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10 Bali Flash The Latest Happenings in Paradise 12 Typical Bali The Storm Trooper 14 Believe it or Not The Temple that Stabilizes Two Islands 16 A View from the Curbside I must be Dim 18 Profile Let There be Deus 22 Explore Bali A Day in the Rip Curl School of Surf Beginners Class 26 Up Close The Magic Man (I Gusti Ngurah Harta) 28 In Focus A Worldwide Search for Passion 4

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30 Feature Story The Twilight Zone 36 The Ten 10 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday in Bali 40 Venues Uncovering a Treasure in Kuta (Surya Candra) 42 Bali Faves Multisport On-Board Digital Camera 44 Heart of Bali One Dollar for Music Indonesia 46 Selamat Makan Garden Treat (Kopi Pot) 48 Bali Barrels 52 Bali Information, Directory and Maps 74 The Gilis Review International Quality at The Beach House Resort and Restaurant

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On the Cover Legal uncertainty reigns over places of worship

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Dear reader, As we are entering our fourth year, we are happy to receive so many enthustiastic reactions to our new, modern look and feel. The Mag will, of course, continue to be your favourite source of insight into Balinese tradition, culture and lifestyle. We strongly believe in our unique combination of original journalism uncovering the secrets of this island, and practical information and reviews for tourists and residents alike. Welcome to Edition 36 where we visit a temple that enshrines a sacred stone—and a “temple of enthusiasm” for motorcycle and surfing lovers. We will visit a magic man—as well as explore the magic of sea

and surf. As always, The Mag celebrates the diversity and richness that is Bali. We hope you will join the editorial team in wishing The Mag Happy Birthday— we look forward to many more years of entertaining and inspiring you!

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Bali Flash

Amadea Resort & Villas to be Managed by Prime Plaza Hotels & Resorts PT Astra Jingga Graha Gemilang, the company that owns Amadea Resort & Villas, signed a management contract with Prime Plaza Hotel & Resorts on Friday 25th February 2011 that sees Amadea Resort & Villas joining a group of six luxury properties under the Plaza & Dynasty brand. Frans Bonang, President Director of Prime Plaza, is very pleased with the collaboration since it will place Prime Plaza in a position to cater for “a greater segment of the market and a wider range of customers”. Amadea Resort & Villas is located in Seminyak’s fashionable ‘Eat Street’ and will begin operation in the 2nd Quarter of this year. The resort targets honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic escape, or small groups of friends and family who want to enjoy a combined experience of the vibrant side of Seminyak and the laidback Bali. Upon completion, this stylish, modern property will offer 86 superior and deluxe rooms, 7 suites including 2 rooftop suites, and 7 pool villas. It will be complemented by two lap pools, a spa and a restaurant. For further information, please contact I Wayan Warta (General Manager Amadea Resort & Villas) at 0361-8478155 or e-mail to gm@amadeabali.com

“The Lines that Remind Me of You” by Agung Kurniawan At Kendra Gallery Agung Kurniawan’s “The Lines That Remind Me Of You” is his first exhibition since a brief hiatus from art. During the 1990’s, most of Agung’s works were statements against the social conditions imposed by the pre-democratic New Order regime. After the 1998 reformation, Agung began a long journey of redefining himself since the Indonesian art scene started to look boring to him. This was evident in his 2000 exhibition called “Cinderamata dari Dunia Ketiga” (Souvenirs from the Third World); a criticism of artists whose use of political turned art into a commodity in his view. Today, the transformed artist, who used to regard art as medium for resistance, uses it as therapy. From April 23rd, the result of his two-year labor in the form of drawing, painting and iron installations will be open for viewing at Kendra Gallery from 7 pm to 9 pm.

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Typical Bali

The Storm Trooper Safety has never been a big issue among Balinese motorists until they get off their bikes. TEXT ERIC IMAGE AGUS

The 1993 helmet law was never very popular among motorists since it required them to spend extra money on protective gear that will keep their heads intact should an unfortunate event occur. Since its issuance, motorists have tried anything to circumvent the law, including wearing the more comfortable, but unsafe, construction worker’s helmet. But that’s water under the bridge now. After a brief period of getting-used-to, no rider can seemingly part with their governmentstandard helmet, no matter what they do. People can be seen wearing helmets at the supermarket; while having lunch at street side eatery, or even on a night out with their date. The main reason behind this oddity is safety—not theirs, but of their helmets. Helmet theft is a real problem in major towns like Denpasar, so motorists correctly choose to bring their helmets along wherever they go. It is, however, still a questionable decision to leave their helmet on at all time. It doesn’t take a bright mind to realize that having one’s head confined inside a motorcycle helmet under the Bali heat is not comfortable nor healthy. 12

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Believe It or not

Ceremonial stone at temple

The Temple that Stabilizes Two Islands O f the thousands of temples (pura) in Bali, none play quite the same role as the Kancing Gumi in the cosmology of the island—as explained in ancient Balinese scripture. The 400 sqm religious complex in Batu Lantang village is very important as it enshrines a sacred megalithic stone which—according to legend—was planted there by divine beings to keep Bali and Lombok islands firmly bolted to the earth. The legend of Pura Kancing Gumi begins back in a time when Bali and Lombok were uninhabited. Not a single living creature is said to have existed

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then because the ground on both islands was so wobbly. One of the gods, known as Bhatara Hyang Pasupati who reigns at the summit of Mount Semeru in East Java, saw the situation and became very concerned. He chopped off the top of Mount Semeru and put the chunk on the center of Bali and Lombok to stabilize them. Bhatara Hyang Pasupati succeeded in keeping the islands steady but he didn’t stop there. To keep the same problem from happening again, he drove a stone peg into the ground on a spot presently known as Batu Lantang village. Hundreds of years

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later, when humans came to the area to find a place to live, they found the stone peg covered by bushes. Oblivious to the nature of the sacred stone, the first inhabitants of Batu Lantang village dug into the ground to find the bottom end. The villagers did everything they could but the stone goes much deeper than they could dig. Out of desperation, they broke the upper part into 9 pieces, which are now being preserved in Pura Kancing Gumi temple along with the remaining stub of the stone peg.

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A View from the Curbside

I Must be Dim BY RICK BLAINE

There can only be one explanation, I must be dim. See, I thought that the doormat belonged out by the steps of the house, that the bath mat belonged over by the shower and that the water jug belonged in the cupboard under the oven. But I was wrong. I live on Bali in Indonesia, and most expats or “bule” as we are called by the locals have some sort of Indonesian house help employed or pembantu. These are normally lovely people who really do want to help, and do so for a salary that in the west would have all the trade unionists rattling their trade union sabers. Take for example our pembantu Ferry, a great young man, who takes care of our house part time, 2–3 hours a day, 5 days a week for the sum of $60 a month. Normally everything is fine, the house is spotless, the laundry and dishes are done, all with respect and care. There is though the issue of the bath mat. After I take my shower in the morning, I like to stand on the bath mat while I dry myself. Its fuzzy, its nice and my toes feel good on it. We normally

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“But, to our surprise, Ferry firmly believes that the bath mat belongs in front of the door.”

have the bath mat in front of the sink, so we can both warm our toes while we take care of our other morning rituals. But, to our surprise, Ferry firmly believes that the bath mat belongs in front of the door. Every morning we put it in front of the sink, and leave the house with it still there. Every evening when we come home, its back in front of the door. This has been going on now for 3 months, and neither party has shown any signs of capitulating. We are starting to waver though, for at the end of the day, who are we, two bule, to go against such persistent correction. I must be dim.

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Profile

Let There be Deus The god of cool motorcycles and surfboards has descended on Bali. And a shrine has been erected in his name, in Canggu, North Kuta. TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

y the prevailing standard, nobody would want to open a custom motorcycle and surf shop in the sleepy neighborhood of Padang Lenjong, Canggu—where the nearest gas station is 6 kilometers away. But, Dare Jennings, the owner of Deus ex Machina Australia who likes to hang out there, and Dustin Humphrey, a renowned photographer, fervent surfer and long-time Canggu resident, had a different idea: “Build it and they will come.” So they set up the Deus Temple of Enthusiasm, just a short distance from Echo Beach where they like to surf. 18

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Signs of divine presence is everywhere inside the ‘Temple of Enthusiasm’

Deus ex Machina Canggu is, and always will be, about custom motorcycles and surfing. In a row of shops at the back of the 2,000 sqm complex, bikes and surfboards are built and shaped to bare the

distinctive colors, parts and functionalism that is Deus. “It’s not only about getting from point A to point B,” explained Randy about the bikes that come out of the shop. “It’s about how enjoyable a ride from point A to point B can be.”

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And on the weekend, god created cool motorcycles

as no surprise that what was started as a place where surfers have their bikes built, now hosts movie nights, music shows and art exhibitions on a regular basis.

At the store, everyone can catch a sight of the signature bikes and boards being displayed in company with art paintings by resident artists Bob Moore and Andrew Wellman as well as fixies (fixed gear bicycles) and restored old bicycles; attesting to the diverse interests at Deus. “It doesn’t have to be just one thing,” explained Humphrey. “I could imagine all these different elements talk to each other,” he said of the content of the store. The moniker Temple of Enthusiasm, on the other hand, means something more than the original idea. It’s about the aesthetics and attitude of the fun seekers, artists, athletes, motorheads, and others along that line who can be seen exchanging stories and ideas at the gallery in the back or over a few cold beers at the cafe. So it should come

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“Everything grows organically,” Humphrey said. “The whole place is the extension of all personalities involved.” From the beginning, Deus Canggu has been set up to embrace local value as much as any other values—a mixture that only a place such as Bali could offer. Perhaps, opening a custom motorcycle and surf shop in that remote village in Canggu is not a bad decision after all. More than anything, Deus Canggu is a statement of what everyone there stands for: the pure enthusiasm for motorcycles and surfing—and all the fun one can have in between. Deus Ex Machina Jl. Batu Mejan No. 8, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia Phone: +62 361 368 3385 www.deus.co.id

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Explore Bali

A Day in the Rip Curl School of Surf Beginners Class TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

But, today there’s no backing out. I have an assignment to cover the Rip Curl School of Surf on Legian Beach. Jonni Deaker, the manager, gladly invited me to attend one of the beginner classes to see first hand how it’s done over there. These days, I’m not even fit, slightly overweight and all I want to do in my spare time is sleep. I arrive in Legian at 10.10. It’s a perfect day to be on the beach. In the lobby, the staff are already busy helping students with their preparations. After taking care of the paperwork, I put on the surf outfit from Rip Curl and off I go. We are asked to partner up to carry a pair of long surfboards to the beach. My partner is Thomas, a guy from France in his late 20’s who has never surfed before. I grin. That’s exactly what I said to everyone there, an excuse I made in case I embarrass myself in front of the class later on. There are 12 students in my group. There’s Bill, a retail designer from Chicago who came with his wife and teenage daughter. He is the oldest in the group, and he too, has never surfed either.

have been talking myself into taking a surf lesson for some time now. But, whenever an opportunity presented itself, I backed out. I had reservations about surfing. It seemed like the sport was just not for me. I was hopeless the first time I hopped on a surfboard under the tutelage of my cousin Gene some time ago. Back then, I was fitter, leaner and more eager to explore, yet I failed miserably. I couldn’t even stand up on the board and for days after that became the butt of all jokes confessed my beach boy cousin. 22

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After a mild warm-up and safety instruction, the trainer, Kentang, and his two assistants, Ngurah and Putu, patiently guide us to do the basic moves: lie down on the board, paddle when the wave approaches from the back, paddle even harder when the wave is hitting the board, chin up (the chicken wing position) and let the wave carry your board to the shore. No standing up at this stage. The trainers make us do the moves repeatedly on the beach before sending us to the water. Everyone seems to do well. Then, comes the part that makes me nervous.

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Explore Bali The chicken wing position

Kentang teaches us to slide up from the chicken wing position to stand on the board. To stand on your board is not an easy thing to do even when you are still on the beach. It has to be done correctly or you’ll lose your balance. The board has lines that tell us where to position ourselves so we won’t tip over. I have to place my feet on the board in certain way to be able to stand on it. I’m beginning to see what I did wrong back in that day with my cousin. Nobody gave me guidance and I didn’t bother asking for any. Back then with Gene, even the size of the board was wrong. The long surfboard with a single fin is the best one for beginners. It’s easier to control and not as fast as the smaller one that has more fins. I gain a bit more composure knowing that I’m doing it right this time. I carry my board to the water and at the back I hear Kentang shout “Remember! Don’t think! Just feel the board!” I get into position and catch the right wave (a double wave is not good). But, as I try to slide myself up from the chicken wing position, I think! I get tense because I try to make sure I stand right on the center of the board and when it wobbles I panic. I crash into the water. One of the assistants, Ngurah, who is waiting nearby quickly help me, getting back into position. He assures me that I was half-way there. “Just try not to be nervous.” he said.

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The second and the third attempts aren’t much different. And every time I go down, Ngurah is there to help me. I glance toward Thomas who is doing quite nicely not too far from where I am. Suddenly I feel tired, but I get on my board anyway. I can see the wave is coming in the back but I don’t care. My throat is dry and salty. I am already exhausted from all the paddling and getting back up on the board.

It’s one of the only few times I manage to stand on the board that day. But, it changes my perspective about learning to surf. It can be done by people like me and Bill. When we are ready to leave Rip Curl later that day, I ask Bill why he is taking the class. “Well, I might be too old to learn to fly a plane, but I’m not too old to learn to surf.” I second him on that. This time, I’m glad I have good trainers who help me to make it such a fun experience.

This time I let myself go. I don’t think. When I slide myself up from the chicken wing position, I stay up on the board. I can feel the board firmly cruising the water with a push from behind. I crack a smile and I hear Kentang shouting from TO U R S & A D V E N T U R E S afar,”Wooohoooo,…!”

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Up Close

I Gusti Ngurah Harta

The Magic Man Supernaturalism, mysticism, magic—call it what you want— would immediately conjure up the idea of evil, death, and on the other extreme, a throwback to the dark age. TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

ut Ngurah Harta, a prominent practitioner of the art who isn’t shy to show what he is capable of, provides a different perspective that enables him to take the issue to a larger audience. What is a birds-eye view on the supernatural phenomena around us today? It comes down to our spirituality. Everything here is determined by the type of religion practiced by the Balinese. Ours is an earth religion that stresses the importance of conduct which is reflected in the way life is in Bali. We are—like the majority of communities in Indonesia—an agrarian society and the indigenous religion of Balinese people is an agrarian religion. We have ways of coping with our environments which aren’t always in agreement with the modern ways of life.

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Culture determines our ways of life. Magic is a way like any other in that regard----

Are you saying that magic is cultural? It’s obviously spiritual. And spiritualism is a process through which ideas are manifested into physical objects. This is the same process that saw Valmiki (the legendary sage from India) create the epic Ramayana. In Bali, this spirit is called Taksu. And it’s the core of our culture. How does a Balian (witch doctor), for instance, fit in this picture? It’s a profession like many others on our broad cultural map. A Balian practices the art of medicine, or provides assistance to whomever in need of their services. There are of course, as many types of people in that position as there are in other professions, which eventually contributes to a variety of practices. That’s why I don’t agree with the term ‘black magic’—as if it’s an independent brand of magic. That term reflects the western approach to magic; not ours. But, those who practice supernatural keep their identities a secret, why? In my book, supernatural and all those other names refer to various forms in which the Balinese culture manifests itself. Witch doctors are no different from artists such as dancers and painters, for instance. We are preserving our heritage by practicing the arts of magic, of painting, or of sculpting. I don’t see a good reason to hide in the dark.

I Gusti Ngurah Harta has studied traditional martial arts (pencak silat) since he was still in elementary school. Now, he is the founder and the elder of a martial arts school called Sandhi Murti that is starting classes in several European countries. He is also a humanist, an activist, a scholar of Balinese culture, among others. But, he gained notoriety when he held a public demonstration of his magic skills where he turned himself in inanimate objects (ngeleak) a couple of years ago. Did you experience any opposition from other magic practitioners when you turned yourself into inanimate objects in public? I had a few of such responses. I think those people need to open their minds, or read more books. I started studying Leak (mythical Balinese magic)

because it’s part of our culture. Leak is a form of transcendental knowledge that uses a Balinese ancient sacred alphabet as its vehicle. If it’s kept taboo, one day we will lose it. I have tried to explain this to other practitioners. You are now in a position to bring the tradition out in the open. What is next? In June, I’m going on a month-long European tour to speak in front of academic audiences about this subject. I will also make several media appearances to show that this so called “magic” has a scientific explanation. I Gusti Ngurah Harta Jl. Tukad Citarum No. 999-XL, Panjer, Denpasar, Bali Ph. +62 361 744 1906

In Focus Kenzo Kiren of Vancouver, Canada won the first prize Patricia Ong of Singapore comes second

A Worldwide Search for Passion

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For an exciting four and half months, 300 applicants from around the world have marketed themselves like crazy for a rare opportunity to become a dive instructor intern on the paradise island of Bali.

ompetition brings out the best in us. It’s always dramatic, intense, fun, full of surprises, and life changing. The latter has certainly been the case for Kenzo Kiren from Vancouver, Canada, and Priscilla Ong from Singapore since they turned in their entries for The Best Dive Job in The World 2011. Both are just everyday people looking to have better life whilst doing what they love to do. The competition was devised by Blue Season Bali, a PADI 5-Star Career Development Center, as a worldwide search for the right person to win a full 28

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PADI dive instructor education – free of charge. No previous diving background was required. Candidates stood a chance to win a package worth almost $16,000, including all training necessary to become a PADI scuba diving instructor, free accommodation, free equipment and teaching materials. Jonathan Cross and Tom West of Blue Season Bali believed the event would attract people on a much wider scope than the usual recruitment campaigns. The 4-month-long competition was launched on October 30th, 2010. Responses immediately

started coming in. By November 5th, less than a week after the competition was announced via an online blog, entries were already coming in. And by the 10th day, Blue Season Bali had received 59 entries, 600 subscribers and 16,000 visits to the blog. People the world over seemed to be drawn by what the competition means to themselves or to others. The excitement of potentially winning the ultimate prize—to train with the best of the industry on ‘the best island in the world’ for 7 months—was building. Both visitors to the website and applicants were hopeful for others and themselves. During

the course of the competition people were drawn to each other that way. They shared stories and dreams; something that wouldn’t have happened in a regular recruitment campaign. entered the competition rather late but managed to gather significant support and attract attention with her video entries. One down, nine to go.

The Best Dive Job in The World 2011 didn’t ask for more from the applicants than for them to send a video or written entry about him—or herself. In order to be considered, the entries needed to demonstrate personal qualities required for someone to be the best person for the best dive job in the world. “We weren’t looking for someone who likes to talk about him- or herself,” Tom West explained. Being a dive instructor is about being there for other people. And the best instructor must be ever-present and supportive without deliberately asserting too much of his or her own personality. That’s the kind of communication skills the Blue Season Bali team wanted to see in all of the applicants’s entries.

instructor career. The success of the campaign has in fact prompted the team behind Blue Season Bali to consider repeating the competition – maybe even on a bigger scale—in 2012.

On top of that, the winner must be able to show the world about how is life on Bali during the 7-month training. Blue Season Bali wanted the competition to culturally connect people of the world with the island of Bali. Therefore, the winner would be required to maintain a video and internet journal about his or her experience during and outside of the training sessions.

Tom West and Jonathan Cross were overwhelmed by the way the competition turned out. All the enthusiasm and supports for the candidates showed how much the event meant to a lot of people. After 10 finalists had been picked and the competition was nearing its end, on March 15th, West and Cross announced the 2nd-place prize which previously hadn’t been made public. The runner-up would win a smaller training package of 3 months PADI Divemaster internship training (starting from any level) and accommodation.

It certainly looked like the competition encouraged a lot of people to think about a dive

Later that same day, Priscilla Ong from Singapore snatched the 2nd prize. She’s a fresh graduate who

Immediately after the 2nd-prize winner was announced, a young man from Canada—Kenzo Kiren, received the best news of his life from the Blue Season Bali team. Kiren, whose videos show an entertaining and candid personality, won the most coveted prize while the remaining 8 finalists got a big thank you from the organizers and 3 days of diving “on the house”, whenever they come to Bali. After a 4 ½ months of fierce but friendly competition, lives have been changed; those of Kenzo Kiren and Priscilla Ong as well as those of the Blue Season Bali duo who found the individuals they wanted for their team. Now, the winners are on their way to Bali and another chapter of their stories will be told to many of their supporters and others who have been attracted by the drama, intensity, fun and surprises throughout the Best Dive Job in The World 2011. Blue Season Bali Jl. Danau Poso Gg. Wanasari No. 3-B, Sanur, Bali Phone: +62 361 270 852 / 282 574 www.blueseasonbali.com

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Feature Story

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Twilight The battle to save the soul of Bali pits Balinese against each other. TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

he residents of the Pecatu sub-district in Badung regency, have never had it easy. They live in a barren calcareous land on which the majority of them make their living by farming. Try as they might, farming doesn’t alleviate poverty in that area. Some of the residents have had enough of that and have abandoned their old profession to raise cattle. Some others --with the dawn of tourism in the 80’s-- sold their property to investors and made some profit. But, tourism posed a different problem; one that none of them had imagined before. Big players from Jakarta, like the son of

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former Indonesian president, Soeharto, came to Pecatu in the early 90’s and took what he liked –as he had done elsewhere throughout Indonesia-- without much regard for the locals. The residents fought for their rights for years until they finally regained their properties after Soeharto was ousted at the end of the 90’s. Meanwhile, the early part of the 90’s also saw an increasing number of investors crowding the land. Rampant development accompanied the expansion of government-backed tourism industry on the island. The national Council of Hindu Elder (PHDI), the largest Hindu organization in Indonesia, quickly

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A sign board in a commercial structure free zone is not enough to safeguard Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity

acknowledged the problem and issued a religious decree in 1994 to ensure a structure free zone around temples all over Bali. The decree specifically states that â&#x20AC;&#x201C;to preserve the sanctity of Hindu places of worship-- no commercial establishment is allowed within defined boundaries of temples, which vary according to the class of the respective temples. This would mean that all kinds of businesses, which were already crowding the vicinity of one of the prime tourist destinations in Bali, the Uluwatu temple, in the Pecatu sub-district, must be removed. But public controversy didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t emerge until later when the religious decree was adopted in the Regional Regulation no. 3, 2005. Pecatu residents were among the first people who demanded a revision of the regulation.

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They argued that the 2005 regulation violates their rights to benefit from economic values of their property. Residents whose property is located within the structure free zone also complained about the existing high amount of tax they were subjected to, which is the same as others whose properties lie outside of the prohibited area. On top of that, the Pecatu villagers already have their own local rules (awigawig) established by community elders in 1987 that define structure free zones around temples. The local rules employ different measurements, more favorable to actual condition in Pecatu. Another prolonged battle began for the Pecatu residents. And when the provincial government put forth a revised version of the 2005 regulation in Regional Regulation no. 16, 2009 they were joined

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The 2009 Bali zoning law ensures the beaches stay the way they are.

by regents of Bali who see similar problems in their respective regencies. According to the regents, the provincial regulations would significantly reduce the indigenous regional income (PAD). This, in turn, would harm development programs in the regencies since the latest regional regulation protects more sacred areas than the older regulation. The Pecatu residents filed a judicial review on the regulation in 2010 but got their plea turned down by the judicial court in early 2011. Today, the 34

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debate is heating up between the Pecatu residents and regents of Bali on one side and the provincial government and community groups, who support preservation of Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity through the 2009 regional regulation, on the other.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would mean that all kinds of businesses, which were already crowding the vicinity of one of the prime tourist destinations in Bali, must be removed.â&#x20AC;?

Despite efforts from concerned groups to mediate the feuding parties the battle is still far from over. As harsh words and accusations are being exchanged between the two sides, the issue becomes a matter of survival for both. Even though they seem to be on the losing side, just like other battles they have fought before, Pecatu residents certainly are not going to back down this time.

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The Ten

WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY IN BALI

2. Have your photo taken with your family or friends, all dressed in Balinese costumes – a service offered by many photo studios

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Get one of the many strange massage or spa treatments offered in Bali. Try for instance “ear candling”. With a lit candle sticking out of your ear, you may look more like a 1-year old’s birthday cake than the actual person celebrating their birthday but they say it’s good for you.

See how many different Bintang branded items you can buy in the streets of Kuta— you could even challenge your friends to throw you a complete Bintang themed birthday bash?

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Take a course in Balinese dancing or learn to play the gamelan. When in Rome….

Ask local people for directions to a place that does not exist and see how many different answers you get. Actually, that may not differ much from asking for a place that does exist, given the general confusion about addresses in Bali!

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Buy a selection of the rude bumper stickers you see in many street shops—and stick them to the cars of your least favourite people when you get home. Revenge is sweeter than birthday cake!

Get an ornate pedicure—you could even ask your therapist to replace the typical floral designs with birthday cakes or flags? Under all circumstances, this may look better on you if you are female.

Challenge your palate: Go to the local market and taste all the local food specialities you haven’t tried before. Do not ask what they are – but do see if you can guess! This works well as a team sport too.

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Go to one of the many tattoo parlours and have a cute birthday tattoo done—so you will always remember this day!

Or have a Balinese pampering day. Wake up to a leisurely breakfast and a great fresh tropical fruit juice; have a massage and a walk on the beach. Then lunch with a cold beer and a nap, followed by cocktails at a cool bar and dinner in a swanky restaurant. It’s all there for your enjoyment. Happy Birthday!

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Surya Candra Seafood And International Food Restaurant

Uncovering a Treasure in Kuta From stores selling branded fashion to football jerseys, or tattoo parlors to clubs and bars; Kuta always has something for everyone. But, for seafood and good service, there’s only one. We visit Surya Candra Seafood and International food Restaurant. TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

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he glimmering Kuta has been dubbed as the entertainment capitol of South Bali. It’s the place to be for any kind of in-your-face entertainment. During daytime, the neighborhood of several intertwined streets is brimming with life from the famed Kuta Beach. At night, visitors are provoked to shake their legs by the lights and glaring sound of party music from loud speakers in water holes and eateries along the crowded streets. Right in the middle of all the action, Surya Candra Seafood and International food Restaurant stands unfazed by the festivity. It wasn’t any different when we visited Surya Chandra on a particularly busy evening. A friendly usher immediately escorted us into the dining area, which is situated next to the kitchen. In between the two, there’s a long display of fish, lobsters, crabs—everything you would expect from a seafood restaurant.

Surya Candra’s pork ribs

discounts or lower our prices as others do to push sales. Guests come here for the food, knowing that it is worth the price.” An older gentleman and his wife who sat at a table next to ours immediately seconded that statement. “The food is excellent. My wife and I are regular customers here”, he said. But, the friendly couple thought that the highlight of the establishment may actually be the service level.

“The seafood menu is what sets us apart from other restaurants in this neighborhood” the usher explained. But, as we found out later, guests come to the restaurant, time and time again, for the way Surya Candra prepare and serve the food. We experienced it first hand when Ika Harianti, the assistant manager welcomed us with their specials of the month: jungle juice and—surprisingly— pork ribs. This is clearly a restaurant with more than seafood on the menu! The first to be served was an order of jungle juice, which comes in a tall container accompanied by two shot glasses. The reason for the small glasses became clear to us by the bittersweet taste that touched the tongue on our first sip. The assistant manager grinned and nodded, “Yes, that’s vodka.”

The sumptuous looking pork ribs came out as we reached for our second shot of jungle juice. Excited as we already were, the dark brownish slab of pork meat in front of us raised our appetites even higher. The ribs were served with fried potatoes and vegetables on the side.

Good food and service contribute to Surya Candra’s strength that has helped them survive for 16 years amidst the highs and the lows of that famous district. Surya Candra is there to cater to all kinds of people who wander the streets of Kuta throughout the day and evening. They are open early in the day for breakfast until late at night for guests who come in after partying at neighboring clubs.

Upon slicing through the meat, we discovered that it was slightly crispier than most pork ribs we’ve had before. It was deliberately prepared that way to give a savorier flavor. We worked our way through the ribs with the jungle juice to wash it down. Our meal was really satisfying and we didn’t hesitate tell our host.

“To service the wide range of guests who come here, we also have other foods on the menu than seafood.” Wayan Sastra said. “One has to be versatile to be able to stay around as long as we do”, he added. We couldn’t agree more.

“The food is the best advertisement we have for the restaurant.” she explained, “We don’t give

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Bali Faves

Multisport On-board Digital Camera Seen at the Rip Curl surf factory outlet: This little gizmo from GoPro is actually a 5-megapixel HD video and stills camera that you can fit to— for instance - your surfboard. It is waterproof to 60 metres and shoots in up to 170° wide-angle views. You can choose between video (incl. audio) or stills taken at 2, 5, 10, 30 or 50 second intervals – or even 3-photo bursts. All is recorded on an SD card, easy to plug straight into your Mac, PC or HDTV. Price: Rp 2,850,000. What a cool way to record your surf, dive or ride!

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Heart of Bali

One Dollar for Music Indonesia

uch of Indonesian youth possesses significant kinesthetic talent. Many of these youngsters are proficient in arts as well as sports to a level unseen in many of their counterparts in other countries. Raoul Wijffels discovered this phenomenon 4 years ago when he visited Indonesia to find a subject for his academic research. Unfortunately, these learning-by-doing talents don’t guarantee a successful future for the youngsters. Many factors have contributed to this but one is more influential than others: the social and cultural environment in which these youngsters live. In such an environment, music and other forms of art are subject to social prejudice and ignored

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Raoul Wijffels

the program—presently called Young Sounds of Lombok—is being expanded with trainings on aspects of the music business and targets 20 young talented individuals from a number of regions on the island of Lombok. The trainees are brought to Bali and put in a month-long camp where they are provided with knowledge of music and the business side of it. The organization hopes to broaden the trainees’ horizons by taking them out of their old environment and put them in a situation where they are free to explore their musical interests.

by local governments. Consequently, those with talents in music and arts can’t benefit from these talents. They become psychologically confined by a limiting frame of mind and can’t find a way out of their predicament.

The trainers are competent and well-known musicians and activists. They prepare the trainees to become trainers themselves. Upon completion of the program the trainees are expected to be able to share their knowledge and experience to batches of future trainees from other regions.

This is the disadvantage that Wijffels and Rudolf Dethu of One Dollar For Music try to overcome. They devise programs to help unfortunate youngsters in underdeveloped regions in the Eastern part of Indonesia such as Lombok to break down the social and cultural barriers through their love of music.

This year, the One Dollar for Music organization also provides selected schools and youth organizations in Lombok with musical instruments and other equipment to develop music and arts programs. The organization aims to invest in sustainable talent and will continue its program in different parts of the country.

A year ago the organization began with Young Sounds of Bali, a program to provide training in several key areas of music education, for targeted young and talented individuals in Bali. This year,

One Dollar for Music Indonesia Jl. Pungutan 1 Gg. III No. 3-B, Banjar Sindu Kelod Sanur, Denpasar 80228 Phone: +62 361 286 691 www.onedollarformusic.com

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Selamat Makan

KOPI POT CAFÉ

Garden Treat The Jalan Raya Legian in the heart of the entertainment district in Kuta is like a magician with endless list of tricks up his sleeve. TEXT ERIC IMAGES AGUS

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ust when you think you have seen it all, a pleasant surprise like Kopi Pot café pops out, seemingly out of nowhere. Actually, Kopi Pot Café has been on the same spot in the Legian strip since 1990. It started out as a café (Kopi is Indonesian for coffee) before they gradually extended the menu to include favorites like Pork Spare Ribs and Seafood Skewers among others. We arrived there just before 4.30 PM as it was getting cooler and more pleasant. Upon seeing the hedgerows in front of our destination, that separate a peaceful garden terrace on the inside from the brisk Legian road, we knew it was the perfect time to be at Kopi Pot.

We were immediately introduced to the manager, Ibu Ayu, who escorted us to our table in the center of the courtyard. The hot Kuta sun can barely touch the courtyard because of a big mango tree in the center that provides much needed protection. Many people who come here spend a long time in that cozy environment with their laptops, taking advantage of the free wifi. Enjoying the nice atmosphere, we were ready for our coffee. But, Ibu Ayu had a surprise for us. She had asked the cook to prepare a Kopi Pot specialty, just to let us know that the cafe has more than just coffee to offer. That was unexpected but we couldn’t turn down the opportunity to enjoy Kopi Pot’s tuna wrapped satay (Sate Lilit) that has become one the guest favorites. So we willingly postponed our coffee until after the meal.

The famous coffee of Kopi Pot Tuna Wrapped Satay (Sate Lilit)

and dessert are very popular at Kopi Pot and they are genuinely proud of them. Anyone who comes there for the coffee should not miss the cakes and desserts.

The delay turned out to be well worth it. Kopi Pot’s tuna wrapped satay consists of five pieces of tuna meat, wrapped around five lemongrass sticks and placed on a small traditional Balinese grill. The satays were accompanied by white rice and a scoop of traditional Balinese vegetables on the side. The first bite was as delightful as the cool afternoon breeze that brushed our skin. Our taste buds were treated to a rich sour and sweet flavor of Balinese vegetable and warm crisp tuna. The next few bites almost made us forget what we were there for—the coffee! It was, however, the perfect prelude to a cup of Kopi Pot’s special blend cappuccino. Ibu Ayu then treated us with a big slice of mango cheesecake, another one of their favorites. Home made cakes

We took a sip of the cappuccino first to savor the special blend that Ibu Ayu told us of earlier. The rich cappuccino washed away any trace of spices from our earlier meal. A hint of something familiar caressed the tip of our tongue. Ibu Ayu smiled and refrained from revealing any trade secrets. “Let your readers come here and find out for themselves.” she said. She then encouraged us to give the mango cheesecake a try. So we did. It was a revelation how mango and cream cheese go together so nicely. The two mixed together brought a rich and refreshing taste to our mouths. We consider ourselves lucky to be at Kopi Pot that afternoon and be entertained with all those treats. We stepped out of the Kopi Pot and back on the busy Legian Street when the sun had dropped further in the west. Time passes so fast when you are enjoying yourself. Kopi Pot Jl. Legian, Kuta, Bali | Phone: +62 361 752 614 www.newinbali.com/kopi-pot

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Bali Barrels

BALI TIDECHART (PART 1) April 2011 5 am–11 am

Before The Cleaning

After The Cleaning

Canggu Beach Clean Up A t 4 pm today the Canggu Surf Community and Sea Sentosa joined forces for a beach clean-up at Echo Beach. Around 40 people, mostly local surfers, gathered to do their bit to help the environment.

As anyone who’s been to Canggu can tell you, it’s a great little spot but unfortunately heavy rainfall or large gatherings on the beach usually mean a lot of rubbish in the water and on the sand. Nobody enjoys swimming, surfing or hanging out in plastic wrappers or organic waste of dubious origin so it’s great to see people making an effort to make a change. 48

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In spite of the serious issue, the event today was good fun as everyone pitched in to deal with the garbage. Let’s hope that the next beach clean-up will attract even more participants. And remember, while beach cleanups are a necessity, we need to tackle the rubbish problem at the source. So think carefully where and how you dispose of rubbish, recycle where you can and try to minimize waste. We all want Bali to stay beautiful! Well done and thank you to the Canggu Surf Community and Sea Sentosa and the others who helped for this great event!

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06 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.4* 0.5* 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.5* 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.4* 0.5* 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.6

07 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6* 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.6* 0.7 * 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.7 * 1.9 1.9

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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 built daily. Its playful lefts and rights are great for beginners and advanced surfers alike. Canggu & Perenan Canggu always gets more swell than Kuta beach. It 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. 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. May–October (dry season) is the best time of the year for waves here. Nusa Dua To get to this reef you have to drive into the hotel area itself and weave your way south. There is no channel which 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.

Dreamland Dreamland was famous because it was a 'dreamy' spot. The wave is still there, a nice peak and a fun beach break. 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. It is located between Bingin and Padang Padang.You can paddle at 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! Uluwatu There are 4 different sections: Temple is a hollow wave, works from mid to high tide. The Peak can offer a nice barrel and is right in line with the cave. Racetrack is the low tide section. It is fast and gets seriously shallow. Outside Corner is the world-class wave which won't even start breaking unless the swell is at least in the 8 foot range. Padangbai Padangbai has the flat bottomed mixed reef and sandy bottom with some wally waves. This break needs a bit of swell. Green Ball Green Ball is a left and a right, situated at the bottom of a steep cliff. After you have surfed for a couple of hours the return trip is quiet challenging.

Belangan Belangan is known for its longs peeling walls. Belangan handles big swells and can offer good barrels on the right direction. 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. 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 Keramas has a nice barrel after take-off which turns into a wally lip. This break is very popular with locals and if you don't want to deal with them in the water it is nice to watch them surfing from the warung right in front of the break. Nyang Nyang Nyang Nyang beach is a ‘secret’ spot, which is less crowded due to its uneasy access. This beach is like a secret paradise for every surfer. 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.

BALI TIDECHART (PART 2) April 2011 12 am–6 pm day date 12 01 FRI 1.4 02 SAT 1.7 03 SUN 2.0 04 MON 2.3 05 TUE 2.5 06 WED 2.6* 07 THU 2.6* 08 FRI 2.5 09 SAT 2.2 10 SUN 1.9 11 MON 1.6 12 TUE 1.3 13 WED 1.1* 14 THU 1.1 15 FRI 1.2 16 SAT 1.5 17 SUN 1.8 18 MON 2.1 19 TUE 2.4 20 WED 2.6 21 THU 2.6* 22 FRI 2.6* 23 SAT 2.4 24 SUN 2.1 25 MON 1.7 26 TUE 1.4 27 WED 1.2 28 THU 1.1 29 FRI 1.1 30 SAT 1.2

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Go Green in Bali Bali is a beautiful island to visit and like many other tourist destinations, being such a popular spot also has its disadvantages. One of the problems we face has to do with the effects on the environment caused by the sheer popularity of this island. We at The Mag hope that you will take a few minutes to read these helpful tips and use them to better preserve the environment. Please, help us keep Bali beautiful. 1. Please do not litter If no rubbish bin is nearby, just keep your litter in your bag or pocket until you come across one, and then throw it in the next bin you see. 2. If you see rubbish, please pick it up You may even exercise that bit of extra care by picking up litter dropped by less careful people and

disposing of it correctly. A small gesture with great positive effect on others and on the environment. 3. Re-use or refuse plastic bags Most shops will want to put your purchased goods in plastic bags. Please refuse the plastic bag if you can. Should the shopkeeper look baffled, just explain your intention to “keep Bali beautiful”. 4. Walk more There are many good things to be said about walking. You get some exercise, you help keep the air clean and you see so much more than from a scooter or taxi. Who knows, you may accidentally stumble onto a small store or unseen bars which you may have missed! 5. Travel the eco way What better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature in Bali than to take an eco-tourism tour. Many companies provide trips into the untouched wilderness of Bali, or to unspoiled coral reefs.

Bargaining in Bali Although many stores in Bali now have “fixed” prices, there is still merit in trying to get a good deal, particularly if you are buying several items. If you are shopping at local markets or in tourist shops, you should definitely try out your bargaining skills! If you do, here are some helpful hints: 1. It is better to shop at a place that has a bit of everything: t-shirts, shorts, handicrafts, etc. Onestop-shopping means you may buy several items, making it easier for you to get a bigger discount. 2. Try not to be visibly “in love” with a particular item; the vendors can ‘smell’ your desire. This will push up your price.

6. Lights out! Leaving your air conditioning on is a huge waste of valuable electrical energy. It’s a good idea to turn off the AC and lights before going out. 7. Have dinner at a restaurant It can be tempting to buy take-away food to enjoy in the comfort of “home”, but the many empty food wrappers add up to the masses of trash that have to be dealt with every day. 8. Support local industries The transportation of imported goods uses up much of the worlds fossil fuel resources, compared to using products already locally available. By supporting local industries we can also improve the economy of the Bali community. 9. Save water The availability of clean water in Bali is gradually diminishing due to overuse. We can all do small things such as taking shorter showers and turning off the taps while brushing our teeth.

Sudoku 3. Since there are often rows of shops offering more or less the same merchandise, walk from one shop to the next if a deal cannot be reached. But walk slowly. If you have offered a reasonable price, at which the vendor can still make some profit, the vendor will call you back to his/ her shop as you walk away. 4. Tell the vendor that if he/ she gives you a good price, then you will tell your other friends to shop from them as well. 5. Know the market prices, or, pretend that you do. By saying “I’ve seen this product a lot cheaper” will probably lead to a lower price. 6. Have fun and stay friendly. Bargaining is part of the culture here and it should be a fun activity.

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Before entering a temple, please remind yourself: 1. to respect the sacred place and its people. Do not make noise or cause damage. 2. to wear a sarong when you attend a ceremony (those are often provided to you when necessary). 3. to not step in front of a person who is praying 4. that the priest is very important, so whenever he is praying, don’t sit higher than him and don’t disturb him with your camera flash. 5. to not take flash pictures of people praying 6. that women are not allowed to enter temples during their period.

Crash Course Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia is the language spoken through the whole Indonesia. The Balinese speaks Bali language with each other, yet you will be fine with these words and short phrases. How are you? Fine, thank you Good morning Good afternoon (< 3 pm) Good afternoon (> 3 pm) Good evening Good bye My name is… Here you go Excuse me No/ Yes I’m hungry/ thirsty I want mixed rice Where is the hotel? Right/ Left/ Up/ Down Sorry

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Bali Information

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.

Besakih Temple Besakih is the most important, sacred temple in Bali. Known as the Mother Temple, Besakih provides spectacular views of the natural surroundings.

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.

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).

Asahduren (Clove Plantation) Asahduren Clove Plantation is located 20km inland from Negara. It offers the beautiful sight from the greenery of clove plantations. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Bedugul Bedugul is a village located in the mountainous area connecting northern and southern Bali.

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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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Kintamani Kintamani is the village with its impressive panorama located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount Batur.

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.

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.

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.

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. Lake Batur Lake Batur is the widest lake in Bali which is surrounded by scenic view and cool atmosphere.

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.

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. Nusa Penida The main attraction in Nusa Penida lies on the chance to see turtles, sharks, and reefs in crystalclear visibility. 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.

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 ocean-front 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.

Padangbai Padangbai is a small fishing village in East Bali. It offers the visitors with some of Bali’s most beautiful white sandy beaches. 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. 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.

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’. 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).

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 Uluwatu’s amphitheatre.

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. 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.

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RESTAURANTS ASIAN FUSION Chandi Haute Cuisine Jl. Laksmana No. 72 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 173 106 www.newinbali.com/chandi Sarong The Next Experience Jl. Petitenget No. 19-X (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 737 809 www.newinbali.com/sarong BELGIAN Mannekepis Jazz & Blues Bistro Jl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 5784 www.newinbali.com/mannekepis CHINESE Chinoiserie Modern Singaporean Cuisine Jl. Sunset No. 7 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 8088 777 www.newinbali.com/chinoiserie Fortune Cookie Fresh & Healthy Food with no MSG Jl. Sudamala No. 5 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 283 342 www.newinbali.com/fortune-cookie DUTCH 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

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FRENCH Atelier 13 French Cuisine Jl. Kunti No. 7 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 733 671 www.newinbali.com/atelier-13 GERMAN MAMA’s German Restaurant in Bali Jl. Raya Legian (Legian) Phone: +62 361 761 151 www.newinbali.com/mamas INDIAN Queens Tandoor Enjoy the Taste of India! Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 73 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 732 770 www.newinbali.com/queens-tandoor INDONESIAN 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 INTERNATIONAL Barcode Mediterranean Resto and Tapas Bar Jl. Petitenget No. 2001-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 629 www.newinbali.com/barcode Biku Eat. Drink. Read. Lounge Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 888 (Petitenget) Phone: +62 361 857 0888 www.newinbali.com/biku

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Seminyak Square (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 029 www.newinbali.com/black-canyon Café Bali With Love Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 484 www.newinbali.com/café-bali Ifiori Ristorante Food - Wine - Chill Out Jl. Kartika Plaza (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 750 158 www.newinbali.com/ifiori-ristorante Kopi Pot Fine Coffee, Great Food, Outrageous Cakes Jl. Legian (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 752 614 www.newinbali.com/kopi-pot Ku De Ta Jl. Oberoi No. 9 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 969 www.kudeta.net La Casa From Bali with Love! Jl. Werkudara No. 25 (Legian) Phone: +62 361 751 822 www.newinbali.com/la-casa Ma Joly Enjoy the Finer Things in Life Jl. Wana Segara (Tuban) Phone: +62 361 753 708 www.newinbali.com/ma-joly Métis Haute Spirited Cuisine Jl. Petitenget No. 6 (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 737 888 www.newinbali.com/metis

GROCER & GRIND BISTRO DELICATESSEN

Grocer & Grind Grocer & Grind is a contemporary bistro & delicatessen serving a tasty cafe, grill and antipasto menu evolving around Mediterranean and Italian flavours. Jl.Kayu Jati No. 3-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 321 www.newinbali.com/grocerand-grind Poppies Fine Dining and Cottages Jl. Poppies 1 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 751 059 www.newinbali.com/poppies Rio Restaurant Bar & Grill Jl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 732 685 www.newinbali.com/rio-restaurant Rumours Everything You Hear is True Jl. Laksmana No. 1 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738720 www.newinbali.com/rumours Surya Candra Seafood Restaurant Jl. Legian No. 83 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 752 576 www.newinbali.com/surya-candra Tekor Bali Beachside Restaurant Jl. Double Six (Legian) Phone: +62 361 735 268 www.newinbali.com/tekor-bali

The Junction Street Side Café with Air-Conditioner Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 735 610 www.newinbali.com/the-junction

Rustica Cucina Italiana Jl Batu Belig No. 1 (Batu Belig) Phone: +62 361 360 4562 www.newinbali.com/rustica

Waroeng Bonita Home Cooking from the Island Jl. Petitenget No. 2000-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 918 www.newinbali.com/waroeng-bonita

Sorriso Jl. Drupadi (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 307

Warung JP’s Restaurant & bar in Seminyak Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 622 www.newinbali.com/warung-jps Zappaz Piano Bar & Grill with Live Music Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 5534 www.newinbali.com/zappaz ITALIAN Il Cielo Delizioso Momento Con Cucina Italiano Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 172 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 762 027 www.newinbali.com/il-cielo Café Marzano Authentic Italian Cuisine Jl. Double Six (Legian) Phone: +62 361 874 4438 www.newinbali.com/cafe-marzano

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

Massimo Jl. Danau Tamblingan (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 128 8942

JAPANESE Dahana Japanese Dining at Petitenget Jl. Petitenget No. 98-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 131 www.newinbali.com/dahana

Osteria Telese Cucina Italiana Jln. Laksmana No. 14 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 734 566 www.newinbali.com/osteria-telese

Kaizan Fine Japanese Dining Jl. Laksmana No. 33 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 747 2324 www.newinbali.com/kaizan

Kuni’s Jl. Laksmana No. 80 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 501 Ryoshi Fresh Sushi & Sashimi Everyday! Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 152 www.newinbali.com/ryoshi MEDITERRANEAN Khaima Moroccan Restaurant, Lounge & Bar Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 3925 www.newinbali.com/khaima Pantarei Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17-A (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 732 567 Di Mare @ KarmaKandara (Ungasan) Phone: +62 361 848 2223 www.newinbali.com/di-mare MEXICAN TJ’s California-Mexican Bar Restaurant Gg. Poppies I (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 751 093 www.newinbali.com/tj-s SWISS Yut’s Place Excellent Swiss Steaks and Tasty Sausages Jl. Werkudara No. 521 (Legian) Phone: +62 81 2395 1454 www.newinbali.com/yuts-place THAI Anantara SOS Jl. Abimanyu (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 773

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Bahiana Bahiana is a French salsa bar with plenty of cocktails and rum based soaked preparations ina festive salsa ambiance! Jl.Dhyana Pura No. 4 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 662 www.newinbali.com/bahiana Bali Joe Gay Nightlife Destination Jl. Dhyana Pura (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 931 www.newinbali.com/bali-joe Chaps Bali Gay Bar in Seminyak Jl. Dhyana Pura (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 269 www.newinbali.com/chaps-bali Double Six Club Jl. Double Six (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 266 Mixwell Bar & Lounge Jl. Dyana Pura No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 846 www.newinbali.com/mixwell-bar Santa Fe Jl Dhyana Pura (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 147 Sky Garden Bar & Lounge Jl. Legian No. 61 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 755 423 www.newinbali.com/sky-garden the mag | issue 36

SALON & SPA Bodyworks Relaxation-Rejuvenation-Wellness Jl. Kayu Jati No. 2 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 733 317 www.newinbali.com/bodyworks Equilibre Jl. Laksmana No. 117-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 887 0111 Esthetic Spa Jl. Kayu Jati (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 361 Fabulously Feet Reflexology & Foot Massage Jl. Sunset No. 888 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 5764 www.newinbali.com/fabulously-feet JazB Full Service Beauty & Hair Salon #2 Unit A, Seminyak Square Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 882/ 8888 655 www.newinbali.com/jazb Prana Spa at The Villas Jl. Kunti No. 118-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 840 www.newinbali.com/prana Vitamin Organic Jl. Drupadi No. 3-B (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 884 3222 FASHION Becik Boutique Boutique and Mini Bar Jl. Dhyana Pura No. 4-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 737 816 www.newinbali.com/becik

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Innuendo Fashion Store Seminyak Centre Blk. 75-H (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 730 790 www.newinbali.com/innuendo Paul Ropp World’s Leading Fashion Brand Jl. Pengubengan No. 1-x (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 730 023/ 731 002 www.newinbali.com/paul-ropp Mal Bali Galeria Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 761 945 JEWELRY 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. Laksmana No. 49 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 769 www.newinbali.com/sea-gyspy Silverberry Sterling Silver Jewelry Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 501 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 438 Jl. Legian Tengah (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 762 463 www.newinbali.com/silverberry SURF & SWIMWEAR 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 OTHER SHOPPING Bali Deli Jl. Kunti No. 117-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 173 8686 www.newinbali.com/bali-deli 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 Canopy Art Increase Your Sales Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Phone: +62 361 725 795 www.newinbali.com/canopy-art Casa Gourmet Bistro. Delicatessen. Bakery Jl. Laksmana (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 026 www.newinbali.com/casa-gourmet Celepuk Bali Retail & Wholesale Online Store Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 36 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 274 2323 www.newinbali.com/celepuk Yamuna One Stop Shopping & Relaxation Jl. Sunset No. 9 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 800 9998/ 762 308 www.newinbali.com/yamuna 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 Indonesia Cruises Holiday Cruises & Leisure Expeditions Kuta Poleng A-3, Jl. Setiabudi (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 766 269 www.newinbali.com/indonesia-cruises ACCOMMODATION Annora Bali Villas Villas in Seminyak Jl. Abimanyu No. 999-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 734 793 www.newinbali.com/annora Cicada Luxury Townhouses in Seminyak Jl. Pura Telaga Waja No. 1 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 862 0805 www.newinbali.com/cicada Danoya Villa Jl. Batu Belig No. 559 (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 735 305 www.newinbali.com/danoya

DeKuta Hotel Modern Boutique Hotel in Kuta Beach Gg. Poppies II No. 8 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 753 880 www.newinbali.com/dekuta-hotel 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 Mata Bali Bali Villa Rental & Property Maintenance Jl. Basangkasa No. 151-A (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 233 www.newinbali.com/mata-bali Villa Bugis Villa Investment Seminyak Jl. Laksmana Gg. Bugis No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 744 8592 www.newinbali.com/villa-bugis Villa Coco Affordable Private Villas Jl. Arjuna, Gg. Villa Coco (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 736 www.newinbali.com/villa-coco Villa Sunset Terrace Apartment in Seminyak Jl. Oberoi Gg. Mertasari (Seminyak) Phone: +62 81 2366 8110 www.newinbali.com/sunset-terrace Villa Surya Mas Great Sense of Privacy Jl. Raya Legian No. 478 (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 755 922 www.newinbali.com/villa-surya-mas Villa Uma Sapna Experience Privacy and Luxury, Just the Way You Like It Jl. Drupadi No. 20-XX (Seminyak)

Phone: +62 361 736 628 www.newinbali.com/uma-sapna Villa Ziva A Boutique Villa Jl. Braban No. 80 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 847 8202 www.newinbali.com/villa-ziva

Pandawa Beach Villa & Spa Pandawa Beach Villas & Spa is a beachfront deluxe villa complex offering exceptional comfort and the charm of Balinese hospitality with personable service. Br. Gumicik, Ketewel (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 809 1469 www.newinbali.com/pandawabeach-villas-spa BOAT TRANSFER Blue Water Express Fastboat to the Gili Islands & Lombok Jl. Tukad Punggawa, Br. Ponjok, Kelurahan Serangan Phone : +62 361 84134 21/22/23/24 Mahi Mahi Fastboat in Comfort & Safety Serangan Harbor Phone: +62 361 877 6599 www.newinbali.com/mahi-mahi Scoot Fast Cruises The Easy Way to Get Away Jl. Hangtuah No. 27 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 285 522 www.newinbali.com/scoot-cruises

LEISURE & SPORTS AJ Hackett Bungy Jump Are You Hard Enough to Jump? Jl. Double Six (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 731 144 www.newinbali.com/aj-hackett Canggu Club Sport, Recreation, Relaxation Jl. Pantai Brawa (Canggu) Phone: +62 361 844 6385 www.newinbali.com/canggu-club Pro Surf Learn 2 Surf Jl.Pantai Kuta (Kuta) Phone: +62 361 744 1466 www.newinbali.com/pro-surf ART & GALLERIES Antonio Blanco Museum Jl. Raya Campuhan (Ubud) Phone: +62 361 975 502 ARCHITECT & ORGANIZER Bali Architecture & Construction Fully Licenced Construction Company Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 6-X (Kerobokan) Phone: +62 361 735 780 www.newinbali.com/baliarchitecture-and-construction

Bali Prefab Pre-fabricated Construction Jl. Pemelisan No. 8-X (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 781 7098 www.newinbali.com/bali-prefab 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 You Shop We Ship Trading with Peace of Mind Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 461 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 720 606 www.newinbali.com/you-shop-we-ship Hammock Nomad’s Land Jl. Petitenget No. 22 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 742 1475 www.newinbali.com/hammock EDUCATION Little Stars Bali Early Learning & Kindergarten Jl. Tirta Akasa No. 50 (Sanur) Phone: +62 361 285 993 www.newinbali.com/little-stars

HOSPITALS & CLINICS ARC Clinics Fabulous Bali Wedding Look and Feel Years Younger Defining Your Amazing Moment Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.1 (Kuta) Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 112-B (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 767 543 Phone: +62 361 734 766 www.newinbali.com/arc-clinics www.newinbali.com/fabulousbaliwedding BIMC Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 100-X (Kuta) EXPORT & CARGO Phone: +62 361 761 263 Artisan Asia You Design It, We’ll Make It. Penta Medica Jl. Braban No. 69 (Kerobokan) 24-Hour Medical Assitance Phone: +62 361 744 0948 Jl. Teuku Umar Barat No. 88 (Denpasar) www.newinbali.com/artisan-asia Phone: +62 361 490 709 www.newinbali.com/penta-medica the mag | issue 36

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Australia

Italy (Honorary Consulate)

Spain (Honorary Consulate)

Malaysia Airlines

(Canada & New Zealand)

Lotus Enterprise Building

Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria,

I Gusti Ngurah Rai

Jl. Empu Tantular No. 32 (Denpasar)

Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai (Jimbaran)

Blk. Vallet 2, No. 11, Jl. Patih Jelantik

International Airport

Phone: +62 361 241 118

Phone: +62 361 701 005

(Kuta)

Phone: +62 361 764 995/ 766 925

E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au

E-mail: italconsbali@italconsbali.org

Phone: +62 361 769 286/ 287

Brazil (Honorary Consulate)

Japan (Consulate General)

Sweden & Finland

Grand Bali Beach Hotel (Sanur)

By The Sea Shop,

Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 (Renon)

Segara Village Hotel

Phone: +62 361 288 331

Jl. Legian (Kuta)

Phone: +62 361 227 628

Jl. Segara Ayu (Sanur)

Phone: +62 361 757 775

E-mail: konjpdps@indo.net.id

Phone: +62 361 282 223

Singapore Airlines

E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

I Gusti Ngurah Rai

Qantas Airways

E-mail: brazilcocnsul@bali.net Mexico (Honorary Consulate)

International Airport

British Consulate

Astina Tours & Travel Building

United States of America

Jl. Tirta Nadi II No. 20 (Sanur)

Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 1-A (Renon)

(Consular Agency)

Phone: +62 361 270 601

Phone: +62 361 223 266

Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188 (Denpasar)

Thai Airways

Web: ukinindonesia.fco.gov.uk

E-mail: astina@denpasar.

Phone: +62 361 233 605

Ground Floor,

wasantara.net.id

E-mail: amcobali@indo.net.id

Bali Beach Hotel (Sanur)

Jl. Pengembak Gg. 1/3 (Sanur)

Netherlands (Honorary Consulate)

AIRLINES

Phone: +62 361 756 781

Jl. Raya Kuta No. 127 (Kuta)

Air Asia

TAXI

E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-

Phone: +62 361 761 502

I Gusti Ngurah Rai

Blue Bird Taxi

villa.com

E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.

International Airport

Phone: +62 361 701 111

com

Phone: +62 361 760 108

Jl. Mertasari II No. 8 (Sanur)

Royal Danish Consulate

China Airlines

Police

Phone: +62 361 285 485

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 229 (Sanur)

I Gusti Ngurah Rai

Phone: +62 361 424 436

E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id

Phone: +62 361 821 6979

International Airport

E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com

Phone: +62 361 757298

Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17 (Sanur)

Royal Norwegian Consulate

Garuda Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 288 535

Mimpi Resort Jimbaran

I Gusti Ngurah Rai

Fire Department

E-mail: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com

Phone: +62 361 701 070

International Airport

Phone: +63 361 113

E-mail: norwayconsbali@

Phone: +62 361 751 011 (ext. 5216)

Chile (Honorary Consulate)

Phone: +62 361 288 141

France (Consular Agency)

EMERGENCY

Germany (Consulate)

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Phone: +62 361 761 574

Ambulance Phone: +62 361 118

mimpi.com

Airport Information Phone: +62 361 751 011 (ext. 5123)

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Kuta/ Tuban/ Legian

Legian Kuta Kuta is dedicated to those seeking fun and sun in affordable ways. The area consists of busy streets lined with lively bars and restaurants, basic accommodation and stalls selling multitudes of items. Although often considered the ‘ugliest’ area of the island due to its mixed-bag tourism combined with rampant commercialism, Kuta still manages to retain a slice of Balinese charm. The smell of incense wafts down the crowded alleys and offerings of brightly colored flower petals are laid out each morning to appease the gods.

Legian is packed with venues that turn this previously sleepy-hollow area into a spot that knows no rest with almost non-stop activity and crowds. tAn increasing number of amusement centers such as nightclubs, restaurants and shops are now making Legian a vibrant area that never sleeps.

Tuban Although part of Kuta, Tuban doesn’t really share the loud noises and crowds of Kuta’s main party scenes. The many villas and fine restaurants in this area are not really seen from the main road as they mostly reside beachside.

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Seminyak

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Owing to its high density of upscale shopping, combined with the clusters of fine-dining establishments, Seminyak has rapidly become one of the most well-known 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 is where the chic ambiance of Seminyak continues. The emergence of a number of new stylish venues in Petitenget, including some of Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best restaurants, indicate that this area now serves as the extended fashionable playground of south Bali. Canggu, another attractive are, still features widely spread ricefields, in spite of its close proximity to Seminyak and Petitenget. A number of luxurious villas (and of course the luxurious Canggu Club) can be found here.

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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 Sanurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s white-sand beach, resulting in a low-key surf that is ideal for beginner surfers and families with small children. 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 Bali 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 many visitors staying at these fine hotels are largely unaware of a beautiful white-sand beach located just five minutes away on the southern edge of the peninsula, Geger beach. Immediately north of the Nusa Dua enclave is the peninsula of Tanjung Benoa that sports less exclusive hotels and Benoa village. As it is 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 colour as a fishing village still remains. Unlike many other coastal areas in Bali that have fully 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 dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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, arts and crafts 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. Accommodation options range from cheap homestays and hotels in the town’s center to the jet set retreats that sit high up on the edge of green valleys. Plenty of interesting things can be found in the main streets, but most of the magic of Ubud is hidden away on the backstreets, backwaters and courtyards.

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Nusa Lembongan Nusa Lembongan is one of Baliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 the perfect destination to experience the abundance of marine life, whether you are diving or snorkeling. Lembonganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s white-sand beaches and clear water are just perfect for visiting sun 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 their snorkeling or fishing trips. Getting to or from Nusa Lembongan is easy due to the numerous options. From Sanur, visitors are provided with fast boat service as well as the traditional jukung boats (wooden boats). Alternatively, travelers can depart from the Gili islands, or even charter their own helicopter.

Malibu Point

Light House Shipwreck Surfbreak

Nusa Penida

Mangrove

Lacerations Surfbreak Playgrounds Surfbreak

Seaweed Farms Police Station

Manta Point

Jungutbatu Village

Coconut Beach

Mushroom Beach

Toyapakeh

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Song Lambung Beach

Devil Tears

Nusa Lembongan

Ceningan Point

Underground House Dream Beach

Lembongan Village

Bias Tugel Beach

Bakung Temple

Gamat Bay

Nusa Ceningan

Ceningan Surfbreak

Crystal Bay Swallow Cave

Nusa Penida

The Gilis

The Gilis Directory GILI EATS CAFÉS Coco’s Coffee, Great Sandwiches and Café Food INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS Beach House Fresh Seafood BBQ and International Cuisine Phone: +62 370 642 352 Sama-Sama Reggae Bar Cool Rhythms, Cold Beer IRISH RESTAURANTS Tir Na Nog Irish Bar World’s Smallest Irish Bar— Food, Drinks, Fun Phone: +62 370 639 463

Lombok’s three sister islands, Gili Trawangan, 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 accommodation options ranging from luxury villas to rustic yet chic bungalows. 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; Trawangan is the biggest and most developed, with a diverse day and night life and the legendary “island parties” three times per week, Meno is very small and mellow (perfect for honeymooners) and Air’s ambiance falls somewhere between the two. The three islands, very fortunately, are pleasantly free from air pollution due to the absence of motorized land vehicles. The only means of transportation available are traditional cidomos (horse-drawn carts), horses and bicycles.

GILI SLEEPS RESORTS

Beach House Resort An innovative and contemporary resort set amidst tropical gardens, facing the sparkling turquoise waters of Lombok Straits. Gili Trawangan Phone: +62 370 642 352 Gili Eco Villas Eco-friendly Accommodation Phone: +62 361 847 6419 Manta Dive Bungalows A/C Bungalows in a Central Location Phone: +62 370 643 649

Gili Villas

(Luxury Villas) Luxury Villas in Tranquil Surroundings Exclusive resort of 4 luxury villas, just minutes away from the vibrant beach front of Gili Trawangan. Experience the perfect combination of privacy and hotel service. Gili Trawangan Phone: +62 81 2375 5721

Manta Dive

(Gili Trawangan) 5-star PADI and SSI centre The largest and most popular dive centre on Gili Trawangan, offering a full range of courses from beginner to instructor and three daily fun dive excursions. Gili Trawangan Phone: +62 370 643 649

Manta Dive (Gili Air)

Ko-Ko-Mo

Located in the heart of Gili Trawangan, ko-ko-mo resort is the perfect location to get away from it all. Relax and feel the stress of fast paced living slowly ebb away. Gili Trawangan Phone: +62 370 642 352 Luce d’Alma Exclusive, Modern Cottages in Tranquil Resort Phone: +62 370 621 777 Villa Ombak Biggest Resort on the Island Phone: +62 370 642 336 GILI ADVENTURE DIVING Big Bubble PADI and SSI Dive Centre Phone: +62 370 625 020

5-star PADI and SSI centre Manta Dive Gili Air offers a full range of courses and daily fun dive trips as well as accommodation. Located on the southeast side of the island of Gili Air. Gili Air Phone: +62 81 353 050 462 Dream Divers 5-Star PADI IDC Centre Phone: +62 370 693 738 Lutwala Dive Boutique Dive Resort Phone: +62 370 689 3609 Villa Ombak Diving Arcade Resort Dive Centre Phone: +62 370 642 336 GILI SHOPS SHOPPING Innuendo Exclusive Fashion Shopping Phone: +62 361 742 8814

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Blue Marlin Tropical Hideaways Villa Nautilus Malias Child Bounty Resort Gazebo Kontiki Biru Meno

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10 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEING A RESPONSIBLE TOURIST 1. Be a good role model Set a good example and show people that your interactions with the environments can make a difference. 2. Do not throw anything in the toilet Non-organic wastes thrown into the toilet can cause grey water to flow into the land and sea. This will increase pollution and kill the fragile underwater eco-system.

8. Do not touch or walk on the reef Corals are very fragile organisms and it takes tens of years for them to grow. Please respect their space and observe from a distance.

3. Refill your water bottle Contribute to the waste management and help recycle plastic by reusing your water bottle. It will also save your money and is an easy way to be green.

9. Report environmental disturbance and destruction Touching aquatic life, walking on reefs, boat anchoring and discarding plastic are not eco-appreciative behaviors. Please respect and look after the environment.

4. Save water Turn the water off when you are not using it. The Gilis are small islands with very limited supply of fresh water; so please be conservative.

10. Get involved in local environmental activities and issues No matter how small, your contribution can have a great impact on the corner of the planet in which you live or spend holidays. There are plenty of opportunities to show your support for a clean environment, including practicing a good eco role model behavior, participating in beach cleanups, educating the local people about rubbish and plastic and supporting ecological activities.

5. Switch off the AC, fan and lights when you leave your room Electricity comes from petrol generators on the Gili islands. Do not waste the energy as the island can barely cope already. 6. Throw rubbish in the bins provided Encourage a responsible behavior by walking a few extra steps to collect the rubbish and put it in a bin.

7. Do not collect seashells from the sea or beach Seashells are living animals and taking them out of their natural habitat will kill them. Hermit crabs will also look for new and bigger seashells as they grow up; thus collecting seashells will leave hermit crabs homeless.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROJECT AT WWW.GILIECOTRUST.COM. HELP OUR PROJECTS BY HAVING AN ECO-BEHAVIOR WHILE ON THE GILI ISLANDS.

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The Gilis Review

International Quality at the Beach House Resort and Restaurant TEXT DARBY SHAW IMAGES IMAGE STOCK

This time, we visit the Beach House resort, which sits directly on the southern end of the main beach of Gili Trawangan. Looking across to the stunning ranges of Lombok and Mount Rinjani, this popular resort is close to the main harbor, the local art market, certified dive centers and many of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular nightspots. With 1-, 2- and 4-bedroom private villas, and a variety of new and recently refurbished accommodations to suit anyone on any budget, the Beach House resort is a perfect Gili Trawangan destination. The Beach House beachfront restaurant offers an international menu, a pasta bar and a popular flame-grilled barbecue each night with fresh local and imported produce and complimentary salad bar. The varied menu includes home made pies, specialties such as Asian deep fried duck, assorted 74

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Dim Sum as well as a range of luxury imported meat dishes including lamb chops, beef tenderloin and T-Bone steaks. You can dine on the upper deck under the stars, by the pool or in the main restaurant with the sand between your. Beach House also offers a comprehensive range of imported wines and Champagnes, which are kept in a temperature-cooled wine cellar. This makes a nice change to the many restaurants in Asia where you pay top dollar for a wine that has been stored too long at 35+ degrees Celsius, reducing it to expensive coloured vinegar. At the Beach House resort, you could just spend your holiday lazing by the fresh water swimming pool, sipping colourful cocktails from the pool bar. Or, you could try some of the many activities Gili Trawangan has to offer.

Ready for a cocktail The Beach House bar Ocean view from the pool at the Beach House resort

Although small in size, this tropical island offers a plethora of experiences. Your resort manager will happily organize horse riding along the beach and around the island, glass bottom boat trips for fishing and island hopping, deep sea fishing, diving and snorkeling trips for you. Getting to Gili Trawangan is easy. There are multiple daily flights from Bali to Lombok, and if you stay at the Beach House resort, they will pick you up at the airport. The drive from the airport to the small harbour, Teluk Kodek, in Lombok

is great, whether you choose to drive along the coastal road with its views of Bali and the Gilis, or through the “monkey forest” where the whitebearded wild monkeys sit by the side of the road —or occasionally on the road itself. Then, it’s a 10-minute speedboat ride and you are at the beach in front of the resort. Alternatively, fast boat services leave Bali from several harbours each morning and take you directly to Gili Trawangan harbour in about 2 hours. The Beach House resort is a short walk or cidomo (horse and buggy) ride away. Either way, it is a quick and easy trip to a tropical paradise with no motorized traffic and a relaxing vibe.

Hot off the Press The Gili islands have made it onto Lonely Planet’s coveted list of Top 10 Regions for 2011. Lonely Planet writes: “Although the tag ‘New Ibiza’ is wildly off the mark, the lures here seduce visitors so that days flow into nights and weeks drift past in a haze. Brilliant snorkelling and diving among sea turtles, sharks and rays can fill days or you can just drift off on a beachside bed. There aren’t any cars or motorbikes to spoil the mood, rather you can quickly make an island circuit on foot, bike or horse-drawn cart. Nights are the bomb on Gili Trawangan, by far the most popular of the three islands. All-night parties and raves anchor the weekly calendar while visitors can choose to sleep it off in original thatched huts by the beach, in hippy chic retreats, or in stylish villas dripping luxe.” source: www.lonelyplanet.com

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