 21 (Legian) Phone: +62 361 733 529 www.newinbali.com/zanzibar Belgian Restaurant Mannekepis Belgium Bistro in the Heart of Seminyak Jl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 5784 www.newinbali.com/mannekepis
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German Restaurant Mama’s German Restaurant German Restaurant in Bali Jl. Raya Legian (Legian) Phone: +62 361 754 831 www.newinbali.com/mamas Dutch Restaurant Bugils Bali Café & Restaurant Jl. Dewi Sartika No. 1-BB (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 758 322 www.newinbali.com/bugils-bali Double Dutch Dutch Bar and Restaurant in Sanur Jl. Cemara Semawang No. 29 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 270 554 www.newinbali.com/double-dutch Middle-Eastern Restaurant Khaima Moroccan Restaurant, Lounge & Bar Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 3925 www.newinbali.com/khaima Passargad Persian Restaurant & Sisha Café Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 3 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 857 www.newinbali.com/passargad Mexican Restaurant TJ’s California-Mexican Bar Restaurant Gg. Poppies I (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 751 093 www.newinbali.com/tj-s French Restaurant Atelier 13 French Cuisine Jl. Kunti No. 7 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 733 671 www.newinbali.com/atelier-13
Indonesian Restaurant Cabe Rawit Not Just a Warung! Jl. Kunti No. 8 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 744 0995 www.newinbali.com/cabe-rawit Warung Ocha Indonesian & Western Restaurant Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 52 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 222 www.newinbali.com/warung-ocha Swiss Restaurant Yut’s Place Excellent Swiss Steaks and Tasty Sausages Jl. Werkudara No. 521 (Legian) Phone: +62 81 2395 1454 www.newinbali.com/yuts-place Chinese Restaurant Chinoiserie Singapore Modern Chinese Restaurant Jl. Sunset No. 7 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 8088 777 www.newinbali.com/chinoiserie Fortune Cookie Healthy Chinese Food with No MSG Jl. Sudamala No. 5 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 283 342 www.newinbali.com/fortune-cookie Japanese Restaurant Canang Bali Yakiniku House Restaurant Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 21 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 766 203 www.newinbali.com/canang-bali Dahana Restaurant Japanese Dining at Petitenget Jl. Petitenget No. 98-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 131 www.newinbali.com/dahana
Fresh Sushi Lounge The Best Original Japan Fusion Jl. Laksmana No. 5 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 834 www.newinbali.com/fresh-sushi-lounge Kaizan / K2 Fine Japanese Dining Jl. Laksmana No. 33 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 747 2324 www.newinbali.com/kaizan www.newinbali.com/k2 Ryoshi Fresh Sushi & Sashimi Everyday! Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 152 www.newinbali.com/ryoshi Indian Restaurant Queens Tandoor Enjoy the Taste of India! Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 73 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 732 770 www.newinbali.com/queens-tandoor Thai Restaurant Lemongrass Experience the Taste of Fine Thai Food Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 37 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 149 www.newinbali.com/lemongrass Vegetarian Restaurant Neno Restaurant We Care about Your Well-being Jl. Petitenget No. 2-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 910 3003 www.newinbali.com/neno-restaurant International Restaurant Barcode Bar & Lounge Mediterranean Restaurant and Tapas Bar Jl. Petitenget No. 2001-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 629 www.newinbali.com/barcode
Grocer & Grind Bistro - Delicatessen - Catering Jl. Kayu Jati No. 3-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 321 www.newinbali.com/grocer-and-grind Ifiori Ristorante Food - Wine - Chill Out Jl. Kartika Plaza (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 750 158 www.newinbali.com/ifiori-ristorante Ma Joly Enjoy the Finer Things in Life Jl. Wana Segara (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 753 708 www.newinbali.com/ma-joly The Junction Street Side Café with Air-Conditioner Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 735 610 www.newinbali.com/the-junction
Zappaz Piano Bar & Grill - Live Music Every Night Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 5534 www.newinbali.com/zappaz COFFEE & TEA ROOM Biku Bali Tea House, Restaurant and Book Store Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 888 (Petitenget) Phone: +62 361 857 0888 www.newinbali.com/biku BEAUTY & BODY ARC Clinics Look and Feel Years Younger Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.1 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 767543 www.newinbali.com/arc-clinics CLINICS & HOSPITALS Penta Medica 24-Hour Medical Assitance Jl. Teuku Umar Barat No. 88 (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 490 709 www.newinbali.com/penta-medica BAR
Café Bali With Love Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 484 www.newinbali.com/café-bali
Bahiana Salsa Bar in Bali Jl. Dyana Pura No. 4 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 662 www.newinbali.com/bahiana
Rio Restaurant Bar & Grill Jl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 732 685 www.newinbali.com/rio-restaurant
Bali Joe Gay Nightlife Destination Jl. Dhyana Pura (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 931 www.newinbali.com/bali-joe
Rumours Everything You Hear is True Jl. Laksmana No. 1 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738720 www.newinbali.com/rumours
Mixwell Bar & Lounge Jl. Dyana Pura No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 846 www.newinbali.com/mixwell-bar
Waroeng Bonita Home Cooking from the Island Jl. Petitenget No. 2000-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 918 www.newinbali.com/waroeng-bonita
Sky Garden Bar & Lounge Jl. Legian No. 61 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 755 423 www.newinbali.com/sky-garden
DAY SPA Bodyworks Spa Relaxation - Rejuvenation - Wellness Jl. Kayu Jati No. 2 (Seminyak) Phone:+62 361 733 317 www.newinbali.com/bodyworks-spa Prana Spa Spa at The Villas Jl. Kunti No. 118-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 840 www.newinbali.com/prana Well Being Spa Therapeutic Massage & Beauty Care Jl. Laksmana No. 66-B (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 735 573 www.newinbali.com/well-being-spa Fabulously Feet Reflexology & Foot Massage Jl. Sunset No. 888 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 5764 www.newinbali.com/fabulously-feet DIVING Absolute Scuba Diving in Bali - 100% Professional Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 27-C (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 282 664 www.newinbali.com/absolute-scuba Atlantis International Five Star Dive Center Jl. By Pass Ngurah No. 350 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 284 312 www.newinbali.com/atlantis-international Blue Oasis Dive (Rip Curl) Come Dive with Us! Jl. Danau Tamblingan (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 287 749 www.newinbali.com/blue-oasis-dive Blue Season Bali 5 Star Instructor Development Resort Jl. Danau Tamblingan 69-X (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 282 574 www.newinbali.com/blue-season-bali
Crystal Divers Striving for Perfection in Diving Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 168 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 286 737 www.newinbali.com/crystal-divers HOTEL Bali Eco Village A Green Hideout Bjr. Dinas Lawak Perbekel Belok/Sidan www.newinbali.com/bali-eco-village DeKuta Hotel Modern Boutique Hotel in Kuta Beach Gg. Poppies II No. 8 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 753 880 www.newinbali.com/dekuta-hotel Harris Resort Simple - Unique - Friendly Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta (Kuta) Jl. Dewi Sartika (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 753 868 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 765 255 (Tuban) www.newinbali.com/harris-resort www.newinbali.com/harris-tuban VILLA Annora Bali Villas Villas in Seminyak Jl. Abimanyu No. 999-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 734 793 www.newinbali.com/annora Batu Karang Escape, Relax, Enjoy Lembongan Island, Bali Phone: +62 366 24 880 www.newinbali.com/batu-karang Cicada Luxury Townhouses in Seminyak Jl. Pura Telaga Waja No. 1 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 862 0805 www.newinbali.com/cicada Ellora Villas An Exotic Blend of East and West Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 60 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 282 496 www.newinbali.com/ellora-villas
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Mata Bali Bali Villa Rental & Property Maintenance Jl. Basangkasa No. 151-A (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 233 www.newinbali.com/mata-bali
CAS Cargo Bali International Freight Forwarder Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 109-X (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 720 525 www.newinbali.com/cas-cargo-bali
Villa Bugis Villa Investment Seminyak Jl. Laksmana Gg. Bugis No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 744 8592 www.newinbali.com/villa-bugis
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Villa Coco Affordable Private Villas Jl. Double Six, Gg. Villa Coco (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 736 www.newinbali.com/villa-coco
Hammock Nomad’s Land Jl. Petitenget No. 22 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 1475 www.newinbali.com/hammock
Villa Sunset Terrace Apartment in Seminyak Jl. Oberoi Gg. Mertasari (Seminyak) Phone: +62 81 2366 8110 www.newinbali.com/sunset-terrace Villa Uma Sapna My Own Private Villa, Just the Way I Like It Jl. Drupadi No. 20-XX (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 628 www.newinbali.com/uma-sapna ARCHITECT Bali Architecture and Construction Fully Licenced Construction Company Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 6-X (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 735 780 www.newinbali.com/bali-architectureand-construction
EXPORT Artisan Asia You Design It, We’ ll Make It. Perfectly Jl. Braban No. 69 (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 744 0948 www.newinbali.com/artisan-asia Bali Prefab Pre-fabricated Construction Jl. Pemelisan No. 8-X (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 781 7098 www.newinbali.com/bali-prefab
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CARGO SKR Express Domestic Transportation Service Jl. Teuku Umar No. 80 (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 221 186 www.newinbali.com/skr-express FASHION & JEWELRY Bali Soap Bali’s Natural Soap Specialist Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Ruko Surya Indah C-1 (Jimbaran) Phone: +62 361 705 089 www.newinbali.com/bali-soap Becik Boutique Boutique and Mini Bar Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 4-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 816 www.newinbali.com/becik Celepuk Bali Retail & Wholesale Online Store Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 36 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 274 2323 www.newinbali.com/celepuk Scandi Contemporary Jewelry Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 26 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 733 446 www.newinbali.com/scandi
Sea Gypsy Jewelry Inspired by the Ocean Jl. Raya Seminyak 30-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 5765 Jl. Laksmana No. 49 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 769 www.newinbali.com/sea-gyspy SURF & SWIM WEAR Nico Nico Underwear - Sleepwear - Swimwear Jl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 805 www.newinbali.com/nico-nico Rip Curl The Total Surfing Experience Jl. Sunset No. 89 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 705 089 www.newinbali.com/rip-curl TOBACCO Tambo Cigars Ultra Premium Cigar from Indonesia Pertokoan La Walon Center Jl. Legian–Jl. Benesari (Legian) Phone: +62 361 765 941 www.newinbali.com/tambo-cigars BOAT TRANSFER Blue Water Express Fastboat to the Gili Islands and Lombok Jl. Raya Pelabuhan Benoa Phone: +62 361 723479 www.newinbali.com/bluewater-express Mahi Mahi Fastboat in Comfort & Safety Serangan Harbor Phone: +62 361 877 6599 www.newinbali.com/mahi-mahi Indonesia Cruises Holiday Cruises & Leisure Expeditions Kuta Poleng D-7, Jl. Setiabudi (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 766 269 www.newinbali.com/indonesia-cruises
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CONSULATES & EMBASSY Australia (Canada & New Zealand) Jl. Empu Tantular No. 32 (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 241 118 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au Brazil (Honorary Consulate) By The Sea Shop, Jl. Legian (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 757 775 E-mail: brazilcocnsul@bytheseatropical.com Chile (Honorary Consulate) Jl. Pengemcak Gg. 1/3 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 756 781 E-mail: chilehonconstulate@bali-villa.com Denmark & Norway (Honorary Consulate) Mimpi Resort (Jimbaran) Phone: +62 361 701 070 (ext. 32) E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com France (Consular Agency) Jl. Mertasari II No. 8 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 285 485 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id Germany (Consulate) Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 288 535 E-mail: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com Hungary (Honorary Consulate) Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 287 701 E-mail: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Italy (Honorary Vice Consulate) Lotus Enterprise Building Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai (Jimbaran) Phone: +62 361 701 005 E-mail: italconsbali@italconsbali.com
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Japan (Consulate General) Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 (Renon) Phone: +62 361 227 628 E-mail: denpasar@mofa.go.jp Mexico (Honorary Consulate) Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 1-A (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 223 266 E-mail: astina@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Netherlands (Honorary Consulate) Jl. Raya Kuta No. 127 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 761 506 E-mail: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Spain (Honorary Consulate) Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan (Ubud) Phone: +62 361 975 736 E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id Sweden & Finland (Honorary Consulate) Jl. Segara Ayu (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 288 407 E-mail: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id United States of America (Consular Agency) Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188 (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 246 859 E-mail: amcobali@indo.net.id
TAXIS Blue Bird Taxi Phone: +62 361 701 111
VETERINARIAN Drh. I Made Budiana Jl. Kertadalem Sari III/XX, Denpasar Phone: 0361 7901313 budivetbali@yahoo.co.id
AIRLINES Air Asia I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Phone: +62 361 760 108 China Airlines I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Phone: +62 361 757298 Garuda Indonesia I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Phone: +62 361 751 011 (ext. 5216) Japan Airlines Jl. Raya Kuta No. 100-X (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 757 077/ 764 733
Malaysia Airlines I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Phone: +62 361 764 995/ 766 925 Singapore Airlines I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Phone: +62 361 761 574 Thai Airways Ground Floor, Bali Beach Hotel (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 288 141
EMERGENCY Police Phone: +62 361 424 436 Ambulance Phone: +62 361 118 Fire Department Phone: +63 361 113
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Banyuwedang
Pemuteran
Labuhan Lalang
Pulaki
Sumberklampok Cekik
Lovina Anturan Kalibukbuk
Banyupoh
Pulaki
Bondalem Tedjakula Les
Beratan
Sambirenteng
Kaliasem
Celukanbawang
Dausa Penulisan
Seririt
Gerokgak
Bakungan
Ponjok Batu
Dalem
Singaraja
Mt. Prapat Agung
Gilimanuk
Yeh Sanih
Kubutambahan Sangsit
Menjangan Island
BULELENG
Banjarasem
Mt. Sangiang Mt. Musi
Melaya Tuwed
Mayong
Peludu Lake Buyan
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Tianyar Ulun Danu Batur Lake Batur
Batur
Mt. Mesehe
Pangkung
Tembok
Kintamani
Mt. Merbuk
Lake Tamblingan
Subuk
Pengotan BANG LI
Ulun Danu Bratan
Rubaya
Lake Bratan
West Bali National Park
Tulamben
Besakih Mt. Agung
Pupuan
Negara
Batukaru
Pengambengan
Batukaru
Tegalcantel Yeh Kuning
Lebih
Perancak Rambut Siwi
Wongayagede
Asahduren
Pekutatan
Culik
Amed
Menanga
B A D U N G
Mendoyo
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Buruan Wanasari
Antosari
Tabanan
Bajra
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D E N PA S A R Renon Pedungan
Sanur
Jungut Batu
Toya Pakeh Sampalan
Kuta
Sakenan Benoa
Jimbaran
Pecatu
Mumbul Ungasan
Penida
Peed
Serangan
Benoa
Kedonganan
Uluwatu
Goa Lawah Kusamba
Lebih
Legian
Uluwatu
Seraya
Ujung Tamanbali
Denpasar
Kerobokan Canggu
Nusa Dua
Lempuyang
Amlapura
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Selat
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Taman Ayun
Tanah Lot
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A Amed Amed is one of the Bali's best-kept secrets that hosts some of the island's enchanting beaches. With not much is going on for the nightlife, Amed is a perfect destination for families and the more mature travelers. Amlapura Amlapura is the main town in Karangasem Regency. It hosts some of the island’s enchanting attractions such as the Tirta Gangga (the Water Palace).
Batubulan Batubulan is is an artistic countryside located in west part of Gianyar regency. It has been famous in Indonesia and all over the world which has been built based on an artistic blessing dance of Barong. The villagers sustain by both wood carving and stone sculpting, whereby the craftsmen can make up your order and arange the shipment to your home address.
C Candi Dasa Candi Dasa is located in Karangasem regency with less than 10km distance to Tenganan village. It was once a fishing village which later undergoing rapid tourism development, as now it becomes the best destination for embracing tranquility.
Bedugul Bedugul is a village located in the mountainous area connecting northern and southern Bali.\
Asahduren (Clove Plantation) Asahduren Clove Plantation is located 20km inland from Negara. It Offers the beautiful sight from the greenery of clove plantations.
Besakih Temple Besakih is the most important, sacred temple in Bali. Known as the Mother Temple, Besakih provides spectacular views of the natural surroundings.
Candi Dasa beach Celuk Celuk, in the sub-district of Sukawati, owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver crafting. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold crafting.
D Denpasar Denpasar is the capital city of Bali, with an estimated population of 500,000 people from different background living in the area. A number of Bali’s notable museums is located in Denpasar.
B Bali Barat National Park Bali Barat National Park lies at the western side of Bali and occupies an estimated 10% of Bali’s total land area. The park is the last refuge of one of the most endangered birds in the world: the Bali Starling.
Goa Gajah Goa Lawah Goa Lawah is inhibited by thousands of bats hanging down on the ceiling and flying around. It is also the home of one of the most sacred temples in Bali, Pura Goa Lawah.
J Jimbaran Jimbaran is a fishing village which also houses some of the finest luxury hotels in the world. The beaches of Jimbaan are cluttered with seafood restaurants, where you can dine with your feet on the sand.
Pura Besakih - Mother Temple
Bali Bird Park Bali Bird Park provides a home to almost 1,000 birds of 250 different species. Here you can find the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa and South America.
Blahmantung Waterfall Blahmantung Waterfall is located in the Pupuan area of Tabanan. This part of Bali is very fertile and receives a lot of rain. You can swim here, or at least go for a soak in the shallow water.
Bangli Bangli offers beautiful views of Mount and Lake Batur. Situated hundreds of meters above sea level, the breeze in Bangli is cool and refreshing.
Botanical Garden Eka Karya Botanical Garden in Bedugul was founded in 1959 and is the youngest yet the largest of the four Indonesian botanical Gardens.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a cultural park and a landmark with gigantic statue of Vishnu sitting on his ride, which is half man half Garuda bird.
Banjar Banjar is a worth visit place to watch cockfight and Brahma Vihara Arama, Bali’s only Buddhist mastery. You can as well bathe at the Banjar’s hot springs during your visit there.
Butterfly Park The Butterfly Park is located 7km from Tabanan on the way to Panebel. It is the biggest butterfly park in Asia and it is perfect venue to relax with family.
Gianyar Gianyar is the regency famous for artistic and high culture. As a tourism area, Gianyar has beautiful natural sceneries such as mountains and coasts.
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Gitgit Located on busy traffic,11km south of Singaraja, Gitgit is the most visited waterfall in Bali. Goa Gajah Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) comes outstanding with the shape of its entrance: a skillfully carved depiction entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth.
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Amlapura - Tirta Gangga
Gilimanuk Gilimanuk is the main port for traffic between Bali and Java island. Gilimanuk can be reached by heading west from Negara, or west through the National Park from Singaraja.
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K Kintamani Kintamani is the village with its impressive panorama located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount Batur. Klungkung Klungkung holds a special place in Bali’s history and culture. As artistic centers, the palaces wherein the Kings of Klungkung and noblemen patronized and developed the styles of music, drama and the fine arts that flourish today.
M Mount Agung Mount Agung is Bali’s highest and holiest mountain as it is believed that the mountain is the home of the Gods. Bali’s most sacred temple, the Mother Temple of Besakih, sits on its slope.
Petulu Petulu is a heaven for photographers who love the nature shots. Petulu provides awesome bird watching activity, where around 6,000 egrets living around the area.
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Kuta - Poppies Lane Lake Batur Lake Batur is the widest lake in Bali which is surrounded by scenic view and cool atmosphere. It lies down in the feet of Mount Batur and Mount Abang, with hot spring activity right by the lake. It is considered as sacred place by the Balinese.
Negara Negara is mainly known as the place to see Makepung or the Bull Race. This area is rarely visited by tourists, while it actually also offers a glimpse of the real Bali. Nusa Dua Nusa Dua is known as the home of large international five-star resorts. Many beautiful beaches with peaceful atmosphere can be found in this area.
Lake Bratan Lake Bratan is located in Bedugul and is the second largest lake in Bali. Bratan offers stunning view of Pura Ulun Danu temple that solemnly guards the lake.
Lake Bratan - Ulun Danu temple Lovina Lovina Beach is a 12 km stretch of coast to the Northwest of Singaraja in North Bali. It is considered one of the best places for family trip with its famous morning dolphin trip as well as other activities such as snorkeling and sightseeing.
S Sangeh Monkey Forest Sangeh Monkey Forest is located in the southwestern of Bali. The main attraction here is the monkeys inhabiting both the trees and the temple.
Nusa Ceningan Nusa Ceningan offers many tourist attractions such as cockfighting and the unique seaweed farming. Nusa Lembongan Nusa Lembongan is a small island located 20km off the eastern coast of Bali. The island is known as a ‘virgin island’ with crystal-clear water and the local seaweed farming.
Lake Batur
Petulu - Bird Watching
Sangeh Monkey Forest
Nusa Menjangan Nusa Menjangan is a small island in the northwestern off the Bali Barat National Park. Only a limited number of divers are allowed to visit the island daily. All dive sites are only a short boat trip away.
Sanur Sanur is one of the Bali’s largest traditional villages and is also an established tourist area. It is known as the best spot for diving and snorkeling, especially surfing. It is also known as the ‘Sunrise Beach’.
Nusa Penida The main attraction in Nusa Penida lies on the chance to see turtles, sharks, and reefs in crystal-clear visibility.
Seminyak Seminyak is one of the Bali’s top tourist spots with its natural appeal and great collection of fine restaurants. It also houses many of nice places to stay (hotels and villas).
Nusa Serangan (Turtle Island) Serangan Island is used as a turtle breeding ground with beautiful coral reefs. Another thing Serangan is known for Pura Sakenan, the famous Balinese temple facing the mainland.
P Padangbai Padangbai is a small fishing village in East Bali. It offers the visitors with some of Bali’s most beautiful white sandy beaches.
Sing Sing Waterfall Located 1km out of Lovina town, Sing Sing Waterfall is the perfect place for people who wish to see a waterfall and do not want to deviate far from the main food. Singaraja Singaraja was once the capital city of bali before Denpasar. It was Bali’s main port during the Dutch occupation and still retains colonial feel, especially with its clean, quiet and distinctve culture.
T Tabanan The regency of Tabanan is the home of the dramatic temple of Tanah Lot, which probably is known as the most photographed temple in Bali. Tanah Lot Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located in the Tabanan regency. it is the home of a dramatic oceanfront Hindu temple, which is one of the main temples in worship of Balinese Gods. Tanjung Benoa Tanjung Benoa is a scenic area full of coconut palms. It is one of the perfect spots for water sports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts. Tegallalang Tegallalang is a major area for handicraft production in Bali. There are several business in this area, but they are not visible to the passing-by tourits. The view here on the rice is amazing. Tulamben Tulamben is a small town on the north-east coast of Bali. It is now popular for its most famous dive site that contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem, especially around the wreck of the Liberty Glo, a US Army Transport ship torpedoed by Japanese submarines in 1942.
U Ubud Ubud is largely known as a remarkable center of fine arts, dance and music. The spectacular view of green paddy terraces makes Ubud as one of the most visited areas in Bali. Uluwatu Uluwatu is known for its breathtaking cliff views, with its spectacular temple overlooking the clear blue water of the ocean below. Plenty of monkeys inhibit the area. Kecak dance is also regularly performed in Uluwaatu’s amphitheatre.
Uluwatu - Kecak Dance
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Kuta Kuta is the most celebrated area in Bali. The beach area is also known as the center of nightlife activities and a shopping Mecca with its lines of shops, boutiques and galleries.
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Legian Kuta Kuta is dedicated to those seeking fun and sun in affordable ways. The area consists of busy laneways lined with bars and restaurants, basic accommodations and various stalls selling multitudes of items. Although often considered the ‘absolute ugliest’ area of the island due to its mix-bag tourism projects in combination with rampant commercialism, Kuta still manages to retain a slice of Balinese charm. The smell of incense wafts down the crowded gangs and offerings of brightly colored flower petals are laid out each morning to appease the gods.
The current Legian is packed with venues that turn this used-to-be sleepy hollow area into a spot that knows no rest with almost non-stop activities and crowds. More and more amusement centers like nightclubs, restaurants and shops are now making Legian a vibrant area that never sleeps.
Tuban Being a part of Kuta, Tuban doesn’t really share the loud noises and crowds of Kuta’s main party scenes. Villas and fine restaurants in this area are not really seen from the main road as they mostly take place beachside.
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Seminyak Owing to its high density of upscale shopping, combined with the clustering of many fine-dining establishments, Seminyak has rapidly become one of the most wellknown tourist areas in Bali. In addition to a few commercial strips with popular and lively restaurants, bars and good crafts, furniture, and antique shops, there are a few notable establishments that have earned numerous titles as the best venue or party spot in Bali in various magazines. Land and accommodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali and plenty of luxury spas and hotels abound.
Petitenget & Canggu Petitenget is where the chic ambiance of Seminyak continues. Although recently there have not been as many happening scenes as in Seminyak, emergence of a number of new stylish venues in Petitenget should indicate that this area would serve as the extension of Bali’s southern fashionable playground. Canggu, on the other hand, is where the ricefields are still widely spread and clearly seen, even due to its close proximity with Seminyak and Petitenget. A number of luxurious villas can be found within Canggu area – most of them are blessed with the tranquil view of the ricefields.
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One of the most pleasant aspects of Sanur is its large expanse of beachfront. A footpath that covers about five kilometers allows visitors to casually stroll and explore, stopping when they feel like it for a drink or snack at one of the many beach side restaurants. A large reef shelters Sanur’s white-sand beach, resulting in low-key surf that is ideal for beginner surfers and families with small children. However, swimming is only possible at high tide as low tide exposes the reef. Well-stocked bars and decently priced food and drinks have turned this area into a popular nighttime destination as well.
Some of the most luxurious hotels in the world find their home in Nusa Dua. Yet, unknown to even some of its loyal visitors, Nusa Dua actually offers more than just ranks of five-star hotels and up-market restaurants and shops. For instance, the thousands who stay in the luxurious hotels within the Nusa Dua complex and Tanjung Benoa are largely unaware of a beautiful white-sand beach located just five minutes away on the southern edge of the peninsula, named Geger beach. Immediately north of Nusa Dua enclave is the peninsula of Tanjung Benoa that includes less exclusive hotels and Benoa village. As a mixed culture area, visitors can see a mosque and Chinese and Hindu temples in close proximity.
Jimbaran Although Jimbaran now houses some of the finest luxury hotels in the world, its original color as a fishing village still remains. Unlike many other coastal areas in Bali that have wholly converted from fishing villages into tourist spots crowded with umbrellas, hawkers and surfboards, Jimbaran exploits its natural potential as a fishing village with the establishment of row upon row of seafood restaurants serving that day’s catch of fresh fish and crustaceans. Jimbaran is now known to be a haven of the finest seafood (both raw and processed) in Bali.
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Bali Prefab
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SANUR To Kuta
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To Nusa Dua
Ubud
As the home of Bali’s legendary artists, Ubud is all about culture, inspiration, meditation, nature and comfort. The area’s scenic rice fields, villages, art and craft communities, palaces and rivers are probably some of the top reasons that bring people to Bali. For more than a century, Ubud has been the island’s preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. Accommodations range from the cheap ones sited in the town’s center to the jet set retreats that sit high up on the edge of green valleys. There are plenty of interesting things on the main streets, but most of the magic of Ubud is hidden away on the backstreets, backwaters and courtyards.
To Chedi, Bagawan-giri
To Kintamani
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CAMPUAN
AYUNG RIVER
UBUD
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TAMAN
NEKA MUSEUM
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PAINTING MUSEUM AYUNG RIVER
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SIWA RATIH TEMPLE TEBING MA
KALEMBUTAN TEMPLE
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WANARA WANA
GUNUNG SARI TEMPLE
COK PUTRA
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PENATARAN SASIH TEMPLE PUSERING JAGAD TEMPLE
KABOEDAN TEMPLE
MONKEY FOREST
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
ARJUNA METAPA TEMPLE ART MUSEUM
GOA GAJAH
YEH PULUH RELIEF
To Denpasar
To Denpasar
To Kemunuh
To Gianyar
Nusa Lembongan
worshippers. Unlike most beaches in Bali, there are no hawkers in Nusa Lembongan, with the sole exception of the boat guys who wander along the beach in the morning and ask you if you would like to join the snorkeling or fishing trips.
Nusa Lembongan is one of Bali’s three small offshore islands (the other two are Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan) with tourist infrastructure; thus making it a popular destination for visitors to Bali. Lembongan is a destination to experience the abundance of marine life, coral beds, drop off walls and exhilarating drift dive. Lembongan’s white-sand beaches and clear water are just perfect for visiting sun
Getting to or from Nusa Lembongan is easy due to the numerous options. From Sanur, visitors are provided with several fast boat services as well as the traditional jukung boats (wooden boats). Alternatively, travelers can depart from Benoa Harbour, any of the Gili islands, or even charter their own helicopter.
LIGHTHOUSE
SHIPWRECK SURFBREAK
MANGROVE
SEAWEED FARMS
LACERATIONS SURFBREAK PLAYGROUNDS SURFBREAK
JUNGUTBATU VILLAGE
Lembongan Island Beach Villa Batu Karang Resort
LEMBONGAN MUSHROOM BEACH
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UNDERGROUND HOUSE
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LEMBONGAN VILLAGE
DREAM BEACH
CENINGAN SURFBREAK
NUSA LEMBONGAN
CENINGAN ISLAND SWALLOW CAVE
The Gilis
between the two. The three islands, very fortunately, are pleasantly free from air pollution due to the absence of motorized land vehicles. Transportation means vary from the traditional cidomo (horse-drawn carts), horses and bicycles.
Lombok’s three sister islands of Gili Terawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air are currently amongst the top alternative destinations for tourists visiting Bali. The three are tiny coral-fringed islands blessed with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water swarming with an array of coral fish. Known as budget stopovers in the old days, the Gilis with their rapidly increasing popularity now have diversified accommodations ranging from luxury villas to rustic yet chic bungalows for rent. Oceanfront restaurants and bars are also scattered around. Water activities, of course, are some of the highlights on the must-do list during a stay in these islands. Each Gili has its own character and charm; Terawangan is known as the party scene, Meno is very mellow (perfect for honeymooners) and Air’s ambiance falls somewhere
GILI TERAWANGAN
However, it’s important for you to note that the Gilis are homes to Muslim locals. Although bikinis are tolerable, it is advised for you to avoid any excessive skin displays – including public affection displays. You also need to tolerate the loud call for early Morning Prayer at around four or five in the morning. Restaurants and bars will run as normal during the fasting month of Ramadan. The Gili islands are easily accessible direct from Bali with the current fast boat services available. Ferry services from Padangbai to Lombok run 24 hours a day. Morning flights from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport to Lombok’s Selaparang Airport are also available daily.
GILI MENO GILI AIR
SUNBATHING AREA GILI MENO WALL HALIK REEF
LIGHTHOUSE
ART MARKET ANDY’S REEF SHARK POINT
LOOKOUT
SUNBATHING AREA
SUNSET POINT
TRAWANGAN SLOPE
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THE GILIS