My lombok issue 24 by mylombok

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FEB–MAR 2016

AMPENAN ASHTARI YOGA LOMBOK RAMPAGE RUSLAN LANDOANG MAHAMAYA

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to My Lombok! We have lined up a feast of interesting features showcasing the latest happenings in Lombok this month. It may be one of the quieter tourist months but there is still a host of things taking place on the arts and entertainment scene. We give you a glimpse of the recent Chinese New Year celebrations in Lombok while we also look forward to two great cultural events in the coming weeks – the one-of-a-kind Bau Nyale in Kuta and Lombok’s Nyepi celebrations. As always we have another glamorous fashion spread – this time shot during a bike trip showcasing Lombok’s amazing scenery and a peek at the luxury lifestyle awaiting guests at Senggigi’s Villa Narvik. We have brought you an insightful interview with Lukman explaining the story behind Yoghurt Republic with Mentor Foundation and My Lombok pays a visit to the talented chef at Jeeva Klui. There is also a profile of chic Gili Meno resort Mahamaya and the acclaimed yoga classes at Ashtari . Finally, don’t forget to check out our What’s On section for even more inspiration!

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Destination Ampenan

Activities Chinese New Year in Lombok

Activities Ashtari Yoga

Up Close A Tale of Two Artists

Local Profile Lukmanul Hakim

Fashion Lombok Rampage EAT

Chef Interview Ruslan Landoang of Jeeva Klui Resort

Recipe Dadar Gulung + Soup Pindang Empak Segare

Superfood Coffee STAY

Luxury Living Mahamaya

Review Narvik Villa

Social Lombok Airport’s ‘Lari Senasional’

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

Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti Luciano

Sinfonia

Prawns Carpaccio

PL AY

AMPENAN

ASHTARI YOGA

CHINESE NEW YEAR

LUKMANUL HAKIM OF YOGURT REPUBLIC

LOMBOK RAMPAGE

What’s On

Nyepi - Day of Silence 9th March

Dance Under the Stars @ Gili Air Festival

The Balinese ‘Day of Silence’ comes to Lombok in March with its own special Sasak flavour. Lombok’s Balinese community celebrate this most important day in the Hindu calendar with reverence, while the famous ‘Ogoh-Ogoh’ parade is a raucous spectacle for Lombok’s Muslims to enjoy too. Head to Cakranegara for the liveliest, most colourful Nyepi Eve celebrations.

Gili Air is sure to be jam packed this Easter Weekend with three days of dancing under the stars. There is a stellar line-up of international dance acts confirmed including Azimute and Dada Disco. Tickets are on sale now and sure to sell out fast.

Seafood Lovers Bbq Buffet & Happy Hours @ Sheraton Senggigi

Famed Kuta Sunsets & Happy Hour @ Ashtari Ocean View Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Sheraton invites all seafood lovers to indulge in a succulent array of fresh grilled fish by the beach with the Saturday seafood BBQ. There is daily Happy Hour from 6.00 pm to 8.00pm at Sunset Lounge with a tempting ‘buy 1 get 1 free’ offer.

Head up the hill for the best vantage point to soak up the famed Kuta sunsets at Ashtari. Sip smooth sunset cocktails to the laidback sounds of live acoustic music nightly from 5.00pm.

Happy Hour & Sunsets @ Lotus Bayview Restaurant Enjoy Happy Hour at Longtime fave Lotus Bayview with a 30% discount on drinks from 5pm to 7pm, watching the sun setting over the ocean.

Live Music @ Swanky Beach Bar, La Chill Get into a lively weekend vibe at swanky beachfront bar and restaurant La Chill with live music each Saturday performed by talented local band Republik.

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

Spaghetti Luciano

Indian Curry & Satay Night @ Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa

Daily Thematic Buffet Dinners & Vibrant Entertainment @ Novotel Lombok

Thursdays at Puri Mas offers an opportunity to immerse in local Prawns Carpaccio culture while Sinfonia savouring fine cuisine in swanky surroundings. Along with a tempting array of food, there is traditional entertainment on the menu with exhilarating stick fighting and Balinese Baris dancing.

Novotel offers a full programme of daily thematic buffet dinners & vibrant entertainment. Happy Hour can be enjoyed on the beach from 3pm to 5pm & at Breeze Bar 5pm to 7pm Monday: Italian Buffet , Live Station & Acoustic Band Tuesday: Korean Buffet , Live Station & Quartet Wednesday: Indonesian Street Food, Live Station & Bali Traditional Dance Friday: Chinese Buffet, Live Station & Novotel’s Got Talent Saturday: Global Village Buffet, Live Station & Live Band Sunday: Seafood BBQ Buffet. *Prices are per person: IDR 240,000 ++ Monday to Friday and IDR 275,000++ Saturday and Sunday Buffet Dinner’s.

On Fridays, Puri Mas brings the Subcontinent to Senggigi with the weekly ‘Indian Curry and Satay Night.’ Savour aromatic, authentic curries featuring chicken, beef and vegetarian options such as sweet potato.

DESTINATION

Ampenan Travel back in time through the lively streets of Lombok’s old port city

ataram may have the wide tree lined boulevards and imposing government offices and Cakranegara is considered the commercial centre, but Lombok’s urban development all began at Ampenan. It is Lombok’s original port city that first came to prominence long before the big ships moved south to the present day port in Lembar. This was the main administrative centre during Dutch rule and there are still a number of buildings dating from the early part of the 20th century, including some with interesting, slowly decaying art-deco style design. Ampenan is perhaps the most authentic area of the city, and has a very diverse heritage. Due to its history as a busy port, it attracted traders from afar and there is still an Arab quarter, a predominantly Chinese district and a strong Javanese and Bugis influence. This all makes for a fascinating fusion when eating out or shopping for art, jewellery, handicrafts or Lombok’s very own Sasak pottery and pearls. It is generally a lively commercial district with tightly knit alleyways filled with small shops and there is plenty of interesting wares piled up on the pavement to catch the eye when strolling past. Equally eye-catching is a visit to Ampenan’s chaotic Kebun Roek traditional food market. This is a hot and humid indoor market filled to bursting point with all manner of exotic fruits, veggies, meat and fish. Set over four floors, it is a hive of furious activity from early morning, with vendors tightly packed together, all competing for your last few rupiah.

Ampenan is also home to Lombok’s most comprehensive collection of cultural and historic artifacts at the Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat. It is a little known attraction for visiting tourists but nevertheless definitely worth a look for its wide variety of exhibits documenting the history of Lombok and Sumbawa. There are about 7,000 items ranging from traditional regional costumes, songket textiles, Chinese porcelain dating back centuries and an extensive collection of old ‘kris’ ceremonially swords. Ampenan’s days as a busy port are part of history now but the seafront is still a lively spot in the evening to catch the sunset and to grab a bite to eat from the pop-up warungs and ‘kaki lima’ food carts. Another main focal point in Ampenan during the evenings is opposite the PLN building where families and young groups of friends gather to mingle, eat bakso and let their hair down. The attraction here is not only the tasty, cheap food but also the quirky sight of brightly coloured ‘odong odong’ rides. These flashy neon lit vehicles pump out loud music and are a great kid-pleaser.

ACTIVITIES

Chinese New Year in Lombok Shimmering red lanterns and firecrackers usher in the Year of the Monkey

his month there was a vibrant splash of deep red throughout Lombok for one of the planet’s biggest annual celebrations - Chinese New Year. Known as ‘Imlek’ in Indonesia, Monday February 8 ushered in the Year of the Monkey. The main event for the local Chinese community took place at the Vihara Po Hwa Kong temple in Ampenan, complete with glowing red lanterns, firecrackers and music. Virtually the entire Chinese community here lends a hand preparing for the big day, busy cleaning the temple and its grounds, and meticulously assembling lanterns and decorating shrines. In the preceding days there are obvious signs throughout Lombok of the celebrations to come with special Lunar New Year events at hotels and restaurants but it is still difficult to express just how epic the celebrations are both in the mother country and around the world. Literally every major world city holds a huge Lunar New Year event or parade while in China itself, up to one billion people head home to families by road, train and plane. It is a celebration which dates thousands of years and is filled with superstition, history and special customs to be observed.

Much like the post-Ramadan ‘Lebaran’ holidays, it is a time to return to the family home bearing gifts, with the ‘Reunion Dinner’ the main focus on New Year’s Eve. The Lunar holidays, which can stretch to several days, feature many special foods which are rarely found at other times of the year. Familiar foods such as dumplings, spring rolls and glutinous rice cakes make an appearance, along with so-called ‘Iucky foods’ like turnip cake, abalone and Tang Yuan rice balls. In fact in Chinese homes, virtually every single dish on the dinner table has been carefully selected for its symbolism. For example, they say good fortune will come from eating shrimp, pumpkin brings prosperity and even the humble apple is a sign of wisdom and peace. Families get together to exchange the special red packets bearing money and set off firecrackers, while larger gatherings can be deafening with elaborate Lion dances, loud drum beating and live music. A cacophony of noise usually greets the first auspicious day of the New Year, while the following few days are spent with family or worshipping in a more relaxed fashion.

ACTIVITIES

ASHTARI YOGA

Connect to Your Inner Self! Strike a pose and stretch that stress away at South Lombokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yoga haven

s Indonesia’s solitary outpost of Hinduism, yoga is deeply embedded into Bali life. Less known however is neighbouring Lombok’s burgeoning yoga scene, which has developed its own distinct identity in recent years. Yoga in Lombok is practised in its purest form. Rather than hidden within the confines of a walled-in retreat, it embraces the natural contours of the surroundings, which in turn can produce that calming and invigorating effect everyone seeks. Yoga in Lombok also offers something that even world-famous yoga haven Ubud cannot – captivating ocean views and cooling sea breezes. Of course Yoga on the beach is not revolutionary and can be enjoyed in many spots throughout Asia but few places compare to the million dollar views over the South Lombok coastline courtesy of Ashtari. Ashtari Ocean View Restaurant & Lounge Bar nestles on a hill overlooking Kuta and the ocean. The newly built Yoga Shala, made out of picturesque wood and traditional design, brings forth the lush greenery and the wide blue expanse of ocean and sky into every yoga workout. Situated below the restaurant and looking out to sea, the Ashtari Shala offers a calming, restorative early morning setting to ease into the day or revival after a full day surfing Kuta’s immense waves. According to Ashtari partner Jean-Marc Reynier, yoga is tailor made for the Kuta lifestyle, aided by the captivating location overlooking the coastline. “The yoga was born through Ashtari estate. When I took over the restaurant and estate, the former owner Helen used to meditate and practice yoga early in the morning with the monkeys in a small meditation hut,” Jean-Marc says. “There were no places to practice yoga at the same time while so many people enjoyed surfing. I thought the combination would make perfect sense as it does in Bali. That is how the idea to bring yoga to Ashtari took shape.” Yoga for Surfers is actually our most successful class. “It was a natural progression for Ashtari Estate and something missing from Kuta,” Jean-Marc continued. “The hut was transformed into the wonderful Shala we have today thanks to the design and construction skills of my partners Priss and Geraldine.

“Ashtari Yoga has grown steadily in recent years and has been instrumental in putting South Lombok on the map as a yoga haven. We host 2 permanent Indonesian teachers and runs four sessions a day suitable for seasoned yogis, surfers looking for an important complement and complete newbies. We also cooperate and provide daily classes at the Novotel Kuta Lombok.” Power Yoga Affiliate with Ashtanga Yoga, it builds internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, and aids stress reduction. Yin Yoga A slow-paced yoga style with poses, or asanas, that are typically held for five minutes or longer. Yin yoga poses help the tendons, fascia, and ligaments and increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility. Hatha Yoga It creates an understanding of the mechanics of the body, creating the right atmosphere, and then using body postures to drive energy in specific directions. This is what hatha yoga or yogasanas are about. “Asana” means a “posture.” That kind of posture, which allows you to reach your higher nature is a yogasana. Charity Practice Contains Meditation, Pranayama and Hatha Yoga. Yoga for Surfers The perfect complement for the crowd of surfers wandering the south coast. This helps open up the shoulders, strengthen the core and improve balance. Ashtari also offers traditional massage. The Restaurant & Lounge, which also provides mesmerizing oceans views, is one of Kuta’s most stylish go-to spots for tasty bites and sundowners as the sun sets and colour change over the bay.

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UP CLOSE

Lombok Kane – Lombok Now

A TALE OF TWO ARTISTS The next featured attraction at The Studio on The Hill, in Senggigi, will be an exhibition of the work of Lombok artists, Saepul Bahri(Mas Epul) and Terry Renton, on Sunday February 28th. The theme of the exhibition, Lombok Kane, translates from Sasak as ‘Lombok Now’.

Saepul Bahri

Flash back to mid-2015: The scene is The Studio, at one of Mark Heyward's ‘Sunday Sessions’, with guests enjoying live keroncong music, conversation, refreshments and an art exhibition. Enter Terry Renton, an Australian artist now living in Lombok. He is exuberant andsomewhat eccentric, with many passions: education, surfing, music, and art. It is his art that is featured in the exhibition. Enter Mas Epul, an artist,native to Lombok, small in stature but with a big heart and an even bigger talent. His smile radiates an easy confidence as he introduces himself and then mingles with the expatriates and Indonesians who have gathered for the event. The two artists meet, and are soon deep in conversation. They are a good match, with similar outlooks on life, and similar artistic interests. They lean on the old teak railing of The Studio, and look out across the jungle garden and towards the ocean beyond. By the end of the day, they have a plan to combine forces and put on a joint exhibition, focusing on the theme Lombok Kane, ‘Lombok Now’. Fast forward to September 2015. Epul is exhibiting at the 10 th Anniversary of the Philo Art Space in Kemang. The Studio's Mark Heywood was there. ‘It’s an interesting mix of

styles and affectations: Jakarta grunge, preciously arty, pretentiously academic, from the flamboyant to the mundane, from the super-rich to the dirt poor’, he says.

Terry Renton

Mas Epul’s pieces hang alongside the best of Jakarta’s contemporary art. The exhibition is an eclectic mix of genres with no particular organizing theme. The dominant style, however, tends towards surrealism: some pieces are reminiscent of the French painter, Rene Magritte. Mas Epul’s work is right at home. Cut to the present. In his mid-thirties, Epul is still a young artist, but has already held six solo exhibitions, the latest at the Koi Gallery in Kemang in January of this year. He has also contributed to over thirty group exhibitions in Jakarta, Bali, Lombok and Yogyakarta. Born in Lombok in 1979, Mas Epul studied in Yogyakarta, where he received a number of awards. He has been living in Jakarta, but Lombok looms large in his work, reflecting a strong sense of identity with his island home. He is a disciplined artist, and his works are evidence of a positive nervous energy: bold, bright colours and strong lines. His artistic philosophy is simple: ‘Every work that I create, that is enjoyed or appreciated,’ he says, ‘is a gift, an artistic expression that represents my sense of my environment, my surroundings.’

The Australian artist, Terry Renton, is well known in Lombok’s expatriate community. With his Indonesian wife and two children, he has made the island his home. He teaches art at Sekolah Nusa Alam. Like Epul he is warm and gregarious – a people person. ‘We’re looking forward to hosting this exhibition’, says Mark Heyward, ‘Terry and Epul’s artworks go really well together. Both artists find inspiration in Lombok’s culture and wild country’. Terry’s works include large canvas paintings, smaller watercolours, charcoal sketches and collages – all reflecting Lombok scenes, often coastal images. The colours and broad wash outlines in his pieces ‘Island Morning’ and ‘Island Afternoon’ are unequivocally Lombok. The collages, ‘Beachcomber’ and ‘Ebb’, incorporate watercolour and driftwood to create beach scenes and seascapes that no doubt resonate with Lombok’s surfing community. Other pieces focus on the form and movement of figures: women at the market, a man drinking tuak at a warung, an intimate gathering, a reclining nude, women at prayer, or engaged in domestic chores in the village. He portrays the real Lombok. Mas Epul presents similar scenes, but in a starkly different way. His work is best described as playful. He plays with bright colours, bold designs and the human form, which he

beachcomber

island afternoon

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sometimes bends and stretches into surprising shapes. The works range from a kind of ultra-realism to the fantasy of contemporary surrealism. Using dynamic colour and sharp lines on large canvas frames, he gives us glimpses of men in traditional garb serving soup from a Lombok clay pot, traditional cooking over a fire, or dancing figures in the firelight. Here’s a woman bent over coffee and a book in a warung, and there's a Sasak weaver, and women winnowing rice. ‘The artist transforms traditional images into something more: by subtly shifting our sense of reality, he turns the ordinary into the extraordinary’, Mark says. Terry and Epul’s work will be featured at the Lombok Kane Exhibition on Sunday February 28 th . Mirroring the collaboration between Lombok and expatriate artists, there will also be music from Ary Juliant and Mark Heyward, who will trade original songs about contemporary Lombok.

island morning

Venue: The Studio on The Hill, Senggigi. E-mail: info@thestudiolombok.com Website: www.thestudiolombok.com Time: 2.00pm–5.00pm. Food and refreshments and will be available. All welcome; entrance by donation.

LOCAL PROFILE

LUKMANUL HAKIM, OWNER-MANAGER, YOGURT REPUBLIC, BALI

‘You can build your success anywhere’

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What sort of help and support did MMB provide? MMB provided us with education and training through workshops and mentoring. We learned about managing personal finances effectively, and more about banking.

MMB is an Indonesian-based, not-for-profit organisation offering training, mentoring and ongoing support through its unique Prosperity Programs, designed to help members manage and operate a business profitably and sustainably.

Now I have ongoing daily communication, weekly mentoring sessions, and training, based on our business needs. Every year, the founder of MMB, Alan Morgan, meets with me three or four times, and Paul Curcio, one of the Australian directors, visits Bali several times to share ideas about better procedures and new products.

am very lucky to be part of this Prosperity Program”, says the owner-manager of Yogurt Republic, in Bali. Lucky by name, too. Known as 'Lucky' Hakim, Lukmanul Hakim comes from Bagik Longgik, in East Lombok. He has been in Bali since 2005, and is one of Mentor Microbank Foundation's (MMB) many success stories.

Luckmanul spoke with us about his involvement with the program. Tell us more about your education and work history before becoming involved with MMB. After I graduated from Warmadewa University – Denpasar, in 2013, I did various things. I worked in a boutique shop and a restaurant. For five months I taught an English course for children. After that I became a sole entrepreneur, selling DVDs and CDs in the Uluwatu area for about five years, and in Echo Beach in Canggu for about four years. When did you first become involved with the Mentor Micro Bank Foundation? I was working with Kids Safe Bali, one of MMB’s projects, and I joined the Prosperity Program in 2013. I was ready to take the next step because I wanted to provide a better future for my family. I was a ‘full time student’ in the first batch of about 28 members – all from different business backgrounds.

What has been the best thing about being involved with MMB? I was offered a grant, which was the opportunity to own and manage my Yogurt Republic business. Now I have a team of 12 staff. Also, the support given by MMB is FREE – as long as we ‘dream, learn, and do’, which is the MMB motto. Tell us about the learning steps to getting the business to where it is now. I applied what I learned about finances to the business setting. It has helped me understand the big picture and set long term goals. I’ve also learned a lot about staff management. I conduct daily briefings with the team, and we hold meetings to congratulate them and give awards for contributions. They are trained in customer service, hygiene, product knowledge, sales and improvements. When we open new stores, some staff will be promoted to managers, and some will have the opportunity to own a store.

What was the most difficult obstacle or challenge in building the business? The biggest obstacle is capital. The equipment can be very expensive. I’m blessed to have support from MMB and investments from the Australian management team. What’s the most fun about being in the yogurt business? I’m part of the Yogurt Republic team, and I’m surrounded by people who motivate me. We also have a great time interacting with our customers. What’s your most popular product? We serve Smoothies, Frappé, and Froyo Pops. But our main product is frozen yogurt. We have a whole range of flavours, and we are constantly looking for new ones. The most popular are Wildberries, Mango and Banana. Have you been inspired or influenced by anyone in particular? Yes, especially Alan, and Gary Seah, one of the senior mentors. They share ideas to help me improve. When the shop opened, I was working very long hours. Alan and Gary insisted that I spend time with my family as well, and have a good work-life balance. How do you help or inspire others? I share what I have learned, so people can be motivated and inspired. This year, our staff will have MMB training workshops, and online lessons will be available. Tell us about your typical day at work. The day starts at 8am. I welcome the staff; then I check the machines and the sales results from the previous day. After a brief meeting with the team, everyone is allocated tasks, and I respond to emails, and check our social media presence, which is important in engaging customers. I also greet customers and offer free tastings to people passing by. Any success stories, or memorable experiences? The success story is that the business started from zero. I had no experience, but with support from MMB, I gave my best.

The most memorable experience was when the machine for the water tank broke down and water was gushing everywhere. Thankfully the team acted quickly. What has been your proudest moment? In November 2015, when we celebrated one whole year of working in this fast, fun and friendly place. What would you say were the most important skills in building a successful business? A business needs to have a strong financial foundation. Without that, there will be problems with stock and cash flow. It’s important to make the ‘30-second good impression’ – warm eye contact, good posture and tone of voice, and a smile. If you are genuine, your customers see it. Finally, treat one another with respect. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Listen, listen and listen. It’s the best way to improve and learn. Any ‘secrets of success’ that you would like to share? Never be afraid to try something new, and don’t be afraid to make a mistake. What is your dream for the future? I want to have four or five stores. With determination and focus, I know I can do it.

Air Festival

ike something out of a dream about deserted islands, lush jungles, open sea and white sands, comes Air Festival—a gathering like no other, set on a tiny island off the coast of Indonesia.

“A microcosm to be at play within.” Since its inception, the goal of Air Festival has been to create a space where the most fun is attainable with the lowest possible impact on our surroundings.

As many of you may have recently noticed, Bali has become a force to be reckoned with on the underground dance music map. With new clubs like Koh and Jenja, as well as updated curation from old standbys like Ku De Ta and Potatohead, the island is busy with respectable bookings nearly every night of the week.

And for everyone to go home feeling super-connected and joyful.

Some of the pioneers of this movement form the Umalagon Team—a crew comprised of Sylvie Forêt, Kelly Kushner, Walker Barnard, Tiago Oudman, Alex Bonkas, Michi Walter— and most recently Andy Crane. Each member has virtually lifelong roots in underground music on both sides of the Atlantic (and Pacific), as well as a profound personal connection to the island and its surroundings. It is the spirit of these individuals and the island´s that are linked together in the creation of this unique event that started last year, in 2015. In festival co-founder Walker Barnard´s own words: “From the beginning, organizing the Air Festival has been a process of walking around the island and meeting the people of Gili Air. Through getting to know one person on the island after another, and slowly forming understandings and relationships, the possibility of doing the festival became real. I remember one moment in particular where Hari the owner of Smile Bar - our Friday night venue this year - said to me “if the island people are happy all will be good”. And that has been the idea and feeling we have taken into all our relationships and communications to create Air Festival. Our intention for the festival from the start has been that the people of Gili Air would prosper and that the island would attract more interested and respectful people from around the world. In the end it is an active experiment in cooperation and cocreation on an island that you can walk around in an hour.

Air Festival is kind of a "choose your own adventure" sort of event. Festival passes include a boat ticket from Bali, as well as the option to book an accommodation package at a reduced rate especially for festivalgoers. Guests can choose to stay at any number of bungalows selected by the festival organizers. Accommodations range from budget-yet-classy, to super-mega deluxe. You can divide your time between raving, snorkelling, massages and yoga or diving, depending on your preferences. Giving back: For the 2016 edition, our goal is to use as little plastic as possible, and to make a truly conscious effort to give back to the island. So it looks like we´ll be buying new football uniforms for the Elementary School kids as well as a new computer or 2 for their classroom and some essential materials for the school year. In the future, we are looking into composting and water purification projects and for this year we are offering generous support to the local waste removal organization called Gili Cares. Through this year’s festival we will be creating a think tank of interested attendees to look into and help address environmental issues on the island and look towards long-term projects in partnership with Gili Air’s residents to solve them. About Gili Air: Gili meaning island in the language of this place. Air meaning not air, but water. It’s one of three tiny islands floating in the archipelago between Lombok and Bali. There are no cars here. Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles only. No combustion whatsoever. You can walk around the entire island in an afternoon, if that. Good times!

LOMBOK

RAMPAGE CREDITS: ELDERS COMPANY + INDONESIA MOTO ADVENTURE + ARIEF BUDIATNA (DEUS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Lombok, Indonesia is a mysterious place filled with perfect waves, dense jungles, volcanoes and deserted beaches. We landed at the ferry port in Lombok late January 2016 for a 6 day trip arranged by Indonesia Moto Adventure. We explored the island from top to bottom and back again aboard 6 motorcycles of varying styles consisting of two Deus Scramblers, two custom built choppers from the renowned Kick Ass Choppers of Jakarta, Indonesia, a vintage triumph and two brand new Moto Guzzis straight off the showroom floor. The temperature was sweltering and humid without a cloud in the sky. The Crew was an international affair of Americans, Aaron Brimhall, Forrest Minchinton, Dallin Jolley and some of Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest in the motorcycle community, Arya Hidayat from Elders Company and Veroland from Kick Ass Choppers.

The first few days were spent exploring deserted beaches, building rut tracks in the sand, wheelies through town, down bridges and up highways. We wheelied just about as much as a man can and had about as much fun as you possibly could. It was a dream trip straight from the start. As the days progressed we worked our way higher in elevation towards the top of Mount Rinjani, Sembalun. The temperatures dropped, the air fresher and country more beautiful by the mile. The summit was the highlight of the trip. Fog and drizzling rain swept through the mountains as we left at the crack of dawn aboard the two Deus Scramblers to explore the single track of Sembalun. The goal: to attempt to crest post two on the treacherous foot trail on the way to the summit of the volcano Rinjani of mount Sembalun. The day was filled with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest enduro riding through the fog amid stunning views, dense jungle, and the finest single track we had ever seen. It was the time of our lives!

EAT

RUSLAN LANDOANG OF JEEVA KLUI RESORT

DADAR GULUNG

SOUP PINDANG EMPAK SEGARE

COFFEE

CHEF INTERVIEW

RUSLAN LANDOANG, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT JEEVA KLUI RESORT, LOMBOK

Variety—where the spice is right

ith views to the sea and relaxing terraces for dining, the restaurant at Jeeva Klui Resort, Lombok, has it all. It also has Ruslan Landoang as its Executive Chef. Ruslan comes from Mataram, and has perfected his cooking techniques at various establishments in Lombok. He understands and appreciates local food, and with his versatility in other Asian and Western cuisines, he has mastered the skill of pleasing a wide range of palates. Is there a particular dish you remember from your Mother’s kitchen? Yes, I especially remember Tumis Sawi, which is sautéed Chinese cabbage. I love this dish because it is so fresh, and my mother can cook it just right. When did you first become interested in food? Probably when I was in SMP (Junior High School). My friends and I used to go camping on Rinjani Mountain and stay in the caves there. We would go fishing for our food and I was always the one who did the cooking. What made you decide to become a chef? It was those camping weekends away with my friends that inspired me to become a chef. I knew even then that I loved cooking. Who was your main inspiration? My mother. She had a warung (local restaurant) and I would always help her in the kitchen. How did your family react when you told them you wanted to become a chef? They were very happy. Everybody needs to eat, and so they were pleased because they knew I would always have a job!

Tell us about your career so far. Where did you do your training and where have you worked? I went to SMPK and studied for three or four years, to become a chef. While I was there I did my training at the Sheraton Senggigi Hotel. After completion of my studies, I went to work at the Holiday Resort. I started there as a helper, then became the demi chef and eventually the sous chef. I stayed there for eleven years. After that I moved to the Oberoi Lombok, where I worked as the sous chef for two years. Five years ago I came to Jeeva Klui Resort, where I am the Executive Chef now. How would you describe the style of cooking you offer at Jeeva Klui Resort? The guests at Jeeva Klui really like my Indonesian cooking. My style also includes Western food and Asian-Fusion. I have developed a concept for the menu that offers something from all of those styles. What inspires you with ideas for specific dishes? One inspiration is fruit. I like to use fruits that are in season. So if it is the rambutan season, I will make a rambutan compote, or if dragon fruit is in season I will create a dish based on that. What are the favourite dishes on the menu? For me, Rijsttafel is a favourite. It includes a range of foods — Indonesian, Asian-Fusion and Western. We offer nine different dishes. It is great for sharing, and customers can have a variety of different flavours, colours and textures, so they like it, too. The customers also enjoy Ayam Taliwang — as long as it is not too spicy! What are your favourite ingredients to cook with? I would say ubi — a purple sweet potato. I like it because there are many ways it can be used — especially with its rich purple colour. Do you have a favourite kitchen gadget? The mandoline slicer is very handy. You can use it to slice, cut, and prepare vegetables and fruits in many different ways. Describe a typical day at work. I start work at 8am. The first thing I do is to check the kitchen and the operations taking place. At 9am we have a managers morning briefing, and after that, I am back to the kitchen to follow up on paperwork — especially if there are special guests arriving,

or if we are hosting a wedding. At 12pm I take a break for an hour. Then I do the planning, and check that the kitchen is operating correctly. I usually go home at 5.30pm, except during high season, or if we have a special event at the hotel, for which , normally, I will stay until it is finished. What is the biggest challenge in your job? We always want to make our guests happy, and we try to cook every meal to please them. This can be really challenging, especially when we have guests from other countries. Sometimes they expect a dish to taste differently, or perhaps it may be too spicy for them. Do you ever cook at home? And what do you like to eat? Yes, I do cook at home, but I share the cooking with my wife. I like to eat kacang goreng — red beans, soybeans, white beans. I’m an adventurous eater, so basically I will try anything. What do you like most about Lombok? Climbing Mount Rinjani. I love to be in the open air. What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to spend time with my family If you hadn’t become a chef, what would you be doing right now? I love cooking, so whatever it is, it always has something to do with it. I think I will have my own lesehan or warung amongst the rice paddies and near the mountain. Other than creating great food, what are the most important qualities that make a successful chef? I believe you must have good taste, and very good presentation. Who is your favourite celebrity chef? It goes to Gordon Ramsay. He has a very strong character and is very consistent in his methods and cooking. And finally, do you have any tips for budding chefs? Gain as much experience as you can; don’t just stay at the same restaurant. It is good to move around to learn and get experience from many different places. Also, I would say: don’t be too scared to come up with new dishes. Just work around with creativity.

Dadar Gulung Ingredients

Method

Pancake Casing • 300 ml coconut milk • ½ tsp pandan paste • 3 eggs • ½ tsp salt • 250 gr flour • 1 tbsp cornflour • 60 ml suji leaf juice

Sweet Coconut Filling Mix the grated coconut, sugar, salt and pandan leaves in a bowl to make the filling for the rolls. Fry the mixture in the pan until the texture is fairly dry. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

Sweet Coconut Filing • 300 gr grated coconut • 50 ml water • 1 pandan leaf cut into 3 cm • ½ tsp fine salt • 300 gr grated coconut • 3 tbsp sugar • 100 gr palm sugar, finely sliced

Pancake Casing Mix the cornstarch, flour, eggs, pasta pandan and salt, stirring until combined. Gradually add the coconut milk mixing together. Then heat the non-stick pan and wipe with oil. Pour the batter into the heated pan, making a pancake. Wait until cooked.

To Serve To make the pancake rolls take a pancake add the sweet coconut filling in the center and roll the pancake. Fold the ends up to ensure the filling does not become loose. Serve on a plate and garnish with finely chopped fresh fruit.

Soup Pindang Empak Segare Ingredients

Method

• 2 pcs prawn • 40 gr calamari • 40 gr fish • 4 pcs clam mussel • 2 pcs hot chili • 5 pcs red chili • 20 gr garlic • 10 gr shallot • 5 gr shrimp pasta • 2 pcs lime • 40 ml coconut milk • 400 ml fish stock • Salt and pepper

Wash all the ingredients for the paste(red onion, garlic, chili and Lombok chili) and grind together. Stir-fry the paste until fragrant. Then add the remaining ingredients and seafood. Stir-fry until part cooked. Pour the broth into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the coconut milk, salt and pepper and leave to boil for one minute, remove from heat, garnish and serve.

Garnish • 20 cm lemongras • local basil • chili flakes

B E A N Z

M E A N Z

C O F F E E

Who doesn’t know about coffee? Whether you go for the simple espresso shot, a mug of Americanstyle with milk, or a ‘skinny organic decaf vanilla-infused triple-filtered with shaved carob’ (don’t order it, I made it up) you have your own coffee habits and preferences and you know what you like.

ost people know that coffee comes from two major species of the coffea plant — c. arabica and c. robusta. Native to subtropical Africa and southern Asia, it is now grown in over 70 countries around the world. Since its first introduction as beverage in the Middle East, it became popular throughout Europe in the sixteenth century and, from there, spread all over the world. Outside Africa, Indonesia was the first place where coffee was grown, with successful crops producing export quantities early in the eighteenth century. Brazil is the world’s top coffee producer, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia, Colombia and India. What coffee growers know only too well is that most of their industry is about processing one component of what they grow — the so-called coffee ‘bean’ which isn’t a bean at all. Coffee is picked as a berry, and most growers are only interested in the seed, which is extracted, fermented, dried and roasted, and eventually ground, to make the coffee we recognise. But did you know this? The red glossy coffee berries, known as coffee fruit or coffee cherries, which farmers usually throw away or use as fertiliser, are now being praised as ‘super food’. They are high in antioxidants, which is a great boost to the immune system, protecting the body against free radicals and acting as anti-inflammatory agents. It also contains substances which research suggests can promote healthy brain function, and regulate both mood and sleep patterns. Many of the benefits come from eating the whole berry — fruit and seed — while it is not easy to access coffee berries, there are commercial products that feature powdered and concentrated forms. The fruit alone is made into concentrates that can be added to juices, health drinks and cocktails.

The fruit can also be dried and ground into flour, which looks like cocoa powder and tastes vaguely like coffee. The flour has plenty amounts of fiber, protein, iron and potassium — and is gluten-free. It can be mixed with other traditional flours. Unlike conventionally roasted coffee beans, coffee fruit has very low levels of caffeine. Speaking of which… Back to the bean How you process and consume your coffee makes a big difference to the caffeine intake and the nutrient value. Based on 100 grams of ground coffee, when it’s brewed and filtered in the standard way, it produces 40 mg of caffeine and only minor traces of nutrient. Prepared espresso-style, less is definitely more. Due to the high-pressure process, the same amount of coffee will yield up to five times the caffeine (212 mg) and, because of the suspended solids (particles of coffee beans in liquid), almost three times more riboflavin (vitamin B2), about twenty times more magnesium, and an impressive thirty-five times the amount of niacin (vitamin B3). Admittedly these are in small amount, but the difference is significant. Several coffee aficionados claim to drink coffee for the vitamins and minerals; it’s more about taste and experiencing a caffeine ‘hit’. So what does the caffeine do? The caffeine controversy Probably as highly contested as the benefits of wine, or the ‘good fat-bad fat’ debate, questions about coffee have been brewing throughout its history, and still boils over from time to time. The positive and negative effects of caffeine are widely squabbled over, as the ordinary coffee drinker can be forgiven

for feeling slightly baffled when the ‘grounds’ for concern seem to shift with every new study. Caffeine is a stimulant, which acts on the part of the nervous system that regulates automatic bodily functions (such as respiration, heart rate and digestion). It also has the effect of blocking certain substance that makes the body drowsy, producing the familiar ‘coffee keeps you awake’ claim. There is polar disagreement on other points — whether or not, that caffeine can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, protecting against Parkinson’s disease, or certain types of cancer. The arguments are further complicated by the enormous number of variables — person’s medical history, age and gender, and the amount of caffeine consumed. According to the FDA, caffeine is classified as GRAS (‘Generally Recognised as Safe’) and even though it is difficult to ingest toxic amounts in ordinary preparations, like coffee (you would need to drink 50–100 cups), it can be dangerous in certain concentrated powder and tablet forms. Innovative ways to liven up your coffee Exploring coffee mixture, especially in the last few years, has been a great opportunity for trendsetting. Why not lead the way? Adding a nip of whisky, brandy, or rum is fairly standard (think Irish Coffee and Café Royal) and coffee-based cocktails are super-popular (have you tried an Espresso Martini or a Raspberry Truffle?) But there’s much more to coffee wizardry.

Spice it up. Various spices are perfect partners for coffee. Adding a sprinkle of nutmegs, cinnamon, cloves, or all of those with a touch of cardamon, coriander, black pepper and ginger, for an exotic chai coffee. The good oil. You may not believe it — if you already enjoy cream in your coffee, adding butter takes it to the next level, giving a richer, frothier result. It’s a high fat hit, kindly reminded. Coconut oil whisked into the morning brew is also gaining a following, especially among non-dairy eaters. Give it the fruit treatment. Coffee as a basis of fruit-filled smoothie is a no-brainer. Think bananas, cherries, and most berries. Not so sure about the citrus-coffee combination, though, especially when it also features milk. Or go nuts. Coffee and hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds are made for each other. Pass the coffee. Sorry, but it has to be said. The most welltravelled coffee might be the Kopi Luwak, which journeys through the digestive system of the Indonesian palm civet, before being treated and roasted. Most expensive coffee? Yes. Most flavourful? Well, better ask someone who’s tried it. And for something completely different (and probably much more pleasant to think about) Finely ground coffee beans in ice cream, or chocolate, or biscuits — the list is endless — will have you jumping for joy (literally). Go smell the coffee.

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NARVIK VILLA

LUXURY LIVING

M A H A M A Y A

Fashionable eco-friendly comforts perfectly complementing the carefree Gili Meno vibe

hen escaping to a small island hideaway like Gili Meno, it really makes sense to immerse fully in that laidback tropical island lifestyle. Forego the increasingly busy east coast beach strip in Gili Meno and head out to the captivating west coast. This is where the true essence of Gili Meno life comes to the fore, with the lure of pristine sugary white sand beaches with an uncomplicated, carefree island vibe. With this in mind, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the perfect place to do this at boutique resort Mahamaya. The resort has won plaudits as Gili Menoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go-to spot for fine dining, but it also ticks all the right boxes for a stylish beach break. Set in a spacious beachfront location, Mahamaya offers Pool View Suites featuring chic contemporary comforts, fashioned with elegant fixtures and a splash of modern art. Just steps for the fresh water swimming pool, each unit has a secluded terrace for some much needed respite from the heat.

There are also two detached Beachfront Villas with direct beach access where guests can gaze across the water to neighbouring Gili Trawangan. They have a large private outdoor space to chill, and arty, modern decor affording a chic, uncluttered space. In addition there are large, well appointed open bathrooms for showers under the glow of moonlight. The layout of Mahamaya’s accommodation is thoughtfully designed to optimise air-flow and thus reducing the use of power intensive air-conditioning. It is a low impact resort with a focus on sustainable living; the use of plastic is kept to a bare minimum and produce is locally sourced and organic where available. The Gili Meno vibe is all about enjoying life and doing little but there are a number of on-site amenities for guests at Mahamaya. You can stay fit and fabulous with a workout in the gym or a blissful treatment – from a massage to a manicure - in the stylish spa. The resort also offer kayaks for exploring the reef and coastline. The resort’s focal point is the acclaimed restaurant and bar which serves up an enticing array of Asian fusion bites. Open through the day, it’s the perfect place for a breezy brunch or romantic meal under moonlight. It’s an inventive menu elevating the food above the usual Gili Meno standard fare and fittingly gains rave reviews. There is also an ample choice of liquid nourishment, and it’s a great spot to sink a cool beer or classic cocktail as the sun sinks below the horizon.

Mahamaya Boutique Resort Gili Meno Phone: +62 (0) 888 715 5828 Fax: +62 (0) 370 637 616 E-mail: mahamaya1@live.com Website: www.mahamaya.co

Narvik Villa A visually appealing modern designer villa featuring meticulous attention to detail. The perfect symbol of chic tropical living in Lombok.

ucked away on the outskirts of Senggigi at Kerandangan is a fresh new concept in modern villa living. Chic contemporary design is of course nothing new, but many villas are seriously lacking in character, opting for cosmetic style over substance. Not so with Narvik Villa. This spacious three-bedroom villa has the requisite visual appeal of a modern architect designed villa but with a real homely ambience. It looks and feels like a real home. The distinctive postmodern facade houses the main social space of the villa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a large combined lounge, kitchen and dining area. High ceilings and glass doors ensure a bright an airy space, along with an appealing outlook over the pool deck and gardens. The simple layout allows guests to freely socialise inside or al fresco on the pool deck, while a large, impressive dining table can accommodate eight for a formal meal. With original mahogany and teak fixtures, neutral brown tones and a subtle splash of colour give off a very elegant aura â&#x20AC;&#x201C;a comforting space to catch up on work or simply while away an afternoon. Leading off from the main lounge area are three double bedrooms. Each is distinctly individual in both layout and design, displaying lots of character. Cozy and elegant, the bedrooms come with fully equipped semi open en suite bathrooms and are furnished with meticulous detail. There is a subtle mix of modern and traditional Asian style in the decor offering a warm and inviting private space. In addition each bedroom has its own private garden space.

Outdoors, spacious tropical hardwood decking surrounds the open air swimming pool, itself fringed by lush tropical greenery. The villa grounds are surprisingly spacious, complete with a ‘secret garden’ tucked between the two main buildings. It’s a delightfully shady spot with comfy open air seating and a traditional ‘beruga’ with romantic flowing drapes. It’s just the perfect place for unwinding, enjoying a BBQ, or for socialising under the stars with a classic cocktail or two. Narvik Villa also has a separate self contained studio comprising a cosy en suite bedroom and its own open air area for private, more intimate dining or relaxation. Ideal for guests who want to do their own thing away from the main group or as a dedicated space to work or rest without distractions. The villa has free, fast Wi-Fi access and there is complimentary use of bicycles so getting to and from nearby Senggigi beach is a breeze. The villa’s location itself is a major selling point. It may be just minutes from Senggigi’s vibrant beach strip, but is surrounded by lush tropical greenery. There is an air of tranquillity at Narvik Villa, which is right beside Taman Wisata Kerandangan nature park. Here you can stroll through the tropical scenery, a natural habitat for monkeys and colourful birdlife, to see the Princess Twins waterfall. The quality of materials, craftsmanship and attention to detail is very evident throughout the interiors and the landscaping; it’s no surprise the development has been lauded for its distinctive design features. It has been nominated for the best residential architectural design and best residential development awards at the 2016 Indonesian Property Awards. Phone: +62 (0) 370 619 7146 E-mail: narvik.villa@gmail.com Website: www.narvikvilla.com Instagram: Narvik.villa

SOCIAL

A Fun day on the runway at Lombok Airport‘s ’Lari Sensasional‘ Staff from Sheraton Senggigi donned their running shoes to compete in the inaugural ‘Lari Sensasional’ run, held on Sunday 24 January at the Lombok International Airport. In the second of four races in the Airport Running Series, the hotel teamed up with Peduli Anak Foundation for the run, while children from the Foundation enjoyed sweet treats from the Sheraton Senggigi bakery. The event was watched by NTB Governor Bapak Muhammad Zainul Majd and featured a 2.5K race aimed at families, a 5K course and 10K for more experience runners. Unique for the Lombok event, races were held on the runways. There are three other airport race days in the series at Solo, which took place in December 2015, and at Kupang and Manado in February and March. While being great fun for all, the focus of the races is to also encourage people to stay fit and follow a healthy lifestyle, with health check-ups given to all participants.

ASTROLOGY — FEBRUARY 2016

horoscopeofthemonth Aries (March 21–April 19) You think actions speak louder than words. However, this month loved ones want to talk about their feelings—a lot. This is enough for you to bolt to the gym or the local bar to deflect any messy emotional issues. You may have to tough this one out, Ram. There is an element of destiny about these conversations. How you handle them may well determine your life course.

Leo (July 23–August 22) New friends and possibly lovers upset the status quo. There is an element of destiny that plays out in the scenes of your life. You feel that the world is yours to command and others affirm this by giving you what you want when you ask. Think rather than react. People have information they are hiding that you would do well to seek. Think rather than react.

Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) The Archer is into examining broad philosophies but you aren’t so good at examining what’s going on in your own head. The planets indicate you are ignoring the issues that are cause problems for you. You can’t see the forest for the trees and you are apt to cut and run rather than solve the dilemma. Use your high ideals to see to the heart of the problem.

Taurus (April 20–May 20) Your walk swift and sure through the corridors of the places you influence. Important people as well as common folk back your efforts. You may thinks that you can do no wrong, but that is where your mistake lies. Taking too much responsibility for outcomes leads to an overbearing attitude. Learn to let others shoulder part of the load.

Virgo (August 23–September 22) It is your highest calling to take care of others, Virgo. But when will you realize that you must take care of yourself. This month the burdens you’ve assumed will remind you of just that. You’ll find that priorities clash for attention. You may have a sick child at home and a parent that needs your care. However these scenes play out you’ll be stretched thin. Make a choice.

Capricorn (December 22–January 19) Money matters come to the forefront. The luck of the draw increases your cash flow, but Murphy’s Law sends it flying from your hands just as fast. The reason is that you do not have all the facts to make profitable decisions. Don’t rush into new investments and dig deep for information before you buy new investments. Do look into real estate for long-term gains.

Gemini (May 21–June 20) This is a very surreal month for you as arcane information floods you from many sources. You like facts, figures and facile communication. But now comes an information source that is intuitive and non-factual. It’s enough to blow away the cubbyholes in your mind filled with number and mathematical formula. It’s enough to make a believer of your inner skeptic.

Libra (September 23–October 22) Good friends and loved ones help you to navigate a difficult month. Events conspire to bring pressure to bear to make changes in your life. Libra likes the status quo, so even small changes are fraught with danger for you. Fortunately for you a spouse or parent provides a steadying hand and some good counsel. Step forward bravely to new chapter in your life.

Aquarius (January 20–February 18) During your birthday month you usually like to cut loose. But the influences this birthday month are far different than in other years. Buried resentments and secrets manifest causing rancor between you and others. It is not a comfortable situation. Your two saving graces are your quick wit and ability to move quickly out of harm’s way. Trust your intuition.

Cancer (June 21–July 22) A burst of energy prompts you to changes in what you believe what is wrong with your life. This uncharacteristic behavior is due to the slow burn of the planet of transformation, Pluto for the past few years. If you haven’t lost your possession you lost a certain sense of self that you now must rectify. The planet of action, Mars, connects powerfully to fuel your need to change.

Scorpio (October 23–November 21) The holidays are long over but you find your naughty and nice side this month. Revved up with energy with Mars in your sign you have the potential to reach out and grab what you want. But you are such a powerhouse you forget your own strength. You’ll have to dial things down a notch or too so you can communicate with us mere mortals.

Pisces (February 19–March 20) Your work is sent back to the drawing board. While your vision is broad, your bosses look for more practical and concrete ideas to put into play. Listen to trusted friends and advisors who have their feet planted solidly in terra firma than you. It’s not an assault on your artistic ideas to take critique and work with it. P.S.—An older lover can make your nights sizzle.

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 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

Lotus Bayview +62 370 693 758 www.lotus-restaurants.com/lotus-bayview Square Restaurant & Lounge +62 370 664 4888 www.squarelombok.com

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

The Mexican Kitchen Gili Air +62 877 6550 3931

Gili Air

Mowie's +62 878 6423 1384 www.mowiesgiliair.com The Waterfront www.waterfront-hotel-gili-air.com

H20 Yoga and Meditation +62 877 6103 8836 www.h2oyogaandmeditation.com Nectar Island Spa www.nectarislandspa.com

Gili Meno

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

La Chill +62 819 0710 4040 www.lachillbar.com

Le Cirque +62 370 623432 www.lecirque-giliair.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

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

PLAY Spas and Wellness Senggigi

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 The Laguna Beach Spa +62 370 693 333 www.starwoodhotels.com Marshander Spa & Salon Senggigi +62 878 628 0693 www.marshanderspa.com Puri Mas Spa +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com

The Corner Boutique +62 877 6560 7373

Gili T Casa Vintage +62 819 1724 3808

Health & Leisure / Recreation Senggigi and West Coast

Wok This Way +62 817 543 168

Qambodja Spa +62 370 693 800 www.quncivillas.com

The Taman +62 370 693 842

Gili Air

Kuta and South Lombok

Classico Italiano +62 819 1604 3357

Ashtari Yoga m.facebook.com/AshtariYoga

Scuba Froggy +62 370 693 901 www.scubafroggy.com

Ashrari Ocean View Restaurant & Lounge Bar +62 877 6549 7625 www.ashtarilombok.com

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

Gili T

Sire & Tanjun

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

Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club +62 370 640 137

Pirates’ Bay Cruising +62 821 4500 3903 www.piratesbaycruising.com

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

Gili T Aquaddiction +62 813 3979 8555 www.aquaddiction.com Freedive Gili +62 858 5718 7170 www.freedivegili.com Gili Cooking Classes +62 877 6324 8215 www.gilicookingclasses.com Manta Dive +62 370 614 3649 www.manta-dive.com

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

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

Weddings White Sand Weddings www.whitesandweddingslombok.com

STAY Hotels Senggigi and West Coast The Chandi Boutique Resort & Spa +62 370 692198 www.the-chandi.com Jeeva Klui +62 370 693 035 www.jeevaklui.com Kebun Villas & Resort +62 370 692 999 www.kebunresort.com Kila Senggigi +62 370 693210 www.aerowisatahotels.com/hotel/ kila-senggigi-beach-lombok Living Asia Resort & Spa +62 370 693 519 www.livingasiaresort.com

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

Hammerhead Hotel and Spa +62 878 6270 5985 www.hammerheadhotel.com Kies Villas +62 878 6553 4450 www.kiesvillaslombok.com Novotel +62 370 615 3333 www.novotel.com

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

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

Lombok Property & Investment +62 819 0797 4075 www.lp-i.co NAGAINDO +62 813 5332 9501 www.naga-indo.com Pipe Dream Villas Resort +62 812 3923 9666 www.pipedreamvillas.com Private Sanctuary +62 821 4741 9919 www.private-sanctuary.com Tate Developments +62 818 0376 0677 www.tatedevelopments.com

Charity Gili Eco Villas +62 361 8476419 www.giliecovillas.com

Face This www.facethis.org

Gili Khumba Villas +62 821 474 888 25 www.gilikhumbavillas.com

Gili Eco Trust +62 813 3960 0553 www.giliecotrust.com

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Hairdresser Without Borders +62 821 4745 7186 www.hwb-nonprofit.org

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

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

Property

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

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

Gili T

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

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

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

Kuta and South Lombok

Sekotong

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

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

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

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

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