My Lombok issue 53 by mylombok

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NOVEMBER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DECEMBER 2020

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

We’re gearing up for another great Christmas and New Year in Lombok this month. With the year we’ve just had, we’re sure many people can’t wait to see the back of 2020, so let’s celebrate the arrival of 2021 in style! In this edition we’ve got some intriguing options to spend the festive season, like a staycation at Saifana working farm, eye-catching Villa Kini, or sampling authentic local dishes at Gili Air’s Andaliman Restaurant. We also chat to the chef at The Hut. Gem Track Travel has come up with some activities to enjoy during the holidays, and our Helping Hands feature profiles the important recycling efforts and community outreach of Plastik Kembali. This edition we also tell the revealing story of how one expat has been coping through the pandemic on Gili Air. Read on for details of recent events around Lombok including Kenza Cares Beach Clean-up and how Melbourne Cup race day was celebrated in Lombok. ON THE COVER IG: @thewanderlovers Email: wanderlovers@outlook.com

To all our readers – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Activity Survival to Revival

Activity Surfing My Way through a Pandemic

Helping Hands Plastik Kembali

Meet the Expat Jamie Mak

Through the Lens Lost in Lombok EAT

Chef Interview Chef Hasan, The Hut, Kuta

Superfood Amazake

Restaurant Review Andaliman Gili Air STAY

Luxury Living Kini Resort & Villas

Hotel Review Saifana Organic Farm

Social Kenza Cares Beach Clean-up

Guazzetto

Spaghetti Marinara

Spaghetti Luciano

Sinfonia

Prawns Carpaccio

PL AY

Surfing through Pandemic

Plastik Kembali

Jamie Mak

ACTIVITY

SURVIVAL TO REVIVAL Living in Gili: A Reader's Story

I moved to a tiny island and the pandemic started. This is what happened.

n New Year’s Eve 2019, I arrived in Bali to visit Klems, an ex-flatmate. We spent time in different places, but Bali’s tourist scene was not completely to my taste. A few days later we visited Gili Air, one of the three Gilis (which means “islands” in the local language). It’s a tiny island just off the coast of Lombok – two hours from Bali, by boat. We landed at the harbour and headed to our room on the north side of the island. It was a rainy day and I remember hearing the Imam calling people to prayer as we passed the mosque, and seeing the palm trees and unfamiliar trees with big, green fruits hanging from them. Arriving on the northern beach, I was struck by the size of the place. Yes, I knew it was small, but this was the first time I had experienced smallness. It takes only 15 minutes to walk from south to north – 5 minutes by bike. And there are no cars or motorbikes, no noise or danger, and no pollution. That evening we met one of Klem's friends, and he became the portal to every other person we met. As I listened to their stories and watched my first Gili sunset on the beach, I felt calm and present. Like everything was right. And that was it. Nothing more. “I can’t see how I can go back to Bali in a couple of days, Klems”, I said. “We have another six days ’til I go back to Europe, and I want to spend them all here.” Klems agreed. On grey rainy days, back in Brussels, where I am based, I often thought of “my island.” Now I knew that my idea of paradise existed. So I arranged to spend a year here…. In September, after a business trip to Japan, I arrived in Gili Air for a 12-day stay and, in the following months, I renewed my passport and applied for an annual visa for Indonesia. I spent Christmas with my parents in Greece and it was then I heard about an outbreak of a curious virus in China.

I remember thinking, “What if this thing gets out of control and it becomes a global pandemic? How will life be in the Gilis?” In January I returned to Brussels, packed up my apartment and I spent the last days before my flight on Valia’s couch. Arriving on Gili on January 29 was a moment of humble triumph. I had wanted to live in a tropical paradise since I was a kid. And now, I was doing exactly that. A feeling of accomplishment and a calling to make meaning in new ways breathed life into every cell. Going to the gym became effortless; journaling was a joy. February came and the virus was already out of control in China, then in Korea and Japan, and then in Italy. By the end of the month, it was clear that it would become a pandemic. Tourists arrived and left, but the virus was still a remote topic with only a hint of worry. Everything was calm. As days passed, the worry became more and more prominent in conversations. Italy was suffering and outbreaks seemed to be everywhere. I was reading about the virus and its mortality rate – thought to be a staggering 3.4% at that time. On March 11, the WHO declared a pandemic. OK, now this was worrying. In one of my voice messages to a friend on March 19, I said: It’s a matter of time until the virus makes a landing and, with a poor healthcare system, we will see deaths on the island. Many deaths. Are we ready for dozens of coffins? The hospitals in Lombok will be full; people will be dying. Food distribution will be disrupted and there'll be panic buying... people will run out of food. We should prepare for a societal collapse and even raids from boatmen. That's what happened here after the big 2018 earthquake. I worried because mortality increases to 8% if patients are not hospitalized. I had read that somewhere and it reveals how little we knew about the virus back then. I messaged my islander friends asking them to come together to discuss it. I sent them a video of a dying patient on a ventilator; today I regret having sent it.

Robin Sullivan (@lobiiiiin)

Most of us became uncertain about the monthly visa renewals. Will Indonesia ask us to leave? Should I stay here or go back where we have good hospitals? We were all checking what others would do. Uncertainty had taken over. We were at Pockets and Pints – a bar restaurant – when news came in. Indonesia announced that all foreigners willing to stay, would have their visas stamped. Relieved and exalted, a few of us had tears in the eyes, understanding that now, if we stayed, the risk was all ours. No fingers to point, no-one making decisions for us. One afternoon an unwelcome thought occurred. What if my father gets the virus and dies and I am on the other side of the world? Disturbing as it may be, it remains a frightening probability. I remember dancing it out in my room with loud music – Doused by DIIV. THE ISLAND LOCKS THE WORLD OUT On March 30, the authorities announced the three islands were shut to the rest of the world. No speedboat, no way in, and the only way out by slow boat. The next day, about 200 tourists crowded the quay to leave for Bali. In April, restaurants, bars and shops closed down one after another. Dive centres were ordered to close. Workers from Lombok who lost their jobs vacated the island in hordes. In a matter of 10 days, the beach bars and the buzzing streets grew silent, and the calls to prayer grew louder.

A few days later, a hostel that would become accommodation for expats, threw a party. First thought was “That’s irresponsible.” Yeah, right. In times of stress all you need is accomplices. There was an eerie guilt for what we were doing, accompanied by a strange sense of liberation – the last moment of freedom. A bit like the convict’s last wish. Days after, somebody confessed to me he was dead scared that day. We were all scared. Some would isolate. Some would continue life as normal. Others, like me, advocated that we could still meet but with distancing. I had moments of friction with younger fellows who defied risks and didn't keep distance. And I was breaking my own rules every day until I stopped pretending that we should isolate. With an empty island and a healthy supply of villas, prices fell. Villa owners, mostly Westerners, preferred to rent out their villas, to discourage burglaries. Private villas with pools became available for €130 per month. I moved into one, with a close friend, in early April. That had an uplifting effect after all the stress. I had been staying in a bungalow for short-term tourists. It was not only company I had been missing, but also the amenities – a desk to work and a kitchen to cook.

RE-INVENTING A PURPOSE FOR OURSELVES In the following months we adapted to the island’s new normal, with a spectrum of different reactions. Some created a new purpose for themselves. A jobless dive instructor started creating videos of everyday life. Another organised an underwater photography competition. Darts tournaments started. Unplanned parties. A few crazy ones. There was a farewell party every now and then. The island was shedding people and, by July, the farewells became weekly. Then by September they stopped. Everyone that was to leave had already left. I remember the electronic music, sand on my feet and hanging lanterns above me. Glorious nights full of sensuality, explosions, and freedom. Freedom from the virus and the measures. Freedom from worries. The few restaurants still open tried to gather their remaining clientele with special evenings. They shortened the menu options. They paused staff. They sold their stock of cheese and other products at fire sale prices. A shop started making yogurt, another hummus. One bar installed a dart board – darts being one of this island’s sports. Local restaurants started promoting their meals on the island’s Facebook page. Everyone was striving to adapt. Others fell into despair and alcohol consumption increased. People are still suffering from distress due to mortgages, falling savings, unemployment. Many local restaurants closed down and competition increased among those open. Solidarity among kin and friends started playing an important role – especially for the locals. The pandemic affected people in different ways. Bikes rusted in bike shops but the island’s market owners coped better. Landowners had savings to fall on. The working class either migrated or entered austerity. Digital settlers with income from abroad were more stable. Dive instructors and business owners lost income – often a lot of income. RE-INVENTING OUR ISLAND Expats are now finding online jobs that earn them a decent income, given that expenses are low. And it's possible to create something more valuable. 90% dependent on tourism, the island is among the hardest hit places in Indonesia. But it has a super-weapon.

Linn Sandbaek (@legendbargiliair)

We are now about 500 locals and 120 expats. In a 4-minute ride to the market, I usually greet 20 people I know personally. It makes me feel grounded, connected, and relevant. With such a small community, the place is a breeding ground for collective projects. We have a writing group, a philosophers' circle, a darts league, bingo and pub quizzes, and beach clean-ups. We have an acroyoga group, several boot camps in the gym, fire-spinners, and almost daily diving. Together we watch big global events, like the US elections and Attenborough documentaries, and sports like UFC and Moto GP. And even though some have returned home, we all participate in a vibrant community group on Facebook. The next big project could be leaping from surviving to reviving our island. What if we gathered a legion of digital nomads and digital settlers? I commit to continue writing on Medium, to invite your interest in our lively and welcoming island. It's a little slice of paradise – mostly unknown to the rest of the world – with a vast potential for healing. I want to show you pictures and videos. I want to bust the myth that everything is perfect. But most of all, I want to tell the story of Gili Air during the pandemic. Semper Curiosum

ACTIVITY

THE SECOND WAVE

Surfing My Way through a Pandemic BY AISHWARYA SHAH FROM GEMTRACK

y welcome to Surf Camp Lombok was an interspecies one. A coterie of merry humans showed me in, a striped cat regarded me suspiciously before nuzzling up to my ankles and a band of monkeys looked at me from top to toe, assessing me for snack-bearing potential. As I walked past the multilevel skate bowl, the first thing my eyes were able to feast on was a rack of neatly organised surfboards - every shape, size and colour imaginable. Right there, gleaming in the sticky afternoon heat was the reason why I decided to sink my roots in a fishing village on the south coast of Lombok. In the midst of a global pandemic, Gerupuk, with only a modest handful of distractions, offered me the unique opportunity to immerse myself in surfing like never before. With a pandemic having emptied the lineup, I figured, this was the opportunity of a lifetime. As it turned out, Surf Camp Lombok was just what I needed. THE BEGINNER’S DILEMMA I stocked up on Tiger Balm, dropped a couple of work assignments to make time for surfing and rallied fellow beginners that were (happily and voluntarily) stuck in Indonesia to join me at the camp. If I gave off any whiffs of confidence, it was all a coverup for the myriad worries that lurked in the amniotic undertow of my subconscious. As an average-sized human with no great feats of strength to my name, I was worried about being able to keep up with the camp, which offered two surfs a day. As a land mammal who harbours a clandestine fear of deep waters, I was afraid of long hold-downs and the pernicious chafing of one’s spirits caused by the inevitable washing machine cycle of big waves! As someone who is generally able to pick up new skills with relative ease, I was worried about the steep learning curve of surfing and I knew that the camp would be a make or break experience for me, determining my relationship to surfing once and for all.

CAMP, IN A NUTSHELL Positioned at the far end of the village of Gerupuk, Surf Camp Lombok looks onto the glistening blue waters and is only a hop, skip and a jump away from the most famous surf spots in south Lombok: Don Don, Insides, Outside Right, Outside Left and Kid’s Point. I could roll out of bed and make it to the boat before I’d even wiped the sleep from my eyes. As long as conditions were amiable, we went out for two surfs a day. My favourite days were the ones when surf sessions were like bookends to our days - we’d be catching our first wave at the crack of dawn, with the sun rotund and bright like a satsuma, only to return to the water for a second surf an hour before sunset. Over time, my fears ebbed. The first few days, the instructors were supremely hands-on, helping us get comfortable with the waves, the boards, the wipeouts, the etiquette, the whole shebang. As the days went by, they went from being helicopter parents to watchful guardians who would swoop in just when we needed them. Rather than physically pushing us into every wave and spoon-feeding us feedback on every miniscule aspect, they encouraged us to paddle for our own waves and learn to recognise for ourselves where we could improve. The goal of the instructors was to wean us off their guidance as much as possible, so that once we left the camp, we would be able to surf independently.

Alberto, the head honcho, plotting his latest stratagems (Photo by Jeremy Wildoner)

My worries were laid to rest one by one. I discovered the boundless miracle that is the human body and how resilient it is to change. Within a week, I was able to surf for four hours every day. My muscles ripped and grew and the chronic back pain and fatigue gave way to a springy, lithe form that helped me commandeer my chunky 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 - suitably named The Drunken Sailor - through the mellow, gentle waves at Don Don, the surf spot that stole my heart. Surfing under the clear, blue skies (Photo by GEMTRACK)

Learning to do bottom turns on land with Jordy and Pri (Photo by Jeremy Wildoner)

Everything we learnt in the water was bolstered by knowledge in the classroom. Once I was able to understand the physics of wave formation in class, I was able to read waves better in the water. Once the science of weight distribution was broken down for me, I was able to align my body so that I rode the wave as a unit with my board, rather than two separate entities vying for dissonant outcomes. I began to recognise waves as complex phenomena, midwifed into existence by a combination of endless criss-crossing factors like wind speed, wind direction, sea floor, swell period and so on. At a surf spot, you might have certain indicators that give away clues about the incoming set, but every wave that comes is charged with its own distinctive personality. What makes surfing unbelievably challenging when compared to say, tennis, is that the tennis court does not change every time you serve the ball. Memory, a concept typically associated with the mind, pervades through the body

when you are surfing. With a split second of reaction time, it is the reserves of muscle memory that help you take on every divergent wave and ride it in the best way possible. With that in mind, I understood that the simple secret to being a good surfer was time and experience and nothing else would do in its stead. Two weeks into camp, I was starting to catch the occasional Lombok special on my own - the ‘small but spicy’ wave and turn right, swishing and swooping through the buttery highline. I was also able to catch bigger waves with a helping hand from the instructors. By the end of a month, I had shifted to a skinnier, lighter board that allowed me to turn with far more conviction and finesse than before. There was a spectacular moment on a day when the waves were breaking consistently, yielding set after set with long rides. I managed to do three top and bottom turns and ride the wave to the end before starfishing into the shallows with my face crumpled into a hapless smile: for the first time, I felt like I was truly surfing! On terrible days, surfing can be a composite of lungs full of saltwater, seemingly ceaseless paddling and the futile cursing at the innocuous bumps of water that drag you into the whitewash without mercy. On the good days though, it is a veneration of the innate human ability to dance on water, the poetic alchemy of skill, strategy and serendipity. SURF CAMP IS A STATE OF MIND Tucked away on the coast with a jungle in its backyard and a languid sprawl of hills all around, the camp invites you to explore nature and primes your body and mind to move in unison. The accommodation at camp is basic, the food is delicious and you live your days in tandem with the tides. Gruelling on the body, transformative for the mind, a monthlong immersion in surfing with little else to sidetrack you is the recipe for transcendence.

surfing? What am I meant to feel when I catch a wave? What makes this experience spiritual? Rather than pointing me in one conclusive direction or another, I was told in no uncertain terms that one of the key focuses on camps was learning to answer these questions for myself. Surfing comes with many hidden gains beyond just the thrill of catching waves. Along the way, you learn the art of observing, introspecting, recognising patterns and developing an intuition for the right answers. As much as the camp yielded tangible results on my physical form, it paved the way for intangible reckoning too. What makes the learning process behind surfing even more appealing is how analogous the lessons are for other domains of your life. Overcoming the initial frustration via the act of setting realistic goals, always knowing that there will be another wave to ride if this one fails and the pan-Indonesian adage of “never try, never know” - these teachings can be superimposed onto any other endeavour you take on. Amidst a smattering of fellow surfers who came from utterly different backgrounds but made the same choice to be at camp, I learnt a thing or two about the spiritual side of surfing and the primal self that takes over when you are battling a force of nature. Navigating the waves also forced me into self awareness and introspection, and provided me with metaphors through which I could enhance my mental processes. Although I was pleased with my progress after a month of surfing, I was acutely aware of the long road ahead and how many more hours would have to go into getting to where I wanted to be. That awareness however, is not one that bereaves me in any fashion. At the risk of reinforcing worn-out cliches, surfing isn’t necessarily about getting anywhere but about being exactly where you are, steeped in the endless now. Surf Camp Lombok ushered me into the world of surfing and left me enamoured, dreaming about my next wave. One thing’s for sure: my journey with surfing has only begun!

I arrived at the camp, heaving with the muddy frustration of a stagnant beginner. I could stand up on a board and ride the temerarious whitewash but I could neither read the waves nor catch any on my own. In fact, I wasn’t even sure what my end goal was. Did I want to be a longboarder and work my way to nose-riding one day? Did I want to take up a shortboard and try my hand at sick tricks and maneuvers? Or did I want something else entirely, an experience that didn’t stem from board size but a philosophical underpinning of some kind? Inexperienced and wide-eyed, I unloaded my many existential queries at the feet of the instructors - what is the point of

Preparing for a bottom turn at Don Don, the surf spot that stole my heart (Photo by Jordan Ball, the best coach in the world)

With Juna and Pri, instructors at the camp who once studied in the Pelita Foundation (Photo by Megan Koos)

COMMUNITIES OF THE FUTURE I spent my days with people from all over who have all stumbled into the same corner of the world for the same singular purpose and yet, everyone gained something different from the camp. Against the backdrop of a pandemic, the camp brought us even closer together. While the rest of the world sputtered and retched with the unthinkable, we were the lucky few who were able to have the best surf spots in Lombok all to ourselves. The common denominator across the board is that the camp harbours a sense of community amongst all. Coupled with daily yoga, movie nights, beach volleyball and game nights, the camp distills reality through the sieve of shared experience. It is no small coincidence that almost half of the visitors at Surf Camp Lombok are returning visitors who make annual pilgrimages to Gerupuk and stay at the camp. The camp opened up a secret passage into Gerupuk for me, so that I became familiar with the peculiar comings and goings of the village. In the evening, local youngsters from the village drop in and woo the audience with their tricks in the skate bowl, children from Pelita Foundation - an organisation that runs educational and empowerment programmes for local children - play there all day and international settlers from down the road join in for barbecues, talks on the history of surf in Indonesia, yoga lessons or simply to chat with the happy campers. I learned about the first generation of local surfers who started to throw their ten year olds into big waves to create another generation of wave-faring daredevils. I witnessed the primal connection of coastal dwellers with the sea, a lineage of

The last survivors of Surf Camp Lombok (Photo by Jordan Ball)

fishermen who took to surfboards most naturally. I experienced the many highs and lows of modern culture and how the changing aspirations of one generation have changed the face of the village, for better or for worse. Aside from the generous waves, it is this sense of community that keeps people coming back. It is the cold beers shared over luminous sunsets, the moments of coming undone and finding respite in the persistence of love from strangers, the look of genuine joy on your instructor’s face when you catch a big wave all by yourself that keeps campers coming back. In a sleepy fishing village, where time screeches to a halt, I discovered the antidote to my own hurried lifestyle. Sometimes, what we truly need is antithetical to the tried and tested methods of the years. Sometimes, stillness can be found in a series of capers on a surfboard. My biggest takeaway from surfing was its sublime nature and how it captures the fleeting present in tantalising ways. It gift-wraps the enigmatic ‘now’ in hues of blue and reminds me that I’m in the water to frolic, to dance with waves and to attempt the art of self expression whilst dallying with an element. Now reduced to a sepia montage of salubrious moments and a pledge to the present, a few weeks at Surf Camp Lombok are a testament to what life could be like, if only we gave it a chance.

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PLASTIK KEMBALI

A Positive Impact

lastic is literally everywhere across Indonesia. Not only littering our beaches, rivers and roadsides, but plastic statistics flood the news, our social media pages and conversations. Some people feel overwhelmed, others frustrated, others sad. For Elissa Gjertson, however, plastic has become something different: a source of inspiration. Gjertson is the director of the recycled-art company, Plastik Kembali, which creates products from plastic waste. From her studio in Selong Belanak, she tells My Lombok how PK got started and, more importantly, how they stay afloat among a sea of waste. How did Plastik Kembali (PK) begin? My husband and business partner, Daniel, and I became interested in working with plastic when we moved to Lombok in 2018. Upon experiencing so much waste –– and no proper management –– we joined the Selong Belanak Community Association (SBCA) to help with cleanups, educational programs, building Lombok’s first “Goby the Fish” rubbish bin and more. Simultaneously we learned about Precious Plastic, a worldwide movement based in the Netherlands, and joined their amazing community of makers. Today, we have a thriving studio where we create art and goods from recycled plastic collected in Indonesia. What type of products do you create? We create bowls, tiles and earrings from recycled Polypropylene plastic (PP or #5) –– plastic used, for example, in single-use water cups, bottle tops and straws. To make the bowls, the plastic is first melted in the oven, then hand-pressed to create each one-of-a-kind item. For the tiles, we use an injection-molding machine, and each is also individually hand-pressed. For the earrings, we first press a tile, then we use a CNC router to carve each shape and, finally, work with our partner, Pai, to do the silver work.

In addition, I also have a team of local artisans who create hand-woven rugs, wall art and bags from “tali” – our PKdesigned rope, handmade by twisting recycled plastic bags and scrap fabric or natural fiber. These products are truly homespun from start to finish. The team first collects and cleans the bags, then hand-twists the tali and, finally, weaves each product on handmade looms. We also make sewn rugs, placemats and coasters with the tali to offer a different design finish. Where do you get the plastic? We buy from locals as well as purchase PP from a recycling company in Surabaya. We’re also currently collaborating with local hospitality businesses to build a sustainable waste management program based on a supply-chain model – truly thinking of discarded plastic as a valuable resource to be leveraged. This program will be presented to government officials as well as corporations who have expressed interest in supporting our mission of creating local jobs, a cleaner environment and a healthier Lombok. What’s your philosophy? We are most inspired by three concepts: Intersectional Environmentalism (IE), Circularity and Sustainable Design. First, from an IE standpoint, we strive to help our community create opportunity from waste that, because of economic or infrastructure challenges, is often unavoidable. Next, we focus on making “circular” products – items that transform existing waste into something that is completely repurposed. Finally, our core passion is creating designcentric, sustainable products. To this end, in addition to inspiring individuals, our main focus is working with hotels, restaurants and boutiques in high-tourism areas looking to spark a new conversation about sustainability with their guests.

How has COVID affected things? Well, Daniel and I are optimists. Yes, we’ve taken the health precautions seriously, but we also view this planetary “slowdown” as a reset. We looked at the type of work we were doing and wondered how we could help even more. This spurred us to start buying plastic from locals. Then, we decided to expand our team to bring opportunity to people who lost work without tourism. Finally, we had wanted to open a shop, but again, with low tourism numbers, we had to rethink this idea. Instead, we started shipping within Indonesia and recently custom-fitted a “Mobil Toko” so we can be more agile. Many weekends we’re parked beachside at Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant in Selong Belanak selling our wares and, soon, we’ll be traveling to all Lombok Eco Flea Markets or other locations as requested. Any words of wisdom for others interested in recycling? Try to focus on the positivity of it all. By this I mean, all the stats about pollution are frankly quite terrifying. But to stay in action, we try to focus on what we’re working toward. What hidden potential can we unearth from that pile of plastic? How much joy and positivity can we spread in the meantime? How can we inspire others to do the same? Shifting from how bleak things may seem to focusing on how good our world can be when we creatively work together … I believe this is how we’ll all succeed.

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MEET THE EXPAT

INTERVIEW WITH JAMIE MAK, DECOR REPUBLIC

Design, Decor and Determined Dedication “This has been a really weird year. Nobody wanted this to happen, but this period has actually given me an opportunity to get closer to my dream.” – Jamie Mak

amie Mak was born and raised in Hong Kong. After studying stage design and graduating from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, she worked as a gallery assistant, with responsibility managing the gallery and hosting events. From an early age, she had developed a keen interest in interior design, and this led her to take courses in design software. A year later, she found her first interior designer job in a small firm in Hong Kong. Now based in Lombok, Jamie is determined to take what has been a passionate hobby and transform it into a successful business venture. When did you first become interested in interior design? I’ve been interested and involved since I was about 6 years old. My dad was an engineer and a construction worker, and we always refreshed our home together, by rearranging the layout and even creating new furniture, as he has carpentry skills, too. We would also try new wall paints and decorations, and I was the one who took charge of the visual 'quality controls', in terms of how my parent’s home looked. To be honest, I had never thought about starting my own business before, but this pandemic gave me an opportunity to learn more design skills and about how to run a business, so I gave a lot more thought to starting one. Have you been inspired or influenced by anyone in particular? My parents inspired me a lot, and encouraged me to be a creative person. They took me to art fairs and galleries, and sent me to art workshops all the time while I was growing up. They also provided the space and the materials for me to be creative. My home was my canvas. I was allowed to

paint or draw everywhere in the house and was always given art supplies as presents. My dad would make my imagination come to life, and I had so much encouragement to create new ideas. It made me an unrealistic dreamer, in a way, but now I know more about the technical aspects as well, so I can actually turn something possible into something real. And now you’re considering turning your hobby into your own business? Yes. Last year, I quit my job and moved to Lombok with my partner. When I first arrived I was a bit confused, and everything around me was so new and unfamiliar, I was wondering what I should do next. Obviously, I loved interior design, and I wanted to keep my career continuing in that direction. First, I gathered together all my previous work and created my online portfolio. Not long after that, people started to ask me, online, about my services. That's when I began to think an online business would be a good idea. Have you made some progress? Tell us about the steps you had to take. I am still a newbie in business. In the beginning, I totally had no idea where to start, so I kept searching online and set up my first website. I spent a lot of time on social media engagement, and finally people started to reach out to me. Then I started to take the business aspect more seriously. I attended some business trainings and found my first business mentor. The business world is so much bigger than I thought. And it’s so much fun, but maybe that's because I'm just starting out.

I’m getting so much better now I have my daily, weekly and monthly plans scheduled – and I have help from my virtual assistant. Another challenge is getting people to trust you and buy your services. It’s not easy at all – especially as I’m doing virtual business. Clarity and transparency are very important. If you want to gain people’s trust, you have to show them your values first; that’s what I am doing every day. Meeting deadlines and chasing furniture manufacturers during this pandemic period is a major challenge, too. In many cases, production is delayed, and they have to postpone the handover dates. I’m so grateful to have very understanding clients. What’s the most enjoyable aspect of starting up a business? I enjoy every part of it. The most enjoyable aspect is communication with new people who are doing the same things as I am, or who are interested in what I am doing. Some conversations really surprise me, and a lot of them inspire me.

Right now, I am building a foundation. I just need to keep improving and stay consistent. Things are getting more exciting every day! After doing a few projects online, I have more confidence in accepting more challenging projects and communicating better with clients. In the last six months, I have had new opportunities and projects so I have decided to keep going. For now, I offer an online service. For projects in Hong Kong, I have a contractor partner so I can offer a full design service, from design consultation to construction, until the day of the handover. Because I am in Lombok now, I can visit sites and have meetings in person, around here and in Bali. What have been the obstacles or challenges you’ve faced? Everything. actually! Starting a business is definitely not easy. At the moment, I think the hardest part is focusing on doing one thing at a time. There are so many things to do, I always want to finish them all, but I know I’m not the kind of person who can try to manage multi-tasking.

What’s your most popular service? Most of my clients from Hong Kong prefer the full design service. When I first started, I never thought I could actually offer a full design package if I were not actually in Hong Kong but, thanks to technology, my experience, and my connections with the people in this industry, I am confident I can handle the whole design project – another thing that surprised me. Tell us about your typical day at work. Usually I set my alarm for 8am, and then I check my phone and plan my to-do list for the day. Some mornings, I spend a few moments with my dog and make my coffee before starting the day. I love to reply to messages first, and then start my work according to my list. In the evening, after dinner, I will just jump back into bed to enjoy my Netflix time. Not an exciting life but happy and enjoyable. What is your advice about good customer service? I think the most important thing is take note of everything customers say to you. Listen to any problems they have and work out the best solutions for them. Clients will hire you because they want you to solve their problems, and if they can erase their concerns, they will be very happy to work with you.

Can you tell us something about your Torok Villa project in Lombok? This is a luxury villa, surrounded by greenery and with an ocean view. That was my inspiration. I would like to bring nature in and connect it with modern luxury, to create a peaceful mood and a sense of comfort. We are trying to do it phase by phase; we started with the kitchen and then the rest will follow. We are still in the process of searching for furniture, but soon it will be a beautiful and luxurious holiday villa. I will let you know when it’s done! What has been your proudest moment? The proudest moment was when I earned the trust of clients I had never even met. We just had a phone call and they said ‘Yes!’ I think it was because I said what I meant; they could feel confident, so they were willing to accept my offer. Are you planning to expand your business later, or move in a different direction? Yes. After I created my first e-workbook, Your Home Your Way, which showed people how to decorate their homes step by step, I realised I quite liked to educate people. There are many people who are interested in interior design and want to be part of it but have no idea where to start.

I am thinking about creating an online course about how to become an interior designer. This will definitely not be an easy task for me, but I’m gathering more information now and working on it. What is your dream for the future? My dream is to live in a house that I have designed. It will have a huge glass window in the kitchen, so I can see my dogs playing around at the beach, and a balcony where I can sit and listen to the sea and watch the stars at night with my loved one. Kinda dreamy, but I am a dreamer. We’ll see…. What would you say were the most important skills in building a successful business? I can’t say I have a successful business yet, but I think to build a healthy business, the most important skills are communication, time management and having the right mindset. If you are not willing to take advice from other people, if you are not organized, and if you are negative, you cannot do business – at least you won’t enjoy it. Which of your skills have you found most valuable as you developed your business? I think my creativity and my curiosity. Creativity gave me the idea for this business and curiosity made me continue, and keep learning. It’s also about the mindset I was talking about. I get rejections all the time but I don’t feel upset, because I understand it’s normal when doing business. I cannot let emotion affect my motivation to move forward. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? If I have more time, I will do my painting. I love to draw animals or interior design sketches. Any ‘secrets of success’ you would like to share with other people who are starting up a business? I’m just starting, so I need advice as well, but so far I think the secret is to set daily and weekly goals, reach as many people as you can, then follow up with them. You need to build your audience first. What’s the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Be consistent! No matter if you face rejections or ignorance, keep doing what you are doing. One day, people will know your value.

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LOST IN LOMBOK

We are Charlie & Charlotte, the wanderlusting couple behind @thewanderlovers. In our 5 years of continuous travel, Lombok is an island that we have always been enchanted by. Largely undeveloped and untraveled compared to its noisy neighbour Bali, Lombok is an island gem that keeps us coming back for more. From the sensational slices of sand in the South, to the cascading waterfalls and mountainous marvels of the mighty Rinjani Volcano, Lombok is a dream destination for adventurers, soul seekers and photographers alike.

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Chef Hasan

Amazake

Andaliman Gili Air

CHEF HASAN FROM THE HUT, KUTA, LOMBOK

Meeting The Challenges With ‘Food Made Good’

uge healthy salad? Chunky chicken curry? Luscious lava cake? There’s all that and more at The Hut , in Kuta Lombok. A relatively recent addition to the range of dining options on the island, the restaurant offers local and international dishes, with a focus on fresh. In a year like no other, it has kept its promise: ‘Food Made Good.’ My Lombok spoke with John, who directs operations at The Hut , to find out more…. Is there one dish you love and remember from your childhood? Yes, there is – my father’s fantastic Spaghetti Bolognese. He used to make it in huge quantities and then freeze it. In the UK in the 1960s, this was considered to be quite an exotic dish. I’ve never got tired of it. Tell us about your background and how you started out in cooking. My first career wasn’t in cooking at all. I studied medicine in Scotland then became an osteopath, in a specialist area of physical therapy. I did that for 17 years, and then decided to move to France. I opened a small hospitality business, where tourists stayed in accommodation next to my house – a bit like a homestay. For all of my adult life I have been a home cook, and I often cooked for my guests. I learned basic cooking skills from my mother when I was a child, but I'm mainly self-taught. I’ve also travelled extensively around the world and attended many cooking courses in various countries. After I left Europe I wasn’t sure what I would do, but my friends and family have always enjoyed my cooking so, with their support, I decided to open a restaurant. And now here I am at The Hut. How would you define your style of cooking? I would describe my cooking as simple and unpretentious. I always draw on my love of food from all over the world, and make my dishes using local fresh ingredients.

Tell us about the concept for your menu at The Hut, Lombok. The concept is very simple. We serve food that I like to eat – and I am not easy to please. We hope that our customers enjoy it too, and they never leave hungry. Which dish do you most like to cook? I’d say my favourite dish to cook is curry. Which do you think are the guests’ favourite? They really love the Healthy Hut salad. It’s a big, filling salad, made with falafel, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, grilled bell peppers and fresh crispy lettuce. Do you have particular ingredients you really like to cook with? Not really. I enjoy cooking with all kinds of ingredients, as long as they are of good quality. We tend to decide what to cook based on what we can find locally. Which is your ‘must have’ kitchen gadget? A good blender, definitely. Describe your typical working day. Because I am a director, I am not permitted to cook for my guests. Now that I have trained my team of chefs, my life is very simple. I visit the restaurant every day and sample some of the food we serve to make sure that quality is maintained. I have a very close relationship with my chefs, and we are always open to developing the menu and trying out new ideas. What do you like most about your job? The best thing is to see our customers enjoy our food, and it’s also good to get positive feedback.

Obviously the Covid crisis has been a challenge, but we have managed to stay open. That has been really tough at times, but it was our loyal customers who begged us not to close. What do you like to do in your spare time? I love to go to the beach with friends and swim in the ocean. What foods do you really love to eat? Anything you would never eat? I love all Asian food – especially Thai dishes. What would I never eat? Brains, insects and snakes. If you hadn’t become a chef, what do you think you would be doing right now? I did a teaching course in Cambodia a year ago, so maybe I would be teaching English. Other than creating great food, what would you say are the most important qualities that make a successful chef? The most important thing is to have a good relationship with staff and customers. Do you have a favourite celebrity chef? My favourite is a British chef called Rick Stein. He has made many programs for British TV, about his extensive travelling and cooking adventures all over the world, including Asia. Any tips for budding chefs? Yes, three tips. Taste your food, even if you have made the dish 100 times before. Be self-critical. And keep learning how to improve and perfect your dishes.

What is the biggest challenge? The biggest challenge we face is pleasing all of the people all the time, while staying within our budget. I think we meet this challenge really well for the vast majority of people.

Hey Pesto! Ingredients

Method

• 3 cups fresh basil leaves • 3 cloves garlic, peeled • 3 tablespoons cashew nuts • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 1/3 cup olive oil

• To make the pesto, combine the basil, garlic, cashew nuts and Parmesan using a food processor, season with pepper, to taste. While the food processor is still running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside. • Cook fettuccine pasta in well salted boiling water until almost soft, drain and mix with a generous amount of pesto sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Mango Sticky Rice Ingredients

Method

• 2 cups of sweet or glutinous rice • 1 can of coconut milk • ½ cup sugar • 2 pinches of salt • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 2 ripe mangoes • Sesame seeds, for garnish

• Rinse and drain rice, until the water clears. • Soak rice for at least 1 hour. • Boil water in a steamer, and pour rice inside of cheesecloth and place in steamer, covered. Steam for 15 minutes until the grains are just tender. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. • Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a pan and bring to boil then turn off heat. • Pour half of the coconut cream sauce into rice, stir well, and let it cool and soak for about 10 minutes. • In a small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water. • Stir into the rest of the sauce, and heat on low until thickened. • Peel mango, slice around pit, and slice diagonal. • Serve mango slices along rice, sprinkle sesame seeds, and ladle additional sauce on rice and mangoes.

Amazing Amazake

here are plenty of instant fans whenever a new food or drink fashion makes the headlines or rides the social media waves. Even though it has been around for centuries, amazake is a relatively new trend, and has fast become ... well, trendy.

Most people have heard of sake. It's a Japanese wine, made by fermenting grains of rice that have been stripped of their somewhat tough bran coating. Then yeast is added, which reacts with the sugars in the mixture, converting them into alcohol. The result is a beverage, which, at 15-22% alcohol, is slightly stronger than many traditional wines.

Amazake is a Japanese word that literally means 'sweet sake'. The main difference between sake and amazake is that amazake is usually non-alcoholic. THE AMAZAKE STORY The history of amazake stretches back hundreds of years. It was mentioned in an eighth century Japanese historical text – the Nihon Shoki – as a refreshing summer drink, but its origins are probably earlier still. Since the beginning of this century it has again gained popularity in Japan, re-emerging as a health-boosting energy drink and, for some, a beauty aid. The trend is gradually catching on in many other countries. Amazake is a non-dairy food with many of the benefits of milk-based products, so vegetarians and vegans love it! HOW AMAZAKE IS MADE The way in which it is produced determines whether amazake is totally alcohol-free or low-alcohol. The two variations result from the different methods used to process the basic ingredient: rice. Alcohol-free amazake The process starts with steamed rice. Then amazake producers add water, and a type of fungus (Aspergillus oryzae), called rice koji. It's the same organism that's mixed

with rice to make sake, and also mixed with soya beans to make miso and soy sauce. The process of fermentation begins and the starch in the rice becomes glucose– just as it does in sake production. But that's where the similarity ends. To make sake, producers must add yeast, which converts the sugar to alcohol. For amazake, there is no added yeast and therefore the drink just remains 'sweet sake'. Low-alcohol amazake Sometimes, amazake is made by mixing the steamed rice and water with sake kasu. This is a white mushy paste that is left over after the sake has been squeezed out. The mixture still contains traces of alcohol from the fermentation process and so, obviously, this type of amazake is slightly alcoholic – usually about 8%. Some manufacturers have begun to experiment with amazake made from brown or black rice. Amazake is usually sold commercially in bottles, cans and jars, in either natural or flavoured varieties. A powdered, 'instant' version is also available in some outlets. The production of amazake is almost identical to the way in which liquid brem is made in Indonesia, and a similar fermentation process is used to produce brem cakes. How healthy is amazake? There are various claims made about the health benefits of amazake: • Because it is made from rice it's naturally gluten free, and suitable for those with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease • The glucose content provides energy, without the fat content • It contains protein and various amino acids • It has vitamins B1, B2, B6, and folic acid, which help the healthy functioning of the nervous and digestive systems • It is a probiotic – with the enzymes amylase and protease, which are good for a healthy digestive system • The vegetable fibre content of amazake is also a plus for the digestive system

A Japanese study in 2013 showed that patients suffering from liver disease found relief from sleeplessness and other abdominal discomforts by drinking amazake as a late night snack. Fans of amazake as a beauty-enhancing product claim it improves the appearance of their skin and hair, and help them lose weight. Some even say it is a great hangover cure. How to enjoy amazake Amazake is a sweet and creamy substance, which looks a little like thin rice porridge – often with small rice particles suspended in it. It can be drunk by itself, but also blends well with other ingredients.

• It adds natural sweetness to smoothies and can even replace sugar in some recipes. • Whisked with cream, or even as a substitute, it pairs beautifully with fruit, especially tropical varieties • Amazake, with an endless choice of spice flavourings, makes a tasty and substantial salad dressing • It is a perfect partner for coconut and banana Fans of fermented foods will be quite at home with amazake. Those trying it for the first time have different reactions to the taste, describing it as tasting like yoghurt, or soy, or even ‘grassy.’ The best way to judge is to try it. Sweet-treat yourself to an amazing amazake taste test.

• As a drink, it can be taken warm or chilled. A popular way to flavour it is with powdered ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, matcha or galangal

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Andaliman Gili Air Authentic warung style eatery with a touch of contemporary flair

ou’re not short of ample foodie options on Lombok’s Gili Islands, but good quality local cuisine that happens to be wholesome, healthy and cheap are surprisingly thin on the ground. Andaliman in Gili Air is one that seamlessly fills this gap. Open from breakfast through 10pm nightly, it has become a firm favourite with locals and expats seeking authentic bites in a casual atmosphere. It‘s been a welcome haven for tasty local food throughout the pandemic. Set beneath a vaulted Joglo-style roof, the open air interior has a natural feel with wooden tables and seating. Although contemporary in style, Andaliman has an unmistakable Indonesian vibe. There are rattan fixtures, soft lighting and touches of vibrant wall art that extends into the kitchen. Open on all sides, it’s a breezy spot tucked away inland north of Gili Air harbour, surrounded by a touch of greenery and a serene water feature. When you just want a little quietude, there are secluded chill out areas to kick back and sip on a healthy antioxidant drink.

It has a traditional warung style serving concept with options laid out to mix and match meals nasi campur style. It features flavours from across the archipelago such as eternal favourite beef rendang, bamboo shoot curry, chicken Taliwang in coconut cream, Sembalun potato, and an array of tempeh, tofu and fresh veggies. It is a healthy alternative to local fare with no MSG or any other chemical enhancers. There are ample options whether you are a carnivore, vegetarian, vegan or gluten intolerant. There are also tempting vegan desserts and wholesome fruity drinks.

Jl. Andaliman, Pemenang, NTB 83352 +62 811 1124 999 andalimanhealthyfoodgiliair @andaliman.giliair

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Kini Resort and Villas

Saifana Organic Farm

KI N I R E SO RT & VI LL A S A stylish villa retreat for a chilled Sumbawa escape

e all need a refreshing change of scenery every now and again, and never more so than in this crazy world we live in right now. So, there is something very liberating about spreading your wings a little further for an escape with a very different vibe – West Sumbawa style. If you’ve had the urge to jump in a boat and zip across the Alas Strait, the time is now, and the place is KINI. KINI Villa nestles on a hillside offering a mesmerising vista of the surf and ocean scenery. It is one of only a handful of luxury boutique havens in this corner of West Sumbawa offering unmatched access to the waves. Whether you’re here for the surfing or not, this is true escapism in a dreamy beachfront setting. Accommodating up to six guests, KINI has two stylish bedrooms on the lower level, just steps from an inviting outdoor pool. They are both unique with traditional design features and sleek modern touches. There is a third loft-style bedroom space with two single beds, so it’s ideal as a private space for kids. The main lounge area has a very natural appeal, with dark wood, rattan and stonework. There is a fully equipped stone kitchen with dining area and a spacious veranda to enjoy the constant ebb and flow of the sea. The private pool is the perfect spot to while away the day when not beachcombing or riding the waves. There is ample covered outdoor space to escape the heat and unwind including swinging casually in a hammock. Once you sample the KINI experience on a short staycation, it will no doubt whet your appetite for more. The good news is you can now own a slice of untouched paradise nestling on the hill above Sekongkang Beach. The two-bedroom off-plan villa residences are meticulously designed in natural materials to complement the scenery. Distinct from the main KINI Villa, each of these bespoke villas come with two bedrooms with private terraces, as well as an integrated open plan

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kitchen, dining and lounge space, all commanding sweeping views of the beach and waves. Each can be upgraded to a three-bedroom property with the addition of a separate pavilion, comprising a selfcontained bedroom, bathroom and terrace. This offers more flexible rental revenue options, either separately or together with the main villa. Additionally, choose a three-bedroom beachfront villa with the option to expand to four bedrooms by adding a separate pavilion. Depending on the site capacity and budget, a private swimming pool can also be added. The resort nestles above Sekongkang Beach in Sumbawa’s southeast corner, and right in front of the celebrated Yo-Yo’s surf break. The next couple of bays to the north open up yet more world class waves at Super Suck and Scar Reef. This seemingly remote spot is actually pretty straightforward to get to. Simply hop on the fast ferry to Benete, and then it’s a short 20-minute taxi ride to the resort. Less than two hours after leaving East Lombok you’ll have long stretches of Sumbawa’s white sand and epic waves virtually to yourself.

Sekongkang Bawah, Sekongkang, Sumbawa, NTB 84457 +6281213851035 kiniresortsumbawa@gmail.com www.kiniresortsumbawa.com

SA I FA N A O RGA N I C FA R M Learning how to live off the land in North Lombok

lanning yet another predictable weekend chilling by the beach? We know leisure time is precious, so why not go for a refreshing change of scenery. As the rainy season kicks in, now is just the perfect time to head up to Bayan and put those green fingers to work. For anyone interested in eco-tourism, sustainable living and specifically, organic food, then a trip to Saifana Organic Farm should be on your next weekend trip itinerary. This is a community-based space where organic produce is grown in permaculture gardens and serves as a catalyst for local community engagement in the benefits of organic agriculture. Spend an enlightening night or two here and see it in action. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel a part of it too, staying on the farm in one of the wooden bungalows. They have the feel of a real rustic log cabin, featuring dark wood interiors and a traditional veranda to enjoy the verdant scenery. It represents a cosy countryside haven with plenty of character. There are five wooden bungalows nestling among trees in the gardens which are part of the integrated farm system, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel very much part of the productive atmosphere at Saifana. The stilt bungalows were built using local techniques, which not only exudes an essence of rural Lombok, but are also robust enough to withstand earthquakes. They are also kind to Mother Nature too. Each one has been fitted with solar panels. Just like local houses, each bungalow comes with a private Beruga, for a shady spot to relax, get a massage or gaze at the evening sunset. There is daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at Saifana, and as a community-based organic farm, food is unsurprisingly the key focus. This is the true essence of the farm to table concept, all carried out from start to finish on-site. It is

food without any preservatives, artificial food colouring, or processed foods. All farm meals come from recipes from women in the village, which have been passed down through the generations. Meals are convivial affairs and the restaurant can be rented for special community or social events. As well as cultivating organic produce such as Pomelo, mushrooms, turmeric and more, to create the wholesome meals at Saifana, it makes its own brand organic peanut butter, cashew butter, roasted cashews and herbal teas for sale, which are also available through its online shop. Saifana takes its message out into the community to help villagers live more meaningfully with nature and share the secrets of sustainable living. It has kick-started a program of community gardens to introduce organic methods to local communities. The farm acts as a platform to showcase local arts, handicrafts and agriculture within the Bayan area. The farm is also a gateway for exploring North Lombokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community tourism where guests can experience the wellknown waterfalls Tiu Kelep and Sendang Gile, Mount Rinjani soft trekking, as well as little known beaches on the north coast. Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay overnight, a day-long visit Saifana Organic Farm is an enlightening and highly rewarding experience highlighting the spirit of community collaboration, as well as the chance to sample tasty and wholesome produce lovingly cultivated on site.

Jl. Raya Bayan, Loloan, Bayan, North Lombok 83354 +62 811 3966 689 hello@saifanaorganicfarm.com www.saifanaorganicfarm.com saifanaorganicfarm saifanaorganicfarm

Kenza Cares Beach Clean-up Out of our love for Lombok, the ocean around it and the people, we set up our Kenza Cares Foundation in 2020. The first Kenza location was established here in Kuta Lombok because of the ocean with its clear waters for swimming and the joyful waves for surfing. The ocean is suffering from all of the pollution and plastic that gets dragged in. Knowing that this is a global problem, the least we can do is our part. That’s why we had our first beach clean-up on Kuta Beach in June and have already hosted the 10th edition in October. We have picked up 3500 kg of single use plastic items from the beach and we are super grateful for the support we get from the community. Blue Marlin Dive Kuta Lombok joined us in August, they are an amazing support with their team and always bring their truck to move the bags full of plastic back to Kenza. The last few clean-ups we have noticed that some of the children and adults from the village have started to join us on the beach in the mornings. This is exactly what we were hoping for and this is also why we keep going to the same spot on Kuta Beach. We have noticed that the children love to team-up with the adults on these cleanups and that’s where we need the Kuta community. We have to set the right example for a cleaner and greener Kuta Lombok. For the beach clean-up we meet at Kenza at 8:30 am, clean the beach together and then move back to Kenza to enjoy some refreshments and breakfast bites on Kenza – we hope to see you there! (Enquire at Kenza for the upcoming beach clean-up dates.)

Macrame Workshop held at Kenza, Kuta, Lombok On Saturday the 25th of October the team from Blue Marlin Dive Kuta Lombok gave a Macrame workshop at Kenza. A part of Kenza was transformed into a creative Macrame studio and this is where all the magic happened! During lockdown Marie, manager of the Blue Marlin Dive Centre Kuta taught her team the art from Macrame. Now Nang, Mr Happy and Anti were able to teach some members of the expat community the art of Macrame. Everybody loved it! They made key chain hangers and wall decorations - the results were amazing! There was a wide variety of colours to choose from so everyone could make a piece of art in their own style. Keep an eye on their instagram @bluemarlinlifestyle and @kenzalombok for the next workshop!

Velo Girls 10 year Anniversary Ride The ‘Velo Girls’ celebrated their 10 year anniversary on the 29th Nov by cycling from Malomba, Ampenan to Kuta Mandalika. They started cycling at 6 a.m. and completed a total of 77.56 km which took them approximately 5 hours. The ‘Velo Girls’ enjoyed a delicious brunch at Novotel Kuta and then continued to Bukit Bangket-Rembitan Village to clean the litter with the help of the local children from the village. It was a fantastic day and all participants managed to complete the cycle route.

Melbourne Cup comes to Lombok! On 3 rd Nov Verve Beach Club hosted the Melbourne Cup 2020. The event was attended by the local and expat community from the area and the ladies were all looking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just fineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in their glamorous dresses! Prizes were won by the lucky ones and much fun was had by all!

horoscopeof themonth Aries (March 21 – April 19) Plenty of raw energy is available this December 2020, but it will be up to you to refine it and define how it affects you and those around you. Aries, you might not even believe yourself how your philosophical outlook in life is changing in a much more effective and beneficial way for you; especially connected to your personal roots. You are going through a period of learning experiences that are coming to you at a very fast pace. Lessons that you have been learning in regards to your personal income and values continue and they seem to be getting better, but there would be some misjudged approach for lack of seeing clearly some of these issues that are presented to you. You could be experiencing some worries and concerns in regard to this matter. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Your areas of shared and outside sources of income are in the spotlight this month. Fortunate circumstances seem to be surrounding this sector of your life and some gains could come for you and your partner or mate. Your work area seems to be intensifying as unexpected work could be falling into your lap. Approaching this as a good experience could be very enriching to you in the long run. Your life continues to have an up-beat mode in spite of apparent setbacks. These set backs are only for the better and they could work out in your favor. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Your marriage and partnership area is in the limelight this December. There could be some gains in your mutual relationship. Quick learning will be necessary in your area of investments and speculation in order to reap some gain but watch out for obstacles that could come your way. There are many worries and concerns that could be bothering you in regard to your shared resources of income as your sense of responsibility seems to be very much enhancing right now. Your sense of optimism accompanied by some daydreaming could be very helpful in balancing these feelings. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) The next several months will involve personal inventory taking to decide which beliefs and patterns are ‘keepers’ and which are not. Don’t hesitate to dream, but ‘a day at a time’ is what you need to focus upon. Your houses of romance and relationship are highlighted this month. There is some uncertainty or confusion that needs to be sorted out. Is someone not being straightforward about their needs or acting ‘needy?’ There is passion there, but let it be used for blissful experiences rather than ‘crabbiness.’ The 12th to 14th may be the toughest days in this regard. As Christmas approaches home life – your favorite area – and relationships are positively supported. You likely to meet interesting new friends or contacts before month’s end.

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Leo (July 23 – August 22) Some of you Leos might be able to meet someone special at a social setting this Dember 2020. This could be an individual that will come into your life in a very rapid fashion and could be a fast talker and communicator. Many differences could surface that could bring some tension but talking things out could smooth the way. Preoccupation concerning your work area could surface as you could be reliving some unpleasant past experience, but this time the table could be turning on your favor so be optimistic. Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Your home life is very much in the spotlight this month. Your aims toward your future seem to be bringing some advantage to your life. Unexpected developments connected to a friend throughout the area of work will be teaching you a thing or two, but good fortune should come from this experience that could bring you extra personal income. There are certain issues connecting the past and future that need to be negotiated in order to find a fair solution. A very rosy opportunity of an investment nature could come your way that could cause you some concerns as you wish to look at this in a very mature approach and understanding. Libra (September 23 – October 22) This will be a month for you to have communication and many exchanges of ideas related to your future gains of monetary value and future endeavors. You could be having a very conservative approach to all this as there are certain worries and concerns at your home base that are keeping you on guard from changes especially when they are presented to you in a very grandiose manner. Quick adjustments concerning your future could also be present so reorientation will be necessary. On or after the 15th you could be making up your mind about all these issues, as you will be listening more to your feelings. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Luck will be with you on a matter concerning expenditure for your home base. Your bottled up energy is full of confusion by many changes in this area. You could be having some disagreement concerning this but everything should be worked out in a very harmonious way. There are some worries concerning your mate or partner due to much rigidity on your part; dreaming a little will not hurt you, so try to weigh practicality with some of this dreaming. Communicating your hopes for the future with your mate or partner could come in a very quick and friendly manner and this will be in regards to your shared and personal resources. There will be lots of learning on this area. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanza with your tribe, it will be a very special time for you.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Happy Birthday to visionary, fun loving Sagittarius! Jupiter, the ruler of your Sun, is now arriving at the midpoint of your house of friends. This is your time to mix and mingle and inspire others with your ‘big picture’ view of life. This December you could be feeling the desire to focus in your joint personal resources and gain that could come from this area. Questions could be asked in reference to this matter that could be presented in a too quick manner. A friendly approach could be taken in order to iron out differences with your mate or partner. Work opportunities could be present in a very vague way and this could cause some agitation on your part in regards to your personal income and comforts that you enjoy. Awareness of your personal shortcomings at your work place will hit you and you could be keeping this to yourself. Hard work and learning will rebound in a very beneficial way. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) The spotlight for you this month surrounds a very private matter concerning roadblocks regarding children. Some of you could have your dream come true in regards to having children; there are many possibilities for some of you to be on the family way. You will have to make many adjustments in a very quick manner concerning this area. Many worries and concerns will be bothering you but this will be unfounded and will pass. Many of you will also be taking an initiative in regards of letting go from your past and facing a much better future. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) New talents and interests are beginning to percolate now to be revealed and will be revealed in their fullness over time. Your 6th house… health and healing as well as job and life direction… is highlighted this month. You might have to open your home this month to a friend that could be the cause of some adjustments there. This friend could be coming from a far distance and you could have much beneficial communication coming from this visit in regards to your work area. Changing your residence could be one of the things that could be in a dream stage and this looks very tempting to you. Doubts and insecurities could be bothering you but you will be keeping this to yourself. An older person could be of help to you in sorting things out. Pisces (February 19 – March 20) According to your horoscope, this month of December 2020 you might be focusing on your career and aims in life. Your decision on this matter could bring gains toward your future undertakings in the matter of investment and speculation. You could be trying to reconcile all this by taking into consideration your area of shared resources. Past and future are on the balance and there could be some differences of opinion that will have to be worked out. Open communication with loved ones should take place in a harmonious way so you can clarify all your worries and concerns.

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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 A trio of tiny tropical islands off the northwest coast, known simply as ‘the Gilis’ are the go-to 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. 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.

The Southwest 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. 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 Cafe Alberto +62 370 693 039 / 693 313 www.cafealberto.com La Chill +62 370 693 925 www.lachillbar.com Lotus Bayview +62 370 693 758 www.lotus-restaurants.com/lotusbayview Quah Restaurant +62 370 693 800 www.quncivillas.com Quali Restaurant +62 370 693 800 www.quncivillas.com SENJA Lounge & Dine +62 370 693 333 www.sheratonsenggigi.com/senja Square Restaurant & Lounge +62 370 664 4888 www.squarelombok.com Temptations +62 812 3948 3982 The Kliff +62 370 6197 888 www.katamaranresort.com The Ballroom Restaurant +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com The Taman +62 370 693 842 www.the-taman.com Warung Plaza Senggigi +62 878 6561 6688

Kuta and South Lombok Aura Lounge & Bar +62 812 3682 3141 www.selongselo.com/aura

El Bazar Cafe & Restaurant +62 819 9911 3026 Horizon at Ashtari +62 811 3884 838 www.ashtarilombok.com KRNK Restaurant +62 823 4017 9854 Nugget’s Corner +62 878 6546 1505 Spice Market +62 370 6153 333 www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-0571novotel-lombok-resort-and-villas

Scallywags Beach Club +62 878 6584 7309 www.scallywagsresort.com/beach-club

Wagwan Spa +62 370 614 5301 www.wagwanspa.com

The Mexican Kitchen Gili Air +62 877 6550 3931

Gili Air

Gili Meno

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

Karma Reef Beach Resort +62 370 630 981 www.karmagroup.com/karma-beach

Gili Meno

Mahamaya Restaurant & Bar +62 888 715 5828 www.mahamaya.co

Karma Sea Spa +62 370 630 982 www.karmaspas.com

Gili T

Adeng-Adeng Beach Restaurant & Bar +62 818 0534 1019

Retail Senggigi and West Coast

Kayu Cafe +62 878 6239 1308

PLAY

Asmara Collection, Lombok +62 370 693 619

Spas and Wellness Senggigi

Sasaku +62 899 1000 031

Divine Wax & Nail Bar +62 370 698112

Kuta and South Coast

Malibu Beach Club +62 370 619 5251 www.malibuclubgili.com Pearl Beach Lounge +62 81 337 156 999 www.pearlbeachlounge.com Scallywags Seafood Bar & Grill +62 819 17432086 www.scallywagsresort.com/bar-grill The Banyan Tree +62 878 6239 1308 Pituq Cafe +62 812 3677 5161 The Roast House +62 896 1027 3326 www.giliroasthouse.com

Orchid Day Spa and Beauty Salon +62 819 153 928 99 Puri Mas Spa +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com Qambodja Spa +62 370 693 800 www.quncivillas.com The Laguna Beach Spa +62 370 693 333 www.starwoodhotels.com

Matcha Spa +62 823 3905 0182 Nalua Surf Shop +62 819 0796 9162

Gili T Casa Vintage +62 819 1724 3808

Health & Leisure / Recreation Senggigi and West Coast

Kuta and South Lombok

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

Ashtari Yoga +62 812 3892 0735 m.facebook.com/AshtariYoga

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

Novotel Beachside Yoga +62 812 3892 0735

Sire & Tanjung

Gili Air Coffee & Thyme +62 853 3879 4046 Mowie's +62 878 6423 1384 www.mowiesgiliair.com

Gili T Pachamama Organic Cafe +62 878 6415 2100 www.pachamamagiliair.com

Azure Spa at Pesona Resort +62 823 3910 4881

Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club +62 370 640 137

Kuta and South Coast

Other

Ashtari Cooking Class +62 812 3608 0862 www.ashtarilombok.com

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

The Playground +62 811 3907 501 www.lombokplayground.com

Weddings

What Sup? Lombok +62 878 6597 8701 www.whatsuplombok.com

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

White Sand Weddings www.whitesandweddingslombok.com

STAY Hotels Senggigi and West Coast The Chandi Boutique Resort & Spa +62 370 692198 www.the-chandi.com

Gili T Freedive Gili +62 858 5718 7170 www.freedivegili.com Gili Cooking Classes +62 877 6324 8215 www.gilicookingclasses.com Gili Golf +62 821 4501 6419 Manta Dive +62 370 614 3649 www.manta-dive.com Scallywag Divers +62 877 6586 7517

Gili Air Gili Cooking Classes +62 878 2157 0188 Oceans5 +62 813 3877 7144 www.oceans5dive.com

Jeeva Klui +62 370 693 035 www.jeevaklui.com Kebun Villas & Resort +62 370 692 999 www.kebunresort.com

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

Kuta and South Lombok Origin Lombok +62 370 615 8550 www.originlombok.com Kies Villas +62 878 6553 4450 www.kiesvillaslombok.com Novotel +62 370 615 3333 www.novotel.com Selong Selo Residences +62 813 3779 1400 www.selongselo.com

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

Gili T Kila Senggigi +62 370 693210 www.aerowisatahotels.com/hotel/ kila-senggigi-beach-lombok Living Asia Resort & Spa +62 370 693 519 www.livingasiaresort.com The Oberoi Lombok +62 370 613 8444 www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-inlombok Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa +62 370 693 831 www.purimas-lombok.com

Aston Sunset Beach Resort +62 370 633 686 www.aston-international.com/eng/ hotel-detail/244/aston-sunset-beachresort---gili-trawangan Pondok Santi Estate +62 819 0705 7504 www.pondoksanti.com

Property Amber Lombok Beach Resort www.amber-lombok.com Kuta Heights Development +62 821 4587 5594 +62 817 6673 983 www.kutaheightslombok.com Lombok Eco Developments +62 817 713 708 www.lombokecodevelopments.com Lombok Property & Investment +62 819 0797 4075 www.lp-i.co NAGAINDO +62 813 5332 9501 www.naga-indo.com Private Sanctuary +62 821 4741 9919 www.private-sanctuary.com Reef Property Lombok +62 852 3801 4269 Tate Developments +62 818 0376 0677 www.tatedevelopments.com

Charity Endri's Foundation www.endrifoundation.or.id Face This www.facethis.org

Pearl of Trawangan +62 813 3715 6999 www.pearloftrawangan.com

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

Gili Meno

John Fawcett Foundation www.balieye.org

Qunci Villas +62 370 693 800

Karma Reef Beach Resort +62 370 630 981 www.karmagroup.com/karma-beach

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

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

Lombokcare +62 370 6194201

Gili Meno Amber Yoga Retreat & Spa +62 822 3759 6677

Pelita Foundation Lombok www.pelitafoundationlombok.org

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance Phone: 0370 623 489 Emergency call: 119 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

CAR RENTAL COMPANIES Lombok Rent Car Jl. Raya Senggigi Km 12, Senggigi Phone: 0370 667 7887

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

FREIGHT/COURIER COMPANIES Tiki Jl. Anyelir No. 1, Mataram Phone: 0370 633 014 DHL Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto No.53G, Mataram Phone: 0370 639 400

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 Kompleks Grand Natura, Jl. Bung Hatta Phone: 0370 647 510 AIRLINE SALES OFFICES AirAsia Lombok International Airport Garuda Indonesia Jl. Majapahit No. 2, Ampenan phone: 0370 642303/649100 Lion Air Jl. Sriwijaya No.81, Mataram Phone: 0370 629 111 TransNusa Jl. Panca Usaha No.28, Mataram Phone: 0370 624 555

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

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