Bali & Beyond Magazine June 2015

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

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THE MORE THE MERRIER ‘Om Swastiastu...’

Holiday time is here! And there is nothing better than exploring the island with your loved ones. Whether you go with your family, best friends, or colleagues, Bali has everything you need to help you tighten the bond with your group.

But if you are overwhelmed by the many options Bali has to offer, don’t worry. We’re here to help you. You can start by flipping through ‘REST & RELAXATION’ where we list four family-friendly hotels that will definitely keep everybody happy – the children can have a lot of fun in the kids club while you can unwind in the lounge or spa. Our contributor Ariko Ahmad has also compiled a list of fun activities that will surely make

COVER Photo by Phil Green

your holiday memorable in ‘LIFESTYLE & LEISURE’.

Finding good food that will satisfy every member in your group is another challenge.

But Bejana, the new restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, will wow your group with their top-notch Indonesian dishes – find out all about it in ‘DINE & DELIGHTS’. For foodies who love mystery, Bali Food Safari will entertain you with a food journey that takes you to four different restaurants in one night. Flip through ‘LITTLE LOVES’ to join us on this unique adventure.

Bali also offers a list of educational activities for children like Mahout for a Day at Bali Zoo, which you can read about in ‘ACTION & ATTRACTION’. And for all you men, it is time to unwind by relaxing at the AWAY Spa at the W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak – you’ll find the perfect treatment for you in ‘INVITE & INDULGE.’ All in all, we hope you and your loved ones have the best time of your lives in Bali.

Happy holiday!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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Ariko Ahmad

Bayu Rahanatha

David Metcalf

is a city boy now living in laid-back Bali. His love for music, travel, pop culture and all things beautiful are what led him to the wonderful world of writing.

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

is an avid traveler and photographer and spends most of his time exploring the wonders of Indonesia.

He is fascinated by indigenous cultures and runs photography tours in Bali and abroad. www. davidmetcalfphotography. d ccom

Phil Green

Paul V. Walters

Stephanie Brookes

is an avid traveler and a keen golfer with a passion for photography. Browse his growing collection of photographs at baliphotoblog. smugmug.com.

is the best selling author of several novels. In addition, he writes for numerous travel journals around the world. His latest book, “Looking For Lionel”, and other stories will go into wide release in June 2015.

is a freelance writer who lives in Bali. She explores Bali and beyond and writes about culture, travel hotspots and wildlife adventures. Her published work can p be found on www. b ttravelwriter.ws.

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KEBYAR BALI

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS

The history and the art of gamelan Bali, first introduced by the Javanese

Snapshots and quotes picked up throughout April and May

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ALL FOR ONE

MY BIG FAT FAMILY VACATION

LIFESTYLE&LEISURE Four fun activities on the island to share with your best friends

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SIGHTS&SOUNDS

REST&RELAXATION Family-friendly hotels in Bali that will keep everybody happy

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PONDERINGPOINT WHEN THE FUN GOES WRONG

The challenges of traveling with a big group

FOTOFOLIO

COLORFUL PARADISE Phil Green captures joy at the Bali Arts Festival

DINE&DELIGHTS

TRUE INDONESIAN FLAIR Bejana, a new Indonesian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

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LITTLELOVES

A TASTY JOURNEY A food adventure especially tailored

by Bali Food Safari

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

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

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

70 COMMUNITYCALENDAR Schedules, calendar highlights and various happenings of interest, from art exhibitions to special events

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

72 SEE&SEEN

POWER UP!

Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month

The founder of Bali Sports Foundation talks about how sports support the disabled

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

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INVITE&INDULGE WHISK ME AWAY

Dear gentlemen, it’s time for you to get pampered at the AWAY SPA

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78 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses

FIRST COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON, BALI, SECOND COLUMN

BY PHIL GREEN, THIRD COLUMN COURTESY OF FONTANA HOTEL BALI

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GENTLE GIANTS

Mahout for a Day at the Bali Zoo takes you closer to elephants

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LIVING LEGEND

BEYONDBALI

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is the ultimate stay experience in the capital city

A SECRET FINDING Visiting a sea gypsy village and meeting the local people of Selayar Island

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TOP PHOTO BY HOTEL INDONESIA KEMPINSKI JAKARTA BOTTOM PHOTO COURTESY OF BALI ZOO

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PHONE OFF! For those who are looking for a real quality time with your loved ones – and that means having an undisturbed conversation – “No Phone Fridays” at the Bene, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is where you should spend your Friday night. All you have to do is hand in all of your electronic devices – phones and tablets – to the restaurant’s hostess upon arrival. If you survive dinner without all your gadgets, you will get a 50 percent discount on your food as a reward. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

Bene Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta (0361) 846 5555 www.sheratonbalikuta.com

ITALIAN JOB No need to go all the way to Italy to taste authentic Italian pasta. On Thursdays, head out to Seminyak’s Kitchen at the Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak and indulge in their “Italian Nights” buffet dinner. Selections of bruschetta, cannelloni pastas, and homemade pizzas are waiting for you, all courtesy of Executive Chef Billy Costoglou. Authentic panna cotta and tiramisu are also served for dessert. This lavish dinner is available throughout June from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Rp. 200,000++/person.

Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Jalan Camplung Tanduk No. 103 SP, Dhyana Pura, Seminyak (0361) 8499 600 www.marriott.com

The Suma Spa on the top of the Fontana Hotel Bali offers a very unique spa treatment. This June, try their signature Mangosteen Detox package that includes a Balinese ritual, a body scrub for 45 minutes using mangosteen, a body massage for 60 minutes, and mangosteen body cream.

Available at USD $108 net, this package is your gateway to detoxing, as well as cleansing and restoring your skin.

Suma Spa Fontana Hotel Bali Jalan Dewi Sri No. 68, Kuta (0361) 894 7003 www.sumaspa.com

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TREAT IN HEAVEN If you’re longing for some “me” time but can’t leave your little one behind, the Heavenly Spa by Westin is where you should be going.

At the newly launched Westin Kids Spa by the beach, your little one will get pampered while you are in for an ultimate spa experience at the Heavenly Spa. A 90-minute traditional massage will take you into relax mode, while the children will be treated with a choice of a Kids Massage or Mini Facial for 45 minutes – they can also have some fun at Westin Kids Club afterwards. This family spa package is available at Rp. 2,100,000 net for two adults and one child.

Heavenly Spa The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua (0361) 771 906 www.westinnusaduabali.com

A FAMILY STAY Nestled in the heart of Seminyak, Grand La Villais is the perfect place to stay in South Bali. Designed with contemporary art deco style, the hotel is comprised of single and double bed rooms with a view of the swimming pool and the tropical garden. One- and two-bedroom villas are also available, perfect for honeymooners and families. The Adella Spa, Star Café, a pool bar, and a rooftop bar also complement the hotel. But the highlight is actually the location – Bali’s A-list restaurants like Ku De Ta and Potato Head are only five minutes away while Seminyak Beach and Double Six Beach are only ten minutes away.

Grand La Villais Jalan Pangkung Sari, Banjar Taman Seminyak, Seminyak (0361) 737 975, www.lavillais.com

Sunday will surely be more fun if you go to the Basilico Sunday Feast by the Beach at the Basilico Italian Pavilion, PRAMA Sanur Bali! Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at just Rp. 290,000++/person, this Sunday brunch will spoil you with selections of Italian dishes, from salads, seafood, pasta, and more. Bring your kids along, as complimentary meals are available yo for iinfants to children up to four years old, while five to 12-year olds o will get 50 percent off. Children will also have a lot of fun at the newest Pr Prama Sanur Beach Splash Zone and Kids Club, while parents can relax by the pool.

Basilico Italian Pavilion PRAMA Sanur Beach Bali Jalan Cemara, Sanur (0361) 288 011 www.aerowisatahotels.com

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NEW&NEWS

FLY AWAY! Good news for those who travel the world, as Qatar Airways now provides more flights to Jakarta and Denpasar! Starting from July 5, Qatar will fly to Jakarta three times a day, and from July 16 direct flights to Denpasar will be available twice a day.

This increased frequency will surely offer greater connectivity for business and leisure passengers who will also be pampered with superior in-flight products and exceptional five-star service. www.qatarairways.com

SOMETHING BLUE This season, paint your home blue with the newest collection from VIVERE. From candles to vases, from artworks to cushions, VIVERE will make your living space more relaxing with their Indigo color – a deep, dark, rich blue with a dash of violet that is usually associated with intuition, perception, wisdom, and honesty. This color is used a lot in therapy and healing processes to ease stress and balance the mind, and that’s why this latest collection has the perfect accessories to make your home even more comfortable. www.viverecollection.com

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NATURALLY BALANCED With this hot Bali weather, one cannot be too careful about one’s choice of skincare products. The good news for us is that Bali Balance, the newest shop in Batu Belig, offers all-natural spa products that are 100-percent made in Bali. From body wash and lotions to face serums, night oils, organic soaps, and more, the chemical-free products at Bali Balance will protect your skin from UV light and help heal and prevent bug bites. The shop also has soy candles made of essential oils that are also free from paraffin and palm wax, so you can be sure the products you use do not cause deforestation.

Bali Balance Jalan Batu Belig No. 17, Seminyak 0812-3849-909, www.balibalance.net

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THE RIGHT TRACK Dewi Sri Street in Kuta is definitely a new food oasis on the island with more and more new eateries opening up all the time. The newest addition is the Track 9 Terrace Bistro that offers a modern style of cooking at reasonable prices. A bar that serves your favorite classic drinks, focusing on the quality of the spirits and the freshness of the ingredients, also complements the restaurant. The Track 9 Terrace Bistro opens daily from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Track 9 Terrace Bistro Jalan Dewi Sri No. 21, Kuta

NEW SANCTUARY Scheduled to open this year is Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve that will be a showcase of Balinese culture and will definitely be the next big thing in Ubud.

Offering three types of pool villas and two types of suites with a 270-degree view of rice paddies, rain forest, and the Ayung River, this new property is truly a sanctuary. The Reserve will also be complemented by a comprehensive wellness program, the Mandapa Spa, a yoga studio and a vitality pool – all overlooking the river. Four food and beverage outlets are also available to satisfy your palate.

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Jalan Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud 0821-4450-8787, www.mandapareserve.com

WHO’S THE BOSS?

In keeping with its commitment to deliver wedding services like no other, Tirtha Bridal proudly announces some new features. Since last March, a new wooden lounge deck is ready for your special day – combined with the stylish main lounge, the wooden deck is surrounded by stunning water features and the pool, and is perfect for an intimate sitting dinner for 70 people. This property, which is nestled on the cliff top of Southern Bali, is also building a Glass Stage that is splendid not just for a sunset wedding but also for wedding photo shoots.

Tirtha Bridal Jalan Uluwatu, Banjar Dinas Karang Boma, Uluwatu (0361) 847-1151 www.tirthabridal.com

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KEBYAR BALI MUSIC IS THE KEY TO MOST OF THE SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND IN MANY ANCIENT JAVANESE AND BALINESE MANUSCRIPTS, MUSIC IS BELIEVED TO TAKE A HUMAN’S SPIRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS TO A HIGHER LEVEL…

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usic is one of the primary requirements in Balinese spiritual and

social life, and the source of the beautiful sound of the Balinese traditional music is the gamelan.

A traditional music ensemble from Java and Bali, gamelan is predominantly made up of percussive instruments.

Gamelan comes from “gamel”, a Javanese word that refers to a type of mallet to hit instruments or the act of hitting with a mallet.

A gamelan consists of metallophones, which is a musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars that produce sounds when hit with a mallet.

A LONG WAY BACK If you have the opportunity to watch traditional Balinese and Javanese music performances, you will notice

By 800 AD, the influence of

way of life, including introducing

that the two share a similarity. If

Javanese culture had reached the

the gamelan to the Balinese

you start wondering if these musical

island. It was the Majapahit people

people. Years after, Balinese

performances come from the same

– the last Hindi kingdom to rule

artists developed their very own

root, you would be absolutely

the archipelago – that escaped to

interpretation of music through the

correct.

Bali, who taught the locals their

gamelan, and they managed to

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create the differences between the

The Balinese believe that the

Balinese and Javanese gamelan.

sound of the gamelan will

At the time of the invention of the

e help the people involved in the

gamelan, it was not supported by a

ceremony to reach a peaceful

system by which to learn the tunes.

state of mind.

At that time, the composers had to memorize the sounds that they

The Balinese gamelan also helps ost to unite people in a society. Most

Two double-headed barrel drums (kendhang).

banjars – the smallest social group in Bali – have their own gamelan group. They will gather every week to practice the standard repertoires. The idea of having a gamelan group is not only

Gongs: similar to the gong in the Chinese culture, this gong is made of bronze. The smaller the gong is, the higher the pitch.

Metallophones: the keys are

to be able to perform certain

made of metal, and a wooden

repertoires but also to tighten

hammer or rubber mallet is used to

n the bond among the people in

hit the keys.

the same banjar.

ENCHANTING ENSEMBLE Gongs are made of bronze.

The Balinese classify gamelan based on the period of time. The ancient gamelan is known as

Cymbals to support the rhythm.

wanted to produce. By 19th AD,

ed Gamelan Tua, which is usually used

the pitches of the gamelan were

for holy ceremonies. The second

finally numbered and two major

type is Gamelan Madya, which is

gamelan solmizations were born;

the newer version of gamelan and

gongs are arranged horizontally

pelog and slendro.

used mostly for entertainment. The

from the lowest pitch to the highest.

last is Gamelan Baru, the latest

Gong chimes provide rhythmic

TO FIND PEACE

version of gamelan that is also for

accents and melodic ornamentation

Gamelan is performed for religious

entertainment.

in the ensemble.

and for social events. Most

There are other instruments in a

Gong chimes: a number of small

Other instruments for melody:

traditional ceremonies in Bali use the

gamelan that make the performance

suling (a bamboo flute), and a

gamelan as a part of their rituals.

even more enchanting:

rebab (a 2-stringed fiddle played with a bow).

Drums: two double-headed barrel dr drums (kendhang) for rhythm that le leads the ensemble.

Cymbals: to support the rhythm.

Suling (a bamboo flute).

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ALL FOR

ONE

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, IT’S TIME TO TIGHTEN THE BOND WITH YOUR CLOSE CIRCLE. WHETHER YOU ARE COMING TO THE ISLAND WITH A GROUP OF FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR WORKMATES, THESE FUN ACTIVITIES THAT OUR CONTRIBUTOR ARIKO AHMAD HAS LISTED WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY MORE WORTHWHILE. CRUISING THE LAND

Keep your eyes open, this view is to be expected on your journey.

of Bali in WakaLandCruise’s super

Rice Terrace where lush greenery

It can be such a hassle when your

cool 4x4s, you and your friends can

stretches as far as the eye can

group wants to explore the northern

indulge in the beauty of Balinese

see. At the end of your adventure,

parts of the island, but don’t worry,

culture and off-the-beaten-path

WakaLandCruise will take you to one

WakaLandCruise will make it easy

scenery. WakaLandCruise will

of the island’s sacred temples that sits

for you, as all you need to do is call,

pick you up in the morning and take

at the foot of Mount Batukaru.

make a reservation and set the date

you to the first stop, a traditional

– they will come and pick you up.

quarry where the locals dig up

drives you back to your hotel,

special dark stones to build temples,

you will be left with a memorable

then you and your group will be

experience that is priceless: learning

taken to a local village to witness

the beautiful yet simple Balinese

how a traditional Balinese family

traditional way of life. I will wager

lives, and enjoy some tasty treats in

that you won’t want to leave this

the family’s home.

island after the trip!

On an adventure into the heart

As the driver or the tour guide

Just before the scheduled lunch at WakaLandCruise’s amazing in-the-

WakaLandCruise

middle-of-the-jungle restaurant, you

Jalan Imam Bonjol 467, Denpasar

will be taken to the only UNESCO-

(0361) 484-085

protected site in Bali, the Jatiluwih

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SPICE IT UP! For those groups of foodies out there, what better way to spend your time in Bali than to learn traditional Balinese cooking? At the Paon Bali Cooking Class in Ubud, you and your friends can learn the intricate methods of how to cook traditional Balinese dishes.

All classes at Paon Bali are conducted in English by local Balinese chefs in an amazingly tranquil semi-open garden kitchen.

Not only will you learn the recipes,

Preparation for the cooking class, below: Paon Bali will prepare the ingredients for you.

you will also understand more about the philosophy of the cooking methods and the locally grown ingredients used in each dish.

Among other things, you’ll learn how to make your own authentic coconut oil, the famous Balinese Sate Lilit and its variations, as well as a delicious bowl of delicate Balinese soup.

I personally recommend the

trinkets for you to keep. As for the

morning class as it gives you the

vegetarians out there, Paon Bali

chance to explore the surrounding

offers great Balinese veggie-based

village, visit a temple, and have a

dishes as well.

lovely chat with the local farmers and villagers. Not only that, you will

Paon Bali Cooking Class

also be taken to the local Balinese

Laplapan Village, Ubud

market. At the end of the class, Paon

0813-3793-9095

Bali gives you the recipes and little

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Feel the adrenalin kick in with this game of war.

Bali Paintball Arena is well

game before, do not fret because

stocked with the latest imported

the friendly and professional staff

its adrenaline hunger, a game (or

equipment like protectors, rifles,

will teach you how to operate the

two) of paintball should be high on

and paint bullets. Your day will

semi-automatic paintball rifles – you

your list. Located atop the limestone

start with refreshing welcome drinks

will also be given time for practice.

hills of Pecatu, Bali Paintball

at the reception area, followed

As you enter the battlefield, the

Arena offers one of the most fun

by a gearing-up session where

instructor will tell you the rules

and exhilarating activities in Bali

all participants will be given

through his megaphone, and trust

with their three game scenarios

camouflage jumpsuits and face and

me, it seriously feels like you’re in a

and three battlefields across two

eye protection masks.

proper military practice.

hectares of land.

If you have never played this

Out of the three battlefields, I found the Village scenario to be the most thrilling. Featuring wooden huts, bamboo fences, bushes and tall grass, the scene feels like one of those from the Rambo series – the only difference is there is no crazy muscled up dude running around with bullets strapped to his body. So, what are you waiting for?

Bali Paintball Arena Banjar Jaba Pura, Desa Kutuh, Kuta 0822-4700-6999 www.balipaintballarena.com

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FRIENDLY FIRES If your group is longing to feed

BOING! BOING!

each frame and spring so that even

Do you remember when you were

the little ones can join in safely.

little, jumping on your bed and

Don’t forget to wear a pair of socks

imagining that you were flying?

with grips underneath to protect you

Well, the Bounce Bali Trampoline

from slipping – if you don’t have

Centre is the place for you to relive

them, Bounce Bali offers selections

that part of your childhood. This

of these non-slip socks for only Rp.

latest addition to Bali’s premier

20,000 a pair.

Canggu Club is a trampoline center

Another highlight is you don’t have

where you and your whole group

to feel embarrassed about looking

can enjoy a full hour of jumping

silly when trying some new moves on

about. And if you are one of those

the trampolines. The super-friendly

Not only for kids, Bounce appeals to adult as well.

adrenaline seekers, you can even try

and professional staff are there to

welcome at this great venue.

a flip or two.

help you and teach you some cool

By Ariko Ahmad

Unlike home trampolines, Bounce Bali’s entire area is fitted with

tricks like graceful jumps and flips.

Bounce can also arrange for fun

Bounce Bali Trampoline Centre

specially designed, spring-loaded

and thrilling activities for groups

Canggu Club West

frames, allowing you to bounce

like trampoline dodge ball or

Jalan Canggu Club, Canggu

higher than you ever could on your

basketball. Parties for all reasons

(0361) 848-3939

bed. Thick safety pads also cover

or no reasons at all are also

www.bouncebali.com

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DINE&DELIGHTS

TRUE INDONESIAN FLAIR

Culinary Cave, the place to discover and learn about true Indonesian food.

JOIN US AS ONE OF THE FIRST GUESTS TO SAVOR DELECTABLE DISHES AT THE ISLAND’S NEWEST AUTHENTIC INDONESIAN RESTAURANT…

D

espite so many

new resort, this restaurant is a new

options of

addition to the Indonesian dining

international

scene in Bali that should be taken

restaurants on

into account. With a breath-taking

the island, a fine

view of the massive resort complex

authentic Indonesian restaurant is

below and the calm seas of Nusa

surprisingly hard to find. And with

Dua stretching to the horizon,

the number of new hotels opening

Bejana manages to make you feel

up in Bali, there are only a few of

the true Indonesia even before the

them that actually embrace true

meal is served.

Indonesian cuisine.

But Bejana at the Ritz-Carlton,

INTIMATE DINING

Bali is an exception. The sixth and

Located just below the lobby,

the last food outlet to open at this

Bejana, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali’s

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signature restaurant, is designed stylishly with a warm color palette and wooden furniture. This inviting space only serves dinner and is divided into three parts.

The first one is the Culinary Cave. A slightly elevated space from the main dining room, the Culinary Cave is designed to be the cave of discovery – where Indonesian food cooking classes and demonstrations are hosted. The Culinary Cave is also equipped with three state of the art stoves and kitchen equipment for the cooking lessons, together with a colonial long chef’s table.

Moving on to the mid-level below the Culinary Cave, the main dining room is complemented with a massive ceiling light. A small garden-like space is nestled in the middle of the restaurant – especially designed for an intimate couples dinner. A private dining room that

can accommodate up to 12 persons is also available on the other end.

The main dining room shares space with a bar.

Down on the lowest level is the semi-alfresco dining venue where you can unwind after having a generous dinner. This casual outdoor seating, just like other parts of the restaurant, is also designed with a detailed Balinese interior that is influenced by traditional Choices of condiments to accompany your meal.

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craftsmanship, making the space so elegant yet rustic.

ACROSS THE ARCHIPELAGO Begin your dining journey with Indonesia’s most beloved snack “kerupuk” (chips), which are made more interesting with the choices of condiments on the side.

Next, include popular dishes such as Gado Gado and Soto Ayam. However, you might need to check with the staff for the level of spiciness, as Indonesian food tends to be a little bit hot.

I opted for the Gado Gado, and when the dish was served it truly exceeded my expectation. This Gado Gado was beautifully made with a very smooth cashew nut sauce.

For the main course, a variation of dishes ranging from the west to the east of Indonesia is available.

You can also find Indonesia’s all-time favorites such as Mie Goreng (fried noodle) and Nasi Goreng (fried

The dining space at Bejana faces directly to the sea below.

rice). If you are a vegetarian don’t worry, as Bejana has vegetarian Apart from the amazing a la carte offerings, Bejana also

alcoholic version is also available.

All the dishes at Bejana are

serves Indonesian Rijstaffel, a set

actually Indonesian comfort food, but

menu that will take you across the

as this is The Ritz-Carlton resort that

Indonesian archipelago. Choices of

we’re talking about, of course each

white rice, yellow rice or red rice

dish is elevated to the next level.

will complete your meal.

Bejana is open from Tuesday through

Another highlight that you shouldn’t miss is the Bajigur, a

Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

By Joseph Wang

cocktail inspired by a popular health drink in Bandung, West Java,

Bejana, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

called ‘bajigur’. Just like the original

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan,

in Bandung, the Bajigur at Bejana

Lot #3, Nusa Dua

is served hot, but this version has

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added liquor. Of course, the non-

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dishes as well.

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UP!

ucked away in Sanur, the Bali Sports Foundation has been reaching out to help improve the lives of disabled people on the island through fun games and sports.

Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby,

blind judo, disabled archery, deaf mute stick-fighting, boccia, goalball, special needs swimming – the list of sports keeps on expanding. Founder Rodney Holt (RH) talks about the foundation with Bali & Beyond (BB).

BB: How did the Bali Sports Foundation first become established?

RH: I’ve been involved in sports for a long time. When I arrived in Bali I was involved in rugby, so together with some friends started the Bali Rugby Union Club. After that we wanted to do something more with the locals so I decided to set up the Bali Sports Foundation. That was

sports equipment. Now we are reaching out to people

when we found out that there were lots of people with

in Singaraja, and because of distances, we give them

disabilities, and that there were very few activities for

special wheelchairs and send out coaches every week.

them here. People who are physically challenged have

We also go to Karangasem, Bangli, and Jimbrana.

to overcome their disabilities before becoming good at sports. So now we are providing opportunities for them

BB: How do these disabled athletes inspire your life?

because through sports they can integrate further into

RH: I’ve seen how they used to crawl around and struggle

the community, build up their self-confidence, become

to get out of the house, and now they have confidence

friends with others and more. Especially here in Bali

and can travel the world. They used to be in their shells,

where people still think it is bad luck to have children

now they have big smiles and open up to people. To see

with disabilities.

how they progress is fantastic. They could hardly turn the BB: Is it hard to find the

wheels on wheelchairs at first so we had to teach them

athletes?

how to use them. But now they’re speeding. This means

RH: We work with

they want to learn and improve.

a lot of NGOs (non-government

BB: Any challenges you encounter?

organizations) that we

RH: One of the main things is logistics. We have to go

have reached out to

and pick up a lot of the athletes because many of them

and now many of them

are not independent. But that’s part of our commitment.

also start to come to us.

Other than that, there’s no difficulties actually. In fact, it

Sometimes we go to

is much easier to teach them because they come on time,

coach them or give them

and are really keen and enthusiastic.

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PHOTO OF RODNEY HOLT BY JOSEPH WANG ALL OTHERS BY PETER SCHWEMM FOR BALI SPORTS FOUNDATION

PROFILE&PORTRAIT

Power

BB: How do the coaches teach them? Do they have a

equipment they don’t use anymore, which is still in good

special method?

condition and can help our athletes.

RH: The first thing is the awareness of their particular disability. To teach them swimming takes longer because

BB: What are your future plans for the foundation?

they have to get used to the surroundings. The same with

RH: We want to keep expanding as there is so much

blind judo, where they have to be sensitive and gentle.

to do. Bali is the first step, the next step is other parts of

These disabled athletes already have their comfort zone

Indonesia as we want to help a lot more disabled people.

so it takes time to teach them something new, like when

Our long-term plan is to help develop and improve

autistics go into the water or the blind have to fall in judo

the performance of Indonesia in global competitions.

when all their lives they have been afraid to fall.

As for the short-term plan, we are now testing a few physiotherapists for our athletes. And in July we have

BB: How can people help?

a partnership program with the University of Western

RH: The two things we need the most are money and

Sydney. They will send their senior-year students to help us

volunteers, as we need money to buy equipment. We

provide therapy to disabled people and get them ready to

also run a number of events like the Paragames in

participate in sports. Because our focus is sports, we hope

July, where athletes from all around Bali will come to

they will be able to play sports after the therapy.

participate. We have international teams coming as well

By Risty Nurraisa

so our athletes will get experience competing against those from other countries. We really need volunteers

Bali Sports Foundation

as timekeepers, to work in the administration, and so

Jalan Waribang Gg. Titibatu 1A, Kesiman, Sanur

on. Sometimes we also have people donating sports

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INVITE&INDULGE

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WHISK ME AWAY DEAR GENTLEMEN, JUNE IS NOW THE TIME FOR YOU TO GET PAMPERED. WITH A LIST OF AMAZING SPA TREATMENTS, THIS IS THE PLACE TO DETOX AND RECHARGE…

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o all men on the island,

is the place to be for you. A list of

if you are tired of

amazing spa treatments await you,

following the girls in

and no, it doesn’t include girly things

your group walking in

like a flower bath.

and out of the stores in

So while the girls are out

the Seminyak area – and you are

exploring the endless boutiques

longing to get away for a while –

around town, you are in for a top-

we have the perfect excuse for you.

notch massage treatment that will

Located in the W Retreat & Spa

have you forgetting all about busy

Bali – Seminyak, the AWAY Spa

life. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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BLAST FROM THE FUTURE Unlike any other spa on the island, the AWAY Spa steps out of the box by embracing the quirkiness that is quintessentially W throughout the design. With a sleek interior and high-tech lighting playing here and like a futuristic lounge than a spa.

Gone are all the traditional Balinese designs with airy bale-bale.

Instead, you will ďŹ nd a calming detox room with oxygen masks.

Yes, you read that right. The oxygen masks in the detox room will help improve your blood circulation and prepare your body prior the treatment.

As if those are not unique enough, the AWAY Spa is even

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF W RETREAT & SPA BALI - SEMINYAK

there, this 24-hour spa looks more

Chill Bar, where you can retox after your detox treatment

more exceptional with their Chill

the Top Performance, which starts

to give a lot of attention and care

Bar, where you can enjoy a dose

with a skin exfoliating treatment

to a sport car, why wouldn’t you

of alcohol before and after the

with an aromatic black pepper

invest in your own body and health?

treatment. Well, you’re on a holiday,

and cinnamon scrub. A Balinese

Of course there are other manly

so we won’t judge…

massage follows with a special

treatments with shorter duration

focus on your lower back, using

if you don’t have a lot of time for

MAN ENOUGH

deep-tissue pressure that is good

pampering.

The STYLE+ treatment is the ultimate

for vitality, and then continues

four and a half hours of pampering

with an anti-aging facial. Your spa

Spa actually has a happy hour,

– it may sound like a long time, but

experience will then conclude with a

just like a club? From 11 p.m. to 9

once the treatment starts, you’ll wish

pedicure where you can unwind with

a.m., the spa offers 25% off for all

it would never end.

a glass of whiskey.

treatments. Not a bad idea to have

Your spa journey will start with

I know some of you will roll your

And did I mention that the AWAY

a relaxing treatment right after a

the Warrior Exercise, where you will

eyes and couldn’t care less about a

crazy night at the club!

be stretching with a bamboo pole.

spa treatment, let alone a four-and-

By Joseph Wang

This is great to stimulate your blood

a-half-hour one. But put it this way;

flow. This 15-minute stretch will also

if you had a nice sport car, you

AWAY® Spa

help relax tight muscles, and from

would, of course, polish it so it looks

W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak

what I experienced, it also helps you

bright and shiny, wouldn’t you? And

Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

find a peaceful state of mind.

you would want only the best for

(0361) 300-0106

your car, right? So if you are willing

www.wretreatbali.com

Then the journey continues with

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SIGHTS&SOUNDS

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

This picture was taken at Geger Beac h, Nusa Dua. Blue sea, clear sky, and pristine white sand beach – romance couldn’t get any better than this.

An afternoon well-spent at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. These are some shots of the tranquility and the famous bridge leading to the lobby.

ilable at Starfish Bloo, W A list of new dishes is now ava k, courtesy of award-winning Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminya thew McCool. Tempted?

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le & Co. As coffee lovers, Found this inspiring quote at Wha ! we just couldn’t agree more

ed his secret Japanese Chef Hal Yamashita shar Bali Resort. We tal inen Cont Inter KO, the at recipes the chance to learn got were one of the lucky few who from the master himself.

“Sunrise, sunrise. Lo oks like m over this b orning in eautiful su your eyes… nrise in Sa ” We can nur. ’t get

Snapped this pi cture as we to ok off to Nusa Luxury Charte Lembongan on rs. The sea was a private yach quite rough th t with Pulau amount of cham at day, but no pagne. thing is tough with the right BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2015

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REST&RELAXATION

MY BIG FAT FAMILY VACATION THE LITTLE ONES ARE SCREAMING TO PLAY IN THE POOL, THE TEENAGERS ARE BUSY WITH THEIR GADGETS, WHILE THE GRANDPARENTS ARE LONGING TO UNWIND IN THE RESTAURANT – AND ALL YOU WANT IS QUIET TIME IN THE SPA. YES, TRAVELING WITH A BIG FAMILY CAN BE CHALLENGING SOMETIMES, BUT AT THESE FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS YOU CAN BE SURE THAT KEEPING EVERYONE HAPPY DOESN’T REALLY REQUIRE ANY MAGIC TRICKS…

By Risty Nurraisa

LEGIAN’S STONE Despite its modern design, The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection offers a homey atmosphere. The hotel has 308 guestrooms and 22 suites, and our personal favorite is the Premium Pool with its private whirlpool overlooking the main swimming pool.

The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection is located at the southern tip of Legian Beach, still in the heart of Kuta area. So it

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is very easy to find entertainment

ones – they will be entertained with

Conrad Bali is where you should stay

outside the hotel – the beach is right

a bunch of activities at Jasper Kids

with your family. Children will have

across the street, so you can take

Club. Babysitting services are also

the time of their lives swimming in the

your children to play under the sun.

available upon request.

main pool or in the vast pool lagoon.

But you know what? The Stones

The Kura Kura kid’s club will also

Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph

The Stones - Legian Bali —

keep your children busy with fun and

Collection also has a number of

A Marriott Autograph Collection

educative activities.

other fun activities.

Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta, Banjar

The hotel also has a special wing

Legian Kelod, Legian,

that will make your experience

poolside dining area, will let you

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with your family unforgettable. The

prepare your own lunch at a cooking

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Conrad Suite with two queen beds

The Big Fish Bar & Grill, the hotel’s

class conducted by the hotel’s chef.

is the best option for a family of

The cooking class is available for

A SUITE ESCAPE

four – the room is equipped with a

anyone based on bookings – even

As a hotel with one of the biggest

separate dining room and private

children are welcome to join. And

swimming pools on the island,

bar, a living room with a TV and

when the night comes, do try the delectable Indonesian cuisine at The Long Rice Table. Later when the little ones are already asleep, parents can unwind with cocktails and spirits at Eight Till Late, which is open until early morning.

But the highlight is actually the vast main swimming pool and the hot whirlpool. Hammocks are also available at a corner by the pool, making for the perfect place to relax.

And don’t worry much about the little

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The main swimming pool with the view of the ocean

DVD player, a walk-in wardrobe

A FAMILY BLOCK

and a spacious bathroom. While

Already known as one of the

the children are at the kids’ club,

leading family resorts in Bali, the

children’s swimming pool, which is

parents can unwind at the Conrad

Padma Resort Bali at Legian now

equipped with three water slides. So

Suite Lounge or swim in the Conrad

has a special wing for families, the

while the little ones are swimming,

Suite’s pool – both are exclusively

Family Block. Each room is superbly

the parents – or grandparents – can

for adults.

designed to accommodate a family

unwind by the pool, sipping fresh

The Conrad Bali has a special

of four or five with an adorable

drinks from the juice bar. The Family

commitment to families. Children

children’s bedroom – where the

Block will also keep the gadget

up to (and including) 12 years of

little ones can share a bunk bed –

enthusiasts entertained, for at the

age are entitled to complimentary

adjoining the master bedroom. The

kids club the children can keep

breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the

room includes two bathrooms and a

up with PS4 and Wii or compete

spacious balcony as well.

The Family Block also has its own

kid’s menu while dining with their parents. They will also receive a children’s amenity set upon checking in. Many more benefits are available for children up to 12 years old, so please do consult with the staff when

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making a reservation.

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The Family Block has children’s swimming pool with three water slides

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against each other at a hockey table.

But don’t forget that the whole point of spending a holiday with your family is to spend time together.

A gelato time with the family sounds good, doesn’t it? The Family Block has a gelato stand with various flavors to choose from.

Padma Resort Bali at Legian Jalan Padma No. 1, Legian (0361) 752 111 www.padmaresortlegian.com

Chocolate Body Wrap is a must-try.

The hotel has 250 deluxe

bike rentals so you and the whole family can go cycling around the

PICNIC TIME

guestrooms, but our personal favorite

BTDC area. A picnic at The Beach

Tucked away in the BTDC area

is the Deluxe Terrace that has close

Club should also be on your list –

of Nusa Dua is the Courtyard by

access to the pool, and this blue

Courtyard by Marriott Bali Nusa

Marriott Bali Nusa Dua, a compact

swimming pool is just irresistible.

Dua has a free shuttle bus that

hotel where the whole family can

But if you’re not up for swimming,

will take you to the hotel’s private

share their best moments. Children

don’t worry. While the little ones are

beach club that is located only

from four to 11 years old will be

swimming you can indulge in a drink

three minutes away from the Bali

kept entertained with various games

and a light bite at the poolside bar.

Collection shopping area.

and fun activities such as crafts,

Or better yet, unwind at MoMo Café

reading and watching movies at the

with a cup of coffee and opt for one

Courtyard by Marriott Bali Nusa Dua

Kids Club. Meanwhile, you and your

of their delectable Asian dishes.

BTDC SW1, Nusa Dua

better half can get pampered at the Courtyard Spa – for the record; the

For spending quality time with

www.marriott.com

your children, the hotel offers

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PONDERINGPOINT

WHEN THE FUN GOES WRONG

friendships will have crumbled like dust on the rocky road they called a holiday.

Sure, it’s great to spend good times with close friends but really, when traveling, we all have our own agendas that often will be at odds with the rest of the group. And you will soon discover that you are on the ‘outer’ as you become, what I believe is called “a wet blanket.”

In today’s world of mass ‘group travel‘, millions seem to find comfort being crammed onto cruise ships with six thousand other souls being told what to do for the entire duration of the trip. The same applies to coach journeys with the courier ferrying his passengers hither and thither to galleries, museums, and other places of supposed interest. Each and every minute of the trip is meticulously planned, which is why I guess they refer to these types of vacations as ‘packaged holidays.’

My somewhat cynical views on group travel are

MARK TWAIN ONCE SAID, “I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE AIN’T NO SURER WAY TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOU LIKE PEOPLE OR HATE THEM THAN TO TRAVEL WITH THEM.” YES, TRAVELING WITH A BIG GROUP SURE CAN BE FUN. BUT TO OUR CONTRIBUTOR PAUL V. WALTERS, IT IS A CHALLENGE ON ITS OWN…

certainly not the norm, as many people I know take several cruises each year often developing lifelong friendships – in some cases, a few even end up marrying a fellow passenger!

I once succumbed to a mountain of pressure and took a trip to Queenstown in New Zealand with a group of old friends, several of whom I had not seen for many years. In hindsight I should not have gone at all as a couple of those old and dear friends now no longer fall into that category.

It was a nightmare of epic proportions as anything we used to have in common had long since evaporated with

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the passing of time. One or two in this traveling circus raveling in groups – personally I would rather

should never have been allowed to carry a passport let

stick pins in my eyes! Please don’t get me

alone leave the comfort zone of their respective suburban

wrong. I like people, it’s just I don’t enjoy

bungalows. Because once away from home, they

traveling with them very much.

morphed into horrible, petulant children.

When groups of friends sit down to

The beds in the hotels were uncomfortable, the food

plan a trip, everyone will be full of enthusiasm and

was unpalatable, the drinks were far too expensive,

good intentions, as the adventure will prove to be an

and the service in restaurants was appalling! The entire

‘awesome’ experience. However, on the return journey

trip seemed to be mired in a series of never ending

it seems many will choose to sit in separate seats, as

complaints. Along the way there were ‘incidents’ which

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caused insufferable delays and inconvenience as one fell off a bike and fractured his wrist, meaning a full day in a hospital. Another lost his wallet containing all of his documentation, meaning he spent the entire trip on the phone to his embassy. A third, after drinking far too much in some garish bar, groped a waitress and made inappropriate suggestions and was promptly arrested for his transgressions.

By the end of the trip, many of us had murder most foul on our minds and sat in separate seats on the way home, if only to avoid having to talk to lifelong friends who we hoped we would never have to see again.

Consequently, I like to travel alone or with just one companion. Check in’s at airports and hotels are simpler, schedules are more flexible, arguments are easily resolved, and splitting the bill in a restaurant doesn’t’ require a member of the World Bank to work out who ate what and settle the bill!

But… If you happen to find yourself on a cruise, a coach trip, or on a ‘group’ holiday, these are a few things you can do to be far from the madding crowd: • Shore excursions.

• Skip the ‘organized’ outing and find a local driver to visit places you want to see.

• Ditto with coach holidays.

• Seek out one or two like-minded companions and stick with them.

• Try and avoid eating in large groups at restaurants as the food might be great but calculating the bill can cause severe indigestion.

• A group of six or more can be the same as herding cats. Take charge!

• Ban couples that argue a lot.

• Setting some ground rules before departure will probably go a long way towards making your group holiday a far more enjoyable experience and help retain those friends once the journey is over.

By Paul V. Walters

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LITTLELOVES

A TASTY JOURNEY FOUR RESTAURANTS FULL OF SURPRISES THAT MAKE FOR ONE AMAZING FOOD EXPERIENCE…. stop. We had no idea where we

cherry tomato soup, served in tapas

ideas on where to dine in

were going to except that we were

style. All were mind-blowing and set

Bali – or are simply looking

heading to Jimbaran. And yes,

the bar high for our next stop.

for something new to try – a

although you cannot choose the

tour with Bali Food Safari is

restaurant and the food, you have

time to move on. On our way down,

just what you need. Established in

the power to select which area

we couldn’t stop thinking what could

2013, Bali Food Safari offers an

you want to go to upon making

top the experience we just had in

extra-ordinary food adventure that

a reservation. Bali Food Safari

Ju-Ma-Na? And that’s the beauty

will have you dining at four different

offers three areas to explore; Ubud,

of Bali Food Safari. The tour took

restaurants in just one night, all

Seminyak, and Jimbaran.

us to another top-notch restaurant

starting with a sunset session at a

Arriving at the first restaurant it

The sky grew darker and it was

with a completely different theme.

magnificent place. And no, you

felt like opening a Christmas gift

For our second stop we visited

don’t get to decide the restaurants,

from a Secret Santa. With a sleek

Tapis Restaurant at the Kayumanis

let alone the menu. That’s the fun of

design and the vast blue ocean

Resort Jimbaran, which serves fine

it! Bali Food Safari will design your

ahead of us, the jaw-dropping Ju-

Indonesian cuisine. We couldn’t

food journey and trust me; you are

Ma-Na at the Banyan Tree Ungasan

stop digging into the bebek betutu,

in for a lot of surprises.

Bali was more than the perfect place

tongkol sambal matah, and sapi

from which to kick off this food

saus rendang.

THE ART OF SURPRISE

journey. While watching the sunset

It was 4.30 p.m. when Bali Food

on the horizon, we relished some

know the destinations so it’s almost

Safari picked up our team in the

delectable dishes – an egg custard

as if you’re wearing a blindfold

Kuta area and took us to our first

followed by tuna tataki, then yellow

and letting the driver surprise you

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With Bali Food Safari, you never

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RISTY NURRAISA

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f you are running out of

by taking you to any number of

was the last stop – is where our

dish and serve it in tapas style so

impressive dining places. After Tapis

desserts awaited. Located between

you are able to try a little bit of this

Restaurant, our driver and tour guide

Tapis Restaurant and the Belmond

and that, and experience different

had a little bit of fun by getting us

Jimbaran Putri Bali, Cuca was to

type of restaurants and food in one

back to the car and driving us to

close our food journey with their

night. And that’s why this journey

the next stop – which was actually

amazing selection of sweet delights.

within walking distance from Tapis

The Bali Breakfast that looks like a

Restaurant. It was right next-door,

sunny-side up egg is a manipulative

actually.

dessert, where refreshing runny

Nelayan at the Belmond Jimbaran

mango is served with frozen passion

Putri Bali was an undiscovered gem

fruit and whipped coconut. Cocoa

in Jimbaran. Located on the shores

99 and caramel apple were just

of Jimbaran beach, Nelayan offers

as flavorsome for closure – all the

a romantic ambiance at night with

dishes were even more perfect when

dim light, a nice breeze, and the

paired with a cup of hot cappuccino.

sound of waves breaking. Delectable dishes also perfected our dining

FOODIE GOODIE

experience – the ricotta and saffron

The journey with Bali Food Safari

ravioli, the slow cooked beef short

is not designed for you to have an

ribs, and the mini lamb kofta.

appetizer at the first restaurant and

If our driver didn’t remind us

main course at the next – although

that we had another place to go,

dessert is always served at the last

we would’ve stayed there all night.

stop. Bali Food Safari allows each

But the fourth destination – which

of the vendors to showcase their best is best for food enthusiasts who are up to being surprised and trying new things. Who knows, you might end up loving a dish that wasn’t originally your cup of tea.

Don’t forget to bring your best friends on this tour. Although this experience is available for two, it will surely be more fun with a big group – Bali Food Safari can cater up to 10 persons in one group.

By Risty Nurraisa Bali Food Safari

A corner of Ju-Ma-Na. You might get this venue or you may not.

0896-0529-3637 www.balifoodsafari.com

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ACTION&ATTRACTION This is probably the only place where you feel like you have an elephant for a pet

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NTS IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY THAT CAN LET YOU BOND WITH ANIMALS, A DAY OUT WITH AN ELEPHANT AT THE BALI ZOO IS THE ANSWER…

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ver wonder how to take

elephants’ pad where our adventure

care of an elephant?

would began.

Mahout for a Day at the Bali Zoo gives you an

PLAY TIME!

extraordinary experience

Riding an elephant is not as easy as

and lets you fall in love with these

it seems. On my first ride, Adelia’s

gentle giants. Mahout, or mahaut in

personal mahout was sitting in front

Hindi, is a person who rides, handles,

of me and directing Adelia while I

and cares for an elephant. At Mahout

was holding on tightly, trying to find

for a Day you will become a mahout,

my balance. But not long after we

where you get to bathe, scrub, and

arrived at the pad where we had to

feed an elephant, and more.

accomplish our first task as a mahout

It was only 7 a.m. when Bali

– to shower and scrub them. Elephants

Zoo picked us up in Kuta, so once

love water, so showering these gentle

we arrived our adventure started

giants felt more like play time – and

with breakfast at the Elephant View

they were so adorable when playing

restaurant – and trust me, good food

in their pool afterwards!

Each of the elephants’ personal

is what you need before taking on your role as a mahout. Then it was

mahouts then taught us how to give

time to meet our new friends – Adelia,

commands, how to behave around

the sweetest and kindest elephant, and

elephants, what they like and don’t

Terry, the most playful and cheerful

like, how to control and direct them,

one. Each of them greeted us, together

and how to board and disembark

with their personal professional

safely. After this short course we

mahouts who would assist us and

hopped on the back of the elephants

teach us how to handle an elephant.

for the second time, and this time

On this day, I was to take care of Adelia. From Bali Zoo’s 100-year-old traditional Sumatran Buffalo House, I

we were the drivers – with the professional mahouts sitting behind us.

The second ride was not as

rode on Adelia’s back together with

scary as the first, although I was still

her personal mahout; heading to the

struggling to find my balance from

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time to time. But on the third ride –

where Terry adorably draped us

yes, Mahout for a Day lets you ride

with a flower necklace to show

on the elephants three times – was

that we had successfully became a

much better as we got to ride the

mahout for a day. It was really hard

elephants on our own. At this stage

to say goodbye to our new giant

I felt safe with Adelia – she was no

friends, but don’t worry, there was

longer a stranger and I could trust

no rush in saying goodbye to these

her. Besides, her personal mahout

elephants because our journey as a

was walking beside us the whole

Mahout for a Day didn’t end there.

time. On this final ride, we took the

After playing mahout all morning,

elephants to the Wos River where

it was then time to feed the African

once again we accompanied them

lions, take a look around the zoo,

while they played in the water.

and take photos with either a binturong, a python, a crocodile or

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES

other animals you will encounter.

Mahout for a Day also includes

cuisine. The Elephant Expedition

After Wos River, we rode the

a delectable lunch at the Wana

follows where you once again will

elephants back to the starting point,

Restaurant with Southeast Asian

be riding on an elephant for 45 minutes to visit the Wos River and an old village temple. The Jungle SocieTea at the Wana Restaurant will then indulge you with an authentic Indonesian afternoon tea before your day finally concludes with a Balinese massage on your way home.

Mahout for a Day is a remarkable experience that brings you closer to animals, especially elephants. This program is also a marvelous way to educate your children to love and care for wildlife – children from 10 years old and up can join this activity.

Don’t forget to make a reservation at

By Risty Nurraisa Bali Zoo Jalan Raya Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar (0361) 294-357 www.bali-zoo.com

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least two days before.

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BEYONDBALI

A SECRET FINDING A SEA GYPSY VILLAGE, AN URBAN LEGEND, AND UNTOUCHED PARADISE…

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elayar Island is truly a secret find. This quiet and unspoiled island at the southern tip of Sulawesi is a

combination of genuinely warm hospitality and pristine beaches lined with coconut trees, low-key diving spots, and a few sea gypsy villages dotting the coast.

I made my way from the main town of Benteng along the narrow winding coastal road and then stopped at an interesting sea gypsy village. Curly smoke was rising from a pile of blackened rocks with a small fire emerging from the center – I figured the owner of this fire would return soon enough, so I simply waited.

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I looked lo ooked up and spied some

the Bajau people and this village is

harvesting trepan, which are sea

nice looking coconuts in the trees

temporary. It is made from bamboo,

cucumbers. Now they are semi-

just as an older, muscular Bajau

so it’s very easy to make repairs

nomadic, as with competition from

man approached along the path.

when we need to. We only live

the commercial fishing industry and

Taking his cue, he shimmied up

here five months of the year,” he

international fishing laws restricting

the tree. With a machete dangling

explained. “We take our boats out

their activities, many moor off of

at his side, he made scaling the

for seven months and roam the sea.

the islands and commute to the

towering coconut tree look effortless.

We have done this forever, our

sea rather than live the way of

I watched with fascination as he

culture goes back many centuries. I

their ancestors did, who were truly

somehow perched himself in the top

am happy at sea. It is my home.”

nomadic sea wanderers.

fronds to search for the best coconut.

The Bajau people were formerly

Next I wandered along the

With a thud, a fresh coconut

known as sea gypsies, and for

beach, past the colorful traditional

dropped at the foot of the tree

centuries have followed a nomadic

boats spread out along the seashore.

and burst open to reveal the sweet

way of life aboard their small but

Soon enough a band of local village

coconut water. With a huge Selayar

strong and very sea worthy boats.

children who must have heard a

smile, the man carved a drinking

The Bajau are a part of several

foreigner was visiting came flocking.

spout and showed me how to drink

related groups of people who are

“No one ever stops here,” the Bajau

the contents – no straws required.

spread from the Riau and Lingga

man said, “Please stay for a while

archipelagos to the coast of Borneo

and talk with us.”

MEET THE BAJAU MAN

and reaching the east coast of

The friendly, leathery-skinned man

Sumatra.

then told me about his village – with my guide interpreting. “We are

AN URBAN LEGEND

They are expert sailors and earn their living by fishing and hand

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Not long after, the Bajau man began telling some fascinating tales about

the local crocodiles and what they

on a human form and vice versa.

back into the wild but the family

get up to. “Crocodiles are big here.

The crocodile then became her pet

would only rent the crocodile, saying

They’re up to seven meters long and

and slept with her, atop a pillow on

they wanted it back because, of

they live in the estuarine waters,” he

her bed.

course, it was their daughter.

The reporter filed the story and

A reporter heard about a

into a crocodile. It’s a true story! A

crocodile and a villager sleeping

left empty handed. The crocodile

reporter even came and wrote about

in the same bed and went to the

was not for sale, and he could not

it. The story was published in the

village to check the story – and

see the point of renting it. However,

newspaper.”

indeed it was true. The reporter was

the family too could not keep the

fascinated and offered to buy the

crocodile when it outgrew the bed,

crocodile. He wanted to release it

and eventually it went away.

The Bajau man continued his tale.

A young village girl went missing one day. Her family went searching

INDONESIA

for her but after two days the girl could not be found. On day three, when her sister was out looking for her along the beach, she came across a small crocodile. The girl was certain that this was her sister and that she had turned into a SOUTH SULAWESI

crocodile – the local people believe it is possible for a crocodile to take

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PHOTOS BY DAVID METCALF (WWW.DAVIDMETCALFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM, WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DAVIDMETCALFPHOTOGRAPHY)

said. “You know, once a girl turned

PRISTINE PARADISE

With the help of my guide, I

The next day I explored the

visited a school and donated some

traditional produce market in the

books and pencils. This allowed me

town of Benteng and picked up

the opportunity to connect with the

supplies for a picnic, and then I

children, who were curious, friendly

headed out to a little island only ten

and loved having a foreign visitor

minutes from the harbor.

– which is a rare event. I took the

Stepping onto the soft white sand

time to sit and chat with them – a

of Gusung Island, also known as

great opportunity for conversational

Pasi Island, was a true delight. It’s

English practice and they enjoyed

hard to believe you are only two

my impromptu game of counting,

kilometers away from the busy town

colors, and chanting a song I made

of Benteng. Pasi Island is a little

up called “Days of the Week.”

paradise that will spoil you with

Selayar is a secret find, where

choices of beaches, and many of

you feel like time has stood still. It’s

them don’t even have names yet.

a magical place, full of charm and

Most people come for snorkeling,

warm-hearted people. So if you

fishing and diving due to the slow

want a unique travel experience,

current and low depth of the sea

Selayar is well worth the visit for you

– it’s an ideal place for beginning

adventurous travelers.

divers. For me, though, visiting the

By Stephanie Brookes

local school was my mission.

(www.travelwriter,ws)

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HOW TO GET TO THERE Selayar Island is six hours by road from Makassar in South Sulawesi to Bira Harbor. It takes two to three hours by a local ferry to Selayar Island and 30 minutes by road to Benteng.

Information and Hotel/ Homestay Bookings Selayar Tourist Office 0813 4373 6281 / 0853 4197 8344 budparselayar@yahoo.com www.ayokeselayar.com Selayar Tour Guide and Driver Anayah Enjoy Travel 0812 4197 6576 anayahenjoy@yahoo.com Sulawesi Tour Guide and Driver 0812 4222 800 sada2812@yahoo.com Where to Stay: Selayar Dive Resort (open from October 15 to April 30) jochen@selayar-dive-resort.info www.selayar-dive-resort.com

CAPITALCORNER Clockwise from top: The iconic Hotel Indonesia round about is named after the hotel; Grand Deluxe Room; The Spa suite.

LIVING LEGEND DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY HOTELS TO CHOOSE FROM IN THE BIG DURIAN, IT IS ACTUALLY A NO BRAINER TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT ONE…

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o matter if you are

will have to stay at a hotel that is located

in the Big Durian for

in the city center, close to all the city’s

Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is the

leisure, business, or

happenings and malls – and of course,

answer. Located at the famous Hotel

shopping, choosing

great restaurants should be close by so

Indonesia roundabout, this historical

a place to stay is

you won’t be stuck in traffic just to get

hotel is also connected to one of the

some food.

biggest shopping malls in Jakarta, the

actually not a difficult task. For sure you

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For the ultimate experience, Hotel

exclusive, since there were no other

only did the staff greet me warmly,

hotels to rival it at that time – for the

but they also processed my check in

record; it has welcomed a lot of famous

efficiently, even though the lobby was

local figures and hosted important

quite packed with other guests. It was

events, including the wedding of

definitely a good start, especially for me

Indonesia’s former president Susilo

who was already exhausted because of

Bambang Yudhoyono.

the traffic.

Declared as a national heritage site

I was soon taken to my Executive

by the local government in 1993, Hotel

Grand Deluxe room, and upon

Indonesia underwent a major interior

entering the first thing I noticed was the

renovation from 2004 to 2009. It then

amazing city view. Facing the famous

opened its doors once again in 2009

Hotel Indonesia roundabout, this hotel

as a part of the oldest European luxury

definitely sits in a prestigious area. And

hotel group Kempinski Hotels.

the room facilities are just as impressive with a spacious bathroom, an oversized

JAKARTA’S SIGNATURE

bathtub, and all modern amenities.

When I arrived at the hotel just after

Decorated in a contemporary design, the

lunch, I was in awe of the service – not

room is also equipped with high speed

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, which offers unlimited shopping pleasure.

BEGIN AGAIN This hotel is the first ever five-star hotel in Indonesia, and was initially built to support the 1962 ASEAN Games.

Originally named Hotel Indonesia, the property soon became the pride of the capital where everyone in-the-know gathered every weekend.

Hotel Indonesia was definitely

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The Signature Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Internet, an LCD TV, a coffee maker, and

owned by the hotel that offers many

have breakfast at the club lounge with

an iPod or iPhone dock. Seriously, what

choices of Indonesian food – take it from

personalized service and selections of

more can you ask for?

me, the well-known Bubur Ayam (chicken

food that are just as mouth-watering.

Restaurant, one of the six restaurants

porridge) with its authentic Indonesian flavor is a must-try. Club guests may

The hotel is also complemented with a spa and a fitness center on the rooftop – so no matter how busy you are in Jakarta, please do make time to try one of their spa treatments and escape the stress Jakarta might have inflicted on you. Try their Sumatra Sunset, a couple’s treatment that features a ketan hitam scrub combined with a kenanga salt bath. A Swedish massage will then take you deep into relaxation before continuing on to a pedicure. This 180minute treatment is available at Rp. 3,200,000++ per couple. Don’t forget to swim in the pool, which is also located on the rooftop as well.

By Joseph Wang Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Jalan M.H Thamrin No. 1, Jakarta Pusat (021) 235-83800 www.kempinski.com/jakarta

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Atma Jaya Catholic University proudly launched a comic book containing folklore stories from South Sorong in Papua, witnessed by Culture and Education Minister Anies Baswedan.

This comic book was conceived out of the concern of the lecturers who realized there were no references about South Sorong for their students to study. Students majoring in Program Pendidikan Jarak Jauh (Long Distance Education Program) and Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar (Education for Elementary School Teachers) were given the task of gathering folklore stories from Sorong – the lecturers then contributed by turning these stories into a comic book. Atma Jaya Catholic University hopes that this comic book will help preserve literature from South Sorong. www.atmajaya.ac.id

THE CHAMPIONS Last April, Ferrari Jakarta proudly announced that their two top Ferrari Challenge racers came out as champions at the Fuji Speedway in Japan.

Renaldi Hutasoit and David Tjiptobiantoro were in the lead, and successfully became the first and second champions respectively in the two-day Trofeo Pirelli classification. Congratulations! www.jakarta.ferraridealers.com

CHEERS! To cherish the excitement of The Asian African Conference 2015 in Jakarta, the Gran Melia Jakarta as one of the appointed official hotels served Indonesian authentic jamu – a healthy drink made out of Indonesian herbs and spices. A special counter was available in the lobby where hotel guests were offered this special drink. Putri Indonesia 2015 Anindya Kusuma Putri and Miss Congeniality Lestari Adelia were invited to join in the spirit of drinking jamu together with General Manager Gilberto Mayen.

Gran Melia Jakarta Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav X-0, Kuningan, Jakarta (021) 526-8080 www.melia.com

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

FOOD FIESTA The first ever Ubud Food Festival is here! Brought to you by the creator of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, the Ubud Food Festival is all about food mythology, authenticity, and taste.

You will also learn from the pros as a number of culinary talents from Indonesia and across the globe are coming, including TV personalities like Bondan Winarno and William Wongso, Bali’s acclaimed chefs Will Goldfarb of Room4Dessert, Kevin Cherkas of Cuca, and many more. The former head chef of Melbourne’s Vue de Monde Ryan Clift, international celebrity pastry chef Janice Wong, and Malaysia’s Chef Wan are only a few of international chefs that will attend the festival. The Ubud Food Festival will be held from June 5 to 7. Check out their website for more details.

PHOTOS BY ANGGARA MAHENDRA FOR UBUD FOOD FESTIVAL

www.ubudfoodfestival.com

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Last April, the Begawan Foundation was humbled to receive the Tri Hita Karana Nugraha Award for 2015. This honorable acknowledgement was to mark the foundation’s mission in saving the Bali Starling, a cause that the Begawan Foundation has been dedicated to for 16 years. www.begawanfoundation.org

PARTY ON THE BOAT! It was a magical sunset as Alila Purnama, one of the most luxurious liveaboard Phinisi ships in Asia, hosted a special party as it was docked at Benoa Harbor. Alila Purnama offers exceptional trips to the Komodo Island and Raja Ampat, and will treat you like a king along the journey. www.alilahotels.com

COCKTAIL FLAIR La Favela Seminyak was getting hotter and hotter as Diageo World Class was looking for the best two bartenders on the island. Ten bartenders were showing their flair in front of four judges, and each participant had to make two different cocktails. I Gusti Salit Made Ari Naryana from the Woo Bar at the W Retreat & Spa Bali and Ayip Muhammad Dzuhri from the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort are the two winners from Bali who will compete in the Southeast Asia Finals in Thailand, together with two semi-finalists from Jakarta. Good luck! www.iris-worldwide.com

A FINE PAIR May 10th was a bright day as Cuca held its first ever event since it’s opening in 2013. More than 100 people gathered at the garden to enjoy the exceptional pairing of 20 signature small bites and five of Astrolabe’s wines. www.cucaflavor.com 72

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SEE&SEEN

STARLING SAVIOR

ALL AROUND “Around the World”, a themed dinner at La Terazza, Grand Nikko Bali, takes you on an exceptional culinary journey around the globe. Savor selections of sushi and continue with European delicacies that range from French Prawn Thermidor, Russian Borscht, German pork knuckle, and more. Don’t forget to taste selections of food from the USA and Asia as well. Available only on Tuesday from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Rp. 450,000 net/person. www.grandnikkobali.com

BRICK BY BRICK The LEGO shop is finally here in Bali! Located on the second floor of beachwalk Bali, the third LEGO shop to open in Indonesia is ready to entertain your children with their selections of educative LEGO stories. www.bricksindonesia.com

LOVE IS IN THE AIR Paulina Katarina welcomed this spring with their latest collection called Love Story, which embraces soft pastel colors with little flower prints. This new collection was proudly launched at S.K.A.I Beach Club at the Padma Resort Bali in Legian. This coming summer, Paulina Katarina will also launch their summer collection, Earth Bound. www.paulinakatarina.com

A NEW RIDE The most anticipated outdoor attraction is finally open in Nusa Dua. Surf & Turf Nusa Dua Beach is now ready to welcome you.

Come and try the first ever Flow Rider in Bali! www.tjendana-corporate.com BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2015

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Negara

JEMBRANA

Medewi

West Bali National Park

Pemuteran

Menjangan Island

Gilimanuk

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Nusa Dua

Candi Dasa

Nusa Lembongan Island

Semarapura

Nusa Penida Island

Nusa Ceningan Island

Tanjung Benoa

Sanur

Tenganan

Amlapura

Amed

Tulamben M. Agung

KARANGASEM

Besakih

Lake Batur

KLUNGKUNG GIANYAR

DENPASAR

Taman Ayun

BADUNG

Ubud

Bangli

BANGLI

M. Batur Kintamani Bedugul

Kerobokan Seminyak Legian NGURAH RAI Kuta Tuban INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Jimbaran Uluwatu

Canggu

Tanah Lot

Tabanan

TABANAN

M. Batukaru

Laker Buyan Lake Tamblingan Lake Bratan

BULELENG

Lovina

Singaraja

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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) 264-149, Fax: (0361) 243-747 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

BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2015

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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