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mylombok VOLUME 017 JULY 2015

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

This month Lombok sees the conclusion of the Ramadan fasting month, giving way to the Idul Fitri holiday on 17 July. Also known as Lebaran, this is the most important date for all Lombok Muslims, signalling a mass exodus to the family home in towns and villages across the island. This is a time for celebration and reunion with nearest and dearest. During the following days Mataram and virtually every village on the island echoes to the sound of loud drum beating, fireworks music and boisterous yet good natured revelry. It’s a great opportunity to see locals at play and even the smallest villages welcome curious visitors with open arms. July is also the height of the main tourist season with bright blue skies, busy restaurants and bars and vibrant beach life. Here at MyLombok we know a short break to Lombok can only scratch the surface, so we present ‘7 wonders of Lombok’ a close look at the island’s not to be missed sights and attractions to help new visitors plan a more rewarding stay. We also profile an increasingly popular way to discover the delights of Lombok – by heli tour. ON COVER Radha Devi by Lukas Vrtilek

This issue we bring another dose of high glamour with a ‘Retro Glam Miami’ fashion shoot at Gili Eco Villas with Lukas Vrtilek. Showcasing the very best of Lombok’s villa and hotel scene, we also profile new boutique resort Gili Khumba Villas in Gili Trawangan and Jeeva Beloam in Tanjung Ringgit. With typically warm tropical weather and a vibrant atmosphere, July is one of the very best months to experience the diverse delights of Lombok.

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PLAY

Destination The 7 Wonders of Lombok

Reaching for the sky in Lombok

Local Profile Dita of Kies Villa

Activities Life in the fast lane — it’s a downhill Music on the Hill

Meet the Expat Riley Magee

Fashion The Girl from Yesterday

EAT

Chef Interview Larbi Ahassad

Recipe Moroccan Lamb Shank with Prunes and Apricots

Superfood Avocado

STAY

Luxury Living Gili Khumba Villas

Hotel Review Jeeva Beloam

Senggigi Art Market - Lombok | Ph : (0370) 693758 Lotus Bayview Restaurant Guazzetto

Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti Luciano

Sinfonia

Prawns Carpaccio

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The 7 Wonders of Lombok Seven inspiring reasons to explore Lombok There are many captivating places that prove beyond doubt that Lombok has well and truly stepped out of Bali’s shadow. Lombok has a rich culture all its own, and a biodiversity, from exquisite white-sand beaches, rainforests and a soaring volcano, that other islands can only dream about. Its uniqueness and laid back pace of life is all part of its charm, and Lombok’s top class scuba diving and awesome waves lure thrill seekers in their thousands. For the ultimate island experience, discover our top seven world class attractions in alluring Lombok.

Mount Rinjani The mighty Rinjani volcano towers over Lombok and dominates the northern portion of the island. Soaring to 3,726 metres, it is the second highest in Indonesia and can be seen from virtually everywhere on Lombok. It doesn’t require expert mountaineering skills to scale its peak but it is still a fairly strenuous three day trek up and down again. Treks begin in the village s of Sembalun Lawang or Senaru. Close to the summit is a huge crater lake and hot spring where it is possible to take a refreshing dip or even go fishing at almost 3,000m above sea level. Those with the stamina to make it to the very top of this still active volcano will be rewarded with outstanding views stretching as far as the island of Java in the west and Sumbawa in the east. As far as eco-adventures go, this is one of the very best Indonesia has to offer and definitely one to tick off the bucket list. For people who do not have a head for heights, it’s still a great place to come for the cool air and the laid back pace of life in the villages that dot Rinjani’s foothills. There are some excellent low altitude soft trekking opportunities within the Rinjani National Park exploring waterfalls, rice paddies and the rainforest.

The 3 Gilis

Senaru Waterfalls

Nestling just offshore from the north coast are the crown jewels of Lombok beach tourism – a trio of tiny tropical islands known collectively as the ‘3 Gilis.’ These tiny paradise islands are fringed by palm trees, white sandy beaches and clear blue seas filled with astounding marine life. The Gilis have become synonymous with top class scuba diving with more than 20 well established dive sites suitable for seasoned diving experts and beginners alike. Each of the three Gilis has its own distinct atmosphere and pace of life. Laid back Gili Meno, the smallest of the three, exudes a tranquil, almost castaway experience while still having a good choice of places to stay and dining options for every budget. In stark contrast, the ‘party island’ of Gili Trawangan has lively cosmopolitan atmosphere with many 5-star villas, boutique spas and late night bars. Gili Air still has a backpacker-friendly vibe and has the most authentic local atmosphere of the three islands along with a growing number of lively beach bars. The Gilis have the refreshing bonus of being completely car and motorbike-free and have been leading the way for many years as Indonesia’s most pro-active eco-friendly beach destination.

Tucked away in the lower reaches of Mount Rinjani are a series of three dramatic cascading waterfalls providing a cool and refreshing alternative to trekking up the mountain. The spectacular Sedang Gile, the first waterfall, is a highly photogenic sight, surrounded by a lush rainforest canopy with water plummeting over 50 metres into deep fresh water pools. It is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip. Sendang Gile is just a short walk from the roadside and by virtue of this is the most popular to visit, but there is more to see as you head further up. A 50 minute trek further on will present a glimpse of Tui Kelep waterfall, another captivating sight, which fills the clean mountain air with blowing mist. There is a nice bathing pool to cool down. Even further upstream, is Betara Lenjang waterfall which is a real hidden gem as it can only be reached with expert climbing skills. The few people that make it this far head straight for the nearby crystal clear hot springs to soothe those aches and pains.

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Desert Point South Lombok has a well deserved reputation for its world class surfing spots but the very best of the lot is out on the tip of Lombok’s southwestern peninsular. Desert Point – known locally as Bangko Bangko – is the Holy Grail for expert surfers when the right conditions prevail, and rated by many as the very best waves on the planet. This is an isolated corner of Lombok but a rugged, spectacular area filled with amazing natural sights seen the long and winding coastal road as you head south beyond Sekotong Bay. Previously a refuge only for fearless surfers in search of that elusive perfect wave, the area around Desert Point is opening up with improving infrastructure and a growing number of small homestays and hotels catering for travellers. There are numerous small fishing communities, bays and near deserted beaches that dot the rugged coastline.

Pink Beach Yes, the sand really is pink! This picturesque natural phenomenon has been created by the timeless ebb and flow of the water carrying tiny crushed particles of bright red coral which over time has fused seamlessly into the white sand. When the sun shines brightly, it produces a vivid hue of pink. Known locally as Pantai Tangsi, it is one of only two such beaches in Indonesia (the other pink beach is found on Komodo Island) and due to its fairly isolated location, is a true castaway style beach with few people around during the week. Aside from the beach itself, there is impressive natural scenery to see. It nestles between steep hills which provide added shelter from strong currents so it is a perfect spot for bathing or snorkelling on the reef. Pink Beach is located in the south east corner of Lombok in Jerowaru district, just a short drive from Tanjung Ringgit.

Ikat Villages

Lingsar Temple

Art and traditional crafts dating back numerous generations are still part of everyday life in many Sasak villages dotted around Lombok. ‘Ikat’ fabric weaving in particular is thriving and draws visitors from far and wide seeking unique hand woven garments. One of the main centres is the village of Sukarara in Central Lombok. Most of the womenfolk here are engaged in hand weaving, producing the signature ‘songket’ with elaborate motifs made of cotton yarn, silk, gold and silver silk thread. Vibrant colours are produced from wholly natural dyes created from raw materials such as mangosteen, tamarind and mahogany bark. Using only a simple hand loom, some of these woven works of art can take months to finish and command sums of up to IDR 3 million from international buyers. Sarongs, table cloths, scarves and ceremonial garments are typically produced here. Visitors can see the weavers in action or spend time learning the tricks of the trade with an opportunity to create their own design. In East Lombok the less visited village of Pringgasela is another hotbed of traditional weaving activity. It has a sleepy atmosphere where the women are happy to spend time explaining the time consuming, complex process of hand weaving. The multi talented women of Pringgasela also offer traditional Sasak cooking classes for visitors. Other traditional weaving centres in Lombok include Sembalun Lawang and the historic cultural village of Sade.

Situated a short drive outside Mataram, Pura Lingsar complex is a unique scared site as it unites Lombok’s two primary religions. Built in 1714, it has separate temples for Balinese Hindus and one for followers of traditional Wektu Telu Islam. The Wektu Telu temple is famous for its pond filled with holy eels, which can be lured to the surface with hard boiled eggs (available at stalls outside) which is considered to bring people good fortune. The Balinese section of the complex is located in an elevated position with separate shrines pointing toward Mount Rinjani in north Lombok and west to Bali’s Mount Agung, both revered holy sites. Visitors are required to wear a sarong before entering the complex which can be rented for a few rupiah from stalls located outside the entrance. During November or December Pura Lingsar plays host to one of Indonesia’s most interesting annual religious events, called ‘Perang Topat.’ Dating back generations, this is a ‘ritual war’ between Lombok’s Hindus and Muslims which involves throwing sticky rice cakes wrapped in coconut leaves at each other. It is a good natured food fight and colourful spectacle for the hundreds of onlookers, serving to foster tolerance and understanding between the faiths.

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Dita of Kies Villa

he makes sweet music, or should we say sweets and music? Dita certainly does both. She sings and plays guitar, she conjures up creative cakes, and there’s always chocolate close by… sounds like a recipe for pure magic. Dita comes from Praya, in central Lombok, where she still lives. By day she runs a small business, and by night she entertains guests with her musical spot at Kies Villas. She spoke with us about her two passions — food and music — and her dreams for the future. How did you begin as a singer and musician? Actually, I learned to play before I realized I could sing! I play the guitar and the piano. I remember that I watched Sung Ha Jung on YouTube. That really inspired me, so I baked my own cakes and sold them during Ramadhan, and with the money I saved, I managed to buy my first guitar. Then I had lessons from Mr Ketut, my teacher at school. He invited me to join the traditional Javanese music group, which met at his house. My friend Yudi encouraged me to join in the singing and so I did. That’s when we all realized I could sing. Have you had any formal training for singing? No, I never had any formal training. I learned from YouTube. How did you get to perform at Kies Villas? Craig, who is from Sublime and manages Kies Villas, came into my mother’s shop to order T-shirts. My mother asked me to serve him because I can speak English. Anyway, I ended up working as an assistant at Sublime. One day I was at reception at Kies Villas and a guest had a guitar, so I picked it up and started playing and singing! All the staff loved it, so I was invited to play there regularly. I have a show there every Friday night, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm; it’s called ‘Dita Unplugged’.

Who is your musical inspiration or favourite singer? Christina Anguilera. She has a very powerful voice and I love to listen and learn from her. I like Tori Kelly, too, because I have a similar voice to hers and she is also a guitar player. Have you travelled/performed anywhere else? Yes, I entered a competition that was sponsored by ‘Strepsils’. I sent them my video, for the audition, and they invited to me perform a live solo in Jakarta. It was a great experience. Have you released any albums? Not yet! You also like to cook and you studied at culinary school. How did that come about? I studied at SMK1, in Praya. It was a three-year course and I learned to cook Indonesian dishes, western food and cakes. I graduated with a certificate in cooking. My mother made me choose between music and cooking. I chose cooking - but I can’t stop singing! I already have my own business, Bale Jaje, which means ‘House of Cake’ and, from that, a branch, Choco Joon, where I make special chocolate, unique from Lombok. What is your dream? My dream is to make Choco Joon the most famous Lombok chocolate, with its unique spices and taste… but maybe singing is the dream I will follow. Who knows. What do you do in your spare time? When I have spare time, I play guitar or bake cakes! What (or who) couldn’t you do without? It would have to be my mother. She is a strong woman and I admire her.

Do you write any of your own songs? No — not yet.

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Life Lifein inthe thefast fastlane lane— —It’s It’sall alldownhill downhill

magine maginethis. this.You’re You’respeeding speedingdown downa acurving curvinghillhillroad roadat at community community in in Lombok. Lombok. The The skill skill level level ranges ranges from from beginners beginners to to 70km 70km perper hour hour and and there’s there’s nono brake brake pedal pedal to to press. press. The The advanced,and advanced,and thethe styles styles vary vary from from group group to to group. group. ground, ground, just just inches inches away, away, seems seems to to bebe whizzing whizzing past past you you in in a dizzying a dizzying blur…. blur…. The The community community has has fifty fifty or or more more members. members. AA core core group group of of about about thirty thirty areare more more actively actively involved involved than than others. others. They They areare No,No, you’re you’re notnot in in anan out-of-control, out-of-control, low-slung low-slung sports sports car; car; you’re you’re quick quickto topoint pointoutoutthethedifference differencebetween betweentheirs theirsand andother other a downhill a downhill speedracer speedracer —— and and you you love love it! it! groups. groups. AA lotlot of of it it has has to to dodo with with thethe style style they they prefer. prefer. ForFor example, example,thetheMataram MataramSkateboarding SkateboardingBrotherhood Brotherhood(MSB), (MSB), Why Why dodo you you dodo it?it? they they telltell us,us, ‘is ‘is street street skateboarding skateboarding and and Lombok Lombok Longboard Longboard Riders Riders is downhill is downhill skateboarding’. skateboarding’. ToTo find find out, out, wewe spoke spoke to to Enok Enok (‘Eno’) (‘Eno’) and and some some of of hishis skating skating ‘brothers’, ‘brothers’, who who areare allall heavily heavily involved involved in downhill in downhill skateboarding. skateboarding. ‘When ‘When wewe ride ride there there areare normally normally sixsix or or seven seven of of usus in in a group’, a group’, They They areare of of different different ages ages and and backgrounds. backgrounds. Eno Eno works works asas a a says says Eno, Eno, ‘We ‘We usually usually split split byby level. level. SoSo thethe advanced advanced riders riders willwill waiter waiter at at thethe Banana Banana Tree Tree Café, Café, Pras Pras works works at at thethe Puri Puri Bunga Bunga gogo to to anan advanced advanced location location likelike Malimbu Malimbu HillHill and and thethe beginners beginners Hotel, Hotel, and and Randi Randi(‘Indi’) (‘Indi’) is ais senior a senior in in High High School. School. ride ride together’. together’. They They can can allall describe describe thethe sensation sensation of of riding riding and and why why they they areare passionate passionate about about it. it. Words Words likelike ‘freedom’, ‘freedom’, ‘fun’ ‘fun’ and and ‘adrenaline’ ‘adrenaline’ feature feature quite quite a lot. a lot. ‘I do ‘I do it because it because I enjoy I enjoy it; it; itsits funfun and and I feel I feel stoked stoked when when I have I have finished. finished. MyMy friends friends dodo downhill downhill because because they they just just love love it!’it!’ says says Eno. Eno.

‘I didn’t ‘I didn’t really really start start skating skating until until around around 2010, 2010, when when I was I was 2020 years years old, old, and and I used I used a secondhand a secondhand board board when when I first I first started’, started’, Eno Eno tells tells us.us.

ForFor thethe serious serious skaters, skaters, thethe equipment equipment they they use use now now is is pretty pretty bigbig deal. deal. ForFor outsiders, outsiders, these these areare technical technical terms terms that that sound sound They They areare thethe ‘Lomboarders’ ‘Lomboarders’ – a– shortened a shortened version version of of ‘Lombok ‘Lombok likelike a foreign a foreign language. language. They They talk talk enthusiastically enthusiastically about about thethe Longboard Longboard Riders’. Riders’. ‘setup’ ‘setup’ they they ride, ride, and and thethe board board length length and and type. type. Some Some of of them them started started outout onon ‘cruising’ ‘cruising’ boards, boards, which which areare notnot standard standard forfor The The group group started started with with young young men men who who were were ‘just ‘just interested interested downhill. downhill. But But notnot now. now. Eno Eno tells tells usus about about hishis ‘deck’ ‘deck’ (the (the board): board): in in skating’ skating’ and and gradually gradually they they have have grown grown into into a skateboarding a skateboarding ‘It’s‘It’s a 40 a 40 inch inch Rayne Rayne longboard longboard (Rayne (Rayne is aisspecialist a specialist longboard longboard

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manufacturer, manufacturer, based based in in Canada) Canada) and and it’sit’s a freestyle a freestyle type’. type’. HeHe uses uses high high quality quality ‘Caliber’ ‘Caliber’ trucks. trucks. ForFor those those who who areare notnot in in thethe know, know, trucks trucks areare thethe metal metal T-shaped T-shaped parts parts that that areare fixed fixed to to thethe underside underside of of thethe board board –the –the place place to to attach attach thethe wheels. wheels. And And wheels? wheels? Their Their hardness hardness is is measured measured in in ‘durometer’, ‘durometer’, according according to to conditions, conditions, and and riders’ riders’ weight weight and and preferences. preferences. Eno Eno goes goes forfor ‘medium’, ‘medium’, with with local local Gokil Gokil bearings. bearings. Riders Riders also also need need protective protective equipment equipment–helmet, –helmet,gloves, gloves,knee knee(and (andsometimes sometimeselbow) elbow) protectors, protectors, and and slide slide gloves. gloves.

Facebook Facebook page, page, where where they they regularly regularly share share videos videos of of Ozzie, Ozzie, and and others, others, in in action. action.

The The group group is is keen keen to to take take their their enthusiasm enthusiasm further further and and getget involved involvedin inlocal localcompetitions, competitions,likelikethetheLombok LombokLongboard Longboard Weekend Weekend and and this this year’s year’s Lomboard Lomboard Fun Fun event. event. Some Some of of thethe team team members members take take part part in in bigger bigger events events across across Indonesia Indonesia and and Asia. Asia. Eno Eno tells tells usus about about Ozzie’s Ozzie’s achievements: achievements: ‘Last ‘Last year year hehe went went to to thethe Talegong Talegong Longboard Longboard Festival, Festival, in in West West Java. Java. It’sIt’sthethebiggest biggestInternational Internationaldownhill downhillskateboarding skateboardingevent event It’sIt’s a serious a serious investment investment –– in in time time asas well well asas in in equipment. equipment. in inIndonesia’. Indonesia’.Ozzie Ozziealso alsocompeted competedrecently recentlyin inthetheVisayan Visayan The The Lomboarders Lomboarders usually usually skate skate four four or or five five times times a week a week - - Longboard Longboard Trilogy Trilogy 2015, 2015, in in thethe Philippines, Philippines, taking taking part part in in thethe at atdifferent differentlocations locationsaround aroundLombok Lombokevery everyweekend weekendand and International International Downhill Downhill Skateboarding Skateboarding Race. Race. sometimes sometimes closer closer to to home home ground, ground, after after work work or or school. school. Sponsorship Sponsorship and and support support from from thethe wider wider community community areare always always They Theyhave havetheir theirfavourite favouriteskate skatespots spots- especially - especiallyhills hillsor or welcome. welcome.Businesses Businessesthat thatsupply supplythetheskaters’ skaters’equipment equipment particularly particularlychallenging challengingcorners. corners.‘My‘Myfavourite favouriteis isSelong Selong help help them them outout from from time time to to time. time. ‘I get ‘I get mymy board board gear gear from from Belanak Belanak Hill,’ Hill,’ says says Eno, Eno, ‘I call ‘I call it ‘Southern it ‘Southern Sahara’, Sahara’, because because LongboardINA LongboardINABoardologist, Boardologist,a abigbigshop shopin inJakarta’, Jakarta’,says says in in thethe drydry season season it is it is brown brown and and drydry and and looks looks a lot a lot likelike thethe Eno,‘They Eno,‘They came came to to Lombok Lombok last last year year and and saw saw usus skate, skate, and and gave gave Sahara’. Sahara’. meme a board. a board. I also I also getget sponsored sponsored from from LeadskateboardJordsey LeadskateboardJordsey in in Bali Bali and and LVLY LVLY Sunday Sunday in in Lombok. Lombok. Like Like many many other other communities, communities, this this one one has has itsits heroes. heroes. Ozzie Ozzie Anwar Anwar and and ‘Mancool ‘Mancool Man’ Man’ created created thethe community community in in 2011.They 2011.They And And what what does does thethe future future hold? hold? The The group group is is obviously obviously keen keen have have worked worked hard hard to to make make it aitbigger a bigger group group and and raise raise itsits profile profile to tosee seeskateboarding skateboardinggrow. grow.‘We ‘Wehave havea adream, dream,one oneday, day,to to in in Lombok. Lombok. And And in in terms terms of of style, style, Ozzie Ozzie has has legendary legendary status status in in host host anan international international event event here, here, because because in in Lombok Lombok wewe have have thethe group: group: ‘He’s ‘He’s thethe best best downhill downhill rider rider – he – he bombs bombs it down it down thethe great great locations locations forfor thethe sport. sport. WeWe hope hope that that ourour government government willwill hillhill likelike a madman’ a madman’ says says Eno. Eno. support support it!’it!’ The The community community is is active active onon social social media media and and open open to to anyone anyone Speed. Speed. Thrills. Thrills. Fun. Fun. Wonder Wonder what what their their wives wives think think of of it all? it all? Eno Eno who who shares shares thethe same same interests interests and and who who wants wants to to join. join. ‘We ‘We areare laughs.‘Luckily, laughs.‘Luckily, wewe areare allall single’. single’. notnot THE THE BEST BEST butbut wewe areare THE THE LEGEND LEGEND here here (on(on Lombok Lombok Island)’, Island)’,says says‘Mancool’, ‘Mancool’,ononthetheLombok LombokLongboard LongboardRiders’ Riders’

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Music on the Hill

fternoon sunlight filters through the trees, the sky and ocean merge blue in the distance, and a light breeze shifts the air through open pavilion doors.The quiet conversation fades as the musicians enter, take up their instruments and begin to play. The hundred or so invited guests have gathered at The Studio for the tenth of the Sunday Session concerts -‘Music on the Hill’- with the added promise of an exhibition and afternoon refreshments. The Studio is a small, retreat-style resort on The Hill, near Senggigi - a collection of beautiful recycled teak buildings. Studio One is a lovingly restored Javanese joglo and provides the perfect venue for intimate concerts like this one. The tone is set as the first featured artist, Toni Mursayid gives a quiet nod to signal ‘Bengawan Solo’. The violin leads the way, the simple, romantic melody suddenly brought to life with stringed accompaniment: off-beat bass, plucked cello, a trilling guitar and the signature counterpoint of two ukuleles playing double-time. The combined effect is schmaltzy, crooning 1930s-style parlor music backed by a playful, folksy orchestral swing. The audience is drawn in and held as a small, jilbab-clad vocalist, with her rich and soulful voice, steps forward and takes up the song.

This is Keroncong- a uniquely Indonesian style of music that originated in Java, when Portuguese sailors brought their instruments in the 16th century. The music has evolved, drawing together Portuguese rhythms and European melodies, with Chinese and Javanese influences. The mixed audience is swept up in the sweet, joyful sounds, as the band offers a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, all performed keroncong style, with alternating male and female singers. The ‘Music on the Hill’ Sunday Sessions began four years ago and have included programs as diverse as jazz and blues, ballads, bluegrass and folk styles, experimental and electronic music, with a range of dancers and performance artists. Mark Heyward and friends have been part of it –presenting original songs from the album Crazy Little Heaven.

‘The idea is to give local musicians a chance to perform in a relaxed and intimate concert atmosphere, away from the demands of cafes and pubs,’ explains Mark. ‘It’s not a commercial exercise. Guests pay a donation at the door, which goes to the musicians. We have exhibited the work of local and expatriate artists. It gives the international community an opportunity to see what Lombok can do!’ Complementing the rustic timbers of The Studio, Terry Renton’s striking ‘Sketches of Lombok’ are on display. Each piece tells a story: in images of coastal scenes, driftwood, and village women -captured in gestures, abstract patterns, and the earthy colours of Lombok that merge to create an impressionistic portrait of the island. After a break for refreshments, local music personality, Ary Juliant, presents his version of Portuguese ‘Fado’ music. At the first Sunday Session in 2011, Ary performed his unique brand of fusion music, blending Javanese gamelan, contemporary Indonesian poetry and his own songs, many played on ‘found instruments’. Now, backed with upright bass, Ary’s rolling solo guitar and soaring vocals recall the Moorish history of the region and links to the Arabic musical traditions which came to Indonesia, with Islam, in the sixteenth century. Next is a surprising capoeira performance from a trio of young men who play the berimbau. This is a Brazilian percussion instrument- a singlestringed bow with a fixed gourd at the base -played by striking the string rhythmically with a stick. The urgent, rattling, buzzing beat underlies the performers repeated call-and-response song - strong echoes of the music’s African origins. ‘I am always amazed at the talent,’ one guestcomments. ‘I have lived in Lombok for over fifteen years, and I had no idea that this kind of music was happening here.’ The lazy, sunny afternoons, the ambiance of the old joglo building, the beautiful music and artwork, and the pleasure of good company, and excellent food and drink create a special magic. And, according to host, Ibu Sopantini, this Sunday Session is one of the best. ‘It’s like an historical dream,’ says Terry Renton, with a faraway look and a quiet smile. And that says it well. A dream of another time, perhaps - a gentler and more genteel time. For more information on The Studio, contact: thestudio.lombok@gmail. com or go to www.thestudiolombok.com

AT MEET T E E

Riley Magee

Think Pink Coconut

ake generous splashes of colour, a heap of fun, the flavour of island living and a little dash of quirkiness and you have a Pink Coconut. Riley Magee is a bright and ambitious young entrepreneur with an eye for fashion trends and a keen sense of what her customers want. She has created Pink Coconut Lombok and Pink Coconut Gili T — beautiful stores with a great range of clothing, jewellery, home and gift wares. With her finger on the pulse of contemporary marketing, Riley connects with customers on social media and is planning her next expansion — an online store. We spoke with her to find out what inspires and drives her success. Riley, where did you grow up? I have spent most of my life on Lombok. I was six years old when my family decided to make Lombok our home. Best decision ever! What was your educational background? My parents wanted me to continue the family tradition, so, for my secondary education, I followed in my sister’s footsteps by attending a private girls school in Western Australia. I excelled in Sport, and I was recognised for my ability–so I wasoffered a Lacrosse scholarship in the USA. For someone who doesn't know you at all, how would you describe yourself? It's not easy talking about yourself! I think that most people would say that I have a great personality and a vibrant attitude, and that I know what I want. Most importantly,I think that I am a good friend.

What What was was your your first first business business venture? venture? This This isis crazy, crazy, but but during during my my high high school school years, years, my my favourite favourite subject subject was was 'Enterprise'. 'Enterprise'. ItIt was was aa class class where where we we had had to to be be inventive inventive and and think think of of ways ways to to build build aa successful successful business, business, so so II made made fruit fruit smoothies smoothies and and sold sold them them to to fellow fellow classmates. classmates. ItIt was was aa huge huge success success -- II loved loved it! it!

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OWNER & CHEF OF EL BAZAR, KUTA

Larbi Ahassad

or Larbi Ahassad, a visit to Lombok changed everything and a completely new career direction transformed his life. Born in Morocco, Casablanca, he grew up and studied in Holland and his career in technology took him around the world. Now he is owner and chef at El Bazar, Kuta. He has travelled an interesting and varied path, but one thing has never changed — his love of food. El Bazar is Mediterranean-inspired, with a focus on fresh and colourful dishes and on bringing people together to enjoy great cooking.

Larbi, when did you first become interested in food and why? I don’t think there was a specific time or reason why I became interested in food. The first dish I ever made was a gratin, when I was four years old — my sister helped me, of course! Every Wednesday would be my day off so I would spend the afternoon cooking or baking with my sister. What is the one dish you love and remember from your father’s kitchen? I really love Spanish tortilla with shrimp and green beans. I used to help my father to cook this dish once a week. I remember that every time we made it I would eat some of it before it was even ready! Tell us about your career to date. I was working for Dell Computers — first as an Information Technology Engineer and later as Sales Manager. I did this for five years and then became the Regional Manager of the Middle East and Africa at Juniper Networks. I speak seven languages, which was a great advantage. Then I moved to Bali. I had been hired to run a luxury Resort in Sumba but it did not materialize. While I was there, I travelled to Lombok to surf and that was when I decided I wanted to start a business there. What made you decide to open a restaurant? When I lived in Holland I would spend the weekends with friends and family — cooking for them. When we moved to Bali I went to Lombok on a holiday and loved it so much that after three

weeks I bought land there.Six weeks later I returned to Lombok permanently and decided to open a small restaurant. I wanted to create a place with great food and great coffee. Why did you choose Kuta? I didn’t choose Kuta, Kuta chose me! Bali is too hectic and too busy. I like the serenity of Lombok, andI like nature and the wilderness. I also wanted to be in a place where I could surf and spear fish. Tell us about the concept for your restaurant, El Bazar. My wife and I wanted to create a place where everybody from different countries could meet. The name was only decided three or four days before we opened. We chose the name ‘El Bazar’, which is the Persian name for ‘market’. It makes sense because the Persian markets attract hundreds of different nationalities. The base colour is grey, to let the colours of the food stand out and shine. We have hundreds of different dishes, and the food brings everyone together.

What is your inspiration for cooking? How do you come up with ideas for the dishes in the restaurant? The ingredients, definitely! I go to the market to get inspired by what is available. There is always an interesting way to cook great ingredients.The dishes on the menu are exactlythe dishes I used to eat at home. Everything is made fresh everyday — with daily deliveries, and daily shopping at the local market to guarantee freshness. The fish is fresh everyday — from the market or from my morning’s spear fishing. Describe or define your style of cooking. I’m inspired by the day, and by my mood. Basically, I follow my imagination. My style of cooking is Mediterranean — inspired by the all the places I have travelled to. What are your favourite or ‘must have’ cooking ingredients? I can’t do without olive oil and garlic. What are the tools of the trade you use most? Probably my knives - and the oven, of course. What's your favourite dish on the menu and why? The Lamb Shank, because it has a combination of sweet and savoury flavours. It’s cooked with rosemary and thyme, in combination with dried fruits - so many different flavours in one dish. My mother’s celebrations always included this dish. Cooking lamb is a proud and delicious adventure. What do you think is your customers’ favorite dish? All the dishes seem to be favourites. Our menu is small,and customers come back often, so each time they return they try a different dish. Describe your typical day at work. I arrive at 7am and help the team to open up the restaurant.Then I check the stocks and order what we need.At 10am I help in the front-of-house. Then I go to check out the waves and surf Mawi until 2pm. If there are no waves, I spear fish. Then I come back, have lunch with friends, and deal with business matters.I go homein the afternoon and come back at 6pm to work all evening in the restaurant. How much of your work is done outside of the kitchen? I spend time doing marketing, logistics, and the general management of the business. What is the biggest challenge in your job? Working with the staff can be a challenge: making sure they have the education and the commitment to do their jobs well.

Sometimes there are cultural barriers. Once you have a good relationship with people, there are no problems. Another challenge is the difficulty of the work — and the concept itself - always tweakingit a little to make things better. Our food is always served absolutely fresh, and it is sometimes difficult to get fresh food here every day,so that’s also a challenge. When you are at home, what do you like to eat? Do you ever cook at home? It’s a good question. No, I don’t eat at home. I used to, but since I opened the restaurant I don’t cook at home anymore. Are you an adventurous eater? Are there any foods you won't eat or even try? I think I am an adventurous eater, yes. I have eaten crocodile, kangaroo and ostrich. If you hadn't opened a restaurant, what would you be doing right now? Another very good question! I wouldn’t be working. I would probably still be trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I want to build my own dreams instead of building somebody else’s. How did your family react when you told them you wanted open a restaurant? They said to me, ‘We always knew you would do that — we just didn’t know when’ What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to surf, go spear fishing and spend time with my family. Other than creating great food, what do think are the most important qualities that make a successful chef? Several things,I think – a deep knowledge of ingredients, attention to detail, the ability to take risks and long-term commitment. Who is your favourite celebrity chef? Gordon Ramsey. I like the way he makes it look so easy and the speed with which he executes his dishes. Also Joël Robuchon — he is the complete opposite of Gordon Ramsey. He takes time to prepare his dishes and is very delicate. I often question myself as to why I am not like him — cooking calmly and slowly. Any tips for budding chefs? Spend one week in a commercial kitchen before you decide you want to study to become a chef. Make absolutely sure it is the career you want!

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Avocado IT’S QUITE EASY BEING GREEN

here’s a lot of talk about ‘superfoods’ at the moment. And avocados have to be right up there at the top of the list. You might love your kale and spinach, but these are ‘the greens you’re having when you aren’t having your greens’. Chia seed and quinoa are healthy and chic, too, but avocadoes are super-tasty, super-easy to prepare and ready to eat in minutes. There’s nothing new about avocados. They have been around for a long time and it’s thought that human beings have been enjoying them for thousands of years. They’ve been called avocado ‘pears’ – obviously because of their shape – and even ‘alligator pears’ because of the rough, uneven skin of some varieties. In India and Vietnam, they are often referred to as ‘butter fruit’ – easy to see why. Avocados are native to Mexico and South America. Uruapan, Mexico and Fallbrook, California both claim to be “The Avocado Capital of the World” but avocados are also grown much closer to home – Indonesia is a major producer and Australian avocados are delicious. The fruit can be cultivated in many parts of the world – wherever there is a subtropical climate with no frost or strong winds. The avocado is classed as a berry – but probably one of the most nutritious and useful. It contains high levels of six types of vitamin B, as well as vitamins K, E and C, and potassium. It’s also low in sugar and relatively high in dietary fibre and the ‘good’ fats; it actually works to lower ‘bad’ fats and cholesterol. Avocados even help the body to absorb valuable nutrients (lycopene and beta carotene) from carrots, sweet potatoes and leafy greens – so mix and match! When something that is so good for you is also delicious, then you must be on a winner. You’ve almost certainly eaten avocado sliced in a salad and blended into guacamole, but it’s an incredibly versatile food. How many of these ideas have you tried? On a sandwich: Use mashed avocado, with a dash of salt, pepper and your favourite herb, instead of butter or mayonnaise. It teams perfectly with seafood, chicken and cheese.

Elegant brunch or entrée: You’ll impress with avocado and crab mousse, served in a glass. What about French toast with thinly sliced avocado and shaved Parmesan? So many possibilities. As a dessert: Avocado is a popular base for a mousse. Just blend it with cacao and a little milk or coconut cream, with honey, agave or maple syrup for sweetness. A few minutes in the fridge, et voilà - chocolate mousse. It goes well with raspberry coulis, too. Smoothies: Be as adventurous as you like with this one! Think avocado, banana, honey, ginger and cinnamon – on ice with a mint garnish. Or shake it up with blueberry and pomegranate. Go super-healthy and energy building with avocado, spinach and kiwifruit, blended with the milk you prefer; add some protein powder for a complete meal! You could, of course be much more indulgent. The word is that Indonesian smoothie stands are creating avocado concoctions like no others. We’re talking avocado with mango, or pineapple, or rich, flowing chocolate… Better stop! OK. A few more things before you dash out to buy a stash of avocados…. • There are different varieties - Hass, Sheppard and Fuerte are probably the most common - but they can all be used similarly. The stone tends to be proportionally smaller in longer, narrower fruits, so it’s worth choosing those. • You’ll often find that avocados on sale are still rock-hard. Don’t be discouraged from buying them. They are unusual fruits in that they mature fully while still on the tree, but they don’t ripen until they are picked. An avocado will ripen in a few days if you leave it at room temperature. If you need it sooner, store it with an apple or banana; these fruits give off a chemical that triggers the ripening process in avocados (and most other fruits). • If you find yourself with an unused half of an avocado (as if!) it will stay fresh if you leave the stone in it, rub the exposed flesh with lemon juice and refrigerate, in a closed container. Super food? Maybe. But one of the nicest little fruits you’ll ever meet.

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GILI KHUMBA VILLAS Eager to see what the creators of the pioneering Gili Eco Villas had dreamed up for their new Gili Trawangan resort, MyLombok had a sneak peek at the all-new Gili Khumba Villas, offering a refreshing new take on the island’s boutique villa scene.

here is a real buzz on Gili Trawangan’s north coast with some creative ideas being turned into smart boutique villas, using both innovative contemporary design and retro chic, fashioned from vintage materials. A prime example of this can be seen at beachfront resort Gili Eco Villas. Here luxury accommodation comes in the form of traditional Javanese style houses lovingly recreated using reclaimed timber which effortlessly blends into the scenery. Gili Eco Villas, a pioneer of eco-friendly practices in the Gilis, is now well established and Gil Cowen, the creative force behind the resort, has been hard at work developing a new contemporary resort. Set back from Gili Eco Villas is the recently launched Gili Khumba Villas. This new resort features a dozen villas which have a distinctly more modern feel. Each has either one or two bedrooms with an integrated open plan lounge area and equipped kitchen overlooking a private pool. All the villas are enclosed within a walled garden providing plenty of privacy. Each villa has subtle differences in configuration and decor, showcasing abundant individual character. Gil Cowen spent several years honing her design skills in the fashion world, and this creative expertise and attention to detail is very evident in the style, shape and form of the villas. There is a strong Indian influence to the decor with large, vivid artwork on the walls depicting the rich tapestry of life in the sub-continent, illuminated by subtle lighting and a splash of vibrant colour. The main social space is made up of an integrated lounge, dining and kitchen area encouraging a

carefree, convivial atmosphere. The bedrooms offer a warm and welcoming sanctuary and are expertly laid out to make full use of available space. Natural stone flooring and reclaimed teak wood give off a subtle contrast to the ethnic-style contemporary aesthetic – it is clear to see there is an artisan’s eye for detail at work here. The semi open air bathrooms also tick all the right boxes for fusing style and functionality effortlessly, and are surprisingly spacious with a large, brightly coloured walk-in shower. Outside, the inviting private pool is just a step away, fringed by a well manicured lawn and mature trees providing shady respite from the heat. This cosy enclosed private space attracts cool breezes and makes the perfect spot for an intimate pool party or a casual dinner underneath the moonlight. Like its sister resort, Gili Khumba Villas takes its eco-friendly credentials seriously, helping to conserve Gili Trawangan’s limited resources without impacting a smooth running operation. It makes full use of recycled teak wood and polished concrete tiles to blend together with the contemporary decor and furnishings. Gili Khumba Villas has already hit the ground running with several local and international investors buying some of the villas and surrounding plots of land, proving there is strong demand for holiday homes in the Gilis. The team at Gili Khumba Villas manage the resort for owners who benefit from the win-win scenario of regular rental income and rising property values. For travellers on a short break in the Gilis, a stay at Khumba Villas combines the creature comforts of a luxury resort operation and a real ‘home’ that exudes its own individual character.

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Jeeva JeevaBeloam Beloam AA rustic rustic style style beach beach haven haven onon Lombok’s Lombok’s isolated isolated east east coast coast

or or travellers travellers and and clued clued upup locals locals thethe Jeeva Jeeva Klui Klui boutique boutique resort resort in in Mangsit, Mangsit, Senggigi Senggigi is ais familiar a familiar name name and and one one of of thethe toptop beachfront beachfront resort resort destinations destinations onon Lombok’s Lombok’s west west coast. coast. However However it isit not is not thethe only only Jeeva Jeeva onon Lombok. Lombok. There There is an is an equally equally impressive impressive sister sister resort resort tucked tucked away away onon thethe extreme extreme east east of of thethe island island that that has has a very a very distinct distinct character character allall itsits own. own. Jeeva Jeeva Beloam Beloam is ais self-styled a self-styled ‘beach ‘beach camp’ camp’ in in a secluded a secluded cove. cove. It nestles It nestles alongside alongside two two pristine pristine white white sand sand beaches beaches onon thethe Tanjung Tanjung Ringgit Ringgit peninsular peninsular in in Lombok’s Lombok’s farfar south south east east corner. corner. This This is is farfar from from thethe madding madding crowd; crowd; isolated isolated yetyet alluring alluring forfor would-be would-becastaways castawaysor oradventurous adventuroushoneymooners. honeymooners.Long Long stretches stretches of of powdery powdery white white sands, sands, blue blue ocean ocean and and views views across across to to thethe rugged rugged Sumbawa Sumbawa coastline coastline provide provide thethe inspiration inspiration forfor a a carefree carefree back back to to basics basics beach beach lifestyle. lifestyle. The Theresort resortconsists consistsof oftraditionally traditionallystyled styled‘Beruga ‘BerugaPantai’ Pantai’ A-frame A-frame cottages cottages well well spread spread outout within within anan expansive expansive nature nature forest forestpreserve. preserve.Each Eachhas hasa asoaring soaringthatched thatchedroof roofand and surprisingly surprisinglyspacious, spacious,boasting boasting6060square squaremetres metresof ofliving living space. space. The The airair conditioned conditioned sleeping sleeping area area has has a luxury a luxury kingkingsize size bed, bed, framed framed byby rustic rustic wood wood and and bamboo bamboo furnishings, furnishings, and and illuminated illuminated byby abundant abundant natural natural sunlight. sunlight. Both Both thethe bathroom bathroom and and veranda veranda areas areas areare semi semi enclosed, enclosed, thethe latter latter featuring featuring anan oversized oversized daybed daybed to to take take fullfull advantage advantage of of cool cool sea sea breezes. breezes.

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The The isolated isolated location location doesn’t doesn’t mean mean compromise compromise onon comfort comfort or or cuisine cuisine asas Jeeva Jeeva Beloam Beloam offers offers all-inclusive all-inclusive services services including including allall meals, meals, water, water, soft soft drinks drinks and and juices. juices. This This includes includes beach beach barbecues barbecues and and camp camp firefire roasts roasts using using catch catch of of thethe day day and and locally locally sourced sourced East East Lombok Lombok produce. produce. Design Designand andlayout layoutof ofthetheresort resortfitsfitsin inseamlessly seamlesslywith withthethe natural natural landscape, landscape, making making good good use use of of recycled recycled materials materials forfor a a truly truly rustic, rustic, immersive immersive experience experience of of rural rural Lombok. Lombok. The The resort resort displays displays well well established established eco eco credentials credentials with with thethe use use of of solar solar energy energy and and water water desalination. desalination. In In fact fact this this whole whole area area has has been been earmarked earmarked asas a future a future eco-destination eco-destination and and is is destined destined to to lead lead thethe way way forfor sustainable sustainable living living and and tourism tourism in in Lombok. Lombok. The TheTanjung TanjungRinggit Ringgitarea areais iswell welloffoffthethebeaten beatenpath pathbutbut many manyoptions optionsexist existforforadventurous adventurousactivities activitiesnearby. nearby.Good Good snorkelling snorkelling is just is just steps steps away away at at thethe nearest nearest beach beach while while there there areare opportunities opportunities forfor fishing, fishing, sea sea kayaking, kayaking, trekking trekking and and more. more. Getting Gettingto toJeeva JeevaBeloam Beloamis isananadventure adventurein initself, itself,passing passing some some of of thethe most most captivating captivating scenery scenery Lombok Lombok has has to to offer. offer. The The resort resort also also offers offers guest guest transfers transfers from from Lombok’s Lombok’s International International airport. airport.

Jeeva Jeeva Beloam Beloam Beach Beach Camp Camp Jalan Jalan Pantai Pantai Beloam, Beloam, Tanjung Tanjung Ringgit, Ringgit, Sekaroh, Sekaroh, Jerowaru Jerowaru East East Lombok, Lombok, Indonesia Indonesia Phone: Phone: +62 +62 (0)(0) 370 370 693 693 035 035 Fax: Fax: +62 +62 (0)(0) 370 370 693 693 036 036 E-mail E-mail : stay@jeevaresorts.com : stay@jeevaresorts.com

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ASTROLOGY — JULY 2015

horoscopeofthemonth Aries (March 21–April 19) Ever restless, when the planet of love and money, Venus and the planet of abundance, Jupiter, taps you on the shoulder you are ready to roll. Either you find a quick way to make a buck or cement a love connection. Problem is the people on the home front want you to pay attention to them! Real problems can erupt if you neglect your nearest and dearest. Don’t let the urge to run free ruin the foundations on which your life rests.

Leo (July 23–August 22) The jungle cat inside you is poised for action. With the planet of abundance, Jupiter, and the planet of love and money, Venus in your sign you will not be denied. Virtually trembling with possibilities, you don’t realize how close you are to going over the edge. Wherever your hunting instincts lead you stop, look and listen. There may be pieces of information that elude your prodigious ability to sniff out the scoop. Tread lightly.

Taurus (April 20–May 20) Home, good. Family, great. Love and money, not so much. You may find a close tie spending larger sums without discussing the matter with you. The underlying problem is that the other person is feeling constricted, and he or she needs an outlet to express that. Don’t get upset, consider this an invitation by the Universe to discuss essential issues in your relationship. Do this with an eye of compromise and things should turn out just fine.

Virgo (August 23–September 22) You have an innate sense that you can take your destiny into your hands, but you don’t know where that lies. Persistent dreams pervade your sleep. However, these nocturnal whisperings, though they are disturbing, are clues as to your true path. The planet of our value systems, Venus enters your sign this month, leading you on a six-month trek to reassess your goals and desire. Don’t shy away from challenges that you don’t quite understand.

Gemini (May 21–June 20) While you want everything to make sense, some months you have to roll with your gut in instead of your head. This month is one of those times. The ruler of Gemini’s zodiac sign, Mercury moves in to the realm of home and family, directing the cerebral Gemini to pay attention to domestic matters. Disruptions between older and younger generations take center stage. Remember, it does no good to control if no one listens.

Libra (September 23–October 22) Harmony-loving as you are Libra, you detest it when disagreement mars your serene life. Yet all of us must learn to weather storms, and this month it is your turn. Sudden events and people roar into your life causing you wonder if there is any sanity left in the world. The key to surviving and even thriving in this turbulent time is to make decisions and take action. You, Libra, an action hero? Yes. Once you are set in motion you are an awesome force of nature.

Cancer (June 21–July 22) All family members are firmly within the nest, and everyone seems content to stay there. What then could be the problem? Sometimes family togetherness is too much, leading to the kinds of strains that can happen when things are a little too crowded. When people fight for their little pieces of turf, or mom is upset about the dishes being left in the sink, there is only one thing to do. Movie night! Cue up your favorite and pop plenty of popcorn!

Scorpio (October 23–November 21) After the trying year you’ve had so far, it is hard to believe that all decks are cleared and you can finally relax. Settling in to new digs is far less stressful than you thought and you are more than willing not look too closely to the cracks in the wall. Perhaps the only thing that troubles this month is that you aren’t getting the attention you deserve. Crack that Scorpio whip and demand your due, in a nice way, of course.

Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) With Venus, the planet of love and money, and Jupiter, the planet of abundance slipping out of harmonious sign of Leo, you loose a some of your golden boy or girl status. You have plenty of mojo left because of your smooth talking ways, and you can still slip off for some fun when you want. However, if you don’t pay attention, inattention to details will get you in trouble. Take care of business. Capricorn (December 22–January 19) Love and money issues loom a large, uncertain area in your life. Big, sudden changes are on the horizon, and, unfortunately for control freak Capricorn, they are not things you can limit. If you hear some the same information from two different sources you should investigate, but don’t trust your initial impressions. Some of the intel you get may be riddled with misinformation and the wishful thinking of naysayers. Aquarius (January 20–February 18) With the planet of love and money, Venus opposite your sign, you are forced to examine these issues. Fortunately your discern the big picture coupled with your lightning fast mental processes helps you examine many perspectives. You find you can communicate clearly with others which gives you the ability to effect change. However as you work through solutions those on the home front feel you aren’t giving them enough attention. Do so. Pisces (February 19–March 20) Nostalgia, memories, and dreams play a role in how you view this month’s events. Family and family activities occupy your days and you can’t help but communicate your feelings to others. However, don’t expect brothers and sisters to feel as sentimental or even agree with your perceptions. In addition you may find these folks want to re-frame everything as the world revolving around them!

This is Lombok! Lombok’s time is here and now, having finally stepped out of Bali’s shadow, showcasing to the world its unique mix of adventure, pristine natural scenery and captivating art and culture. A new airport, international yacht marina and improved roads have made travel to and within Lombok much easier, but it is its untamed natural beauty and traditional charm that captivates. It is an adventure-seeker’s paradise, home to world-class scuba diving, surfing and mountain climbing yet travellers looking for a cosmopolitan beach lifestyle and luxury creature comforts will not be short of options. Experience the best of Lombok with these recommended highlights and hidden gems:

Senggigi and The West Coast Senggigi, just a short drive from the island capital Mataram is Lombok’s premier beach resort, extending along a series of sweeping bays. The main beach strip is fringed by a wide expanse of sand framed nightly by spectacular ocean sunsets. It is a fairly spread out beach town that rarely feels overcrowded yet there is a broad variety of places to stay, eat and socialise. There is a vibrant expat community here with lots of opportunity for sports and leisure, business networking and searching out those hard to find imported goods. Senggigi is the best place to arrange days out and guided trips to other parts of Lombok. The beach road then winds its way north to upmarket Mangsit, dotted with hip boutique hotels and villas among some of west Lombok’s most captivating scenery. In all, the Senggigi area stretches for almost 10 km along the west coast, and away from the main tourist centre, comprises numerous palm fringed beaches dotted with colourful fishing boats.

Gili Islands

The Southwest

A trio of tiny tropical islands off the northwest coast, known simply as ‘the Gilis’ are the goto place for laid-back island life and the simple pleasures of sun, sea and superb scuba diving. Each of these three islands has its own distinctive atmosphere; the smallest is Gili Meno, a peaceful tropical island haven with few distractions other than deserted white sand beaches and a couple of chilled out beach bars. Legendary ‘party island’ Gili Trawangan is largest and most cosmopolitan of the Gili Islands with no shortage of swanky boutique villas, diverse dining and plenty of action after dark. Gili Air, located closest to the Lombok mainland, sits somewhere in the middle of these two extremes and has the most authentic local atmosphere. The enduring appeal of the Gili Islands is the refreshing absence of any motorised transport making for a pleasant alternative to Bali’s congested beach resorts. Scuba diving is still the main draw and it is one of Asia’s top spots to learn the basics and get qualified. For landlubbers, there are few better places to get horizontal on a tropical beach and soak up the unique island vibe.

Lombok’s ruggedly beautiful southwest peninsular is largely unexplored by visitors but is now getting serious recognition with the discovery of superb offshore scuba diving and miles of deserted beaches. The main gateway is Sekotong Bay, located just south of Lombok’s main ferry port Lembar and is the jumping off point for Lombok’s ‘Secret Gilis.’ These small offshore islands feature pristine coral reefs and idyllic tropical beaches for a real castaway experience. Heading south, the coastal road winds its way past tiny fishing communities and secluded bays all the way to the tip of the peninsular where the legendary surf breaks of Bangko Bangko (Desert Point) are found — rated among the best in the world.

Kuta and South Lombok Like its namesake in Bali, Kuta Lombok is synonymous with world-class waves but thankfully without the hassle of 24/7 traffic and infuriating beach hawkers. In fact, Lombok’s south coast surf breaks are more than a match for the best in Bali, and savvy surfers are heading here to enjoy miles of uncrowded, adrenaline-fuelled waves. Kuta, invitingly close to Lombok’s new international airport, is the main tourist hub yet remains a fairly tranquil tropical haven favoured by both surfers and adventurous families. It makes for a great base for exploring the rugged southern coastline dotted with numerous breathtaking beaches. Scenic highlights include up-andcoming Tanjung A’an, Gerupak and isolated Ekas Bay.

Mount Rinjani For an alternative to surf, scuba and sandy beaches, a trek up the immense Rinjani volcano is hard to beat. At over 3,700 meters, this is Indonesia’s second highest volcano and makes for challenging 3–4 day trek but the views are definitely worth all the effort. The mountain dominates much of north Lombok and the caldera alone covers a mind-boggling 50 square kilometres. Most climbers only go as far as the crater rim which offers vertigo-inducing views down into the volcanic lake but the extra effort to get to the summit will be rewarded with views as far as Java and eastwards across to the island of Sumbawa. If this all sounds too arduous for comfort, the mountain’s foothills offer a wealth of leisurely hiking opportunities. Head to Senaru village for easy-going walks through remote weaving villages and dense jungle to uncover a succession of scenic waterfalls.

THE DIRECTORY EAT Senggigi and the West Coast The Ballroom Restaurant +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com Bambu Lounge +62 370 693 351

The Corner Boutique Café +62 877 6560 7373 The Drop In Café, Kuta Lombok +62 819 0723 4673 www.dropinlombok.com El Bazar Cafe & Restaurant +62 819 9911 3026

Banana Tree Cafe +62 812 3997 4011

Gulas Garden +62 878 6492 0120 www.gulasgardenkutalombok.com

Bumbu Cafe +62 370 692 236

Warung Bule +62 819 1799 6256

Bawang Putih Grill +62 370 693 333 www.starwoodhotels.com

Gili T Ecco Cafe +62 878 6027 0200

Cafe Alberto +62 370 693 039 / 693 313 www.cafealberto.com

Kayu Cafe +62 878 6547 2260

Café Lombi, Senggigi +62 370 692 085 www.cafelombi.com

Pearl Beach Lounge +62 852 5380 7111 www.pearlbeachlounge.com

Kebun Anggrek +62 370 693 333 www.starwoodhotels.com

Pizzeria Regina +62 877 6506 6255

La Chill +62 819 0710 4040 www.lachillbar.com Lotus Bayview +62 370 693 758 www.lotus-restaurants.com/lotus-bayview Square Restaurant & Lounge +62 370 664 4888 www.squarelombok.com

The Terminal +62 370 638 513 www.gilitresort.com The Thai Garden +62 878 6453 1253 Wilson's Bar & Cuisine +62 370 612 0060 www.wilsons-retreat.com

Le Cirque +62 370 623432 www.lecirque-giliair.com The Mexican Kitchen Gili Air +62 877 6550 3931 Mowie's +62 878 6423 1384 www.mowiesgiliair.com The Waterfront www.waterfront-hotel-gili-air.com

Gili Meno Mahamaya Restaurant & Bar +62 888 715 5828 www.mahamaya.co Meno Mojo Beach Club +62 877 6048 8539 www.gilimenomojo.com

Nectar Island Spa www.nectarislandspa.com

Gili Meno Ocean Spa at Mahamaya +62 888 715 5828 www.mahamaya.co

Retail Senggigi and West Coast Asmara Collection, Lombok +62 370 693 619 Pink Coconut +62 878 6476 4608

Kuta and South Coast

Spas and Wellness Senggigi

The Corner Boutique +62 877 6560 7373

The Laguna Beach Spa +62 370 693 333 www.starwoodhotels.com

Gili T

Marshander Spa & Salon Senggigi +62 878 628 0693 www.marshanderspa.com Puri Mas Spa +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com Qambodja Spa +62 370 693 800 www.quncivillas.com

The Taman +62 370 693 842

Gili Air

Gili T

Kuta and South Lombok

Classico Italiano +62 819 1604 3357

Gili Yoga +62 858 5718 7170 www.giliyoga.com

H20 Yoga and Meditation +62 877 6103 8836 www.h2oyogaandmeditation.com

PLAY

Wok This Way +62 817 543 168

Ashtari +62 877 6549 7625 www.ashtarilombok.com

Gili Air

Casa Vintage +62 819 1724 3808

Health & Leisure / Recreation Senggigi and West Coast LWN Tours +62 370 693 159 +62 817 458 899 Scuba Froggy +62 370 693 901 www.scubafroggy.com

Sire & Tanjun

Chill Out Bar & Bungalows +62 370 620 370 www.chilloutbargiliair.com

Marshander Spa & Salon Gili T +62 878 6231 8473 www.marshanderspa.com

Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club +62 370 640 137

Kuta and South Coast Kuta Horses +62 819 1599 9436 www.horseridinglombok.com Sublime surf retreats +61 423 355 63 www.sublimeresorts.com

Sekotong DiveZone +62 819 0785 2073 www.divezone-lombok.com

Sudamala Suites, Lombok +62 370 693 111 www.sudamalaresorts.com

Lombok Eco Developments +62 817 713 708 www.lombokecodevelopments.com

Indonesian Yacht Charters +62 812 4607 6042 www.indonesianyachtcharter.com

Kuta and South Lombok

Weddings

Hammerhead Hotel and Spa +62 878 6270 5985 www.hammerheadhotel.com

Lombok Property & Investment +62 819 0797 4075 www.lp-i.co

Lombok Sailing www.lombokkomodosailing.com

White Sand Weddings www.whitesandweddingslombok.com

STAY

Gili T

Hotels Senggigi and West Coast

Aquaddiction +62 813 3979 8555 www.aquaddiction.com

The Chandi Boutique Resort & Spa +62 370 692198 www.the-chandi.com

Freedive Gili +62 858 5718 7170 www.freedivegili.com

Jeeva Klui +62 370 693 035 www.jeevaklui.com

Gili Cooking Classes +62 877 6324 8215 www.gilicookingclasses.com Manta Dive +62 370 614 3649 www.manta-dive.com

Novotel +62 370 615 3333 www.novotel.com

Pipe Dream Villas Resort +62 812 3923 9666 www.pipedreamvillas.com

Sekotong

Private Sanctuary +62 821 4741 9919 www.private-sanctuary.com

Cocotinos +62 819 0797 2401 www.cocotinos-sekotong.com

Tate Developments +62 818 0376 0677 www.tatedevelopments.com

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Charity

Kebun Villas & Resort +62 370 692 999 www.kebunresort.com

Gili T Resort +62 370 638 513 www.gilitresort.com

Face This www.facethis.org

Kila Senggigi +62 370 693210 www.aerowisatahotels.com/hotel/ kila-senggigi-beach-lombok

The Trawangan Resort +62 370 619 4844 www.thetrawangan.com

Gili Meno

Gili Air Gili Kite Surf www.gilikitesurf.com

Living Asia Resort & Spa +62 370 693 519 www.livingasiaresort.com

Oceans5 , Gili Air +62 813 3877 7144 www.oceans5dive.com

The Oberoi Lombok +62 370 613 8444 www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-lombok

Gili Meno

Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com

Divine Divers +62 852 4057 0777 www.divinedivers.com

Kies Villas +62 878 6553 4450 www.kiesvillaslombok.com

NAGAINDO +62 813 5332 9501 www.naga-indo.com

Other

The Santosa +62 370 693 090 www.santosalombok.com

Rinjani Country Club Golf Course +62 828 9703 0270 www.lombok-golf.com

The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort +62 370 693 333 www.sheraton.com/senggigi

Mahamaya, Gili Meno +62 370 637 616 www.mahamaya.com

Property Aquamarine +62 812 4678 7880 www.aquamarine-lombok.com KUTACon +62 821 4587 2920 www.kutacon.asia

Gili Eco Trust +62 813 3960 0553 www.giliecotrust.com Hairdresser Without Borders +62 821 4745 7186 www.hwb-nonprofit.org John Fawcett Foundation www.balieye.org Lombok Kids Foundation +62 819 1799 9054 lkflombokkidfoundation.wordpress.com Paradigm Water +62 813 3897 6786 www.paradigmwater.org

Kuta Heights Development +62 821 4587 5594 +62 817 6673 983 www.kutaheightslombok.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance Phone: 0370 623 489 Emergency call: 118 Fire Brigade Phone: 0370 672 013 Emergency call: 113 Lombok Police Jl. Gajah Mada No7, Ampenan Phone: 0370 693 110 Emergency call: 110 Tourist Police Senggigi Jl. Raya Senggigi km 1 Phone: 0370 632 733 HOSPITALS Harapan Keluarga Jl. Ahmad Yani, Selagalas Phone: 0370 617 7000/617 7009 Risa Sentra Medika Jl. Pejanggik No.115, Cakranegara Phone: 0370 625 560 New Mataram Public Hospital Jl. Bung Karno No.1, Mataram Phone: 0370 645 045 Mataram Public Hospital Jl. Pejanggik No.6, Mataram Phone: 0370 623 498 Siti Fajar Moslem Hospital Jl. Panca Warga, Mataram Phone: 0370 623 498 Anthonius Catholic Hospital Jl. Koperasi, Ampenan Phone: 0370 621 397 Police Hospital Jl. Langko No.54, Ampenan Phone: 0370 633 701 Army Hospital Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.11, Mataram Phone: 0370 621 420 Central Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Jen Basuki Rachmat, Praya Phone: 0370 654 007 East Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Prof M. Yamin No.55, Selong Phone: 0376 216 80 HEALTH CLINICS Biomedika Clinic Jl. Bung Karno No.143, Mataram Phone: 0370 645 137 Medika Husada Clinic Jl. Raya Senggigi Phone: 0370 664 480 Sengiggi Beach Hotel Clinic Phone: 0370 693 210 Klinik Prodia Jalan Pejanggik No.107, Mataram Phone: 0370 635 010

Hotel Villa Ombak Clinic Gili Trawangan Phone: 0370 642 336 Jolie Sourire Dental Care Mataram Mall Jl. Pejanggik, Mataram Phone: 0370 668 1797 PHARMACIES Guardian Pharmacy Mataram Mall Jl. Pejanggik, Mataram Phone: 0370 629 921 Kimia Farma Jl. Sriwijaya No.295, Mataram Phone: 0370 633 211 Jl. Pejanggik No.48, Mataram Phone: 0370 638 502 Jl. Catur Warga, Mataram Phone: 0370 634 774 Jl. M. Yamin No.155 Selong, East Lombok Phone: 0376 220 51 TAXI Bluebird Taxis Phone: 0370 627 000 Express Taxis Phone: 0370 635 968 Narmada Trans Taxi Phone: 0370 702 5333 IMMIGRATION OFFICE Department of Immigration Jl. Udayana, Mataram Phone: 0370 632 520 POST OFFICES Central Post Office Jl. Sriwijaya, Mataram Phone: 0370 632 645 Jl. Langko, Ampenan Phone: 0370 631 642 Jl. Raya Senggigi Phone: 0370 693 711 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Nusa Alam Jl. Pantai Meninting Phone: 0370 647 514 AIRLINE SALES OFFICES Silk Air Lombok Raya Hotel Jl. Panca Usaha No.11, Mataram Phone: 0370 628 254 Garuda Indonesia Jl. Majapahit No. 2, Ampenan phone: 0370 642303/649100

Lion Air Jl. Sriwijaya No.81, Mataram Phone: 0370 629 111 Merpati Nusantara Airlines Jl. Pejanggik No.69, Mataram Phone: 0370 636 745 TransNusa Jl. Panca Usaha No.28, Mataram Phone: 0370 624 555 CAR RENTAL COMPANIES Lombok Rent Car Jl. Raya Senggigi Km 12, Senggigi Phone: 0370 667 7887 FREIGHT/COURIER COMPANIES Tiki Jl. Anyelir No. 1, Mataram Phone: 0370 633 014 DHL Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto No.53G, Mataram Phone: 0370 639 400 PUBLIC UTILITIES Electricity (PLN) Jl. Langko No. 25, Ampenan Phone: 0370 632 182 Jl. Raya Sengiggi Phone: 0370 693 535 Water (PDAM) Jl. Pendidikan No.29, Mataram Phone: 0370 632 510 Jl. Raya Sengiggi Phone: 0370 693 886 CHURCH SERVICES Bethany Mataram Church Jl. I Gusti Ketut Jelantik Gosa No.23, Mataram Phone: 0370 625 956 HKBP Mataram Church Jl. Gili Air No.4, Mataram Phone: 0370 632 924 Kristen Tuhan Church Jl. Ekas No.47, Mataram Phone: 0370 621 811 Masehi Advent H7 Church Jl. Kom L Yos Sudarso No.16, Mataram Phone: 0370 638 500 Pantekosta Church Jl. Pariwisata No.4, Mataram Phone: 0370 631 219 Katholik Church Jl. Majapahit No.10, Mataram Phone: 0370 634 397 CONSULATES IN BALI Australia (Also consular service for Canada and New Zealand nationals) Jalan Tantular No. 32, Renon, Denpasar Phone: 0361 241 118

Brazil Jl. Raya Legian No.186, Kuta Phone: 0361 757 775 Czech Republic Jalan Pengembak No.17, Sanur Phone: 0361 286 465 Denmark Jl. By Pass Ngurah Raiâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pemogan No. 852, Denpasar Phone: 0361 821 6979 France Jl.Mertasari Gg. II No.8, Sanur Phone: 0361 285 485 Germany Jl. Pantai Karang No.17, Sanur Phone: 0361 288 535 Italy Lotus Enterprise Building Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Phone: 0361 701 005 India Jl. Raya Puputan No.42, Renon, Denpasar Phone: 0361 241 987 Japan Jl. Raya Puputan No.170, Renon, Denpasar Phone: 0361 227 628 Mexico Jl.Prof. Moh. Yamin No.1, Renon, Denpasar Phone: 0361 223 266 Netherlands Jl.Raya Kuta No.127, Kuta Phone: 0361 761 502 Norway Segara Village Hotel Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur Phone: 0361 282 223 Russia Bali Kencana Resort II Block Cendrawasih No.18, Ungasan Phone: 0361 279 1560 Spain Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2, No. 1 Jl.Patih Jelantik, Kuta Phone: 0361 769 286 Sweden & Finland Jl. Segara Ayu No.2, Sanur Phone: 0361 282 223 Switzerland Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No.12 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Phone: 0361 751 735 United Kingdom Jl. Tirta Nadi No.20, Sanur Phone: 0361 270 601 United States of America Jl. Hayam Wuruk No.188, Denpasar Phone: 0361 233 605