Bali & Beyond Magazine September 2015 by Bali & Beyond Magazine

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RAW GREEN

FOOD FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

HIDDEN

ROMANCE

ENCHANTING NEW VILLAS ON TOP OF THE ULUWATU HILLS

TRENDING TOPICS FOOD, PLACES, AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT IS THE TALK OF THE ISLAND

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TRENDING TOPICS ‘Om Swastiastu...’ Bali without a doubt sets a high standard in trends for Indonesia’s tourism industry. From high quality food to world-class venues, Bali is always attracting curious tourists who want to keep themselves updated with everything that is happening on the island. Therefore, this month we put you in touch with those that have become the talk of the island. One highly trending topic is healthy food, which all began in Ubud. Raw food is no longer an exceptional thing in Bali thanks to the dedication of health-conscious eaters that spread their positive message to the rest of the island. But did you know that it is not actually that hard to enjoy this healthy lifestyle? Our interview with Shanti Allen, one of the

COVER Photo by Agi R. Andante

pioneers of raw food in Ubud and the owner of Alchemy Café, in ‘PROFILE & PORTRAIT’ just might inspire you. Beach clubs are something that Bali is famous for – so in ‘LIFESTYLE & LEISURE’ we introduce you to five beach clubs in Bali that set the bar very high, all handpicked by our contributor Paul V. Walters. Your holiday won’t be complete if you haven’t witnessed Bali’s renowned sunrises and sunsets – find some stunning photos of these moments captured by Phil Green in ‘FOTO FOLIO’. We also reveal some tourist destinations beyond Bali that are currently trending like the Pasar Santa in Jakarta. Flip through ‘CAPITAL CORNER’ to find out how an old market has turned into the “it” place in the capital city. Our contributor Agi R. Andante paid a visit to the trending Kalibiru in Yogyakarta on her road trip from Bali to Jakarta, which she tells us about in ‘BEYOND BALI’. As always, we hope you enjoy flipping through our pages and having a happy time exploring the island. And don’t forget to snap some holiday photos and upload them to your social media account. You don’t want to miss being a part of Bali’s trending topics, do you? ‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

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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 a self-taught writer with a degree in architecture. He has one foot in Bali and another in Jakarta. A big fan of movies, comic books, TV series, architecture, and food – these are the topics he likes to write about.

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PHIL GREEN

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 go into wide release g in June 2015.

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

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

contents 09.15 SEPTEMBER 2015 Volume 17 No. 184

MELAJAH BASA BALI

THE LITTLE TOES

A short introduction to the Balinese language

INVITE&INDULGE Pamper your child with a treatment at the Kriya Spa

JOIN THE CLUB!

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS

Five exclusive beach clubs handpicked by Paul V. Walters

Snapshots and quotes picked up throughout July and August

LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

REST&RELAXATION HIDDEN ROMANCE

Hidden Hills Villas, the latest gem in Uluwatu

PONDERING&POINT WATCH THE ROAD!

Watch out…helmetless bikers and reckless drivers are everywhere!

+ 12 PRIMEPROMOTION Hot deals and promotions of the month that shouldn’t be missed

16 NEW&NEWS

FOTOFOLIO

SUNRISE, SUNDOWN Stunning sunrise and sunset moments captured by Phil Green

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

DINE&DELIGHTS

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

QUEST FOR THE BEST CUT Finding the most savory beef cuts in Bali

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

PROFILE&PORTRAIT THE FOOD ALCHEMIST

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

Learn about raw food from the owner of the Alchemy Café

SHOPPINGSPREE SWEET DREAMS

The new collection at Mimpi Mannis

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78 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses

FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY JOSEPH WANG, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY PHIL GREEN, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BALI SEMINYAK

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BEYOND&BALI

ROAD RULES

ACTION &ATTRACTION

GO WITH THE FLOW Bali’s ﬁrst ever ﬂow rider is now open in Nusa Dua

Two girls on a road trip from Bali to Jakarta

CAPITALCORNER

THE TALK OF THE TOWN

Pasar Santa is the latest “it” place in the capital city

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TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF SURF & TURF BEACH CLUB AT THE BAY BOTTOM PHOTO BY LANI ELEONORA

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PRIMEPROMOTION

SWING LIKE A PRO Are you looking for a professional tennis coach so you can improve your playing skills? Look no more, because the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has the perfect teacher for you. Until January 2016, Ling Chan, a Jim Courier Tennis (JCT) international coaching professional will be the tennis coach in residence and is ready to train you, no matter if you’re an amateur or pro tennis player. Private classes, social match-ups, and ‘sparring’ will also be conducted as well as Cardio Tennis. Bring your children along as Ling Chan will also teach Kids Tennis. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran (0361) 70-1010 www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay

I DO The Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak proudly introduces their latest addition located in the heart of the Double Six Beach strip named, The Beach. Open from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., this new beach space is equipped with sundecks and umbrellas for guests to relax while overlooking the ocean. But The Beach is so much more than just a place for sunbathing. Designed with a 300 m2 upper deck, The Beach is also wonderful for wedding ceremonies and dinner receptions. And to help you organize your big day, the Courtyard’s wedding expert will always be at your side – all you have to do is tell them what kind of wedding you desire; a classic Western or a Balinese traditional ceremony. Wedding packages are available at US$ 1,300++ for 30 pax. Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak Jalan Camplung Tanduk No. 103 SP, Dhyana Pura, Seminyak (0361) 8499-600 www.courtyard.com

CB’s Hot Bag, the most favorite menu item at the Crab Bar, now comes in a small size too – which is the perfect option for single eaters. This Mini Hot Bag (Rp. 250,000++) consists of 250 gr of mud crab, 100 gr of yabbies, 100 gr of prawns, 300 gr of clams, sausage and corn, and is served with six different sauces for you to choose from; CB Bali, Bangka Curry, Chilli, Teriyaki Black Pepper, Garlic Butter, or Smoke Cajun sauce. One thing for sure, whichever sauce you opt for, they are all delish! So, let’s get crackin’! Crab Bar Jalan Batu Belig 106, Seminyak (0361) 8499-316 www.crabbar-bali.com

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THE MINI BAG

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PRIMEPROMOTION

SKIN FOOD

THE FOOD HAVEN This September, The Mulia, Mulia Resorts & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali will tempt your palate with their new and delectable dishes. Edogin is serving fresh Sanma or Paciﬁc Saury, which is also known as the ‘fall sword ﬁsh’ as it represents autumn in Japanese cuisine. Selections of seafood delights are also available at Soleil – get ready to munch on their Tonno e Bottarga and Pesce Sciabola alla Salvia. If you like Asian food you should not miss the Korean noodles at The Café and the Mulia Mooncakes at Table8. And of course, choices of chocolate indulgence like Decadent Chocolate Tart and Strawberry Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake await you at the Mulia Deli. The Mulia, Mulia Resorts & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua (0361) 301-7777 www.themulia.com

The NEW Pevonia® Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™, the latest collection from Pevonia, is just what you need for skin rejuvenation. Incorporating natural ingredients with plant stem cell technology, this new skincare collection is perfect for anti-aging without wasting too much of your time. There are three products within the collection; Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Multi-Active Foaming Cleanser, which will normalize the activity of dermal stem cells and stimulate ﬁbroblasts growth, Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Intensive Serum to hydrate the skin while improving elasticity, and Stem Cells Phyto-Elite™ Intensive Cream to smooth ﬁne lines and wrinkles and brighten your skin. www.pevonia.com

Ever wonder what it feels like to be ﬂoating? You can ﬁnd that feeling by joining the aerial yoga class at the Sunset Cabana at Alila Villas Uluwatu. Aerial yoga, also known as anti-gravity yoga, is a new form of yoga that is much inspired by Pilates, calisthenics, and aerial acrobatics – you will be doing all of that while hanging on a hammock. Don’t be afraid, as the anti-gravity yoga at Alila Villas Uluwatu is conducted privately by resident yogi Nyoman Warta. Interested? A 60-minute aerial yoga class is priced at 925,000++ per person. Alila Villas Uluwatu Jalan Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu (0361) 848-2166 www.alilahotels.com

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PLAY WITH GRAVITY

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NEW&NEWS

DELISH BLACK DIAMOND This new innovation by Gelato Secrets will surely blow your mind – the Organic Sulawesi Vanilla and Bamboo Charcoal Gelato! Yes, you read that right. Gelato Secrets is marrying edible bamboo charcoal with Indonesia’s best vanilla beans, resulting in a delicious gelato ﬂavor with a sweet aroma and unique texture. And of course it is healthy, as bamboo charcoal – also known as the black diamond – has many beneﬁts such as detoxing your body and helping with your blood circulation. So, savoring this gelato doesn’t mean cheating on your diet if it’s the Organic Sulawesi Vanilla and Bamboo Charcoal Gelato that you are having! Gelato Secrets Jalan Raya Petitenget, Seminyak (0361) 8989-630, www.gelatosecrets.com

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM For the third time, Qatar Airways achieved the “Airline of the Year” title at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards! This is deﬁnitely a prestigious honor as millions of passengers from more than 100 countries took part in ﬁlling in the survey to decide this year’s winner. Not only that, Qatar Airways was also honored with two other titles; Best Business Class Airline Seat and Best Airline in the Middle East. Congratulations! www.qatarairways.com

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SOCIAL SPACE Looking for a comfortable co-working space? Just head out to Brown & Butter at the Berry Biz Hotel. Open 24 hours, this coffee shop serves a selection of light bites, cakes, and main courses such as Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chili Dogs to accompany you while you are working. Brown & Butter is also perfect for small scale and private meetings, and their choices of signature house blend coffees will surely keep you awake. This social space will also soon display a mini exhibition. Brown & Butter Berry Biz Hotel Sunset Road No. 99, Kuta (0361) 849 5222 www.berrybizhotel.com

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NEW&NEWS

PARTY ON THE ROCK Good news! The Rock Bar is now ready to welcome more guests. With new seating areas and decks, the Rock Bar can now accommodate up to 650 people. This new expansion is from Rock Bar’s designer Yasuhiro Koichi of Japan’s Design Studio SPIN – you can see how the nine new decks harmoniously blend with the original design of the bar that boasts a terriﬁc view of the Indian Ocean. Ready to party on the rock? Rock Bar AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Karang Mas Estate, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, (0361) 702-222 www.ayanaresort.com

THE HISTORY Whether you are a history enthusiast or not, this book is deﬁnitely a must-read. “A Brief History of Indonesia” reveals the ups and downs that have happened across the archipelago over the last centuries, like from the old days when kings ruled the country, as well as how traders and revolutionaries played their parts. But the best thing about the book is how author Tim Hannigan delivers his research – it is so easy to read, almost as if you are reading a storybook rather than complicated research by a historian. Interested? “A Brief History of Indonesia” is priced at Rp. 210,000 at a Periplus bookstore near you. www.periplus.com

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INDONESIAN TASTE Jimbaran Garden at the InterContinental Bali Resort has launched a number of new delectable menu items – our favorite is definitely their Indonesian cuisine as the flavors are really authentic. Try the JG Soto Klungah (Rp.200,000++), a Jimbaran seafood soup with spicy coconut broth that is rich and light or Crispy Cornflakes Crusted Fish Dumpling (Rp. 130,000++) for starters. As for the main course, we couldn’t get over the traditional Sundanese food Pepes Ikan Sunda (Rp. 230,000++). Oh, did we mention that the dishes are served in generous portions so that they are perfect for a family-style dining experience? InterContinental Bali Resort Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran (0361) 701-888 www.bali.intercontinental.com

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MELAJAH BASA BALI A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THE BALINESE LANGUAGE

PRONOUNCIATION Now that you know that there are three levels, don’t let this discourage you. We’re not aiming for perfection, just a few basic skills. Here’s a simple guide to

THREE LEVELS

• Balinese is pronounced not

speak “Basa Bali”

There are three levels of Basa

too differently than other Malay-

(Balinese) as their

Bali, depending on who you are

inﬂuenced languages. For

mother tongue.

addressing. Basa Bali Alus is the

example “tiang”, which means

Indonesian and

highest level of Balinese reserved

“I”, is pronounced tea-young

English are widely understood

for formal situations and for those

• The stress should be put on the

and you’ll also ﬁnd people in

who are highly respected (parents,

last syllable. So if you were to say

the tourism industry who have a

employers, people with higher

“Basa Bali” you would put the

handle on languages like Mandarin

caste). Basa Bali Madya is the

stress on sa and li

and Russian, but Basa Bali reigns

middle level of Balinese that is

• The most common vowel in Basa

supreme when it comes to casual

used for day-to-day interaction with

Bali is “a” but it is also the most

interactions on the island. Learning

friends and family. Basa Bali Kasar

difﬁcult because there are many

Basa Bali doesn’t have to be difﬁcult,

is the lowest level used to express

ways to pronounce it.

so why not try to get a few phrases

anger or used with close friends, as

For example:

under your belt for a more colorful

it can be considered rude in certain

• natah (yard) is similar to “a”

experience while you are here?

situations.

in “rather”

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PHOTO BY JOSEPH WANG

pronunciation:

ere in Bali, people

• apa (what) is similar to “o” in “how” • jelema (human) is similar to

INTRODUCTION TO THE BALINESE LANGUAGE I

: tiang

NUMBERS

you

: ragane

: besik, siki

is similar to “i” in bird

: iraga mekejang

: dua, kalih

• Pronouncing “ng” in Basa Bali

they

: idedane

: telu

is similar to “ng” in “mingle”

he/she

: ipun

: papat

: lima

: nenem

“i” in bird • Pronouncing “e” in Basa Bali

SENTENCE STRUCTURE

FAMILY MEMBERS

The sentence structure is identical

mother

: meme

: pitu

to Indonesian, for example:

father

: bapa

: kutus

• “Tiang ngajeng nasi” (I’m eating

son

: pianak muani

: sia

rice) is subject-verb-object

daughter

: pianak luh

: dasa

grandma

: dadong

: solas

grandpa

: pekak

: roras

: telulas

: patbelas

• “umah ageng” (big house) is noun-adjective • “kereng megae” (working hard) is adverb-verb

FUN TIPS • Instead of saying good

DIRECTIONS right

: tengawan

: limolas

left

: tengedel

: nembelas

: pitulas

morning or good afternoon, “Om Swastiastu” is the common

DAYS OF THE WEEK

: pelekutus

expression used. To end a

Sunday

: Redita

: siangolas

conversation or to say goodbye,

Monday

: Soma

: duangdasa

you can say “tiang mepamit”

Tuesday

: Anggara

: selikur

(I have to leave).

Wednesday

: Buda

: dualikur

• When giving directions, the

Thursday

: Wrspati

: selae

Balinese rarely use left and right.

Friday

: Sukra

: telungdasa

Instead, they will use north, south,

Saturday

: Saniscara

: sasur

Morning

: Semengan

: petangdasa

: setiman

: seket

east and west to direct you to where you are trying to go. • The Balinese name their children based on their order of birth. The

COMPASS north

: kaja

100

: satus

south

: kelod

150

: karobelah

east

: kangin

175

: lebak

or Komang and the fourth Ketut.

west

: kauh

400

: samas

So if your name is John Doe and you

northeast

: kaja kangin

600

: telungatak

are the ﬁrst child in your family, your

northwest

: kaja kauh

800

: domas

Balinese name would be

southeast

: kelod kangin

900

: sangatus

“Gede John Doe.”

southwest

: kelod kauh

1000

: siu

ﬁrst child is named Wayan, Iluh, Gede or Putu; the second is Made, Kadek or Nengah; the third Nyoman

By Bayu Rahanatha

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE The iconc three-tiered pool at Amankila carved into the slope of the hill

JOIN THE CLUB! FROM A BLISSFUL HAVEN NESTLED IN QUIET KARANGASEM TO BALI’S VERY OWN IBIZA-INSPIRED PARTIES IN SEMINYAK, THESE ARE THE TOP FIVE BEACH CLUBS THAT OUR CONTRIBUTOR PAUL V. WALTERS HAS HANDPICKED FOR YOU. By Paul V. Walters

for families, friends, and locals alike who are having a holiday. With world-class chefs and skilled bartenders, some of these top venues spice up the sunny coastline while the sun is still up. I have to say, even as a longterm resident of Bali I have not been an active participant in these clubs, but I think now is the time to

‘sample the goods’. What I didn’t

lub. It’s funny how

Bali offers an eclectic mix of

anticipate was the sheer number

when you put the

beach clubs lining the coast, many

of beach clubs operating around

word ‘club’ into a

often situated in spectacular spots

Bali and so I restricted myself to

sentence it suddenly

hidden below pristine cliffs or behind

ﬁve establishments who seem to be

adds a certain sense

dense foliage. Some have brought

doing a splendid job of making sure

of exclusivity to the context of the

Mediterranean style and the Ibiza-

visitors have a wonderful day out.

paragraph. It has such a nice ring to

inspired party scenes to the island

it, somewhere to belong, somewhere

while a handful of others retain a

BLISSFUL HEAVEN

private or, part of the ‘club crowd,’

more local and traditional setup,

My ﬁrst stop was the beach club

far away from the everyday.

serving as seaside weekend retreats

at the Amankila resort. Nestling in

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is surrounded by impossibly green

‘heaven on a stick,’ as it is designed

lawns rolling down to a patrolled

primarily for one purpose and one

black-sand beach complete with

purpose only, relaxation! Take

crashing waves.

a massage, order lunch from the

Beautifully attired staff appear as

extensive menu, have a nap, swim

if by magic to prepare day beds and

in the pool, kayak the ocean, or just

ﬁll small side tables with jugs of ice-

(as I did) lie about and do absolutely

cold water. They also offer delicious

nothing. Bliss!

snacks, sunscreen, and ﬂuffy towels the shadow of Mount Agung in a

before melting back into the foliage

Amankila

sleepy village in Karangasem and

appearing only when you need them.

Manggis, Karangasem, Bali

overlooking the Lombok Strait, the

If you’re seeking a tranquil day

Amankila is part of the Aman Resorts

out, this club is for you. It’s pure,

(0363) 41-333 www.amanresorts.com

group that is renowned for marketing and managing small to medium sized luxury resorts worldwide. This stunning property literally tumbles down the slopes of a hill to the beach, past free- standing suites and a sparkling three-tiered pool set amidst luscious tropical gardens teeming with frangipani and bougainvillea. The beach club has its own 50-meter swimming pool shaded by tall waving palms, and

A BEACH RETREAT Bali’s Bukit Peninsula hides most of the island’s favorite beach clubs, and Finn’s Beach Club is perfect for those seeking a beach retreat with a pristine stretch of white sand and swimmable waves. Part of the Semara Uluwatu in Ungasan, this club has one of the most gorgeous hidden beach locations on the island, given its dramatic setting between a rock face and the shoreline. The 165-meter stretch of sand is yours Crystal clear ocean and a 165-meter stretch of white sand beach

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for a day with a minimum deposit of Rp. 250,000 net, which can be

Previously known as Nammos Beach Club, the Karma Beach Club is one of the favorites

and beach barbeque parties are among its regular events. And of course, the sunsets are sublime! Karma Beach Club Karma Kandara Resort Jalan Villa Kandara, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan (0361) 848-2202 www.karmabeach.com

SURF THE CLUB Perhaps the only beach club fronting one of the favorite surf breaks in East Bali, the Komune Beach Club is an excellent venue for surfers, beach lovers or anyone – it is that kind of place to hang out, chill, and recharge. Here you can paddle out, ride a few waves, and then head the bar (a circular structure that looks like a giant mushroom), laze on the comfortable day beds, roll into the pool, or walk down the beach – your call. set off against food and beverage

SUBLIME SUNSETS

purchases. Access is via a two-

What I began to like about these

minute funicular ride down the cliff

clubs is their ability to ‘hide’ their

to arguably one of the best beaches

locations in the most exotic places.

in Bali, and comes complete with

The Karma Beach Club, open from 9

selections of water sports to enjoy it

a.m. to 11 p.m., epitomizes privacy

with. It is deﬁnitely hard to beat this

as it is accessed by a funicular

one! Finn’s Beach Club is open from

ride down a sheer cliff to a stretch

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

of clean white sand. To ensure its exclusivity you have to pay an

Finn’s Beach Club, Semara Luxury

entrance fee, but don’t panic as

Villa Resort

once again it’s offset against the

Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar

price of food and drinks. The kitchen

Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan

is housed under a raised thatched

(0361) 848-2111

roof bamboo structure serving

www.ﬁnnsbeachclub.com

Mediterranean-inspired selections,

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back for healthy bites and drinks at

Ku De Ta, one of the hottest spots in Bali as well as the trendsetter for Seminyak nightlife

Evenings mean music around the pool deck, while regular movie

surﬁng lifestyle, Komune Beach Club welcomes you from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

screenings are held on the ‘lawn cinema’, when beachside ﬁre pits

Komune Resorts and Beach Club

are also set ablaze. Depending on

Jalan Pantai Keramas, Gianyar

the tide, Komune Beach Club hosts

(0361) 301-8888

special night surﬁng events as well,

www.komuneresorts.com

lit up by towering soccer stadiumgrade ﬂoodlights. Easily the best

IBIZA IN BALI

beach club in Bali to experience the

I conclude my club tour with a visit to the iconic Ku De Ta, a sort of

all over the island. The layout

“Ibiza comes to Bali” kind of place.

features a main restaurant area, a

This venue is the ultimate spot for a

dedicated bar, a centerpiece lawn

‘look at me, I’m at Ku De Ta’ selﬁe,

bordering the beachfront as well as

and is actually great to enjoy a lazy

restaurants and private areas. The

breakfast, lunch, or a sunset cocktail

club obviously continues to appeal

overlooking the beach as the doors

to the Bali international set – it was

are open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. I like

packed the day I went – and will do

the way the place morphs throughout

for many years to come even though

the day as it constantly re-invents

other locations are trying hard to

itself to the changing clientele as the

knock it off its lofty perch!

sun sinks into the sea. Ku De Ta is one of Bali’s most prominent hotspots, a trendsetter for an upscale night in Seminyak, which has inspired other similar enterprises

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Ku De Ta Jalan Kayu Aya No. 9, Seminyak (0361) 736-969 www.kudeta.net

DINE&DELIGHTS

RUMP

RIB CHUCK SHORT RIBS

Quest Best Cut

BRISKET

FORE SHANK

SHORT LOIN

SIRLOIN ROUND

FLATE

FLANK HIND SHANK

For The

THE COMPILATION OF THE MOST SAVORY MEATS THE ISLAND HAS TO OFFER. By Joseph Wang

or carnivores, nothing

EYE FILLET

beats savoring succulent

Eye ﬁllet, normally known as

and tender meat. Here

beef tenderloin, is a group of

we present you with the

muscle beneath the ribs next to the

island’s best cuts of beef,

backbone. This part of the cow also

from the slow smoked Texan BBQ

does very little work, and that’s why

brisket to Wagyu beef cooked

it is the tenderest cut of meat, perfect

Asian style, and from tender high-

for roasts, steaks, or even tartare.

grade tenderloin to classic New

Robert Marchetti The Plantation

York striploin. Without further ado,

Grill at the Double-Six Luxury Hotel

let’s dig in!

Seminyak may have just been open for a year, but this restaurant has made its way right into the dining competition of southern Bali for sure, especially when it comes to meat. Their Beef Tenderloin Fillet is a musttry – the thick 200-gram grain-fed Black Angus tenderloin is cooked to perfection, and is served with “Basil” Salsa Verde and Balsamic sauce. And the meat quality doesn’t lie. This restaurant is designed with a glamorous ‘20s-style interior, making it a stunning place for a romantic dinner as well. If you do share an intimate dinner here with your loved

Robert Marchetti The Plantation Grill serves the best quality steak cut

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one, I would suggest you ﬁnish your meal with the Bomb Alaska

ﬂambéed, as it is the perfect ending for a romantic night. Robert Marchetti The Plantation Grill Level 4 Double-Six Luxury Hotel Seminyak, Jalan Double Six No. 66, Legian (0361) 734-300 www.plantationgrillbali.com

BRISKET Brisket supports about 60% of the body weight of a cow so is obviously one of the muscle areas that require a signiﬁcant amount of connective tissue. This makes it challenging to process, as it needs a certain technique to cook and to tenderize the connective tissues. However, beef brisket is also considered the king of Texan BBQ meat. Slow smoked for 15 hours, this tough meat will transform into a succulent cut that is so tender it almost melts in your mouth. Tempted? Just head out to the Smokehouse in Petitenget. This casual BBQ joint is owned by a Texan – and who better qualiﬁed to offer Texas-style BBQ than a Texan?

Smokehouse’s brisket melts in your mouth and keeps you coming back for more

Smokehouse is offering brisket with a good deal as well. The best thing is that guests can decide how many

also available like coleslaw, potato

until they run out of meat. You can

grams of meat they would like to

salad, BBQ beans, French fries, and

also pre-order your food or have it

have, as the meat is sold by weight,

mac and cheese. This is deﬁnitely

delivered to you.

not by portion.

the place to go for a real American

The Smokehouse also offers other selections of meat such as imported

BBQ experience.

Smokehouse

This restaurant is closed on

Jalan Petitenget, Gang Bulanbali,

pork ribs, sausages, and pulled

Monday, but open from 12 p.m.

Seminyak, 087-8623-51052

pork. American side dishes are

to 11 p.m. the rest of the week, or

www.smokehousebali.com

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STRIP STEAK

a huge cut of meat. And being an

to 1 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday,

Strip Steak is deﬁnitely one of the

American restaurant, the Hard Rock

and until 2 a.m. on Friday and

most famous steak cuts in history.

Café Bali serves strip steak in New

Saturday. And what is Hard Rock

This cut in particular consists of

York style just as it is supposed to

Café without live music? From

muscle that does little work, resulting

be. Tender and juicy, the 360 grams

10.30 p.m. every day, your dinner

in very tender meat. Although it

of Australian Angus Beef is grilled

will be accompanied by great live

is not as tender as tenderloin or

per your request and served with

performances.

rib eye, strip steak is part of a

garlic butter on top, and with fresh

huge muscle so it can be cut into big

vegetables and mashed potatoes

Hard Rock Café Bali

portions.

and gravy on the side.

Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta

The Hard Rock Café Bali is the best place if you want to dig in to

Located in Kuta, the Hard Rock Café Bali is open from 11.30 a.m.

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(0361) 755-661 www.hardrock.com

PHOTOS BY JOSEPH WANG

New York Striploin done in New York style

WAGYU STEAK Steaks are mostly served western style – one portion consists of a slab of meat and then some butter, mashed potatoes, and vegetables on the side. But Cut Catch Cucina at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is offering something slightly different. Hailing from a highly acclaimed restaurant in Seminyak, the new Executive Sous Chef Daniel Edward brings his fresh touch and creates some new exciting flavors to Cut Catch Cucina. One of his creations is the Seared Wagyu Beef with Chili Soya and Fried Seaweed, which is nicely done medium rare and complemented with Japanese teriyaki sauce – a beautiful combination of sweet and savory sauce that really highlights the natural flavor of the beef. This is definitely more than just a huge slab of meat cooked to perfection. Other new menu items that you should try are the Miso Soup served with Fish Chips and Lemon Aioli, and the Aburiyaki Tuna served with Daikon and White Sesame Garlic Emulsion. Cut Catch Cucina is open daily for lunch from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. And don’t miss their Magnifique Week-end Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Cut Catch Cucina Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort BTDC Lot N5, Nusa Dua

Sophistication meets high quality beef cuts at Cut Catch Cucina

(0316) 849-2888 www.soﬁtel.com

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

The Food Alchemist THE OWNER OF A RESPECTED RAW FOOD RESTAURANT IN UBUD GIVES US TIPS FOR A HEALTHY DIET.

bud, the haven for health-conscious

and enzymes. The life

foodies, deﬁnitely plays an important

force is also intact in

role in introducing raw food to the rest

unprocessed plant food,

of the island. Now anyone can munch

so when you eat food in

on delicious raw food, even in the

its natural state you beneﬁt

hip Seminyak and Canggu areas. But of course, to

from ingesting the subtle

make raw food a part of your daily diet takes a real

energy and life force of the plant.

commitment. If you want to begin this practice now but don’t know how, check out these tips that Shanti

BB: You grew up as a vegetarian, and eventually

Allen (S), the co-founder of Alchemy Café – the ﬁrst

became a vegan. When and why did you make this

100 percent raw food restaurant in Bali – shared with

transition?

Bali & Beyond (BB).

S: There are so many reasons to boycott the animal

BB: Alchemy was and continues to be a pioneer in the

for more compassion and peace in the world and for

ﬁeld of healthy living. Why do you think that is?

all species. That is mainly why I choose this lifestyle.

S: Many people want to go back to eating real food

There are countless other reasons too, such as personal

made with real ingredients. It makes them feel good

health, the environment, and sustaining all life on earth.

and happy to eat this way, and I think they can feel the difference. I think this is why more people are choosing

BB: What are the beneﬁts of eating raw food based on

to eat a plant-based diet, and it makes me happy and

your personal experience?

positive about the future to see this trend.

S: I have much more energy when I eat raw food rather than cooked food. I have also reached my optimal

BB: Why raw?

body weight, and been able to maintain it completely

S: Raw, unprocessed foods retain more of their nutrition

effortlessly. And I am healthier than ever.

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PHOTO OF SHANTI ALLEN COURTESY OF ELLE BROOKS ALL OTHERS BY SUKI ZOE

industry, and veganism is a powerful way to stand

BB: What are some tips for those who are striving to live a healthier life? S: The secret to success can be found in your daily routine. Improve the things you do on a daily basis to create lifelong habits that support health and longevity. Once you have a healthy and steady baseline, there is no need for guilt if you loosen up on special occasions. As for those who want to increase their raw food intake, I recommend starting by replacing your standard breakfast with a raw version. Another suggestion is to replace just one meal per day with a salad. Don´t set the bar too high. Like all sustainable habits, it should be realistic and effortless.

CASHEW CREAM ‘CHEESE’ Shanti Allen shares this easy recipe just for you. “It´s a great dip to replace cheese, and something anyone can appreciate,” she says. “You can serve it with crispy assorted vegetables such as baby carrots, radishes, and asparagus, or spread it on crackers. Garnish with fresh herbs and edible ﬂowers for a little extra love.” 2 ½ cups cashews, soaked in water for 1-4 hours. Discard the water. 2 tablespoon white miso. 2 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 cup water. 2 cloves garlic, crushed.

Just remember, every bite is a creation of yourself, an opportunity to taste the magic of nature, and an invitation to become your best self. Fall in love with self-care while nourishing your body, mind and spirit.

Drain and rinse the cashew nuts. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Add a tad bit more water if necessary to make blending easier.

You have the profound privilege to transform your life; all you need is to start! BB: What are the obstacles you run into as a vegan,

BB: Alchemy has a

and how you get through them?

holistic clinic and hotel

S: I´ve had to practice saying “no thank you” to food and

as well. Are there any

drink in social situations. I ﬁnd it hard because I don´t like

upcoming projects for

to complicate things for others. Saying “no” with grace

Alchemy?

and tact is not always easy, and I still have trouble with it

S: There is always a lot

sometimes. A tip is to hang out with like-minded people.

going on at the buzzing Alchemy hub. The Alchemy

BB: What can you recommend for parents who are trying to make their children eat more vegetables? S: Make vegetable juice together, add some apple

holistic clinic is offering on-going juice fasts and retreats, and hosting free inspirational health talks every other week. There is yoga and sound healing happening on the rooftop of The Shift hotel next door. And in 2016 we will launch our recipe book “The Raw Alchemist”,

to sweeten it up, and get

featuring 100 bestselling recipes from Alchemy Café.

your child in the habit

By Risty Nurraisa

of drinking healthy. This takes the pressure off; you know your little one is getting lots of nutrients in just a small glass.

Alchemy Café Jalan Penestanan Klod, Ubud (0361) 971-981 www.alchemybali.com

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ne sunny Sunday, I was in the e mood for window-shopping. And since there is no better place on the island, I went directly

to the Seminyak area. Walking down from Seminyak Square to Jalan Kayu Aya I did

clu l ttches h such h as the th Tribal T ib l Clutch Cl t h clutches

deny the urge to buy things that I didn’t

(AU U$ 35,00). Made of a woven tribal trib (AU$

need, but my will power was severely

ffab b and d faux f l h this hi clutch l h is fabric leather,

tested when I found this petite store across

des designed with wrist strap, interior and a a shoulder strap. The best thing exterior zip pockets, and

from Anomali Coffee. Mimpi Mannis may take up only a small area, but when you walk in you will fall in love with just about everything – at least that was how I felt on my visit there. This store has exactly what I was looking for in sandals

is that it is small in size but has enough space for your makeup and a small tablet. e But if you need bigger bags for all your stuff,

and bags – casual and

the beach bags are just

colorful yet still stylish

what you’re looking for.

for a lazy day out at the

These large canvas

beach.

bags are made with

My eyes ﬁrst fell on the sandal collection, ranging from wedges to

a faux leather strap and come in a lot of variations – my favorite is the Miami Birds Beach Bag

ﬂats. The Zigzag Print Sandal in magenta was really

(AU$ 45,00) designed with a tropical print, and the

chic, designed with an adjustable buckle strap and non-

Tribal Beach Bag (AU$ 49,00) with an ethnic look.

slip sole. Available in orange, yellow, and light green, these sandals are available at AU$ 39,00.

So when you’re in the Seminyak area, this great little store is deﬁnitely worth a visit. Oh Oh, did I mention that they have a sp special collection

The black Gili Sandal, also priced at AU$

litttle girls for little

39,00, is adorable as well,

we ell? as well?

the kind of footwear that you

By Risty y Nurrais Nurraisa

can wear on any occasion. For those who like

Mimpi Mim mpi Mannis

simplicity, you should check

www.mimpimannis.com www.mim mpimannis.c

out Mimpi Mannis’ latest

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIMPI MANNIS

SHOPPINGSPREE

s m a Dr e

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INVITE&INDULGE

The lobby of Kriya Spa at Grand Hyatt Bali

The Little Toes A BODY SCRUB, A BUBBLE BATH, AND A FULL BODY MASSAGE – THIS TREATMENT WILL MAKE YOUR CHILDREN SLEEP TIGHT THROUGH THE NIGHT. TRUST ME, THEY WILL LOVE IT!

or those who have little children, some “me” time at a spa is surely a luxury. And sometimes, even when you have that luxury,

your mind is still restless, thinking about whether your children are safe and sound with their baby-sitter or at the kids club. So the result is, before you know it, your pampering time is over without you really enjoying it. Sound familiar? If it does, worry no more, because Kriya Spa has the perfect solution for you. Instead of leaving your children at the kids

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club or at home with the sitter, you

MINI BUBBLE BATH

can take them along to the spa! And

It was a beautiful Friday when I

be long for a child, but the Spa-

no, it won’t make your spa any less

was charged with baby-sitting my

rifﬁc Mini Me won’t bore them as

enjoyable because Kriya Spa has

seven-year-old niece at Grand Hyatt

both options consist of more than

specially designed treatments just for

Bali, as her mother, a relative of

one treatment. While the Precious

your little ones – called the Spa-rifﬁc

mine, had a business meeting at

Prince(ss) pampers the little one with

Mini Me – that will soon have them

the restaurant. Now I’m not really

a facial and a full body massage,

just as relaxed as you will be.

good with kids, so I felt very relieved

the Chill Out with Dad will make

knowing that a spa appointment at

them relax with three different

Kriya Spa was already arranged for

rituals. My niece was up for the

both of us.

latter, and I’m sure your children

One hour of pampering might

Once we arrived at Kriya Spa, the friendly therapists greeted us

will love it as much as she did. Just like all the other rituals at

and made sure that the little one felt

Kriya Spa, the Spa-rifﬁc Mini Me

very comfortable. Before leaving for

uses natural ingredients that are

her meeting, my cousin was asked

safe for any type of skin, for any

whether her daughter had any

child, and they are even more

allergies and which kind of treatment

interesting with the additional

she preferred as the Spa-rifﬁc Mini

aromas created especially for

Me has two different treatments for

kids. My niece began her ritual

children, each at Rp. 900,000 net

with a chocolate caramel scented

for 60 minutes.

body scrub that helped her relax

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instantly, followed by a 15-minute bubble bath with a bubble gum aroma, and finally a full body massage using chocolate caramel scented oil to finish. She loved the bath won her heart, as it was all she could talk about when she met her mom after the treatment. As if that’s not terrific enough on its own, the Spa-riffic Mini Me is always open to meeting your children’s specific needs. All you have to do is consult with the therapist.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRAND HYATT BALI

whole experience, but the bubble

Kriya Spa has designed amazing treatments to pamper your little ones

about this, let me assure you that you deserve a top-notch massage without worrying about your little one, as he or she will also be pampered right beside you and in very good hands. Not to mention that you get to share a tea with your child afterwards. Once the treatment is done you and your child get to unwind in the relaxation lounge, sipping herbal

HONEY AND TEA

your blood circulation. And to help

tea with honey and munching on

Kriya Spa always makes sure that

you reach that peaceful state of

cookies. And let me tell you, the one-

your child is accompanied by an

mind, Kriya Spa offers three different

hour treatment will deﬁnitely make

adult throughout the ritual. You can

massage oils for you to choose from:

you a hero in the eyes of your little

sit and wait in the treatment room,

tranquility for relaxation, energizing

one – I remember overhearing my

or better yet take a treatment of your

to increase your energy, and purity

niece said to her mom, “Thank you,

own. Since the Spa-rifﬁc Mini Me

for detoxiﬁcation – I chose the ﬁrst

Mommy. Can I get another treatment

lasts for 60 minutes, I would suggest

one as I needed to calm my mind.

here again soon?”

you take the traditional healing

While I was being pampered, my

By Risty Nurraisa

massage (Rp. 1,250,000++) that

niece was right next to me enjoying

also takes an hour.

her own ritual and was well taken

Kriya Spa

care of by the therapist – and that’s

Grand Hyatt Bali

deep relaxation with its on-point

why I think Kriya Spa is perfect

BTDC, Nusa Dua

long stroke technique, as well as

for parents who are longing for

(0361) 77-1234

relaxes your muscles and increases

a massage. If you still think twice

www.bali.grand.hyatt.com

This signature massage gives you

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Some of the creations we found at the newly-o pen Maja Furniture & Design in Sanur. If you’re pla nning on redecorating your hom e, you deﬁnitely need to check out their designs.

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PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA AND JOSEPH WANG

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

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

On our recent trip to Malang we managed to snap a few pictures of Mount Raung, the volcano that lately has made headlines in Bali as so man y ďŹ&#x201A;ights were cancelled due to its eruption.

Get crafty du ring your stay at Alaya Kuta talented staff ! Their will teach you how to make decorations us some Balinese ing young co conut leaves. Interested? BALI&BEYOND SEPTEMBER 2015

REST&RELAXATION

HIDDEN ROMANCE THE HIDDEN HILLS VILLAS IS ONE OF THE RARE GEMS NESTLED ON THE TOP OF THE ULUWATU HILLS, BOASTING AN AMAZING 180-DEGREE VIEW OF THE OCEAN AND PERFECT FOR NEWLY-WEDS. 40

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mong the hundreds if

Max Loong and his mother Beatrice,

provides such highly personalized

not thousands of villa

this new property is an affordable

service, like in-room breakfast with

complexes in Bali, it

luxury getaway that is going to steal

your own preference of time.

is very rare to ﬁnd

the spotlight from all the other villas

an establishment that

in the area. Max, whose interest

ONE OF A KIND

is true to its identity, but the Hidden

in the hospitality industry is very

Hidden Hills Villas started off as

Hills Villas is deﬁnitely one of them.

much inﬂuenced by his late father

(and still is) a passion project of

This hidden gem is only minutes

who was a hotelier, implements

this mother and son – the duo has

away from the airport, and a stone’s

his personal experience staying at

hand-selected all the materials for

throw away from exotic surf beaches

some of the top hotels around the

this property. Beatrice has worked in

of Uluwatu.

world into the Hidden Hills Villas.

the art industry for 23 years, and the

That explains why this new property

fact that she has collaborated with

Founded by former MTV Asia VJ

Christie’s Auction House and the Swiss Institute of Art Science makes her more than qualiﬁed to design the villas – and that is why this villa complex has such an original look.

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The Mediterran-inspired Villa Santorini

The romantic Villa Marrakesh is designed with Moroccan style

There are ﬁve guest villas – each

As for those who like Balinese

peak of a hill the villas boast a

with its own unique design – and a

design, you can choose either the

magniﬁcent 180-degree view of the

designated Javanese Joglo for yoga

traditional Villa Sekapa with two

Indian Ocean. Each of them features

and the spa. The one-bedroom Villa

bedrooms or the modern Villa

ﬂoor-to-ceiling glass doors and

Santorini and Villa Marrakesh are

Grande with three bedrooms. But no

include a UE Megaboom portable

designed with Greek and Moroccan

matter which one you opt for, each

speaker – which you can connect to

styles respectively, while the two-

villa has adequate space and is

your device via Bluetooth – and a

bedroom Villa Sanya will let you feel

provides semi-butler service with the

Nespresso machine.

its Feng Shui-based positive energy

utmost privacy without making you

as the design is much inspired by

feel conﬁned.

Chinese culture.

Not only that, perched on the

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And the bed won’t disappoint you for sure. Unlike other luxurious establishments in Bali that use up to

180-degree view of the Indian Ocean and the sunset from the backyard

300 thread count for bed sheets, the

please ask for the Villa Marrakesh.

is always something alluring about a

Hidden Hills Villas uses 400 thread

Like the other villas at the property,

hammam bath and ﬂower petals.

count of pure cotton sateen sheets,

Villa Marrakesh has a manicured

which means the sheets are softer

garden, a private plunge pool,

the biggest manicured garden

and smoother than ordinary sheets.

and a huge living space. This

overlooking the ocean, perfect

Add to that Therapedic® mattress,

Moroccan-themed villa is designed

for a sunset session and continued

and you will have that good quality

with exotic woodwork and unique

by a private romantic dinner with

sleep you’ve been longing for.

geometric decorations, creating a

set menu starts from USD 45++/

nice and comfortable vibe – some

person.

Villa Marrakesh also has

LOVEBIRD’S NEST

guests have even stayed there for

To celebrate their grand opening,

Here is a little tip for honeymooners;

almost a month without going out

the Hidden Hills Villas is offering 30

of the villa!

percent off of room rates until the

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HIDDEN HILLS VILLAS

Of course a Moroccan-themed

end of the year. So, what are you

villa is not authentic without the

waiting for? Book a villa and ﬁnd

famous hammam, the Moroccan

out on your own why TV personality

traditional bath that is normally

Joey Mead King (mentor and

associated with a steam room.

judge of ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’)

The Villa Marrakesh has its own

was so enchanted by the Hidden

jaw-dropping hammam bathroom

Hills Villas.

decorated with Moroccan patterns

By Joseph Wang

and candlelight! Minus the steam room though, but why would you

Hidden Hills Villas

need a steam room in a semi-open

Jalan Labuan Sait, Gang Puncak

bathroom? And for honeymooners,

Sekapa II, Pecatu

romance is deﬁnitely in the air as

(0316) 895-7574

you ﬁnd rose petals in the tub – there

www.hiddenhillsvillas.com

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PONDERINGPOINT

WATCH THE ROAD! HELMETLESS BIKERS, RECKLESS DRIVERS… THEY’RE EVERYWHERE!

here’s a saying when you go traveling that

the wrong one, like turning on the left signal but going

goes, “do what the locals do.” And while it is

to the right. You can imagine how this leads to lots of

fun to learn the Balinese way of living – or the

horn honking and curses from the drivers behind. So

overall Indonesian way of life when you’re

yes, when it comes to the trafﬁc, Bali is much less of a

in this country – there is one thing that you

paradise as the real jungle seems to be on the road.

should never copy from the locals, and that is the way

To make matters worse, the madness doesn’t stop

they drive!

there. It breaks my heart when I see foreign tourists riding

As you may have already seen, helmetless bikers

their bikes recklessly and for the same reasons. They

are almost everywhere. Not to mention many of them

probably think, “This is how the locals do it,” or, “It is

are riding with more than one passenger and making a

okay to ride a bike without a helmet, I’m not going that

turn without any signal – and even if they do they give

far anyway.” Let’s just throw that idea into the ocean.

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It doesn’t matter how far or near your destination is, safety is number one. You may be on the right track, but someone else on the road might break the rules and (knock on wood) hit you. We never know, right? Oh, did I mention that some drivers do not think twice about jumping up on the sidewalk to get around traffic? Again, this bad local habit is often imitated by tourists. But as tempting as it may seem, taking over the sidewalk from pedestrians is never cool. The pedestrians are struggling enough while watching where their feet are going due to lack of decent sidewalks. So you lost a couple of minutes because of traffic – I think that’s better than injuring someone (or yourself) as you jump on and off the sidewalk to avoid the traffic jams. More bad news is that the road is not any friendlier if you’re driving a car. Pedestrians cross the street anytime anywhere, as there are no pedestrian bridges on the island. They can cross the street at the intersection, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only place. And those bikers that suddenly appear out of nowhere as you’re changing lanes or making a turn only makes things worse. Now take a breath, because it is not always that bad. Car and bike accidents happen everywhere in the world, but this is Bali and you’re here to get away from stress, so ending up in the hospital or dealing with the locals due to an incident is definitely the last thing you want to be doing. So wherever you go, make sure that you have everything you need for safety – helmets for bikers, seatbelts for cars, and of course, be sure that you have all the documentation like an international drivers license and the vehicle registration with you. And no matter how empty the road is, resist the urge to go speeding, because like I mentioned before, pedestrians and bikers can surprise you at any time. And whenever you feel that the traffic is eating you alive, take one or two deep breaths. Nothing compares to being patient and getting to your destination safe and sound, doesn’t it? So, watch the road and drive safe! By Rania Nareswati

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FOTOFOLIO

SUNRISE, SUNDOWN

It was more than 60 years ago when India’s Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru famously branded Bali as ‘The Morning of the World’ while walking along Sanur Beach with President Soekarno. To see Bali’s most beautiful landscapes at their very best requires catching the morning light at sunrise when the air is cool and clear and the light has a crystal quality before the heat and haze of the day takes over. Sunrise views from any of Bali’s beaches with an easterly aspect can be stunning – the most handy and famous are the Sanur and the Sindhu beach areas. However, the ultimate Bali sunrise is best viewed from the peak of a volcano or mountain with views east to Lombok. Trekking to the peak of Mount Agung is the most challenging, involving a steep four-hour climb starting at 1 or 2 a.m. The views to Lombok and back towards western Bali and Java are stunning, and the colors of the sunrise take on unreal and deep hues, but this is a difﬁcult climb! Trekking Mount Batur in Kintamani is also a great adventure. It isn’t as demanding as Mount Agung, but the views and sunrise are just as spectacular. Other spots around Kintamani are also amazing such as the Mount Abang trek and the Pinggan Hill road, which has recently become very popular among photographers. Great mountain sunrises can also be caught from Bedugul on the southern side, with breathtaking easterly views across the island to Mount Agung and Mount Abang. Sunsets are best viewed from any west facing beach and even better if from a famous temple such as Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. My favorite spot to catch a sunset is simply from a beanbag on one of the many wide beaches in Seminyak. The light can be very spectacular reﬂecting from the wet sand, providing dramatic mirror effects. So while in Bali, make the effort to catch its sunrises and sunsets and you won’t be disappointed! My shortlist of favorites are the Mount Batur volcano trek for sunrise, Uluwatu and Tanah lot for sunset, and chilling out on Seminyak Beach watching the light show as the sun recedes below the waves.

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Catching the sunset at Puri Batu Bolong

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A sacred pura by Lake Bedugul, early in the morning

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Tanah Lot Sunset Dreams

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Beach Fire. Sundown in Seminyak

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Morning of the World. Watching the sunrise in Sanur

ACTION&ATTRACTION

GO WITH THE FLOW!

THE NEWEST WATER PARK BY THE PRISTINE BEACH LAGOON IN NUSA DUA FEATURES BALI’S FIRST FLOWRIDER.

riginally invented

SURF IT!

in 1988, the

The good news for all of us is that

FlowRider is

the FlowRider is now in Bali and

basically water

it is deﬁnitely going to add some

pushed by a

excitement to your holiday. For

generator on an inclined surface

those who are up for bodyboarding,

to make an artiﬁcial wave, or

snowboarding, skateboarding,

also known as a sheet wave. This

surﬁng, and other board sports, all

invention was aimed at spreading

you have to do is come to the Surf &

the thrill of surﬁng to places where

Turf Beach Club at The Bay in Nusa

there was no ocean and surﬁng was

Dua and try this new attraction,

impossible to do – and it eventually

which is the ﬁrst ever in Bali.

brought the Californian surf lifestyle

The FlowRider is open for

to the world.

anyone – beginners or professionals,

The ﬁrst ﬂow rider was opened

children or adults.

in Texas in 1991. Then, through the

Unlike other water

‘90s, some of the biggest names

park rides, the FlowRider

in extreme sports such as Kelly

is actually a skill-based ride that will

Slater, Terje Haakonsen, and Tony

keep you coming back for more, as

Hawk ﬁgured out the best board

you will feel challenged to improve

designs and the correct techniques

your technique – and who knows,

for riding this sheet wave. And now

maybe you will pick up a few

Flowboarding can be enjoyed in any

tricks along the way. On the day I

part of the world.

paid a visit to the water park I was

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The FlowRider deďŹ nitely pumps up your adrenalin

The pool at the beach club is so inviting on a hot day

astonished to see a talented young

stand up board. For board sports

with just a little core strength you

boy surﬁng the FlowRider like a pro

enthusiasts, the bodyboarding will

will be able to ride the wave. Unlike

– turns out he is a loyal customer

be a piece of cake. But the stand

surﬁng though, the FlowRider is

who visits the park almost every

up board might be a little bit more

relatively effortless, as you do not

week. And boy, he is good!

difﬁcult as you will have to push

need to paddle into the middle of the

There are two different options

the back of the board with either

ocean and wait for the waves. With

to choose from on your wave riding

your left or right leg (whichever is

the FlowRider, the wave is always

adventure, the body board or the

stronger) so you can stand up, and

ready for you.

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For beginners, the body board is the better option as it is easier – all you need to do is lay on the board and steer it with your body weight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t also try the stand up board. Don’t be discouraged though, as it might be hard for you to stand up at ﬁrst, but hey, practice makes perfect right? Besides, the Surf & Turf Beach Club at The Bay provides professional instructors and lifeguards that will teach you the basic techniques before you go – and the rest depends on the strength of your legs and core. With every entrance ticket purchased (Rp. 200,000 net for children, and Rp. 400,000 for

a.m. to 1 p.m., the second is from

adults) you are entitled to access the

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the last one

beach club and use the FlowRider

from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

for two hours, but you have to take

But if you don’t feel like queuing,

turns with other guests – once you

you can also have a private session.

fall, it is other guest’s turn to try. The

Normally the FlowRider has two

FlowRider schedule is divided into

lanes, and you can book one of

three slots, the ﬁrst slot is from 11

the lanes exclusively for yourself for an hour.

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TURF IT! If you are not into the FlowRider

an alcoholic drink and munch on

– or simply don’t want to get wet –

some delish dishes while watching

don’t worry as the beach club rents

people on the FlowRider in action.

bicycles and canoes too (subjects to

Whatever you are up to, don’t forget

availability). You can ride your bike

to apply some sunblock, and enjoy

down along the coast of Nusa Dua

your day at the beach club!

all the way to the Water Blow Hole,

By Joseph Wang

or when the tide is high, paddle a canoe to a crystal clear lagoon just

Surf & Turf Beach Club at The Bay

in front of the beach club.

BTDC Lot C-0, Nusa Dua

Another option is to just unwind

www.surfturfbali.com

at the beach club. You can sip

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(0361) 849-9166

BEYONDBALI

ROAD RULES

EMBARK ON A ROAD TRIP FROM BALI TO JAKARTA WITH OUR CONTRIBUTOR AGI R. ANDANTE…

fter months of

Driving from Denpasar to

savoring the positivity

Gilimanuk, crossing the strait to

of Bali, I found it

Java by boat, then continuing on

really hard to leave

by taking the south to north route

this paradise island

in Java actually requires more than

for Jakarta. So I thought it was

two good drivers. But for me, two is

crucial to make my journey home

enough, so at the end of June I took

as unforgettable as possible by

off on this road trip accompanied by

combining the two things I love the

a dear friend of mine

most; long drives and exploring new places by car.

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We didn’t have any itinerary – we only agreed to stop at least after

every four hours of driving and to stay overnight in a city, where we

Gebang Palace, Blitar

would decide our next destination. We were two girls on the road, so it was important for us to set the GPS, bring emergency equipment, and prepare some ‘weapons’ for our safety – we brought two cans of pepper spray just in case. After getting a cup of coffee from our favorite coffee shop in Seminyak, we drove for three hours to the Gilimanuk seaport to catch the ferry to Java. Crossing the strait cost us Rp. 148,000 for two persons and our small sized car. In less than an hour we touched land again at the Ketapang seaport in Banyuwangi, East Java. And that’s where our road trip in Java began.

Kalibiru in Yogyakarta is becoming very popular, thanks to social media

BANYUWANGI

After driving for 15 kilometers on the

Once we arrived in Banyuwangi,

bumpy road within the park area,

the ﬁrst place on our list to see was

we crossed the wide Bekol savannah

the Baluran National Park. Also

with a view of Mount Baluran before

known as Africa van Java, this park

ﬁnally arriving at Bama Beach. A

is really a sensational tropical forest.

little tip; come to Baluran National Park for the sunset because the view of the sun setting behind Mount Baluran is a great memory to have. There are a lot of beaches we would have liked to visit in the Banyuwangi area, but as we only stayed for a night we just went to Red Island (Pulau Merah) Beach in the morning. Red Island is a small island across the beach in the Sumber Agung village, and, as you may have already guessed, it is named after the color that it changes to during the sunset.

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A bright morning at Red Island Beach, Banyuwangi

BLITAR

history enthusiasts should visit

PACITAN

Our journey became even more

this city as you can trace the late

We left Blitar the next morning via

adventurous as we took off from

President’s trails, like we did. The

Jalan National III, the interprovincial

Banyuwangi towards Blitar taking

tour started at the Gebang Palace

main road on the south route – and

the southern route – we had to

that belongs to Soekarno’s family,

once again, we had to use the

stay focused all the time because

where some rooms are still kept

challenging narrow and winding

there were a lot of people and

just the way they were back then.

road. Our next destination was

other vehicles passing by us on that

Then we continued on to Soekarno’s

Yogyakarta, but we made a short

narrow and winding road. But I was

cemetery complex and visited the

stop in Pacitan ﬁrst – and I think we

very eager to see Blitar, so I didn’t

Hotel Tugu Sri Lestari, one of the

made the right decision, as the

mind using this route.

oldest hotels in Indonesia. There is

road to Pacitan was much smoother

a room there called the Sang Fajar

and bigger.

Indonesia’s ﬁrst president Soekarno

Suite that is dedicated to the late

grew up. It is not one of the top

Soekarno, and that’s where his

former president Susilo Bambang

Pacitan is the hometown of

tourist destinations in Java, but

family stays when they visit Blitar.

Yudhoyono. The city hides numerous beautiful beaches but we only made

INDONESIA

a short visit to Teleng Ria Beach, the closest from downtown Pacitan, before we continued on our journey to Yogyakarta.

YOGYAKARTA We stayed for two nights in this city, and let me tell you, Yogyakarta JAVA

never stopped surprising us. The best

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PHOTO OF SUNYARAGI CAVE BY LANI ELEONORA ALL OTHERS BY AGI R. ANDANTE

Blitar is a historical city where

way to get around the city is by a

Sunyaragi Cave, Cirebon

pedicab. Aside from the fact that we needed some rest from driving the car, taking a pedicab brought us closer to the locals and let us learn a lot more about their culture. Our pedicab driver Pamungkas was more than just a driver, as he also acted as a local guide explaining all about the city and taking us to the best places for local culinary treats, like to Jalan Wijilan, which is the mecca for gudeg, Yogyakarta’s traditional food. The next day, as we were already recharged, we got back behind the wheel to discover the outer areas of Yogyakarta. After

the south. For adrenaline junkies, the

should visit the Keraton Kasepuhan

a 90-minute drive westward from

ﬂying fox here is a must-try!

and Keraton Kauman, as well as the Sunyaragi Cave, which is the

downtown Yogyakarta, we came to the natural attraction of Kalibiru in

CIREBON

retreat destination for the Cirebon

the Kulonprogo Regency. Kalibiru is

We left Yogyakarta for Cirebon on

royal family.

renowned as a very photogenic site

the ﬁfth day, taking the north route.

especially on social media such as

Cirebon, also known as shrimp city,

road trip to end, we did have to

Instagram, and is becoming even

is a port town in West Java that

journey on to our ﬁnal destination

more popular for its magniﬁcent

blends the cultures of West Java,

of Jakarta, but we were lucky as

sunrise and sunset views. Not to

Central Java, and the Chinese. If you

we had the opportunity to use the

mention it boasts a view of the

want to dig deeper into the history

new Cipali (Cikopo-Palimanan) toll

Sermo dam and the hilly forests to

and the culture of this city, you

road so the journey from Cirebon to

As much as we didn’t want this

Jakarta took us only three hours. In six days and ﬁve nights, we drove 1,547 kilometers from Denpasar to Jakarta. It was deﬁnitely a trip to remember, as we got to see historical places, savor natural destinations, and experience different local cultures in Java. The next time you’re planning on going from Bali to Jakarta, please think about taking a road trip. You won’t regret the experience. By Agi R. Andante

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CAPITALCORNER

THE TALK OF THE TOWN OUR CONTRIBUTOR RIZKI PRADANA REVEALS HOW JAKARTA’S PASAR SANTA, WHICH WAS ONCE A NEARLY FORGOTTEN MARKET, HAS TRANSFORMED INTO ONE OF THE HOTTEST PLACES IN THE CAPITAL CITY.

nce upon a time,

of his throne. When human beings

Java, they were built on one of

the size of a

learned how to harvest crops, hunt

the holy four corners of the town’s

traditional market

for meat, and live together socially,

main intersection – the other three

was the way to

that was when trading began and

housed the palace, the square, and

determine the

gave birth to the early traditional

the temple – but that was centuries

markets.

ago. Now we have supermarkets

prosperity of a given society. The bigger the market meant that more

Traditional markets were so

and convenience stores everywhere

people were being fed and were

important that in many cities in

and all just a stroll away. Now

happy, thus the king was worthy

Indonesia, especially in Bali and

the question is, how do traditional

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messy, and crowded – but this was to be more organized and easier to access. This concept is called the modern market, and it markets survive in this modern age?

that purpose, as the ground ﬂoor is

has revitalized the dying state of

One we know of does know how –

mostly used to sell household tools,

traditional markets nationwide,

and in a very trendy way.

appliances, and crafts. But the hot

including in Bali. But that doesn’t

spot is actually the upper ﬂoor,

mean all modern markets are a

THE OLD DAYS

which is home to a bunch of unique

success however. Jakarta’s rapid

Meet Pasar Moderen Santa (Santa

and modish joints from artisan hot

development comes with a bunch of

Modern Market), or Pasar Santa,

dogs to vintage vinyl, from Japanese

malls built all across the town, which

which is vintage in design but surely

t-shirts to ﬁxie bike spare parts, from

leads people away from traditional

fresh in spirit. Since 2014 this

leather boot cobblers to healthy

markets eventually – even the traders

traditional market has turned into

juices in mini jerry cans. But how did

themselves. So by 2007, Pasar

Jakarta’s newest place to hang out

a traditional market turn into a hip

Santa slowly lost its soul – as there

with family and friends, shop for

place like this exactly?

were more vacant lots than occupied

unique stuff, munch on eclectic food, and watch artsy performances.

Pasar Santa wasn’t actually a

ones. But that all changed in 2014.

traditional market per se. It was built by South Jakarta’s ofﬁcials

SANTA REBORN

which during the old days were

in the early 1970s’ with the aim

After years of losing tenants, the

used to sell vegetables and meat.

of creating a traditional market –

supervisors of Pasar Santa decided

The basement is still utilized for

which in Indonesia is usually dirty,

to make a difference. They contacted

The market counts 1,050 lots,

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The old Pasar Santa turned from a ghost town to the “it” place in 2014. This is the place to savor eclectic food from sweet delights to juices in mini jerry cans.

local communities, searching for potential renters. One guy from the coffee community responded, and decided to open ABCD Coffee. The but their coffee and service is quite

kid you not, “whatever you think that

transformed from a ghost town into

unique. Not only do they serve

cup of coffee was worth.”

a de rigueur pad, and suddenly

several different high-quality coffees

ABCD Coffee soon became

each day depending on the type of

the talk of the town, and intrigued

the new “it” place. The 350 lots

coffee they have in stock, they also

young entrepreneurs began to

available has turned into more than

conduct classes for those who are

open up other businesses in the

130 stores, with about a hundred

curious about brewing coffee. And

market. Within a few months, the

of them selling food, ranging

the price for each cup of coffee is, I

whole upper level of Pasar Santa

from Western (like burgers and

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the nearly abandoned market was

PHOTOS BY RIZKI PRADANA

name might sound a little generic,

sandwiches) to Asian (ramen and sushi), sweet delights (like cakes and frozen bananas), and pastries, coffee, and juices – but my two favorite are the Indonesian fusion, ayam goreng cabe hijau and nasi goreng hitam at Legoh, and my childhood snacks served in a whole new style, kue cubit at Kue Cubid Bro. Most of the food here is far from ordinary, and the competition between tenants is quite ﬁerce. And because the rent is pretty expensive now, most dishes cost twice that of a similar dish you can ﬁnd outside the market. But the assorted selection of culinary experience is surely not to be missed. Although, you have

open at 3 p.m. Some are closed on

to note that their opening hours are

Monday and Tuesday, while others

dysfunctionality the vibe is still

quite unusual. Some joints open

– particularly the popular ones – are

inviting. There isn’t one weekend in

starting from 10 a.m., while others

only open on the weekends.

the last two years when this place

Yet, even with all the

That’s why the weekends are

has been empty of customers. The

the safest bet, because that’s when

tacos are always sold out – people

all stores are open. There is one

are queueing even before the grill

problem though. Pasar Santa isn’t

is on – the coffee is always hot,

actually built for waiting in line and

the vendors are always cool and

eating. In between merchant lots

friendly, and the music is always

the pathway is narrow, only six to

playing, so Pasar Santa feels like the

seven feet wide, which means most

proper inner city getaway. It may not

places don’t provide seats for those

be the plushest facility, but it offers

on the waiting list, and there’s a

so much more than the repetitive

big possibility that during queuing

others. After all, haven’t we all had

you will be awkwardly standing in

enough of malls already?

front of another joint. Obviously the

By Rizki Pradana

market wasn’t designed to be the most convenient, as it’s very

Santa Modern Market

hot inside with minimum air

Jalan Cipaku I, Petogogan,

circulation, and it’s even hotter

Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta

when it is packed with people.

(021) 723-2199

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BEYONDUPDATES

FANTASTIC FOUR Haagen-Dazs proudly presents their four new ﬂavors in Jakarta. The Eiffel Tower is their latest seductive delight that marries delicious warm brownies with Haagen-Dazs’ Belgian Chocolate and Cookies & Cream ice cream. The Macaroon Collection will tempt your palate with the combination of strawberry and vanilla ice cream, together with macaroon biscuits and white chocolate sauce, while their all-time favorite Banana Split is now served with caramelized sugar, Haagen-Dazs’ Belgian Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, and wafer biscuits. HaagenDazs also launches an ice cream drink, Belgian Chocolate Frappe that blends the brand’s Belgian Chocolate ice cream with milk and a scoop of Raspberry Sorbet and Cookies & Cream ice cream. www.haagen-dazs.com

The Indonesia World Photography Competition (IWPC) 2015 is inviting all photographers – professionals and amateurs – to reveal the beauty of the Selayar Islands of South Sulawesi to the world. From September 8 to 12, contestants are challenged to capture the island’s natural and cultural tourist destinations such as the historical Nekara Gong and the Anchor Museum. But better yet, join the underwater photography competition that will take you diving in the Takabonerate National Park. Interested? Check out the following website for more details. www.iwpc-selayar2015.com

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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS

PARADISE IN FRAME

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

THREE IN HARMONY Conrad Bali invites you to take a closer look at the Balinese philosophy of life at their photo exhibition titled “Tri Hita Karana”. Held at the hotel’s Living Lobby Art Exhibition, this photography showcase displays the work of three photographers, each embracing a different topic. I Nengah Januarta captures how the Balinese socialize, Made Pandu Wira Adnyana showcases the beautiful natural environment in Bali, while Tjandra Hutama K shares what he sees in the Balinese culture. Every weekend the three of them are conducting a photography course for hotel guests as well. This exhibition will run until September 30, so don’t miss it!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CONRAD BALI

Conrad Bali Jalan Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa (0361) 778-788 www.conradbali.com

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SEE&SEEN

TOUCH THE SKY Bali Adventure Tours proudly introduced their new Eurocopter B2 that will now take you on unforgettable Volcano Sightseeing and Scenic Tours. This high-end helicopter is designed with luxurious leather interior and is equipped with air conditioning, a TV monitor screen, and sound system. The Eurocopter B2 is also available for charters, transfers, medical evacuations, and more. www.baliadventuretours.com

DINNER DUO It was deﬁnitely a dinner to remember as Mama San presented the creations of not one, but two renowned chefs. Chef Will Meyrick collaborated with Chef Wan from Malaysia to produce delectable dishes with an Asian twist. The Asam Udang and Penang Nyonya chicken curry by Chef Will and the Gulai Udang Nenas and Kurma Ayam by Chef Wan were only a couple of the fabulous dishes they created that night. www.mamasanbali.com

VIN+ Seminyak showed their guests how sake can be a wonderful cocktail addition at their “Sake Lust” event. That night, the sparkling jelly sake with a berry ﬂavor from Ozeki Ikezo was beautifully mixed into a Strawberry Sake Mojito, while the sparkling sake from HannaFuga with a peach ﬂavor was turned into a Japanese Sparkling Bellini. VIN+ Seminyak was even hotter when Daiginjo Sake was up for auction. www.vinplus.biz 72

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SAKE SHAKES

THE BEST PENJOR Celebrating Galungan and Kuningan, the South Kuta Beach Business Association (SKBBA) held a Penjor & Gebogan competition at the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. This competition aimed to celebrate Balinese culture as well as tighten the bonds between hospitality business operators in the South Kuta area. From the 25 participants, the Bali Beach Resort won the Penjor competition while the Ramada Bintang Bali was the winner of the Gebogan. www.southkutabali.com

NEW FLAVORS The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali sure knows how to throw a remarkable thank you party for their loyal business partners and media representatives. The party took place at the newly opened Seasonal Tastes, where more than 130 guests indulged in a delectable dinner before continuing on to the Velada Tapas Bar & Kitchen for some drinks. The night was made even merrier by a Flamenco dance show and a lucky draw from the Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Asia Paciﬁc as well as the Grand Prize of a roundtrip ticket to Dubai with Emirates Airline and three-night stay at Four Points Dubai. www.westin.com/bali

ONE-STOP BEAUTY Following the success of their ﬁrst salon in Petitenget, the Rob Peetom Hair Spa is now ready to pamper you on the third level of the beachwalk shopping center in Kuta, with the view of the ocean! This second salon is focused on beauty wellness and eye beauty service, and is also complete with barber service for men. Celebrating the opening of their new salon, the Rob Peetom Hair Spa hosted a remarkable party at Velvet at the beachwalk, continued by an intimate brunch the next day at their salon in Petitenget. www.robpeetom.nl

CHILDREN’S DAY Commemorating Indonesia’s National Children’s Day, Bali Safari & Marine Park invited 55 children from the Yayasan Rumah Yatim orphanage for a full-day tour around the park. These children were taken to see the animal show, play at the FunZone, and watch the Bali Agung performance. Not only that, they also celebrated the birthday of Niluh the Orangutan, which aimed to educate them about the importance of protecting endangered species. www.balisafarimarinepark.com BALI&BEYOND SEPTEMBER 2015

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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enget

Jl. Petit

Gado Gado

le S

Jemme Cafe

Jl. Mertasari

LEGEND: + Medical C Cafe H Hotel M Market H Kartika Plaza M Museum Shopping S S R Restaurant Discovery Shopping Mall V Villa CD Corps Diplomatique

Road

Kuta Square

Kuta Center

Gabah

Jl. Tegal Wangi

N E

Jl. kunti II

Istana Kuta Galleria

KUTA

Jl. Nakula

Jl. Plawa

Hard Rock Jl. Pantai Kuta

Mercure

Rosso Vivo

Kuta Sea View

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Jl. kunti I

Jl. Su

Jl. Tangkuban Perahu

Kuta beach

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Beachwalk

Istana rama

Jl. Melasti

Legian Beach

Jl.

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Amaris Legian

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Jl. Arjuna

Jl. Camplung Tand

Jl. Laksamana

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Jl. P

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Jl. D

Jl. Raya Basangkasa

Jl. Raya Seminyak

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Jl. Raya Kerobokan

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Jl. S

Jl. Mertanadi

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Jl. Leg

Jl. Batubelig

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Jl. R

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Czech Rep. Consulate

Mercure

Jl. Danau Poso

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai

Jl. Danau Buyan

Jl. Tegeh Agung

Italy Consulate

SANUR

Jl. Tukad Bilok

Jl.

Jl. Hang

Sanur Beach

M Le Mayeur

Telaga Naga

Jl. Sindu Sindu Beach

Sweden & Finland Consulate

Bali Hyatt

Batu Jimbar

The Village

LEGEND: + Medical C Cafe H Hotel M Market M Museum S Shopping R Restaurant CD Corps Diplomatique

Sector

Inna Grand Bali Beach

Jl. Segara Ayu

Puri Santrian

French Consulate

Sanur Paradise Plaza Suite

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai

Tuah

Sanur Paradise Plaza

Jl. Hang

Jl.

latan

inge

Grand Nikko Bali Resort & Spa

nta

gia

Art Market

Medical Center

SAKALA

Tao Bali

Melia Bali

The Laguna

The Bay

LEGEND: + Medical C Cafe H Hotel M Market M Museum S Shopping R Restaurant G Golf CD Corps Diplomatique

Grand Hyatt Bali

Museum PasiďŹ ka

Bali Collection

Nusa Dua Beach Westin Resort

H H

Club Med Bali Kayumanis Nusa Dua

Art Market

Melia Benoa

The Royal Santrian

Conrad Bali

The Oasis

Aston Bali Resort

Grand Mirage

Ina Putri Bali

R R +

H Novotel Bali Benoa H The Bali Khama

Ayodya Resort bali

Bali National Golf Club

Clinic

Village Market uda

M iray

The St. Regis Bali Resort

Jl.

Jl. W

Amaris Pratama Nusa Dua

Dental Clinic

Clinic

H H

Fish Market

Ramada Benoa

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas

Medical Center

Amanusa

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Jl. Pratama Raya

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Jl. Pa

Jl. Kurusetra

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Jl. Pratama

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Jl. Danau Tamblingan

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Perancak Temple

Pantai Brawa

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Canggu River

Canggu Beach

Pantai Bra

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Batubelig

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Gunung Tangkuban Perah

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Warisan Australian International School

KEROBOKAN

BATUBELIG

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Petitenget Temple

Petiteng

Bali Clinic Laksam

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Drupadi

Obero

KEDEWATAN

UBUD

To Kintamani

Neka Museum

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Jl. Sandat

Jl. Tirta Ta

Jl. Campuhan

To Paya ng

SEMINYAK

Bida

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The Legian

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Basang

Jl. R

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Batubelig Beach

State Prison of Kerobokan

Jl.

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Brawa Beach

LEGEND: + Medical T Tourism Spot H Hotel/Resort M Market M Museum S Shopping R Restaurant

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Maya Ubud Resort

Jl. IB

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Jl. Jemba

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Jl. Sugr

Jl. Mo

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Jl. Dewi Sita

Jl. Andong Jl. Jero

Market

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Ganding

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Pusering Jagad Tample

Jl. C

Jl. R

M Antonio Blanco Museum

Jl. Hano

H Kayu Manis

Jl. Sand

Painting Museum

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TAMAN

Riv Ay

CAMPUHAN

Manik

H Four Season

Jl. Su

Jl. Kajeng

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UBUD

Penataran Sasih Tample

T Keboedan Tample

Monkey Forest

Jl. Nyuh bulan

PELIATAN KATIK LANTANG

BEDULU

Elephant Cave

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M Afchaeological Museum

NYUH KUNING

PANGOSEKAN

77 TEGES

To Denpasar

To Kemenuh

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To Gianyar

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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,

■ 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 SEPTEMBER 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

BALI&BEYOND SEPTEMBER 2015