Bali & Beyond Magazine December 2014

THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS

D E C E M B E R 2 014 VOLUME 16 NO. 175

FESTIVE SEASON

A LIST OF SPECIAL HOLIDAY FÊTES, GIFT IDEAS, DÉCOR INSPIRATION AND MORE! www.baliandbeyond.co.id

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ‘Om Swastiastu...’

This December is a busy month for Bali as the Galungan and Kuningan celebrations will take place from December 16 to 18 and December 26 to 28, not to mention that many travelers will arrive on the island to spend their Christmas and New Year’s tropical-style.

The roads will likely be packed, so allow yourself some extra travel time if you’re venturing outside your hotel or resort. This is especially the case on New Year’s Eve. If you are still in search of something special to do to ring in the New Year, turn to FEAST

COVER

By Brook Mitchell

& FESTIVITIES to see a list that we’ve compiled out of the many, many options available.

These choices have caught our eye and hopefully you’ll find something there for you.

Keeping with the holiday spirit, we’ve prepared a gift guide featuring items from the new Seminyak shop SOUQ, as well as an article in CRAFT & CULTURE about Balinese crafts that can be transformed into gift boxes, table centerpieces and more. We also take a peek into Blueberry Guitars to see their custom-carved guitars, which would make great gifts for music lovers! And if plane tickets are on your wish list, turn to FOTO FOLIO for striking images that might inspire your next trip in Indonesia.

All this and more in this month’s festive issue. Happy holidays and we hope you enjoy your time on the island!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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Bayu Rahanatha

Dewi Irma

Paul V. Walter

is a lecturer at Udayana University and a Marketing Communication specialist. He also has his own business in tourism yet still finds time to continue his writing hobby.

has a wide range of interests from fashion, art, design, music and food, to traveling.

She dreams of having a cafe & bar of her own in the future.

is the best selling author of two novels, Final Diagnosis and Blowback. The third in this trilogy, Counterpoint was released in November 2013.

Fadil Aziz

Katie Truman

is a travel photographer whose main passion is capturing the archipelago’s beauty. www.alcibbumphotography.com

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waved goodbye to her native England fifteen years ago and has been living in Southeast Asia as a freelance writer ever since.

She contributes to numerous international publications on her two big loves, Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Brook Mitchell is an Australian travel and documentary photographer. His work has been published in numerous international publications, focusing on remote places and cultures.

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CHRISTMAS MEETS GALUNGAN

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS

CRAFT&CULTURE Turning local crafts into décor for festive Christmas celebrations

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE BALI’S MICE-LIKE GRIP

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

Snapshots and quotes picked up throughout October and November

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INVITE&INDULGE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Alternatives to the ‘usual suspects’ for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) facilities

Instead of raindrops and roses, we’re talking massages and pedicures…

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PONDERINGPOINT

FEAST&FESTIVITIES FESTIVE SEASON

We’ve compiled a list of Christmas and New Year’s offerings out of the many, many options available – hopefully there’s something here for you!

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INHALING THE NEIGHBORS Settling into a new house sometimes means getting up close and personal with the neighbors…

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DINE&DELIGHTS

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SLOW FOOD UBUD The ‘locavore’ culinary movement is worthy of all the buzz

14 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldn’t be missed

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island

A chat with husband-wife duo Inda and Toby Garritt about business endeavors, the family legacy, and the holiday season in Bali

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GIFTGUIDE

SPECIAL SOMETHING For sophisticated gifts with a bit of a quirky twist, look no further than the new boutique SOUQ

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FOTOFOLIO

PICTURE PERFECT Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with a plethora of picture perfect landscapes, as seen here captured by Alcibbum Photography

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LITTLELOVES

COLOR ME HAPPY

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Inspired by a trip to Bali, these gorgeous eco-friendly yoga mats really caught our eye 10 BALI&BEYOND DECEMBER 2014

News updates from the tourism industry and what’s new beyond Bali

76 SEE&SEEN Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month

80 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing specific tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations

86 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses

FIRST COLUMN COURTESY OF LOCAVORE, SECOND COLUMN COURTESY OF ALCIBBUM, THIRD COLUMN COURTESY OF FAIRMONT SANUR BEACH BALI

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DYNAMIC DUO

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PETITE PARADISE

Karma Reef on Gili Meno is the perfect place for a quiet getaway after ringing in the New Year

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INDONESIAN FASHION GOES GLOBAL The Indonesian fashion industry is swiftly becoming a force to be reckoned with 12

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TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF KARMA REEF BOTTOM PHOTO BY JOSEPH WANG

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FEAST FOR THE SENSES

The guitar factory and showroom of Wayan Tuges is a must for guitar aямБcionados and admirers of carved wood art

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PRIMEPROMOTION

‘BIG EASY’ SUNDAYS Come to Mozaic Beachclub on Sundays for their new Big Easy Brunch with jazz, soul, funk & Motown tunes provided by Rio Sidik Quartet and friends. This brunch takes place in The Dining Room from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where you can choose from an a la carte menu or a set brunch menu (Rp. 399,000++ including free flow soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea).

Additional packages are available for kids or for those who prefer more of a ‘boozy’ brunch.

Expect fresh and delicious made-to-order delights including traditional breakfast classics, Sunday Roast items and Asian favorites.

Mozaic Beachclub Jalan Pantai Batu Belig, Seminyak (0361) 473-5796 www.mozaic-beachclub.com

UNDERSTATED LUXURY Looking for an exquisite place to stay in Sanur Beach? The Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali (formerly the Regent Bali) offers 120 luxury suites and villas located along 200 meters of pristine beachfront in Sanur. Suites come with an expansive outdoor terrace and oversized daybeds, and there is currently an exciting introductory promo for the suites: 25% off the best available rate. For pool villas – available in one to three bedrooms – book one night at the best available rate and stay the second night for free.

Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali Jalan Kusuma Sari No. 8, Sanur (0361) 301-1888 www.fairmont.com/sanur-bali

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ARRIBA! ARRIBA! Laca Laca has some great daily specials in case you haven’t heard, like their Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. from Monday to Thursday with selected Margaritas for Rp. 50,000++ and taco ‘tasting plates’ (comes with 4 mini tacos) for Rp. 40,000++. Another great option is their daily lunch special from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring grilled corn with your choice of chicken, pork or fish tacos (Rp. 85,000++ and comes with a beer or glass of wine). If you have kids, bring them over on Wednesdays because from 5 to 7 p.m. they eat for free!

Laca Laca Jalan Drupadi No. 1, Seminyak (0361) 203-2323 www.lacalacabali.com

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SAVORY BITES Chef Teng Shen Lee has recently returned to the Golden Lotus restaurant after stints in hotels in Surabaya, Jakarta and Singapore. Presenting Ham Tan Wong cuisine (cooking with salted egg), his new menu features deep fried prawn, squid, bitter squash, and baby French bean served with salted egg, butter, curry leaves and chili. This limited-time promotion runs from December through February with prices starting from Rp. 45,000 net/dish. By the way, all dishes are MSG-free!

Golden Lotus at Bali Dynasty Resort Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta (0361) 752-403 www.balidynasty.com

MORE FOR LESS It’s that time of the year again! Paul Ropp is having their annual factory sale from December 10 to 13. Choose from vibrant colored garments of flowing fabrics that will make you stand out from the crowd, made from hand woven cottons, silk and chiffon (the artisans use techniques that have been passed down for generations).

Visit their Kerobokan factory from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for this special limited-time sale.

Paul Ropp Jalan Pengubengan No. 1X, Kerobokan (0361) 730-023, www.paulropp.com

Attention fans of the characters from Peanuts, Despicable Me and Frozen! Havaianas has released some adorable flip-flops priced from Rp. 190,000 (for kid’s sizes). Act fast to get these, as they are very popular right now! The flip-flops are exclusively sold at UNIVERSO stores in Bali and Jakarta, so check their website for store locations. www.universo.co.id

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FOR THE KIDDIES

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NEW BEACH HANGOUT New to Bali is the trendy Nikki Beach Bali. Modeled after the stylish and contemporary look and feel of Nikki Beach locations around the world, the oceanfront beach club and restaurant features a pool with underwater speakers and 2,500 fiber optic lights that sparkle in the evening.

Located within the grounds of the trendy Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, it will provide topclass entertainment on signature themed days. Their highly anticipated Grand Opening White Party is scheduled for December 6.

Nikki Beach Bali BTDC Lot N5, Nusa Dua (0361) 849-2900 www.nikkibeach.com

ABOVE PAR It looks like the 1.5 year reconstruction by Nelson, Haworth Golf Course Architects has paid off for the Bali National Golf Club – they were recently awarded ‘Best Renovated Golf Course in Asia-Pacific 2014’ by the Asia Pacific Golf Group and also made it into the Top 10 for Best Golf Courses in Asia Pacific and Top 10 for Best Pro Shops in Asia Pacific. The prestigious award was presented to the Bali National Golf Club during the Asia Pacific Golf Summit Conference’s gala dinner at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore in November.

Bali National Golf Club, BTDC Lot S-5, Nusa Dua (0361) 771-791 www.BaliNationalGolfClub.com

Starting December 26, Indonesia AirAsia Extra (IAX) – the first long-haul low-cost carrier in the country – will commence its 5-times weekly flight from Bali to Melbourne. The route is served by an Airbus A330-300s with a seat configuration of 12 Business Class seats and 365 Economy seats, and was introduced to accommodate the surging demand for flights between Indonesia and Australia. www.AirAsia.com

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ONE-STOP INFORMATION Recently opened in Kuta is the Indonesia Tourist Information Centre (ITIC), which provides information about Bali and nine other Indonesian provinces, namely Lampung, Banten, DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.

Indonesia TIC also houses a gallery and souvenir shop where you can find locally made gifts, a café/ restaurant, several meeting rooms and an exhibition hall.

Indonesia TIC Jalan Raya Kuta No. 2, Kuta (0361) 766-181 www.indonesiatic.com

LEADER OF THE PACK The InterContinental Bali Resort bagged the ‘Bali’s Leading MICE Hotel’ award at the recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia gala ceremony in New Delhi.

The World Travel Awards nominations are based on previous year’s voting and recommendations made by travel, tourism and hospitality industry professionals.

The InterContinental Bali is an expert at MICE coordination, including events for up to 750 participants in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings such as their Puri Kencana Ballroom and eight multi-purpose function rooms.

InterContinental Bali Resort, Jalan Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran (0361) 701-888, www.bali.intercontinental.com

Chef Will Meyrick has recently added authentic East Java cuisine to Sarong’s menu after adventures in Surabaya and Madura. Sample these delicious East Java dishes (with special Chef Meyrick twists), which include Nasi Bebek Madura and Nasi Kebuli Kambing. Further news from the Sarong Group comes in the form of a new restaurant opening in Ubud in the near future. Named Hujan Locale, this new venture will be a fusion of East and West and will feature slow cooked food in contrast to its fasterpaced sister restaurants Mama San and Sarong in Seminyak. The new space will casually reflect a cool tropical setting with old world Asian charm. You can definitely count us in!

Sarong Restaurant Bali Jalan Petitenget No. 19X, Kerobokan (0361) 473-7809 www.sarongbali.com

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BERATAN LAKE PHOTO BY BALI & BEYOND ALL OTHERS COURTESY

DELIGHTING THE TASTE BUDS

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CHRISTMAS MEETS GALUNGAN LOCAL CRAFTS CAN BE TURNED INTO DÉCOR THAT WILL MAKE YOUR FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS EXTRA SPECIAL!

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e’ve made

rice or to carry offerings during

ribbon would look great as a

it to the

Hindu ceremonies, but these days

Christmas gift box!). Another idea

end of

the baskets have many more modern

is to buy a bunch of neon colored

the year,

functions. Original sokasi were

ones to stack under a mini Christmas

which

made of bamboo, but now you can

tree. You can buy these baskets in

means the festive season is upon us.

find them in other materials such as

traditional Balinese markets such

It’s an exciting time of the year for

plastic. They come in various sizes,

as Pasar Badung, Pasar Ubud, and

many, but for some it can also mean

from 7x7 cm to as large as 23x23

various local gift shops.

extra work. What kinds of food

cm. Some local shops even provide

should be prepared? What presents

customized sizes and colors.

should be bought? How should we

Small sokasi can be used as

INGKE (RATTAN PLATE)

wrap and decorate? These all-

scented candle boxes while larger

Ingke are used across the island

consuming questions are likely to

ones can be used as gift boxes (a

during Balinese feasts – they are

pop up, but don’t get overwhelmed!

red sokasi accented with a gold

made of rattan and when a banana

To help you out, we have some décor ideas for your celebrations, all inspired by local Balinese crafts. We think it’s very appropriate, what with the beautiful and inspiring Galungan and Kuningan celebrations just around the corner (December 16 INGKE PHOTO BY ALCIBBUM ALL OTHERS BY JOSEPH WANG

to 18 and December 26 to 28, respectively).

SOKASI / BESEK (BALINESE BASKET) Sokasi were formerly used by the Balinese to store freshly steamed

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A modern version of sokasi, or Balinese traditional baskets. These hand-painted ones are available at UBUDahh in Ubud

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leaf or a piece of paper is placed on

symbolize gratitude toward God for

sticks into the fruit and then into

top, they serve as plates. Normally

infinite blessings. If you would like

the trunk, then arrange flowers or

the diameter of an ingke is 16 or 23

to make a fruit tower, whether as

ribbons at the top of the tower. You

cm, but you can also get customized

a table centerpiece or as your own

can buy dulang in local gift shops

sizes. Larger ones are usually used

form of gratitude, you will need a

or at traditional Balinese markets.

for serving guests while smaller ones

dulang (offering bowl made of wood

Fresh oranges and crisp red apples

are used for dinner plates.

or metal with an iron stick in the

arranged on a silver dulang would

middle), a banana trunk, bamboo

be a lovely complement to your

GEBOGAN (FRUIT TOWER)

sticks and fruit.

Christmas dinner.

Gebogan (Balinese fruit towers)

the dulang, you can insert bamboo

After placing the banana trunk on

BOKOR (CARVED TRAY) Bokor are usually used by the Balinese to carry flowers during ceremonies. Bokor are square or round and made of iron, silver, bronze or other metals. Some local artists do special carvings around bokor that are inspired by the epic Mahabharata or Ramayana tales. Large bokor can serve as the perfect base for a Christmas hamper or gift package.

WOOD CARVINGS Bali is known worldwide for its carvings, so if you are looking for decorations for your Christmas tree, Tegalalang village will be a heaven for those who are in love with ‘shabby-chic’ style Christmas ornaments. Most of the shops in this village export their crafts to Europe and Australia and you can find everything from little gingerbread men to tiny Santas and deer to angel ornaments. If you don’t have time to visit Tegalalang, you can also find these sorts of cute ornaments at

Get inspired by Balinese gebogan (fruit towers) for your holiday table centerpiece

various shops in Seminyak.

By Bayu Rahanatha

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

The Celebration Pavilion at Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran

By Katie Truman

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elegates aren’t exactly

enticing facilities. Here we feature

promised a one-of-a-kind elevated

foolish for attending

some MICE venues that can serve as

MICE experience (literally) with 645

or hosting MICE

alternatives to the ‘usual suspects.’

square meters of multi-functional

(Meetings, Incentives,

The question is, will anyone get any

space including two dividable

Conferences and

work done?

meeting rooms and a pre-function

Exhibitions) events in Bali. Because

foyer. The highlight is up on the

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING

rooftop however: a spectacular all-

ballroom or boardroom, at the very least your downtime afterwards can

When the Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran

Pavilion (accommodating a maximum

include beach time, topping-up tans

opened in 2013, the seaside

of 100 guests) separated by reflective

poolside, or sunset cocktails.

5-star resort introduced chic, ultra-

infinity ponds from the glass-encased

contemporary accommodation and

155-square meter Bale Banjar

are, in fact, conveniently ensconced

facilities tightly packed around

Ballroom, which can host anything

in upscale resorts (especially

a 1,300-square meter lagoon

from gala dinners to lectures to

beachfront) with some increasingly

pool. This Starwood property also

corporate functions. These rooftop

even if you must spend all day in a

Many of Bali’s key MICE venues

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glass, angular-designed Celebration

MICE venues are easily customized,

venues for outdoor events, accessed

exclusively private cliff-top location,

offer unobstructed bay views, and are

by a glass elevator connecting the

easily customized for corporate

designed to capture Jimbaran sunsets.

cliff and beachfront, include Senses

functions and grand events under

And on the ground level, fashion

Lawn and a 500-meter private

sunsets and stars. Perched 35 meters

shows and dinners can be hosted on

beachfront.

above the bay and positioned away

the expansive lagoon pool deck.

from both resorts, the garden-style The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

SKY incorporates various elevated

Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Lot 3,

sections accessed by stone steps:

Jalan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran

Sawangan

two reception lawns, a cocktail deck

(0361) 846-6888

(0361) 849-8988

extending 3.5 meters over the cliff

www.lemeridien.com/balijimbaran

www.ritzcarlton.com/bali

edge, an air-conditioned meeting

events and exclusive corporate

SKY’S THE LIMIT

pavilion, an open-air amphitheater,

occasions, backed by (naturally)

Within a 90-hectare Jimbaran

and even a semi-private beach

the Ritz-Carlton’s premium service

cliff-top estate, the award-winning

for team building and incentive

levels. An elegant multi-functional

290-room and 78 villa AYANA is

exercises. Designed for large events,

ballroom offers four breakout rooms,

so popular, especially with MICE-

SKY accommodates a maximum of

a wraparound terrace, and abundant

related large groups, that this 5-star

1,000 guests standing.

space and light. But it’s the cliff-edge,

opened a sister hotel named RIMBA

glass-encased boardroom (75-square

in late 2013. The demand for more

AYANA Resort and Spa

meters) with sweeping ocean views

outdoor venues for larger groups

Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera,

– ideal for seminars, meetings and

then led to September’s launch

Jimbaran

intimate receptions – that attracts

of SKY, a 7,500-square meter

(0361) 702-222

and distracts the most. Additionally,

multi-purpose outdoor venue in an

www.ayanaresort.com

PUTTING ON THE RITZ Scheduled to open this December, the Ritz-Carlton returns to Bali in the MICE hotspot of Nusa Dua. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is the brand’s second Asian beach resort with 313 suites and villas nestled within 12.7 hectares of beachfront gardens.

Much of the 5-star plus property sits on elevated cliff-top settings, not only housing signature food and beverage venues but also MICE facilities.

Yes, even this refined brand aims for 20 percent of MICE business – executive retreats, high-end incentive

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The beachside Gamelan Retreat Grand Room at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua

rooms and a boardroom. As you would expect from ACCOR’s most luxe brand, this is all with modern styling and hi-tech features. The Gamelan Retreat Grand Room (573-square meters), a detached multi-function hall located beachside, is their most exceptional meeting venue and the first of its kind in Bali.

Designed especially for APEC (and those savvy world leaders) and with imposing carved wood doors, the Grand Room offers three rooms that can be used individually or joined

OOH LA LA

partial opening to accommodate

with sunlight a-plenty and 180-

The 415-room Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua

21 world leaders during the APEC

degree ocean views.

(Indonesia’s first Sofitel property) is

CEO Summit in October 2013. A

a Nusa Dua newbie but has wasted

dedicated third-floor meeting space

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua

no time flexing some of the island’s

incorporates the Grand Ballroom

BTDC Lot N5, Nusa Dua

largest and most sophisticated MICE

(662-square meters) and dedicated

(0361) 849-2888

facilities, starting with an early

foyer, four multi-purpose meeting

www.sofitel.com

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together for about 420 delegates,

TOWERING DISTRACTIONS In Tanjung Benoa, The Chedi Sakala is the luxury hotel group GHM’s most expansive property worldwide, boasting 261 units and catering to larger groups. The Chedi comes split in two – the main building with lavish Pool Villas, Club Suites and facilities covering an elegant Ballroom (630-square meters) dividable into six meeting rooms, while across the road and flowing down to Benoa’s white sands is the contemporary finedining restaurant Sakala Bali. On the restaurant’s upper levels and flanking the 50-meter infinity pool are two sets of Kul Kul towers, inspired by pirate-era lookouts, which make alternative venues for intimate dining or meetings with prime beach views, while the stoneclad sky decks are ideal for sunset cocktails and corporate gatherings

(capacity 100). Fashion shows and product launches are hosted beside Sakala’s pool or even on it with a Plexiglas floating platform, and the palm-fringed beachfront terrace or beach itself (capacity 400) make cocktail receptions and formal dinners a breeze. Located away from guest accommodations, events can continue into the wee hours.

The Chedi Sakala Jalan Pratama No. 95, Tanjung Benoa (0361) 775-216 www.chedisakala.com

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CHRISTMAS WHEN IN BALI… W

band at Taman Gita Terrace

Why not celebrate Christmas Day W

(Rp. 900,000++/person), or a

wit with Balinese cuisine while on the

Sushi Extravaganza at KO (Rp.

Isla Island of the Gods? The elegant

600,000++/person). Which one

Bali Balinese restaurant Raja’s at the

will you choose?

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa is

www.bali.intercontinental.com

perfect, so take advantage of their special 5-course set dinner menu

JAZZ + TURKEY DINNER

for Rp. 700,000++/adult and Rp.

For a casual Christmas Eve out,

350,000++/child (6 to 12 years

swing by the Jazz Café Ubud for

old). www.nusaduahotel.com

a performance by the soulful and charismatic vocalist Dee Dice.

There will be a full traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings (vegetarian option also available), plus dessert and a glass of wine or a cocktail for Rp. 595,000++/person. www.jazzcafebali.com

TREAT YOURSELF Celebrate the holidays with a decadent 7-course degustation at The Laguna Resort & Spa’s

OUT OF THE BOX

beachfront restaurant Arwana.

In celebration of the holidays,

Look forward to artisan-crafted foie

Cuca in Jimbaran has a special

gras, fresh scallops, New Zealand

Chef Festive Menu available from

rack of lamb and more. The dinner

December 15 to January 2

is available on December 24 - 25

(Rp. 480,000++/person). Expect

for Rp. 850,000 net/adult and Rp.

a super unique twist on favorites

395,000 net/child (6 to 12 years

like Shepard’s Pie, baked scallops,

old). www.thelagunabali.com

chicken meatballs and more, using the best produce in Indonesia.

SEAFOOD BUFFET

www.cucaflavor.com

Here’s a Christmas Day lunch option for you: the buffet at The Stones

A TRIO OF OPTIONS

Hotel featuring a Seafood Bar with

Christmas Eve at the Intercontinental

slipper lobsters, tiger prawns and

Bali begins with carols and

New Zealand green lip mussels, and

complimentary Christmas cocktails

of course traditional Christmas food

for the adults, followed by one

and desserts like roasted turkey and

of three options: Christmas Eve

yule logs (Rp. 590,000++/person).

set dinner at Bella Cucina (starts

Santa will share gifts with the kids

from Rp. 1,200,000++/person),

and there will be Christmas carolers

Christmas Eve buffet with a live

too! www.stoneshotelbali.com

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FEAST&FESTIVITIES TIVITIES

many optioannsd There are or ners available f Badliinduring parties in e season. Here the festivthat caught our are some efully there’s eye – hop here for you! something

NEW YEAR’S SEMINYAK STYLE Slip into something glamorous and countdown to the New Year in style at the W Retreat & Spa Bali with a stacked DJ lineup and special guest RAE (Defected/UK). The party starts at 4 p.m. and goes until 4 a.m., including a light show and fireworks!

Access is Rp. 1,000,000 net/person with complimentary access granted on all table bookings. www.wretreatbali.com

LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT

ribs and more (Rp. 649,000++/

Counting down to the New Year will

adult). The restaurant will gradually

be extra fun with one of Indonesia’s

transform into an upbeat EDM

favorite groups (and frequent

& Progressive club until the final

performers at the annual Java Jazz

countdown, with sofa reservations

Festival) the Earth, Wind & Fire

including choice of alcohol by the

Experience feat Al McKay. They’ll be

bottle starting at Rp. 3,000,000 net.

performing at the Grand Ballroom

www.sheratonbalikuta.com

ROMANTIC ART DECO

of the Mulia Resort, and just down

The New Year’s Eve celebration at

the hall at ZJ’s Bar & Lounge will be

Hotel Tugu Bali will be inspired by

the award-winning band Color Me

the life of Walter Spies. Find yourself

Badd. www.themulia.com

transported back to the romantic art deco era of Bali with a lavish

EDM/PROGRESSIVE

5-course dinner, a Kecak dance,

This New Year’s Eve, Feast at the

and 1920’s and 1930’s swing jazz

Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort will offer

tunes until countdown.

live cooking stations with BBQ pork

www.tuguhotels.com

OPERA NIGHT

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Prepare to be amazed at The Legian,

A Las Vegas-themed New Year’s Eve

as the property will be transformed

party will take place at the newly

into the beautiful city of Venice for

rebuilt Plumeria Grand Ballroom of

their glamorous Masquerade. The

the Padma Resort Bali, with Dean

night starts with a delicious 6-course

Vegas, a.k.a Aussie Elvis, among

menu and beautiful opera singing

the fun and fabulous entertainment.

from mezzo-soprano Henny Janawati

There’s also a New Year’s Eve buffet

and friends, and ends with a party

dinner from 9:30 p.m. onwards

complete with DJ and fireworks (Rp.

(US$ 195 net/person).

2,850,000++) www.ghmhotels.com

www.padmaresortbali.com

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DINE&DELIGHTS

SLOW FOOD UBUD CONTRIBUTOR KATIE TRUMAN DISCOVERS THAT THE ‘LOCAVORE’ CULINARY MOVEMENT IS WORTHY OF ALL THE BUZZ.

S

ince opening in 2013,

a look at TripAdvisor). It’s heaven

showcase locally-sourced seasonal

Locavore has evolved

for discerning foodies, with tables

ingredients as opposed to relying

as one of Ubud’s – if

getting booked days in advance.

on expensive imported varieties.

not Bali’s – most talked about restaurants. With

Former five-star hotel chefs Eelke

Their ‘modern cuisine, local produce’

Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah

philosophy is inspired by the global

its progressive culinary concept,

(Dutch and Indonesian, respectively)

‘locavore’ culinary movement

Locavore has helped to revolutionize

shared the same vision and passion

originating in the West Coast of

Ubud’s dining scene and continues

to create a restaurant where

the USA, which in essence is about

to garner rave reviews (just take

contemporary European dishes

eating food that is sourced locally.

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FRESH & LOCAL Keeping it simple, diners are invited to select from the Seasonal (Locavore) or Herbivore (Vegetarian) tasting menus with five, seven or nine tasting courses, plus desserts.

If you’re a lightweight and would rather do without a tasting menu, opt for at least three courses to experience the Locavore spirit.

The ingredient-driven menus change regularly, dictated and inspired by what’s fresh and available seasonally or on that day. Around 95 percent of the

provide free-range chickens raised

ingredients are local, including meat

in Kintamani and organically fed

Each avant-garde European-

from ethically fed farm animals and

pigs purchased weekly and then

inspired dish comes assembled a

chemical free, organic produce that

processed and cooked as two

la minute with outrageous artistic

sometimes comes straight from the

different cuts daily. Many items,

attention. Like surgeons at work, Chef

Chef’s own vegetable garden.

including quality sourdough bread,

Eelke and Chef Ray along with the

with copious use of local materials.

sorbets, stocks, jams and sauces,

kitchen team can be seen bent over

of something beautiful, you’ll find

are house-made. And the stylish,

in intense concentration, plating-up

that on our menu the same day,”

almost Nordic-inspired interiors

exquisite miniature works of art that

explained Chef Eelke.

(deliberately intimate and low-key as

are worthy of any Michelin-starred

if entering a friend’s home) are an

restaurant. This is executed with

eco-evocative shade of light green

‘in-the-zone’ calmness despite the

“If our garden is producing a lot

The sustainable farmers, artisans and fishermen they work with

narrow open kitchen and a dining floor invariably full to capacity with highly anticipative diners and off-duty chefs (no pressure).

FEEDING THE SENSES Contrasting textures and flavors result in a tactile assault on the taste buds with a sly contemporary twist on the norm and some highly innovative combinations. As stated, menus continually change, but my five course sample included chicken liver mousse whipped up like a dessert with a crunchy seasonal vegetable

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suitable for Seminyak. Chef Eelke disagrees, viewing it more suited to Ubud as the area is arguably Bali’s locavore movement pioneer with a growing alternative foodie culture, committed souls, and an increased emphasis on farm-totable eateries showcasing the finest locally-sourced produce.

Apart from the cuisine, I was amazed by how these culinary geniuses manage to keep the passion day-in and day-out, with each dish receiving the same lavish attention before getting sent out onto the dining floor. Aside from that, they’ve managed to stay Each avant-garde dish is assembled with artistic attention

refreshingly humble.

It was hard to extract much from my barrage of questions, but when I asked the inspirational Chef Eelke

pickled fennel, zingy pomelo

why he thinks Locavore is such a

segments, shaved radishes and

success he smiled coyly, muttering

fennel tops – a unique sweet-savory

he hadn’t a clue why. Head-down,

fusion. Desserts celebrate fresh

he then continued working on his

produce too, with sorbet, mousse,

creations. Imagine Gordon Ramsay

confit and gazpacho variations

doing that!

on Fennel and Strawberry combo,

By Katie Truman

or ultra-rich organic Chocolate prepared five ways.

Some say that Locavore’s

Locavore Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud

concept is almost ‘too progressive’

(0361) 977-733

for traditional Ubud, and is more

www.restaurantlocavore.com

bread, garden herbs and scarlet flowers and sultanas soaked in arak and vanilla.

Another course featured a

Dining at Locavore may take more than two hours, so bring along a fellow foodie that likes good conversation. Better still, sit up at the wood counter facing the open kitchen to watch all the action. Expect to spend between Rp. 325,000 to Rp. 625,000 for three to nine courses

slow-cooked and grilled squid with

without drinks (alcoholic pairings come at extra cost). The restaurant is

passion fruit juice, crumbled fresh

non-smoking and dinner reservations are essential.

Chorizo sausage, borage flowers,

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salad, crispy sultana and honey

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

to Jakarta because my father was a parliament member for the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI).

10 years later we moved back to Bali and after high school I continued to South Australia to study Hotel Management. That’s where I met Toby, my ex-boyfriend who is now my beloved husband.

After graduation I moved to Bali

DYNAMIC DUO

to join our family business ‘Ayung River Rafting’ that later became ‘A True Bali Experience’ when more

We chat with husbandwife duo Inda and Toby Garritt about their business endeavors, Inda’s family legacy, and the holiday season in Bali.

got married twice – in Adelaide and

couple to be interviewed for PROFILE

in Bali – and decided to make Bali

& PORTRAIT!

our home. We live in Denpasar and

I Gst Ayu Agung Inda Trimafo Garritt

are blessed with two children, Tasha

(IG) & Toby Garritt (TG): Thank you,

(9) and Jayden (7).

it’s such an honor.

TG: I think Inda’s covered it! I’ll just add that I’ve been in Indonesia for

BB: Could you share with our

14 years.

readers how long you’ve been living in Bali?

BB: Inda, could you tell us what it

IG: I was born in Bali but in

was like growing up in your family?

kindergarten our family moved

IG: My family is very patriotic, as my

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF POD CHOCOLATE

activities were added. Toby and I Bali & Beyond (BB): You’re the first

grandfather gran ndfather die died on the battlefield in

Chocolate stores and cafés in South

IG: Bali is the island of the gods, a

194 6 and was awarded a national 1946

Bali! In September we opened in

paradise island, and our home. Our

hero o title. The airport a and the Bypass

the new Domestic Terminal and

hope is that the natural beauty will

road d are actually actual named after him

in November we opened our first

be protected and the culture and

– I Gusti G Ngura Rai. His face is Ngurah

Pod Lounge on Sunset Road. At

religion that we believe in will carry

also on the Rp. 50,000 note. My

our Pod Lounge we have all our

on to the next generation and for

fathe er loves animals ani father and nature and

handmade chocolates and pralines,

many years to come.

even ntually he turned tu eventually his hobby into

plus a range of cakes and even

a business, bu usiness, which whi I now help run

fresh and organic savory food.

BB: Galungan, Christmas and New

alon g with my siblings. s along Even though

We’ve taken the superfood angle of

Year’s are coming up soon. How will

I deal dea al with spreadsheets, spre reports

chocolate and combined this with

your family celebrate?

and emails, I feel fe very lucky that

other superfoods, especially in our

IG: We celebrate Galungan as a

our family f busin business involves exotic

smoothies. You can indulge, but you

family in Carang Sari and pray at

anim mals like elephants ele animals and sun

can be healthy too.

our merajan (family temple). Then

bear rs. And being bein able to introduce bears.

we eat Balinese food all day, plus

our children c t chocolate making to the

BB: In what ways do you support

a dessert of fermented rice that

process is really something else.

each other’s business endeavors?

is only made on Galungan. We

TG: We support each other in many

celebrate Christmas with a breakfast

BB: How did you become interested

ways. Inda provides me with advice

of chocolate croissants and opening

in the world of chocolate, Toby?

on human resources, legalities

gifts in the morning, followed by

TG: I became interested in cacao

and license organizing, as well as

turkey, smoked ham and salmon. For

in 2010 during my walks around

guidelines on the culture and religion

New Year’s we normally celebrate

Carang Sari Village. I noticed a lot

in order to avoid or minimize

with family. Our favorite ‘new year’

of cacao growing, but nobody was

problems.

is definitely Nyepi.

why, I found that the price farmers

IG: Toby will give me input on

BB: Lastly, do you have any

received for their beans were very

how to work in a structured and

suggestions for families visiting the

low and they had serious pest

systematic way. He also shares

island this holiday season?

problems. I was then inspired to help

with me a different perspective,

TG: Bali is great for families with

the local farmers find sustainable

having a westerner’s perspective.

kids of any age. You have to try the

organic solutions to improve their

Most importantly, we share the

Pod Chocolate tour and elephant

yield and protect against pests. Only

responsibility of raising our two

trekking, village cycling and rafting.

with the best beans would I have a

beautiful children. On bad days we

We love the Bali Bird Park too.

chance to make great chocolate, so

always have a shoulder to cry on,

We really recommend getting into

the farms had to be healthy and the

and on good days we share laughs

nature and Munduk is great for this;

farmers supported.

or shout at each other like any

exploring hidden waterfalls

taking care of it. When I looked into

is fantastic.

other couple!

By Mutia Adisoma

BB: Do you have any exciting business developments you can

BB: What are your aspirations for

share with us?

Bali, especially with your children

www.ayungriverrafting.com

TG: We’ve started to open Pod

growing up here?

www.podchocolate.com

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SOUQ Jalan Basangkasa No. 10X, Seminyak +62 82237801817 www.souqstore.co

Irma Wy Necklace Rp. 3,000,000 – Rp. 6,000,000 Stunning one-of-a-kind pieces individually stitched with rope and semi-precious gems. Irma formerly designed for Lanvin!

FOR HIM

Enfants Paradis Rp. 185,000 Pure botanical skincare products – try the Hyrdating Mist or After-Sun Gel.

Shark Head Rp. 950,000 Papier-mâché wallsculpture for the surfer in your life!

Salty’s Byron Bay Board Shorts

Cosmetic Bags

Rp. 770,000 Sophisticated prints for better-dressed casual men.

Rp. 290,000 – Rp. 385,000 Made from woven vinyl, they can be personalized with engraved nametags made from bone.

Feiyues Rp. 450,000 As seen in Foster the People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ video. Available in low or high-tops in a myriad of color ways.

Desk Accessories Rp. 240,000 – Rp. 500,000 Vintage tin toys for the guy who has everything already.

We love the boxing ring and vintage race cars.

Tui Collection Shoes Rp. 1,595,000 Super fun cobalt leather sandals with fluorescent tassels and hand-stitched beads.

eDange Cotton Kaftan

Rp. 880,000 Sophisticated resort wear for your next fancy night out in Seminyak!

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GIFTGUIDE

FOR HER

B

ali is a gift heaven, with kitschy bumper stickers, pretty coin purses, ornate handcarved ornaments, and everything in between!

But if you’re looking for something sophisticated with a bit of a quirky twist, look no further than the new boutique SOUQ in Seminyak.

We love their unique selections – see below for some items we’ve picked out to whet your appetite (and speaking of appetites, SOUQ also has a café!).

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de for their white e known worldwi The Gili Islands ar g at this color kin loo blue sea. Just sands and azure l calm! gh to make us fee gradation is enou

to Bamboe This was snapped during our visit ture around struc e essiv impr The .

Koening in Ubud and rope! boo bam from e mad is area g this dinin P.S. Try their duck – it’s delicious.

We snapped the se photos of an im posing idol, a pa lions, and a guar ir of dian deity carved on the front door this Chinese temple of in Tanjung Benoa.

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CENTARA, BAMBOE KOENING AND LOS DANIELS PHOTOS

BY MUTIA ADISOMA, ALL OTHERS BY JOSEPH WANG

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

Our cork board of photos, quotes and fun facts that we picked up while exploring in October and November...

In November we had the chance to meet with the popular Mexican rock band Los Daniels at Motel Mexicola in Seminyak. When asked what in Mexico (aside from food) they would like people around the world to be more familiar with, they answered, “Mariachi, the beaches, the pyramids, Aztec culture, friendly people and the safe atmosphere!”

ured from atop the Another amazing Bali sunset, capt end to a lazy day ct cliff at Karma Kandara (the perfe at Karma Beach).

Los Daniels participated in Java Soundsfair 2014 and led a music workshop in Jakarta. In Bali, they performed at Motel Mexicola and Beachwalk. Their visit was arranged by the Mexican Embassy.

W Word on the street is that effective January 1, 2015 Indonesia will grant free visas-onarrival to tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, Russia and Australia. So they’ll no longer have to worry about that US$ 35 fee for their 30-day tourist visa.

a Resort’s Sunday At the Sheraton Bali Kut guest is entitled to 1 kg Brunch at Feast, each to stock up on veggies!) of groceries (a chance you’ll leave with your and a loaf of bread. So full of goodies. belly stuffed and a bag

At the newly opened Centara Gran d Villas in Nusa Dua, we fell in love with the outdoor area with its gigantic circular tub – how utterly romantic.

Plus, their toiletries are Salvatore Ferragamo!

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INVITE&INDULGE

Spa at Maya Ubud

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS INSTEAD OF RAINDROPS AND ROSES, WE’RE TALKING MASSAGES AND PEDICURES…

By Mutia Adisoma

I

editorial consideration (yes, a hard

FAVORITE SPA VIEW

includes a Balinese massage, body

life… I know). From South Kuta to

Some might argue that a spa’s

scrub, and the most important of all

Ubud to Nusa Dua to Seminyak,

location isn’t all that important, since

in my opinion, the flower bath where

there have been many good ones

you’ll be face down on the massage

you can gaze out at the lush forest

and some not so good ones, and

table for part of the treatment

and leisurely collect your thoughts.

since the end of the year is a time for

anyway, but trust me when I tell you

reminiscing I’ve decided to tell you

that the river valley view at Spa at

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa

about some of the best ones. Here

Maya Ubud is well worth it. The

Jalan Gunung Sari, Peliatan Ubud

are my favorites, that I either do on a

beauty of the rainforest and the

(0361) 977-888

regular basis or have tried only once

sound of the Ayung River rushing

www.mayaubud.com

try out a lot of pampering

but have dreamt about going back

down below are just magical – I’ve

treatments on the island,

ever since (alas, these pockets were

been to the spa on sunny days and

sometimes out of my own

not made for excessive indulgences).

also in the pouring rain and it’s

curiosity and other times because

Looking to splurge, anyone?

always mesmerizing. Try the Maya

I’ve been invited to try them for

Escape (2 hours, US$ 125++), which

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FAVORITE BODY SCRUB

non-invasive ones and the kind that

I’ve tried all sorts of body scrubs,

involve painful extractions (as they

from sea salt to spices to fruit, but

say, beauty is pain), but the one

my very personal favorite is the

with the best results was definitely

mangosteen scrub at Suma Spa.

the 24 Carat Gold Facial at the

The sweet and delicious tropical

Cocoon Medical Spa. It involves

fruit with thick purple skin is rich in

Diamond Microdermabrasion and

Vitamin C, Vitamin E and various

LED Red Light Therapy (I replaced

other goodies, and my skin felt

this with No-Needle Mesotherapy

so wonderful after the body scrub

for personal reasons), followed by

FAVORITE CUT/COLOR

that I thought it almost a shame to

24 Carat Gold Collagen Serum,

It used to be that I would drive right

24 Carat Gold Moisturizer and a

by Rob Peetoom, too intimidated

Gold Collagen Mask. This was the

to stop in for fear the prices would

only time that I had friends asking

be way out of my reach. Little did

me post-treatment “What did you

I know they have a range of very

do to your face?” because the

capable hair stylists to match a

effects were truly that noticeable.

variety of wallet requirements, from

For special occasions, I think the Rp.

Junior Stylists all the way up to the

1,000,000++ price tag is

Creative Director (plus there’s a 20%

well worth it.

discount available for students). This

Rob Peetoom‘s cool oasis

is my go-to place for a professional continue with the massage oils of

Cocoon Medical Spa

cut and color because the staff are

the Zen Healing Massage (both are

Jalan Sunset Road, Legian

super friendly, the semi open-air

included in the Mangosteen Detox

(0361) 847-5997

complex feels like a cool and breezy

Skin package – 2 hours, US$ 108

www.cocoonmedicalspa.com

oasis, and the results speak for

net). The good news is that you can

themselves.

buy Suma Spa’s mangosteen scrub product (60 gr, US$ 9) and indulge

Rob Peetoom Hair Spa Bali

at home anytime you like!

Jalan Petitenget No. 16 (0361) 738-363

Suma Spa at Fontana Hotel

www.robpeetoom.nl

COCOON PHOTO BY MUTIA ADISOMA ALL OTHERS COURTESY

Jalan Dewi Sri No. 68, Kuta (0361) 894-7003

FAVORITE MASSAGE

www.sumaspa.com

The Hot Relaxing Coco-Cup Massage at the Mulia Spa is by

FAVORITE FACIAL

far one of the most memorable

Facials are commonplace for men

massages I have ever had. The

and women who can afford it in

therapist uses smoothed-down

this tropical country; it just feels

coconut shells of all shapes and

necessary, what with the dusty

sizes to treat different areas of the

roads and pollution and all. So I am

body, even hard to reach nooks

constantly trying out facials, both

like behind the neck. The shells are

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FAVORITE QUICK FIX I spend a lot of time in front of a computer, which leads to a buildup of tension in my neck and shoulder areas, and sometimes I just want to feel better without having to put aside two hours for a full body massage. Enter Spring Spa, the new Entrance to the Mulia Spa

player in Seminyak. Their Neck + Shoulder Massage (15 minutes, Rp. 75,000) is absolute bliss, and when

heated up in a warmer and the

followed by a fresh young coconut

therapist’s warm hands along with

(Rp. 15,000) I feel like a new

the rolling massage movements

person in no time. Don’t forget to

allow tension to be released from

book in advance because there have

the crown of your head to the tips

been instances when I’ve called

of your toes. On top of that you

last minute and been turned down

can spend time in the Aroma Steam

because their funky open treatment

Room, Finnish Wood Sauna and Ice

area (with live DJ!) was fully booked.

Fountain Room with Chromatherapy Chakra cleansing colors. I’ve only

Spring Spa

ever had one spa day at The Mulia,

Jalan Petitenget No. 100X,

but it has definitely stuck with me

Their impressive collection of over

Seminyak

(give the Mulia Spa a call to find out

2,000 nail lacquer shades consists

(0361) 849-9636

how much this one will cost you).

of the best brands, and there are

www.springspa.com

rolling massage chairs, iPads, and The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas –

magazines in abundance. Did I

Nusa Dua, Bali

mention that their well trained and

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan,

meticulous nail technicians and staff

Sawangan

are super sweet and friendly? A

(0361) 301-7777

Think Pink mani-pedi is Rp. 250,000

www.themulia.com

net (there are additional fees for premium polish); don’t forget to book

FAVORITE MANI-PEDI

in advance because they have quite

For many ladies, there really is

the following!

no pick-me-up better than a fresh manicure-pedicure. For some

Think Pink

reason everything feels so much

Jalan Batu Belig No. 108,

better afterwards! My personal

Kerobokan

favorite place to pamper the tips of

(0361) 918-8116

my fingers and toes is Think Pink.

www.thinkpinknails.com

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PONDERINGPOINT

INHALING THE NEIGHBORS SETTLING INTO A NEW HOUSE SOMETIMES MEANS GETTING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE NEIGHBORS...

the temple there is much chanting and giving of offerings before the funeral pyre is set ablaze to send the inhabitant on his or her way to the afterlife. The prevailing breezes in Sanur are on shore and can be fairly stiff, meaning that the smoke from the burning pyre

W

heads inland. e’re back

a lifetime spent in advertising trying

in Bali.

to convince clients to go with my

sitting at my trusty computer staring

We

whacky ideas, I was not about to

mindlessly at a blank screen, I heard

back down.

yet another funeral procession pass.

return each year to

The other morning while I was

On our first day in residence

About an hour later I detected the

spend up to ten months on this island

I was intrigued by the sound of

smell of... well, something akin to

that is truly a paradise. For me,

gamelans thundering outside.

a barbeque. A little while later ash

it allows uninterrupted periods of

On opening the street doors I was

began to waft in and settle slowly

complete slothing while I attempt to

confronted by a procession of over

onto the desk and… me.

write yet another novel.

500 men and women surrounding a

One of the first chores when

I stood up and headed to the

giant sarcophagus heading for the

nearest mirror where I noticed a thin

starting out the year is finding

beach. Curious, I followed them to

film of ash coating my head and

suitable digs where we can rest our

the small temple that sits alongside

face. It had fallen – soft as gossamer

weary heads, and often this task falls

the seashore.

– and settled comfortably upon my

to me. This year I recruited a local

What I was witnessing turned

real estate agent to assist with the

out to be a cremation – a rather

Now with the intake of each breath

search and… bingo! The first house

loud and joyous ceremony. Since

I could feel the ash disappearing

I looked at, I fell in love with.

the front doors of my garden open

up my nostrils and traveling directly

directly onto the street that is a mere

to my lungs.

The large and imposing structure

skin, much of it coating my upper lip.

with fully equipped facilities made

50 meters from the beach, I got to

my heart race. The upstairs, the

witness it all, which is a rather exotic

out that the ash had arrived directly

downstairs, the kitchen, the spacious

privilege in my opinion.

from the burning funeral pyre. I must

living area and the private rear

Cremations in Bali usually happen

It didn’t take long for me to work

stress that this was not an unpleasant

courtyard with pool and tinkling

every few months, but not in Sanur

experience but rather one that was

fountain were all just perfect.

where local law dictates that the

perhaps a little ‘mystical.’

I knew we were in excellent

deceased must be cremated within

company too, as foreign consulates,

days of leaving this mortal world.

looked upon as a bonus, for now

whose salubrious residences hide

And it seems the residents of Sanur

I have inhaled a Wayan, a Bagus

behind impossibly high walls, favor

are dropping like flies, as funeral

or a Komang. And even though

this street.

processions have been making their

they have left us, I have done the

way to the sea about two or three

neighborly thing by keeping them

times per week!

close to my heart literally.

Naturally, the residence was at least seven times over the budget agreed by management. But after

Once the processions reach

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FOTOFOLIO

PICTURE PERFECT As the largest archipelago in the world with roughly 18,000 islands, it is not hard to ďŹ nd picture perfect landscapes in Indonesia. The following pages are images captured by the talented folks at Alcibbum Photography, who travel from Sumatra to Papua and everywhere in between in search of breathtaking scenery. Around 70 of their photos have actually been made into postcards, and the Impressive Postcards collection can be purchased at select gift shops in Jakarta and Bali such as Batik Keris or on their website www.alcibbumphotography.com.

We love these as greeting cards or to tack onto the wall as inspiration for our next adventure!

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The oating Bajau community in Sulawesi

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A ямВoating market in Kalimantan

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The Central Java Grand Mosque (Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah) in Semarang

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Traditional Toraja houses in South Sulawesi

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Rice ямБelds in Tegalalang, Bali

LITTLELOVES Looking to do some yoga in Bali, outside of your hotel? Here are some places that welcome dropins; please visit the respective websites to see the schedules and styles offered.

Ubud The Yoga Barn www.theyogabarn.com Radiantly Alive www.radiantlyalive.com Canggu Desa Seni www.desaseni.com Seminyak Prana Yoga Room www.pranaspabali.com

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COLOR ME HAPPY INSPIRED BY A TRIP TO BALI, THESE GORGEOUS ECO-FRIENDLY YOGA MATS HAVE REALLY CAUGHT OUR EYE!

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f the many

He looked around the room full of

After multiple countries, numerous

tourists that set

mass-produced mats and wondered

manufacturing attempts and tons

foot on Bali’s

why nobody had thought to create a

of canceled designs, Yoga Design

shores each year,

functional yet beautiful product that

Lab’s first round of product hit the

you’re bound to

could get people excited to practice

web in June 2014. And the vibrant

find yoga enthusiasts among them.

yoga. So in September 2013, he

designs were instantly a hit!

The founder of Yoga Design Lab was

embarked on an adventure to find

one of these such visitors, and it was

a manufacturer that was capable of

SHINE ON

during a class at the Yoga Barn that

making a product that met his eco-

“Yoga is so much more than the

inspiration struck him.

friendly requirements.

physical postures,” the founder wrote

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to us via email. “It’s an ancient system for living a beautiful life. If someone who has never practiced before gets inspired by my designs and ends up exploring the deeper aspects of yoga, that would be my goal. It’s really that simple.”

Colorful geometric patterns, bright chevron prints, and dreamlike clouds – this is definitely not what we are used to seeing in a yoga studio. When asked about the possibility of some people thinking the designs are ‘too distracting’, the founder responded, “I heard a quote last week from a famous designer: ‘Innovative design can’t appeal to everyone. It’s not meant to. If it did, it wouldn’t be that innovative.’” their 2nd collection. There’s also

lifting up someone else’s spirits?

of 100% biodegradable natural

word of an exclusive apparel

With every purchase, Yoga Design

tree rubber and water-based inks,

collection that will be available at

Lab is donating $1 to Urban Youth

and every design decision is made

their online shop starting in May!

Yoga Programs where mindfulness,

Yoga Design Lab’s mats are made

meditation, and physical asana

by keeping in mind the importance of making the smallest footprint

FEEL-GOOD PURCHASE

possible. This makes the price of

Your beautiful mat could very well

select schools.

$38 to $68 per mat well worth it,

lift up your spirits every time you

By Mutia Adisoma

especially with the nine additional

unroll it, but did you know that the

patterns recently introduced through

money you spend also goes towards

practices are taught to children in

PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOGA DESIGN LAB

www.yogadesignlab.com

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ACTION&ATTRACTION A Blueberry Guitars wood-carved masterpiece can go for as much as US$ 6,000

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FEAST FOR THE SENSES WHETHER YOU ARE A GUITAR AFICIONADO OR JUST ADMIRE BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF WOOD CARVED ART, THE GUITAR FACTORY AND SHOWROOM OF WAYAN TUGES IS A MUST-SEE DURING YOUR VISIT TO BALI.

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he allure of a beautifully

Welcome to the world of Wayan

guitars (sold worldwide), his

carved piece of wood is

Tuges, where his Blueberry guitars

traditional works can be seen

somewhat like gazing into

combine art, Balinese philosophy,

throughout Europe and Asia with

the flickering flames of an

and spirituality. At the age of five,

major pieces in temples from Japan

evening fire. One could

Wayan Tuges began learning to

to Jakarta. With his amazing skills

stare aimlessly, lost in thought, as

carve wood from his father, one of

and rich history as a master wood

each detail comes alive with its own

the great Balinese wood carvers of

carver, Wayan is not only one of

personality.

his time. By the time he was seven

the most respected elders in his

When a musical instrument is

years old, Wayan was selling his

community but has also earned

hand crafted in wood, the beauty

wooden crafts in local art markets.

an international reputation in

comes to life visually as the sounds

He would later open his own studio

woodcarving circles as one of the

resonate with harmony. And when

and travel the globe to places like

best in the business.

a hand carved musical instrument

Belgium and Finland to demonstrate

is offered to the gods and blessed

the Balinese style of wood carving,

ALL IN THE DETAILS

with a Balinese act of devotion, it

collecting various awards along

At first glance, one is in awe of

is infused with it is own spirit that

the way.

the detailed engravings Wayan

seemingly touches the soul.

In addition to his hand carved

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incorporates into the bodies, necks,

and heads of his Blueberry guitars.

Each one tells a story, and because many of his guitars are custom made to order, it’s often the history or imagination of the musician that is expressed in the craftsmanship. All

greeted

of Wayan’s guitars are inked with

by Wayan

his fingerprint on the inside label to Then you can’t help but be consumed by the sounds of

with open arms. Whereby

his clientele are

many owners might

only limited by their imagination.

these fantastic works of art. The

turn the adolescents away, Wayan invited them all to watch,

combination of visual aesthetics

SEE FOR YOURSELF

listen, play and take photos. They

with the rich sounds produced by

The wood carvers sit in traditional

all left with smiles on their faces

his innovative approaches – like the

Balinese style, using their feet as vice

and quite possibly were inspired for

patented groove pattern on the face

clamps, and using hand tools that

the rest of their lives. This is what

that enhances harmonic resonance –

are similar to those that have been

Balinese art, music and Blueberry

results in concert quality handmade

used for generations. You can see

guitars are all about.

pieces of art that are not only

the pride that goes into each piece

Blueberry Guitars offers group

unique but second to none in both

as the workers smile endlessly while

tours by appointment and welcomes

craftsmanship and sound.

being admired by visitors to the

individual or small group drop-ins on

factory.

Mondays through Saturdays from 8

When taking a tour of Wayan’s facility, it’s easy to understand the

If you are a musician and feel

superior quality of his instruments.

inclined to play one of these works

a text message first so that you and

Whereby most traditional guitars are

of art, across the road is where the

Wayan can make the most out of

mass produced on an assembly line,

real fun begins. Wayan welcomes

your trip.

Wayan relies on traditional

visitors from all walks of life and skill

By Brock Townsend

methods to meticulously craft each

levels to pick up and play any of the

guitar by hand. His own designs

dozens of acoustic or electric guitars

Blueberry Guitars

are influenced by the spirituality

that grace the walls.

Jalan Baruna No. 5, Sukawati

and philosophy of the Balinese culture, and the custom designs for

During my visit, a group of eight teenagers stopped by and were

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a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call or send

+62 081558101135 www.blueberryguitars.com

PHOTOS BY JOSEPH WANG

guarantee authenticity.

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BEYONDBALI

PETITE PARADISE KARMA REEF ON GILI MENO IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A QUIET GETAWAY TO RELAX AND RECHARGE AFTER RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR.

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he Gili Islands are well

searching for a place to hide and

known for their views of

recharge in a place reminiscent of

the azure sea, stretches

Robinson Crusoe.

of white sand and parties in abundance,

SIT BACK & RELAX

but not all three offer such lively

The journey to the charming Karma

scenes. On the least populated of

Reef resort starts with a boat ride

the three, Gili Meno, the dusun

from the Padang Bai ferry terminal.

authority actually enforces quietness

There you might encounter groups

Meno harbor, so the staff of Karma

by banning regular parties (though

of people who look like they

Reef will happily assist you with

celebrations for special occasions

are in party mode, but don’t be

your luggage and escort you to the

are occasionally permitted). This

discouraged – it’s likely they’ll be

main reception area located just

is why Gili Meno is more suited

headed to Gili Trawangan.

few meters away from the beach.

for contemplative souls who are

It’s just a short walk from the Gili

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Actually, most parts of the resort

Pictured here: In the gentle waters between Gili Air and Gili Meno you can find sea turtles that have swum from as far away as Mexico and South America. It’s a fantastic snorkeling experience!

are located just meters away from

the coming year. So far, the resort

large flat screen TV, a plush sofa, a

the beach!

consists of just 10 villas modelled

kitchen counter and a dining table.

after Indonesian lumbung, or

On the second floor is where you

rice granaries.

will find the king-sized bed with

Sitting on five hectares, only a small portion of the land is used for the intimate resort property, though there are plans for expansion in

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mosquito netting and the balcony where you can marvel every day at

can also be arranged ‘Jimbaran style’ – minus the crowds and the smoke, that is. The standard of food is actually quite good and is maintained by their Area Chef who checks regularly on the food quality and staff. Some of the menu items are actually the same as what is offered at Karma Beach Club at

INTO THE BLUE Karma Reef is the perfect place to the sunrise and the view of Mount

relax and do little more than sip

Rinjani on Lombok.

cocktails and nibble on snacks. But if

The Karma Beach Club offers all

you do decide to venture out, there

day dining (Mediterranean cuisine)

is a bird sanctuary you can visit or

and is built on a bamboo deck that

just take a walk around the island

overlooks the Lombok Strait and

(it is so small that it can be circled

Mount Rinjani. Romantic dinners

on foot in just an hour). Also, do not

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Karma Kandara in Bali.

Every villa at Karma Reef has this gorgeous view!

miss out on the inviting shallow sea

and South America swim, so you

and tourists can often be seen on

with its beautiful coral reef, tropical

can expect to see their graceful

snorkeling tours in front of the beach

fish and sea turtles.

movements almost any time in the

club around this time. There are a

day if you go under water.

handful of places that offers scuba

In the gentle waters between Gili Meno and Gili Air is a meeting

Since Gili Meno is located

diving or snorkeling tours around the

point between the Indian and Pacific

between the two other Gilis, it has

Ocean called the Wallace Line.

the best snorkeling and diving of

If you wish to go to the other

This ocean current is where sea

the three. Around 10 to 11 a.m.

Gili Islands, there is an ‘island hop’

turtles from as far away as Mexico

is the optimum time for this activity

boat that runs every morning and

island as well.

afternoon, costing only Rp. 25,000

INDONESIA

per person. For accommodation at Karma Reef, expect to spend about US$ 200++ per night. This includes breakfast but does not include the boat trip from Padang Bai.

By Joseph Wang Karma Reef Gili Meno, North Lombok

LOMBOK

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CAPITALCORNER

INDONESIAN FASHION GOES GLOBAL THE PRESENTATIONS AT JAKARTA FASHION WEEK 2015 INDICATE THAT THE INDONESIAN FASHION INDUSTRY IS SWIFTLY BECOMING A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.

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his year’s Jakarta

of big names in the fashion industry,

Fashion Week (JFW)

with famous celebrities, journalists,

presented 70 shows

and fashion enthusiasts all dressed up

from 220 local and

and ready to take in a heavy dose of

international designers

talent and creativity from the runway

(a total of 2,600 looks on 230

presentations.

models) – officially becoming the biggest fashion week in South

CULTIVATING TALENT

East Asia. Held from November

In collaboration with the Tourism

1 to 7 at the Senayan City Mall,

Ministry and the British Council, the

this fashion extravaganza was

JFW has a program called Indonesian

themed ‘Setting Fashion Future’ in

Fashion Forward (IFF) that seeks out

hopes that Indonesian designers

talented young Indonesian designers

will someday take the lead in the

and helps them develop their skills

global fashion industry.

and knowledge through a series of

The event was a gathering

workshops. The third generation of the

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IFF program included 12 designers; Etu, Norma Hauri, Billy Tjong, Patrick Owen, Sapto Djojokartiko, Andhita Siswandi, Fbudi, Jii, Monstore, Peggy Hartanto, Capital T, and Rosalyn Citta. These designers showed they are poised for great things, and with hard work they will surely grow to become fashion icons in the future.

JFW also gave young talent from fashion schools the opportunity to show off their work. The stages were graced with innovated creations from the students of the Binus Northumbia School of Design, Raffles Institute of Higher Education, Lasalle College Jakarta, and Abineri

strong presentation came from

Oktaviano, and Kraton (Auguste

Ang Atelier et Creature de Mode.

globally-recognized Tex Saverio,

Soesastro). A common trend was

who showcased his ready-to-wear

Indonesian touches on modern

ESTABLISHED NAMES

creations. Other noteworthy shows

fashion – Priyo Oktaviano made his

Aside from featuring up-and-

included Barli Asmara, Deden

dresses from lurik, a hand-woven

coming designers, JFW was also an

Siswanto, Major Minor, Albert

textile from Central Java, and Oscar

opportunity for established names

Yanuar, and Toton Januar.

Lawalata’s elegant collection called

to strengthen their influence. The

‘The Ceremony of Java’ was inspired

designers under Ikatan Perancang

INDONESIAN PRIDE

Mode Indonesia (IPMI) such as

On the final day of the JFW was the

Stephanus Hamy, Carmanita,

much-awaited Dewi Fashion Knights

her collection called ‘Saya adalah

Tri Handoko, and Mel Ahyar all

(DFK) event with familiar names

Indonesia’ (I am Indonesia) while

had strong presentations. Another

such as Sapto Djojokartiko, Priyo

Iwan Tirta mesmerized the audience

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Obin received huge applause for

Mari Elka Pangestu, the former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, said the Indonesian fashion industry’s growth has been tremendous in the past five years.

with his classic batik motif collection.

These designers are all proud of traditional Indonesian patterns and fabrics and managed to steal the hearts of fashion enthusiasts with what they presented.

‘HIJABERS’ FASHION Indonesia’s Muslim fashion industry has also become increasingly prominent, with the rest of the world beginning to show interest.

are all examples of Muslim labels

the Indonesian fashion industry. Mari

An example of this is designer Nur

designed with modern sophistication

Elka Pangestu, the former Minister

Zahra, who has gained international

but without neglecting traditions.

of Tourism and Creative Economy,

featured in Vogue Italy. She wowed

FUTURE FASHION HUB

future for Indonesia’s creative

the JFW audience with modest

According to the chairwoman of

industries. She remarked on how

Muslim dresses made for traveling

JFW, Svida Alisjahbana, JFW has

the growth of the Indonesian fashion

around the world. Dian Pelangi, Etu

grown in both size and importance

industry has been tremendous in the

by Restu Anggraini, Norma Hauri,

not only in Indonesia but also in the

past five years.

Jenahara, and Itang Yunasz also

world, because JFW has become the

had successful presentations; they

catalyst in accelerating the growth of

Everyone agrees that the four fashion capitals with the most prominent fashion weeks are Paris, Milan, New York and London. But with cities around the world stepping up their fashion week game – from Sao Paolo to Stockholm – Jakarta could hopefully become the future barometer for fashion in Asia.

By Dewi Irma

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BEYONDUPDATES

PARIS VAN JAVA The Padma Hotel Bandung (previously known as the Malya Hotel) has recently increased the number of rooms from 50 to 124, all featuring modern minimalist design with a touch of wooden accents and a glass wall that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the lush valley surroundings.

The hotel also comes equipped with nine meeting rooms and can arrange outdoor team building activities for you and your group. It’s a great option for those visiting the lovely city of Bandung!

Padma Hotel Bandung Jalan Ranca Bentang No. 56-58, Bandung (022) 203-0333 www.padmahotelbandung.com

FREE RIDE! The next time you’re in the capital, why not try the Jakarta City Tour double-decker bus? This bus is free and it takes about an hour and a half (depending on traffic) to ride the entire route without getting off. You can catch a glimpse of the Monas National Monument, the famous HI Roundabout, Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral, among other landmarks. Alternatively, hop on and off to explore places like the Indonesian National Museum and the Pecenongan area at your leisure. There are 60 seats on the ‘Wisata Keliling Ibukota’ bus and about a 20 minute interval

TOUR BUS PHOTO BY MUTIA ADISOMA ADISOMA, ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF THE JAKARTA TOURISM & CULTURE OFFICE AND PADMA HOTEL BANDUNG

between each bus. A good place to start your journey is at the HI Roundabout in front of Plaza Indonesia. Have fun exploring the Big Durian! xxx/kblbsub.upvsjtn/hp/je

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Chef Jonay Armas of two Michelin star restaurant The Principal in Hong Kong, recently visited Mejekawi on November 7.

Excited patrons were treated to an 8-course menu of innovative cuisine that respected the origins of each ingredient. www.kudeta.net

INDONESIAN IDOL Indonesian Idol 2014 winner Nowela and chart-topper Petra Sihombing performed at The Westin Resort on October 31 for an audience of over 1,300 as part of a UNICEF charity night.

The event, which raised US$ 20,000, included positive video messages and ended with a powerful rendition of the song ‘Heal the World’ by Michael Jackson. www.westinnusaduabali.com

NEW GALLERY SPACE The opening of the ‘Portable’ group exhibition on November 13 also marked the launch of a new gallery space for BIASA ArtSpace on Level 1 of BIASA+.

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ULUWATU SURF The inaugural Uluwatu Surf and Music Festival took place on November 15 and 16 at Uluwatu. Night surfing, bodysurfing, cold San Miguel beers, Sailor Jerry spiced rum, and a surfboard bidding war with the proceeds going towards Project Clean Uluwatu were all part of the lively two-day event. www.asiansurfingtour.com

PINK RIBBON WALK The annual Bali Pink Ribbon charity walk took place on October 25 at the BTDC area in Nusa Dua. More than 950 participants joined in the 5 km walk, all of whom were eligible for a free breast cancer screening. Adding to the festivities were 35 food and fashion stalls and a kid’s area with a bouncy castle. www.balipinkribbon.com

On November 15, The Pirates Bay Bali held an event called Gilbey’s Big Bang Series: Bubble Beach Party.

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INFOINDEX

AIRLINES

Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz

Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ FRANCE

■ TIMOR LESTE

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id

Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com

■ GERMANY

■ UNITED STATES

Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369

Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com

Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id

■ ROYAL BRUNEI

■ HUNGARY

Tel: (0361) 757-292

■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 Email: huconbali@telkom.net

Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383

■ INDIA

■ GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 Denpasar

Jl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - Denpasar Tel. (0361) 259-502/259-503 Fax.(0361) 259-505

Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor Ngurah Rai International Aiprort Call Centre: 0804-1-888888

■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA

Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 24-hour access: 08071-807-807

■ MERPATI Jl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 Denpasar Tel: (0361) 411-364 Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, ext. 5240/5242 Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741

■ MANDALA AIRLINES Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, Reservation Call center 08041234567

■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761

HEALTH&MEDICAL

■ ITALY Lotus Enterprises Building Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org

■ JAPAN Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 E-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp

■ MALAYSIA Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com

■ THAI INTERNATIONAL Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141

■ QATAR AIRWAYS Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Departure International Terminal, 2nd fl. – Room OP.II.8 East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275 ■ DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ MEXICO PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com

Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics.

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace fluids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods.

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas.

Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately.

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.

Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun.

Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.

AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world.

They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

■ NETHERLANDS

■ ROYAL DANISH Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com

CLINIC&HOSPITAL 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515

(ARMA) Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm

■ ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-176

■ ANTONIO BLANCO Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551 open daily 8 am-5 pm

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352 Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays

■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends

■ GALLERY SENIWATI Jl. Ubud Raya, Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485

■ MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059, 222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar

■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended

■ MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com

■ MUSEUM RUDANA Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud

■ MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta ■ POLAND

■ BRITAIN

■ SPAIN

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua

Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id

Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre.

Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363, Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150

NEW ZEALAND Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA,

MUSEUMS

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN

KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701

CONSULATES

■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15

Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com

■ SLOVAKIA

TOURIST INFO. ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL

■ BRAZIL Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

■ SWEDEN & FINLAND Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

■ CHILE Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA Jl. Ganetri 9 D, Gatot Subroto Timur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 878-4343, Fax: (0361) 878-4466 E-mail: bali@honrep.ch

■ CZECH REPUBLIC Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,

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■ SILOAM HOSPITALS 24-hour emergency 779-911 Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali Tel: +62-361-779-900 E-mail: info.bali@siloamhospitals.com

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AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta Tel: (0361) 756-175/76 ■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 222-387 ■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja Tel: (0362) 251-41

■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

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