Bali & Beyond Magazine November 2016

N O V E M B E R 2 016
VOLUME 18 NO. 198
TIME TO
CHILL
FOUR BEACH BARS

TO RELAX IN
SPRINGS OF
BALI
HOW THE
BALINESE HONOR
THEIR WATER
THE SOURCE OF
LIFE
FROM WATER
TREATMENTS TO FRESH
WATER PRESERVATION
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BALI&BEYOND NOVEMBER 2016
TEAMTALK
THE SOURCE OF LIFE

Om Swastiastu...
Usually rain is pouring down hard in Bali at this time of the year. But due to global
warming, the weather has been pretty unpredictable. So whether November sees rainy
days that you have to carry an umbrella wherever you go or beautiful sunny days that
make you want to plunge in a pool, we want to invite you to embrace the water.
Water heals and the Mulia Spa understands this very well. Aside from its massage
COVER
Photo Courtesy of RIMBA Jimbaran Bali
by AYANA
treatments, this spa has complete facilities from a Hydrotherapy pool to their Emotional
Steam Room. And only at the Mulia Spa will you nd Asia Pacics rst ever Ice Room. Flip
through Invite & Indulge to discover more about this spa. And if youre looking for a place
to swim in Bali, our Foto Folio boasts seven swimming pools, each with its own distinctive
style. From the long and heated pool in Padma Ubud to the eco-friendly pool in Bambu
Indah, and the innity pool that overlooks the ocean in Anantara Uluwatu you pick!
At the same time we would also like to invite you to appreciate water as the source of
life, which we can learn from the springs in Bali. The Balinese construct pipelines so that
everyone can enjoy the fresh water straight from the spring. They also build a Pura Beji
and a statue of Dewa Wishnu to honor the water you can nd out more about this in
Craft & Culture.
Last but not least, we cant hide from the fact that fresh water is scarce in many parts of
Bali. This is a bitter truth that we all have to get a grip on. What is causing this and what
can we do to help? Read our talk with the Bali Water Protection program in Prole &
Portrait for inspiration. If you still need more reasons as to why we need to preserve water,
lets take the literal meaning of a verse from a love song by 90s boyband Boyz II Men,
Lets dont wait til the water runs dry. Well make the biggest mistake of our lives
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om
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IRENE BARLIAN
MELIANA SALIM
is an Indonesian
photographer who focuses
on documentary and travel
photography. She has
received several awards
including top 24 creators
in Miami Art Basel by See.
Me. She lives in Jakarta but
continues to travel.
www.irenebarlian.net
An accidental writer, a
closet photographer and
a restless traveler (with
an old European soul)
who nds solace in scuba
diving, spontaneous road
trips and a hot bath,
loves gourmet picnics,
and dreams of living in
an Eco-capsule in every
continent.
PAUL V. WALTERS
RICKY VIRGANA
is the best selling author

of several novels. In
addition, he writes for
numerous travel journals
around the world. His
latest book, Looking For
Lionel, was released in
June of 2015.
While not on tour with his

band White Shoes and
the Couples Company
or playing cello with the
Weltevreden Trio, Ricky
spends his time exploring
the archipelago to nd
remarkable dive spots and
writing about his experiences
in several media including
CNN Indonesia online.
OKA DWI
PRIHATMOKO
is a member of the
Indonesian Veterinary
Medical Association
(IVMA) and has worked
with NGOs to monitor
wild birds. He has also
written articles related
to wildlife, travel, and
adventure.
THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
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SPRINGS OF BALI
PHOTOS & FUN FACTS
How the Balinese honor water as the

source of life
SIGHTS&SOUNDS
Snapshots and quotes picked up

throughout September and October
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CHILLIN TIME
NUSA DUAS SANCTUARY
LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
Four Bali beach bars to relax in
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REST&RELAXATION
Stay at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel &

Spas Palace Club Wing
DINE&DELIGHTS
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Authentic cuisine from four different

countries
THE GLOBAL HOLES
FLAVORS OF THE WORLD
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PROFILE&PORTRAIT
THE WATER HEROES
Preserving fresh water with the Bali

Water Protection program
PONDERINGPOINT
Paul V. Walters take on global
warming
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14 PRIMEPROMOTION
Hot deals and promotions of
the month that shouldnt be missed
18 NEW&NEWS
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This months select news updates

from the islands tourism industry
and whats new around the island
INVITE&INDULGE
WATER INDULGENCE
Healing your senses with water at

the Mulia Spa
6 8 BEYONDUPDATES
News updates from the tourism
industry and whats new beyond Bali
70 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
Schedules, calendar highlights and
various happenings of interest, from
art exhibitions to special events
72 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and happenings
within the preceding month
74 BALIMAPS
Map of Bali showing specic tourism
areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
the islands main destinations
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78 INFOINDEX
Useful directory of companies and
island-based businesses
FIRST COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF BALI DYNASTY RESORT, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY
OF NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF AYODYA RESORT BALI
CRAFT&CULTURE
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FOTOFOLIO
TIME FOR A SWIM

Seven swimming pools in Bali with
distinctive styles
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BEYONDBALI
EAST BOUND
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
THATS THE SPIRIT!
Go canyoning deep in the wilderness
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Diving and hiking in

Banda Neira
CAPITALCORNER
A CITY TOUR
Taking the Jakarta City Tour Bus

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TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY RICKY VIRGANA,

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY TAI POWER SEEF PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BAMBU INDAH
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PRIMEPROMOTION
PAINT YOUR NAIL
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Its only November but you want to plan your Christmas holiday
already? Then you need to check out the Ayodya Resort Balis
Christmas Holiday experience. This special package is available
from December 20 to 26 and is priced at just Rp. 2,400,000++/night
for guests staying at the Deluxe Room and Rp. 2,750,000++/night
for the Grande Room. Among the privileges offered in this package
are the Christmas Special Gift (pay two nights for a three-night stay), a
complimentary extra bed, daily buffet and one time bicycle rental for
two adults and two children. You can also get a 25 percent discount
on food and beverages ve to 11-year-old children get 50 percent
off as well as a WiFi connection, the complimentary use of the
Camp Ananda and Fitness Centre, and a privileged late check-in and
check-out. Contact the hotel now, as this package is available only for
bookings made by the latest on November 15!
Ayodya Resort Bali
Jalan Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-102
www.ayodyaresortbali.com
As the rst nail supply store in Bali, Nails

Department always tries to bring the latest nail and
beauty products to their customers. They already
have a range of high-quality nail polish from a
number of brands, and on November 4 they are
adding to their nail polish list by launching the
New Color Collection from Creative Nail Design
(CND) products. Just like the rest of the CND
products, this new collection comes from extensive
research and is tested by professional engineers
in the brands own laboratory before going out
to nail bars and salons. So, what are you waiting
for? Just head to Nails Department and get your
nails done using the latest products from CND!
Nails Department
Jimbaran Corner Unit 12
Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Jimbaran,
(0361) 704-675, www.nailsdepartment.com
Bring your children to The Ritz-Carlton, Bali and let them channel their inner Sea
Goddess with the Ritz Kids Aqua Goddess program. Inspired by mermaids, which
are believed to be the symbol of kindness, love and generosity, this package will
turn little girls into mermaids as they will wear a mermaid swimsuit and get their face
painted. After that they can splash around the poolside while enjoying a fresh coconut
drink. In addition to the program, the hotel also presents the Aqua Goddess by the
Indian Ocean room package that offers a mermaid life experience. Guests will be
greeted with a mini pastry crafted in a shape of one of The Little Mermaid movie
characters, and will also get pampered in a drawn bath resembling sea life in their
room. This two-night stay package also includes a mother-and-daughter mermaid time
by the pool with coconut drinks. Come nighttime, The Little Mermaid movie will be
playing in the suite with refreshments like lemonade and popcorn with Balinese palm
sugar dipping to accompany the movie time. Lastly, guests will get an aquatic-themed
surprise to make the memory last forever.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan, Nusa Dua
(0361) 849-8988
www.ritzcarlton.com/bali
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ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS
LITTLE GODDESS
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PRIMEPROMOTION
ISLAND RUM
Nusa Caa is now available on the island! Highlighting the authenticity
of Indonesian rum, Nusa Caa is creating fermented and distilled
sugarcane drinks in artistic bottles that showcase the King of the Forest
barong mask inspired by Arie Smit, the legendary Bali artist. With its
smooth aroma and toasted fruit avors this drink has attracted many
rum and spirits enthusiasts, and can now be enjoyed in notable venues
such as Potato Head Beach Club, Ku De Ta, Akademi Bar, Night Rooster and
Baker Street Social. The basic ingredients of the drink which are Javanese
sugarcane molasses, forest-ltered water and red rice cake will have you
reminiscing about the local drinks that you usually nd in many parts of Java. In
Bali, Nusa Cana is best sipped on the rocks with star anise and a lemon twist
or mixed with lime and ginger beer to refresh you on a hot day.
www.nusacana.com
SPORTY CHIC
Welcoming winter in some parts of the world, PUMA
has launched their Winter 2016 collection for
women that consists of three different style of shoes
with sporty designs and a touch of femininity. The
rst one is the Suede Platform that marries PUMA
classic suede with a basketball style, resulting in a
sophisticated street style. With a touch of gold at the
front and soles made of gum, the Suede Platform
is available in black, blue, and red. The second
is the Duplex Evo, which is best for walking on
contoured roads because of its EVA outsole. Last but
not least, the Eskiva Evo is inspired from 1960s
and made of soft leather to show the athletic side of
PUMA. All of these are available at the Discovery
Shopping Mall Kuta.
PUMA
Discovery Shopping Mall
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta
(0361) 755-522
www.puma.com
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Following the success of its rst store on the island located in the
Mall Bali Galleria, H&M is now opening its second door at the
Beachwalk Kuta. On opening day, this Norwegian clothing store
received a lot of enthusiasm from the islands residents as well as
tourists who queued for hours to be one of the rst shoppers. Just
like the other H&M stores, the Kuta store offers affordable and
quality designs that include a wide range of womens and mens
apparel as well as childrens apparel and accessories. H&M at the
Beachwalk Kuta is open from 10.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.
H&M
Beachwalk Shopping Centre Unit L1#D-7-12, 12A, 14 & L2#B3-10X
Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta, (021) 2257-0808
www.hm.com
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NEW&NEWS
COFFEE TALE
SWEETEST ADDITION
Amidst the rice elds adjacent to Alaya Resort Ubud now stands a joglo
house that serves as the resorts newest restaurant, named Manisan.
Not only does this restaurant offer delectable Indonesian food from
across the archipelago you can expect dishes from the western part of
Indonesia like Minangkabau, Bandung and Pontianak and the eastern
parts like Ambon but Manisan also showcases koki masak that will
entertain guests with the performance of spontaneous traditional cooking
and authentic food preparation. Manisan is born from the collaboration
between the Alaya Resort Ubud and Indonesian celebrity gourmand and
food ambassador William Wongso, who also took part in hosting two
dinners before the restaurant was launched. This restaurant is perched
in Alayas newest wing together with 40 new guest rooms, ve suites, a
gym, a boardroom, a swimming pool and a 350-year-old wooden joglo
for wedding ceremonies or other receptions.
Manisan
Alaya Resort Ubud
Jalan Hanoman, Ubud, (0361) 972-200
www.alayahotels.com/alayaubud
A unique coffee place that will take you on a journey

through the archipelago is Tales of Coffee. This place
seeks Indonesias best coffee beans and has been
making experiments in their factory in Canggu, and
now they are ready to roast and create good quality
coffee for you starting from November 29. Their coffee
factory will also serve as a Creative Coffee & Chocolate
Atelier Workshop where coffee and chocolate-related
activities such as cupping, tasting and awareness
sessions will take place. Tales of Coffee is striving to
develop a sustainability program in their production as
well, and thats why they source their beans directly from
the farmers you can expect to nd coffee beans and
powder from around Indonesia, which are divided into
The Islandhopper, The Jungletrekker, The Lavasurfer and
The Moondancer. Dont forget to smell the aroma of the
coffee rst before you take a sip.
Tales of Coffee
Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu, 0813-3795-5729
www.talesofcoffee.com
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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
FALL FOR JOHN

Welcoming fall, John Hardy debuts The Modern
Chain Collection that is an evolution of the 1990s
at woven chain bracelet for men. With this new
design, these chain bracelets are versatile and ideal
for casual or formal wear. However, John Hardy still
pays a tribute to the original chain-weaving method
and thats why this collection is woven by men due to
the need for more physical strength to make the large
links bracelet. By the looks of the bracelet, this mens
collection conveys a powerful and masculine symbol.
John Hardy also produces the womens collection that
features gleaming gold and silver bracelets with fresh
patterns and chic beauty. These bracelets are perfect
to wear alone or in stack. The luxurious bracelets are
lightweight and slim, thus they are comfortable for
everyday use.
John Hardy
Banjar Baturning No. 1, Desa Mambal, Abiansemal
(0361) 469-888
www.johnhardy.com
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NEW&NEWS
CHURROS WITH A VIEW

Having been out and about in Jakarta and Bali with its catchy
bajaj, Churros La Fonda is now opening their newest baby
on the island. Located amongst the lush greenery of Umalas,
this catchy container caf is easy to spot and will make you
want to come back for more of its Spanish-style churros! The
iconic bajaj will also be there at the front part of the caf to let
guests see the churros making process. Aside from the churros,
their tasty menu selection ranges from crepes and paninis to
meatballs and coffee. A little tip; come for breakfast, lunch,
afternoon tea or a sunset cocktail that the Spanish usually
refers as el aperitivo, so you can enjoy the view of the
paddy elds as well.
Churros La Fonda
Jalan Umalas 1 No. 54, Umalas
www.churroslafonda.com
GREENER GRASS
After gaining a lot of attention and success in Bandung,
Wild Grass Bar & Grill has spread their wings and landed in
Bali. Located within the brand new Samasta Lifestyle Village
in Jimbaran, Wild Grass will treat guests with its Leisure
Dining Experience concept and offer Asian-Western fusion
food from its industrial and rustic design. Wild Grass also
suits those who like to chill and just hang out with a cocktail
in hand one of the drinks to try is the WildgrassRitha, the
restaurants signature cocktail.
Wild Grass Bar & Grill
Samasta Lifestyle Village
Jalan Wanagiri, Jimbaran, (0361) 472-5698
www.facebook.com/wildgrassbali
PRACTICAL SOFA
Z Air from Azurbali, Balis rst waterproof
brand, is just what you need to relax anytime
and anywhere! Z Air is a Do-It-Yourself air
sofa bag which is portable and lightweight. It
is packed in a little purse so you can carry it
around or just put it in your bag. How to use it?
Simply open the bag and ll it up with the air
around you. When it is lled with enough air,
fold it three times, click the buckle, and voila!
You got yourself a lounge sofa to sit or lay on.
Designed to hold up to 150 kg, this sofa bag is
perfect for sunbathing on the beach, watching
an open-air movie, or just chilling in the park. It
can even oat on water too!
www.azurbali.com
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CRAFT&CULTURE
THE SPRINGS
OF BALI
HOW WATER AND SPRINGS
PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN
BALINESE TRADITION
more than three days without it. The
Bali, one might stumble
Balinese believe that Dewa Wishnu
upon a temple that is
can help smooth the waters ow,
named Pura Beji. Just
and because of this a statue of
like other temples in
Dewa Wishnu stands at almost every
Bali, it is made of black stones.

However, since Pura Beji is nestled
spring in Bali.
Water also plays an important
by a spring, the original color of
role in most Balinese traditions and
the stones has faded through time
ceremonies. Take a look at melukat,
as they are now covered with moss.
for instance. This ceremony uses holy
Since the Balinese have a high sense
Thus the stones seem to be turning
water to cleanse the mind, body
of art, they also create statues with
green and look more striking under
and soul from all negative energy.
intricate details at the end of the
the sunlight.
The use of water in ceremonies
pipelines. Some pipes are adorned
Almost every village in Bali has
like melukat is one of the reasons
with a dragon statue, while others
its own Pura Beji. This temple is built
why the Balinese always strive to
are with a lion or tiger statue. The
to honor Dewa Wishnu, the God
preserve the springs in their villages.
pipes end at the mouth of these
who preserves the whole universe,
statues so it looks as if these animals
and the fact that water is one of
SPRING STATUES
which symbolize strength have
the most important elements of life
To help them collect the fresh water,
water owing out of their mouths.
as no living creature can survive
they construct pipes at the spring.
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To preserve water, the Balinese
PHOTOS BY OKA DWI PRIHATMOKO
trolling along a river in
also plant big trees like banyan

trees for example, which can hold
water in their roots. Not only do
these trees give a positive impact
to the environment by helping to
cleanse the water, they also prevent
mudslides during the rainy season.
These trees also become home to the
wild animals in the area.
ONE FOR ALL

Everyone is welcome to take water
from the springs for everything they
need, from taking a bath to washing
The Balinese construct pipelines at the

spring to help them collect the water.
the clothes, or for ceremonies.

Many villagers even drink the water
straight away. The water is so clean
year to celebrate the anniversary of
people only took some water then
and fresh that up until today no one
the temple. Each of the temples in
left right away, while others spent
has been infected with diarrhea from
Bali has its own anniversary, and the
more time taking a dip in the spring
drinking the water from the spring.
local priests calculate the exact date.
to refresh their energy in the sunlight.

But the most interesting fact is that
It is also amazing to see how the

Balinese take the water just as much
LOCAL GATHERING
the spring has become some kind
as they need many take only ve
During my visit to a spring in
of a place where the villagers meet.
liters of water although some can
Batubulan I witnessed hundreds
While washing their clothes or lling
take as much as 19 liters. But no one
of people coming and going from
up their containers, the villagers
is taking more than they need and
morning until afternoon. Some
greet each other and share stories.
no one needs to pay a cent for the
They talk about almost everything,
water, although some places provide
from the village gossip to national
a charity box for people to give
issues some even discuss events
donations to maintain the Pura Beji
that take place at the neighboring
or for ceremonies at the temple.
village.
Witnessing the activity of the
Every day there is always at least

one person giving offerings to the
Balinese people at the spring, I
spring to honor Dewa Wishnu and
could see how they honor their God
to show how grateful they are for the
and the environment, and how they
God that has given them abundant
respect each other, all at the same
fresh water. The offerings consist of
time. This denitely reects the Tri
various owers as well as incense,
Hita Karana, the living concept
all of which are placed neatly in a
of the Balinese that embraces the
plate made of young coconut leaves.
balance of life. n
A big ceremony is also held once a
By Oka Dwi Prihatmoko
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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
CHILLIN TIME
ENJOY THE SUNSET WITH COCKTAILS, THE SEA
BREEZE AND THE SOUND OF ROLLING WAVES WHILE
HANGING OUT AT THE BEACH BARS OF BALI
By Suhartina Sindukusumo
craft drinks. Therefore, Mano also

has various kinds of cocktails and
healthy juices. Mano is located on
the beachfront, and to go there
from Petitenget road you just pass

hen
Beach, Mano Seaside is one of
a temple, a big parking area and
planning a
the most favorite beach bars in
traditional food stalls. This makes
weekend
Seminyak. What makes Mano more
it more interesting because it gives
getaway in
special than the others is their choice
a sense that the location is quite
Bali, you
of music, which is played regularly
hidden. In addition, they have a new
might long to chill out at a tropical
by island-based DJs who are
swimming pool that was just opened
bar facing the beach and tranquil
known for their sunset tunes. Apart
in September. The swimming pool
ocean. But if you cant decide which
from that, the cafs cozy rattan
denitely gives you more reasons to
bar to go to, dont worry as we have
lounge chairs and beanbags in the
escape to this seaside gem.
compiled a list of four casual beach
garden, as well as their delectable
bars just for you.
dishes that include seafood and
Mano Seaside
local delicacies, are the talk of the
Pantai Petitenget
SEASIDE ESCAPE
island. Of course, a sunset session
(0361) 473-0874
Nestled in the heart of Petitenget
will be more fun with cocktails or
www.manoseaside.com
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SUNSET CHILL
no restrictions, no wonder the 707
experience you can go to The
If you have spent time in the
has become the must-go place for
Naked Coconut, the newest baby
Seminyak area, then you should
both residents and tourists in Bali.
on Berawa Beach. Located just
make your way to Batu Belig, where
200 meters from Finns Beach Club
707 Beach Berm is located. With
707 Beach Berm
and a few meters across One Eyed
colorful beanbags and a tropical
Pantai Batu Belig, 0812-398-1356
Jack restaurant, this beach bar is
design, 707 is very easy to spot. If
www.facebook.com/707batubelig
the place to go to lay back, as it is
you head to Batu Belig Beach from
lled with various patterns of rugs
Batu Belig road you will not miss this
STOP DROP COCONUT
and batik-cushioned pillows, all set
beach bar, as it is perfectly situated
Enjoying sunset with a fresh young
in front of some decorated trees.
at the rst step of Batu Belig Beach,
coconut to drink sounds like
The menu is also extraordinary
which is also one of the best sunset
the perfect combination! For this
compared to other beach bars
spots in Bali. The 707 has three

parts the rst is the beach part with
beanbags, a long table and stools
that stand on the sand. The second
part is the upper area with beanbags
on the grass, and the last is a spot
between the beach bar and the DJ
deck. The 707 also offers beer,
cocktails and light bites at affordable
prices. With no minimum charge and
Beanbags galore at 707 Beach Berm;

Opposite page: Mano Seaside from above.
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Chill and lay down at

the colorful The Naked Coconut.
in Bali fresh smoothie bowls,
family, but you might also meet some
for everyone who would like to have
barbecue corn and satays, and
new people and make new friends.
the real Batu Bolong experience.
beautiful-crafted drinks are on the
The Lawn is truly unique, as it does
list. Not to forget, there is also an
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not restrict guests from bringing in
occasional acoustic session with a
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their own food or picnic mat you
bonre in the middle of the beach
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are also free to roll out your yoga
bar. The Naked Coconut is not only
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for hanging out with your friends or
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This suits the Batu Bolong vibe

perfectly, where people can easily
OPEN LAWN
join in many activities, and cafes
In the hub dominated by Kombucha,
and restaurants are open with a
healthy food, surfers and yogis, The
friendly ambiance. The Lawn has a
Lawn opens its own (literally) lawn
van under a thatched hut that serves

fresh coconut, mojitos, summer
cocktails and popcorn. Since their
menu is quite limited, youd better
to The Lawn. Care to bring your
kids? Please do because not only
can they run around freely, but
they can also swing on the wooden
swings. n
The Lawn
Batu Bolong Beach, Canggu
An open lawn at
Batu Bolong Beach.
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ALL OTHERS BY SUHARTINA SINDUKUSUMO
bring your own food and light bites
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DINE&DELIGHTS
quite thick, more like an Indian food

Bible that explains what Indian food
consists of spices, herbs, coconut
milk, and other ingredients that make
each dish tasty and colorful.
Our culinary journey started
with a Masala Tea. The mix of
cinnamon, milk, tea, oil and other
Flavors of
the World
FOUR RESTAURANTS THAT BOAST AUTHENTIC

CUISINE FROM FOUR DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
By Risty Nurraisa and Suhartina Sindukusumo
spices that are blended in the

ceramic cup warmed us up, and the
smell was totally relaxing. Another
recommended drink is the Cucumber
and Mint Tumblr, as the freshness
of the rosemary and cucumber
neutralize the spices so you can
enjoy the dishes without feeling too
full. For our starter we decided to
have the Maharajas Salad and
Dahi Tiki which both contain
yoghurt that becomes the dressing

ave a craving for
INDIAN MANTRA
in the rst dish and a lling in the
some avorful dishes
Adding a warm energy to Kutas
second.
from across the
bustling vibe, Spice Mantraa stands
world? The following
in front of the Discovery Mall
as the yoghurt must be put in plastic
restaurants will
Kuta, which makes it easy to spot
rst, and then hung for quite some
not only please your palate with
especially with their eccentric colors,
time to make it thick enough to be
their delectable dishes, but also
bohemian interior design and the
lled in the deep-fried semolina.
let you indulge in a unique dining
written slogan Inspirational Indian
A little tip is to take a bite while
experience that will transport you
Cuisine. As soon as we walked
they are piping hot and taste the
from the tropical island of Bali on
in the aroma of spices greeted us,
sensational yoghurt that is almost
a culinary journey to India, Japan,
but it was the menu that we found
like cream cheese that melts in your
Mexico and Ireland.
most interesting. The menu was
mouth. Meanwhile, The Maharajas
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The Dahi Tiki is quite interesting
Salad has a nice combination of

potato, pomegranate, sprouts,
chutney and yoghurt. Goodness
Golgapa is another appetizer that
is worth trying, as it consists of crisp
bite-size puri (deep-fried Indian
bread) lled with potato, sprouts
and tamarind chutney. Each of the
puri has a hole that you can ll with
Jaljeera avored water Jaljeera is
Indian cumin water that is usually
served cold in the summer or warm
in winter to help soothe a sore
Delicious Wagyu and

Gyoza at Rayjin.
throat. The Jaljeera has a spicy

sensation that had us wide-awake as
we munched on the puri.
Then it was time for the main
sauce or the Andhra Fish sauce, and
Teppanyaki Dining Bar houses
we denitely can have it every day!
a teppanyaki, a casual dining
course; the Chicken Tikka and
area and a small bar with a wide
Andhra Fish Pulusu. The Punjabi-
Spice Mantraa
selection of sake and liquor.
style boneless Chicken Tikka is
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta
Everyone who walks into the
authentically cooked in a clay oven,
0812-4692-5674
restaurant will be greeted by all of
and the fragrance of the tomato is
www.spicemantraa.com
the staff in unison in Japanese. This
as strong as the density level of the
proves how Rayjin tries to introduce
creamy sauce. Meanwhile, the sh
NIPPON SPIRIT
Japanese hospitality to the people on
dish came in Southern Indian style
Founded by two Japanese-Balinese
the island.
with coconut milk and red sauce.
men who have mastered the
But our favorite is the Garlic Naan
authenticity of Japanese culture
Pork Gyoza for a starter, which
Bread dip it into the Chicken Tikka
and dishes since childhood, Rayjin
came with ponzu (Japanese citrus)
During our visit we ordered the
dipping sauce. This dumpling

dish consists of fresh vegetables
and tender pork wrapped in thin
dumpling skin each piece is even
more avorsome when dipped into
the sauce. As for the main course
we had the Chicken Nanban and
Gyutan Pirikara Negi Shio. The rst
dish was served with asparagus
stacked with grilled chicken and
Chicken Nanban
,
the signature dish
Japanese tartar sauce. The chicken

was cooked in a teppanyaki style
of Rayjin.
and the tartar sauce gave a sweet
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as their avors suit the tropical vibe

of Bali. The Sandia Salad is made
of watermelon, tomato, jalapeno
and jicama while the Ceviche Mixto
consists of lime cured prawn and sea
perch, aquachile rojo, cucumber and
chili both fresh with bold avors
that will burst in your mouth.
For the main course, De Camaron
from the Quesadilla list is very
Colorful interior
at Motel Mexicola.
and sour sensation to every bite.
interior. However, Motel Mexicola
Meanwhile, the Gyutan dish was a
is more than just a place to party,
portion of ox tongue cooked with
especially since Chef Steven Skelly
chili and garlic as well as some
joined the team. This restaurant now
drops of lemon and dont forget to
offers dishes that are closer to the
order a bowl of rice to accompany
roots of Mexico not only with a
the Gyutan.
more authentic Mexican avor, but

also adopting some old Mexican
we ordered a crafty cocktail named
cooking techniques. I spent three
Matcha Colada, a green tea cocktail
weeks in Mexico to research the
avorsome with chipotle marinated
that was more like a smoothie it
food as we wanted to bring more
prawn and melted cheese served
was so refreshing. Who would have
old Mexican recipes to the table and
with black bean puree and a
thought that authentic Japanese
elevate them, said Chef Skelly as
blend of onion, tomato and garlic.
dishes could be perfectly paired with
he shared where he got his insights
Empanadas from the Fritangas
creative cocktails such as these?
on real Mexican food. We want to
list is also a top-notch choice as
create a place where guests feel as
it combines Mexican corn with
Rayjin Teppanyaki Dining Bar
if they are dining by the beach in
mushroom, garlic and sour cream
Jalan Petitenget No. 98X, Seminyak
Mexico.
sauce. For a real taste of Mexican
0813-3918-1295
www.rayjinteppanyaki.com
His statement was well proven on
home cooking try the Carnitas de
the dishes that were brought to our
Pato, a duck dish that is made with
table. Our culinary journey started
a Mexican braising technique,
MEXICAN FIESTA
with the Calamares that consisted of
resulting in meat that is juicy and
Ever since it rst opened, Motel
crispy deep-fried baby squid served
skin that is crispy. Dont forget to
Mexicola has been full of guests
with coriander, chili and lime sauce.
save some room for the Pinguino, a
having rounds of drinks and dancing
The Sandia Salad and Ceviche
warm chocolate mousse dessert dish
to the Latino music in its colorful
Mixto are also perfect for starters
with chocolate cake and ice cream.
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To complete the culinary journey
Carnitas de Pato
For a full Mexican experience,
warm vibe to the place. This pub is
come for dinner where Sangrita
also adorned with decorations that
shots are served at the end of the
will take you instantly to Ireland,
meal. And continue the night by
from a poster of Hurling, an Irish
joining Ola Ola! where guests are
sport, to a display of selections of
invited to dance around or stand
cigars, liquors and tea.
on the chairs as the staff serves a
This restaurant feels even homier
round of Tequila, a lively party that
as it serves simple Irish home
has become the signature of Motel
cooking. The Dublin Bay Prawn
Mexicola.
Cocktail and Mammy Kellys Baked

Potato Skin are perfect for starters.
Motel Mexicola
The rst dish consists of freshly
Chips and traditional Irish stew
Jalan Kayu Jati No. 9X, Petitenget
blanched prawns with meat so
are also available, but it is the grill
(0361) 736-688
succulent, served with homemade
selection that is the main star of the
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Irish soda bread that is soft and
menu. Choices of local and imported
airy. Meanwhile, the Mammy Kellys
tenderloin, sirloin and rib eye are
IRISH STYLE
Baked Potato Skin will please your
on offer. During our visit to the pub
Located in the Bali Dynasty Resort,
palate with crispy potato skins
we decided to have the rib eye, and
Gracie Kellys is Balis rst ever
topped with smoked bacon and
were excited to see the steak served
Irish pub. It has its own door with
cheese.
on a sizzling hot stone along with
a canopy before guests reach the
For the main course, Gracie
vegetables and French fries as side
lobby of the hotel from the parking
Kellys has a selection of pies to
dishes. Dont forget Gracies Hot
lot. Green dominates the exterior
choose from such as Chicken and
Sticky Pudding, which is made of
while brown wooden furniture and
Mushroom Pie, Beef in Guinness
date and served with sticky coffee
bar lls up the interior, giving a
Stout and Shepherds Pie. Fish and
sauce and vanilla ice cream for

dessert.
Of course an Irish pub is not
complete without some beer and
other alcoholic drinks. Gracie Kellys
has Guinness and Kilkenny draught
beer as well as a number of fresh
cocktails including coffee drinks like
Irish Coffee, which is made with Irish
whisky, and Bush Baby Coffee with
Baileys. n
Gracie Kellys
Bali Dynasty Resort
Jalan Kartika, Kuta
A little bit of Ireland in Kuta.
(0361) 752-403
www.bdr.pphotels.com
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JOIN BALI WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM TO HELP

PRESERVE FRESH WATER IN BALI
activities. In the meantime, the water

is not enough. So we need to sustain
the water again because every part
of Bali deserves a clean and fresh
supply of water.
chat with Julien Goalabre (JG), the

Communication and Fundraising
BB: What is the core point that
Ofcer of the project.
makes the BWPs initiators maintain

the program?
BB: We heard that the BWP is trying
JG: The situation is urgent and we
to save Balis ground water, but
have a simple solution to solve this
before that, could you explain about
issue that cannot be ignored. People
the water shortage in Bali?
who come here for business, leisure
JG: Our compilation of research
or even for yoga retreats notice that
about freshwater in Bali has been
clean water here is limited. When
going on since ve years ago, and
they see the color of the tap water
the results said that more than 60
they use and notice that it is not
percent of Balis clean water is gone
clear enough, they become more
because it is being overly used by
aware of this issue. We noticed that
people since 20 years ago. The
it was an example that made them
ater is one
saltwater intrusion resulting from over
want to contribute in making Bali a
of the main
extraction is also polluting the water
more sustainable tourist destination.
sources that
tables. Fresh ground water used to
So they try to support our project
sustain our
be found mostly in the central and
by giving donations or at least use
livelihood.
eastern part of Bali or other areas
water more efciently. And this
However, the supply of ground
with many rice elds, but turns out
makes us feel secure and condent
water in this island is way more
they also supply the water mostly
to start and maintain the program.
limited these days. Recent research

stated that 60 percent of Balis
Trashstock Donation Night.
freshwater has gone because of

extreme use over the past 20 years.
Concerned by this issue, a group of
people from the IDEP Foundation,
Politeknik Negeri Bali (PNB)
University, and some committed
business leaders have initiated
the Bali Water Protection (BWP)
program, whose vision and mission
aims to save the water in Bali. Bali
& Beyond (BB) got the chance to
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COURTESY OF BALI WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM
PROFILE&PORTRAIT
THE WATER HEROES
to the south for its intense tourism
Raising kids awareness

about Balis freshwater situation.
And ultimately, we want to x this
watersheds. We will motivate them
the production and distribution of
issue because we are trying to avoid
to adopt their river by keeping it
educational comic books as a part
an ecological disaster.
clean from trash and chemicals. For
of BWPs Adopt a River sub-
each school we will also provide 10
program. We hope we can get more
BB: What are BWPs plans to solve
bilingual books about ecology and
support and sponsors from people
the issue?
water as well as teacher aid banners
and business leaders who are also
JG: We are currently campaigning
that showcase water cycles. Lastly,
aware and willing to contribute to
to fundraise for three sub-programs.
we create Adopt Water where we
bring back Balis fresh water for their
The rst and most important is Adopt
will approach the media in order to
own and their communitys benet.
a Well, where we will build 136
raise a Water Awareness Campaign
rainwater-fed recharge wells in 13
through articles, billboards on the big
BB: What is BWPs message to the
critical intervention areas in Bali
roads and talk shows on television.
people in Bali, both tourists and
including Nusa Lembongan, Nusa
residents?
Ceningan and Nusa Penida. We will
BB: What has BWP accomplished
JG: We all need water so please
also train 10 building contractors
so far?
note that this program is made for
who will build the wells using a
JG: So far, a lot of work has been
all of us who consume water in Bali.
manual and designs developed
done with PNB to raise awareness
We need to preserve its quality and
by PNB. Aside from that, we also
and inform public agencies as well
use it efciently because in the end,
have created Adopt a River, an
as to put this issue on the forefront
like IDEPs slogan, We help people
educational program where we
of upcoming policies. Also, we held
to help themselves. n
will go to 132 schools to educate
a plastic-conscious fundraising event
their 9 to 12-year-old students who
named Trashstock where half of
live by the rivers with the largest
the events prots are used to fund
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INVITE&INDULGE
one designed like a ve-star hotel

room, Mulia Spa welcomes their
guests with a personal touch. It
shows in how interactive their staff
is when a guest enters the spa. At
least that was what I experienced
when my electric car from the hotel
lobby stopped at the spas door.
A woman welcomed me to the spa
lounge and handed me a glass of
iced red ginger and lemongrass
that was surprisingly refreshing. As I
sipped my drink, I decided to have a
Balinese massage. However, before
the massage began, I opted to
access the Wellness Suite rst and
trust me, an experience at this suite
is one to treasure.
After my welcome drink was done
a therapist escorted me to a locker
Water
Indulgence
room where I changed into a bikini
HEALING SENSES WITH WATER AT MULIA SPA
Room are located. These three rooms
and put on a yukata, both provided

by the spa. When I was ready, the
therapist took me straight to the
Wellness Suite where the Emotional
Steam Room, Finnish Sauna and Ice
use state-of-the-art technologies with
buttons for guests to choose the
color and song that suit their mood.

f course its not
kind of treatment. In addition, this
The steam room has an emotional
difcult to nd a
spa also has a Wellness Suite with
shower with two buttons: Breeze for
good Balinese
Asia Pacics rst ever Ice Room,
a shower time with medium level of
massage on
where guests can chill prior to a spa
water power and Rain for a heavy
this island, but
treatment. Ever wonder what the Ice
rain shower. All these features are
to have an especially crafted one
Room looks like and how amazing
believed to increase ones mood,
where the therapist uses a distinctive
the treatment is? Lets start this
and the song, colors and fragrance
technique that not only renews
beauty journey
form a relaxing ambiance that is
ones body and mind but also
good to cleanse ones chakra.
aura is denitely a one of a kind
STATE-OF-THE-ART SUITE
experience. Mulia Spa promises this
With 20 treatment rooms, each
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I began with ve minutes in the

steam room to open up all my pores.
The enchanting entrance

to Mulia Spa.
Five minutes is highly suggested,
fair level of humidity. In the sauna
and when the time was up I spent
especially, I could feel my body
by an award-winning Italian spa

o
specialist, this room is set at -1 C.
another ve minutes in the sauna
experiencing stress and anxiety
My body was shocked a little bit
for detoxication. Those 10 minutes
detoxication, and when I went out
because of the major change of
may seem long due to the heat, but
of the room I felt my body and spirit
temperature from the sauna to the
it was also rejuvenating because the
become whole again.
Ice Room, but it didnt last long as
rooms are equipped with a relaxing

eucalyptus scent, gentle heat and
After the sauna I walked into the

nal room: the Ice Room. Created
the ice crystal that is set on some

kind of an ice fountain could help
increase immune level. It can also
stimulate blood circulation, as the
ice is actually frozen oxygen water.
And it works very simply; all I had to
do was to sit in the Ice Room, grab
some ice and rub it all over my body
like a body scrub.
By the time I walked out of the
Wellness Suite my muscles were
relaxed and my skin was totally
puried. I could also see why the
Wellness Suite is best used prior
Asia Pacics rst Ice Room

at Mulia Spa.
to a massage treatment as these

suites have successfully made my
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Water massage at Mulia Spas

Hydrotherapy pool.
As much as I enjoyed being in
my tension and improved my blood
easily absorb the massage oil
the pool I had to get out of it as the
ow. The Balinese massage also
from my next treatment. But before
Balinese massage was waiting for
uses an ancient deep tissue massage
I continued to the massage room
me. A therapist then took me to a
technique where the combination
there was one more feature at Mulia
treatment room where a footbath
of efeurage, palming, stretching
Spa that I wanted to try. It was the
was already prepared. Most of
and pressure points help harmonize
Hydrotherapy pool.
Mulia Spas treatments begin with a
ones body, mind and spirit.
foot wash ritual with foot gel made
Another interesting point that I
HEALING SENSES
of cucumber and aloe vera, followed
would like to highlight during my
The oxygenated Hydrotherapy pool
by a palm scrub with sea salt. Next
experience at Mulia Spa is the
is surrounded by frangipani trees
I lay down on the massage bed
fact that the therapists understand
and divided into warm and cold
facing the ceiling, and let the session
each of the products, techniques
water pools. I rst took a dip in the
began with aroma breathing where
and facilities at the spa in detail. It
warm pool to warm myself from the
the therapist told me to breath in and
is totally relaxing when you know
Ice Room. The pool is also designed
breath out three times while she was
youre in good hands, isnt it? n
with water pressure on every side to
swinging a ower right in front of
take away the tension on ones body.
my face. She asked me to close my
I decided to let my back, neck, and
eyes and started the aura cleansing
Mulia Spa
shoulder enjoy the water pressure that
with the singing bowl. These two
The Mulia, Mulia Resort and
actually felt like a rm massage. Then
rituals successfully calmed my mind
Villas Nusa Dua
I tried the cold pool where the water
and took me to a deeper sedative
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan,
pressure gave me the same pleasure.
state of mind. Then she stretched my
Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua
I could feel all the aching in my joints
body with her palms and gave me
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being carried away by the water.
an on-point massage that relieved
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MULIA, MULIA RESORT AND VILLAS - NUSA DUA
skin so soft and clean that it could
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Snapper Car
paccio with
tamarind cr
and Beef C
outons and
arpaccio w
rujak,
ith mushroo
newly open
m and parm
Spice by Ch
esan at the
ris Salans in
pair them w
Sanur. A lit
ith the Kem
tle tip
angi Gin &
local and w
Tonic that ha
estern avor
s a twist of
s.
It was such a beautiful

sight to see as some of
the staff at
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
& Spa held Melasti, a
Balinese ritual,
to celebrate the anniver
sary of Pura Giri Natha
, the hotels
temple. Starting the cer
emony at the temple, the
staff then
walked down to the hot
els white sandy beach
to do some
prayers. Once the ritu
al at the beach was don
e, they went
back to the temple wh
ere a traditional dance
was performed.
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MAURICE
RICE TERZINI PHOTOS COURTESY OF DA MARIA
ALL OTHERS
THERS BY RISTY NURRAISA AND SUHARTINA SINDUKUSUMO
SIGHTS&SOUNDS
Our cork board of photos,

quotes and fun facts that we picked up while
exploring in September and October...
Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve presents their Dining

Beyond package that offers a custom dining experience. You
are free to dine in any location within the resort area that
you wish, and once the location is conrmed, the hotel staff
will serve their signature dishes just for you and your group
you can also ask for barbecue! One of the best venues is
their three-bedroom villa, where they will prepare a beautiful
table setting for you and your loved ones, and set up an
appetizer and dessert buffet as well as a seafood and meat
barbecue.
The magical vibe and livelyy culinar

culinary scene of Bali intrigued
Sydney-based restaurateur Maurice Terzini (MT) enough to
spread his wings to the Island of Gods. He has successfully
established a number of Australias iconic dining venues and
events and now he welcomes us in his latest baby, Da Maria,
an Italian osteria in the middle of Petitenget. He talked to Bali
& Beyond (BB) about it before the opening night on November
5!
BB: Hi Maurice, we are excited to see Da Maria restaurant!
Would you explain a little bit about it?
MT: Im beyond excited too! Da Maria is an Italian-based
restaurant. It is an Italian osteria, which means a restaurant
with comfort food at affordable prices. Its a bit casual and fun.
It is an idea that we have been experimenting with in Sydney
and it has been very successful. And now we are going to take
elements from that idea and introduce them to Bali. Its going
to be unique.
BB: What should guests expect at Da Maria?
MT: The inspiration is from Southern Italy, so the food could
basically be found in places like the Amal coast in Italy.
Guests should expect tropical food like Southern Italian pizza,
which is fermented and cooked in a particular way, and a lot
of seafood as well because Southern Italian or Italians in
general cook and eat a lot of sh. We are creating some
incredible seafood and sh dishes, and we are working with
local shermen and sourcing the ingredients locally in order to
maintain our sustainability. Its all simple and true Italian food,
and everyone will have a good time!
BB: What is behind the name Da Maria?
MT: Da Maria is a mysterious person. No, Im just kidding.
Shes actually no one, its just a name. It actually means at
Marias. So I want the restaurant to have a casual ambiance,
just like when you dine at your friends or aunts place.
While in Yogyak
arta for a weeken
d getaway, make
you drop by Bakm
sure
i Jowo Mbah Gito.
Their tree house
restaurant and sig
nature Mie Godo
k are totally winn
ers!
BB: Why are you opening Da Maria in Bali?

MT: I have come to Bali many times. This island has a special
place in my heart and Ive always wanted to do something
here. Now I see that Bali has become a food and beverage
destination with a much better quality than before. And
the feeling to open an Italian restaurant just feels right and
hopefully people in Bali will love what Da Maria offers.
www.damariabali.com
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REST&RELAXATION
NUSA DUAS SANCTUARY

NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA OFFERS AN
ULTIMATE GETAWAY THAT WILL BRING GUESTS
CLOSER TO BALINESE TRADITIONS
t has been 33 years since
Each element in this hotel has its
found their welcome service to be
the beachfront Nusa Dua
own meaning, from the decorations
more personalized, as the staff who
Beach Hotel & Spa was
on the tables to the hotels temple.
assisted me with the check in was
rst established on the
However, thats not the only surprise
the one to escort me to my room.
island, yet this hotel is still
I found. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel &
The Palace Club Wing has four
just as captivating as any of the
Spa now has the Palace Club Wing,
different types of room; Palace Club
newcomers. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
an exclusive addition that offers
Room, Palace Club Lagoon Access
& Spas history is interesting on its
the ultimate luxurious getaway that
Room, Palace Club Suite and Palace
own as it was the very rst hotel to
will treat guests just like a royal,
Lagoon Access Suite. I stayed at
be built on the Nusa Dua stretch,
which I discovered over a beautiful
the Palace Club Suite, which is
even before the BTDC complex was
weekend
designed with high-quality wooden
established, and it was President
furniture and intricate Balinese
Soeharto himself that ofciated its
A ROYAL STAY
design. The room is also so spacious
opening in 1983.
Unlike other guests who check in
that it made me feel spoiled in an
at the main lobby, Palace Clubs
instant it has its own guest powder
the hotel one can see how Nusa
guests can check in privately at the
room, a pantry, a dining room and
Dua Beach Hotel & Spa pays tribute
Palace Club Lounge. Comfortable
a living room.
to the Balinese tradition. When I
sofas are provided, and a welcome
visited the hotel I was truly in awe
drink and a cold towel are given
separated only by a Balinese
seeing how the hotel maintains its
to refresh ones energy as the staff
designed door, is the bedroom
vision to be true to its Balinese roots.
assists with the check in. I personally
with a king-sized bed that was so
Just by looking at the design of
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Adjoining the living room,
comfortable I slept like a baby all

through the night. The bedroom
also has a walk-in closet and a
bathroom with marbled oor. The
bathroom is even more unique as
there is a window right next to the
bathtub a little tip from me is to
open that window and set the at TV
in the bedroom to face the bathtub,
and just relax with warm water in
the tub while enjoying your favorite
TV show. Relaxing in a hot tub has
never been better than that! The
Palace Club Lounge for guests who stay

at the Palace Club Wing.
Palace Club Suite also has its own

terrace with daybeds with the view
of the hotels manicured garden.
FOOD HAVEN
The Palace Clubs guests have a lot
of privileges that shouldnt be taken
for granted. One of them is daily
afternoon tea at the Palace Club
Lounge that is available from 3 p.m.
to 5 p.m. and exclusive evening
cocktails from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Trust me, relaxing at the Palace Club

Lounge is not to be missed as guests
will be pampered with selections
of delectable light bites and fresh
drinks while enjoying the view of
the hotels temple and pond where
a ock of ducks are often found
swimming. I couldnt get enough
unwinding at this part of the hotel
as it is really so peaceful that I could
hear almost no sound but the ducks
quacking. And so I was really glad
that the Palace Clubs guests get to
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Have your breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktail with

the view of the garden, sh pond, and temple.
enjoy breakfast at the Palace Club
Balinese dance class that attracted
Balinese dance, which I have to say
Lounge as well.
me the most.
wasnt as simple as it looks. The
Almost all Balinese women can
dance involves some movements
Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has a
do Balinese dance at least they
that are similar to squats, but after a
number of restaurants, each one
know the basics. So it wasnt hard
while the steps are not that difcult
having its own distinctive style,
for the hotel to nd a Balinese
to follow.
so there is always something for
instructor to teach the guests all
everyone to eat at the hotel. Raja
about Balinese dance. In fact, they
stay the hotel staff held a Full Moon
is a ne dining restaurant offering
appointed one of their workers who
ceremony in accordance with the
Balinese dishes, while Maguro is
has been working at the property
Balinese ritual to honor the Full
an Asian bistro highlighting fresh
for more than a decade to conduct
Moon. The ceremony took place at
sushi and sashimi. Next to the pool
this class professionally. The class
the hotels temple, and guests were
is Sandros Pizzeria with alfresco
took place at an open bale next
more than welcome to join of
Italian dining, while the Tamarind
to the swimming pool. A Balinese
course each one of us needed to
Kitchen & Lounge is nestled by the
song was played through the sound
wear a sarong for a true Balinese
beach overlooking the ocean and
system as the instructor started
experience. And after spending
offers international cuisine.
to teach me the basic steps of a
a day learning some Balinese
I was also lucky that during my
traditions, it was only right to spend
BE BALINESE
the next day lounging at the beach
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
on one of the daybeds provided
has not just successfully created a
by the hotel and taking a dip in the
serene place for guests to stay, but
tranquil ocean. n
also offers a number of activities
By Risty Nurraisa
that will bring guests closer to

Balinese traditions. From a beauty
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
class to a fruit carving class, and
BTDC Lot North 4, Nusa Dua
an introduction to scuba diving,
(0361) 771-210
this hotel has it all, but it was the
www.nusaduahotel.com
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF NUSA DUA BEACH HOTEL & SPA
As for lunch and dinner, Nusa
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PONDERINGPOINT
The
Global
Holes
PERHAPS ITS TIME TO POUR A LITTLE COLD WATER
ON GLOBAL WARMING
efore I begin, I would
drawn to articles that tell us that,
propaganda of the concept of global
like to state that I am not
2015 was the Hottest Year on
warming? I recently gave Al Gores
a scientist nor an expert
Record! and The Polar Ice Caps
PowerPoint presentation titled An
on climate or climate
are Melting and Sea Levels are
Inconvenient Truth another viewing
change for that matter. I
Rising and so on. Over the past
and found his theories to be full of
am a writer and, more importantly,
few months while editing a novel I
some pretty mighty holes.
a reader. I am fortunate to have the
veered away from the boredom of
luxury of time, which means I am able
correcting my own grammar and
After reading a plethora of
to devour the written word across a
punctuation to delve into the mystery
information I have come to the
Lets start with the CO2 emissions.
myriad of mediums from scientic
of climate change and how its
conclusion that cutting CO2 emissions
journals to banal and hysterical posts
affecting our day to day lives And
wont change the climate one iota.
on the likes of Facebook and other
what I discovered was startling!
Heres why; CO2 levels rise as a
like-minded sites.
I, just like millions of others, am
I have to ask the question as

to why are we buying into the
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result of heat. Thus, when the planet

warms, CO2 is released into the
atmosphere but it takes 800 to 1000
From 1280 to 1350, places
erce. We are told that the Arctic
years to show up as raised CO2
like Greenland suddenly became
ice cap is melting and the polar bear
levels! Lets also not forget that plants
covered in ice, forcing the Vikings
population is dying as a result, even
adore CO2 and in return give us
to abandon their settlements. In
though their numbers have increased
back our life-giving oxygen. Dont
Scotland, the population had to move
by 5,000 in the last 15 years!
get me wrong, I would love to see a
south to survive, while famine raged
Hurricanes are getting a lot bigger
reduction of cars on the roads and
across Europe and northern Asia.
although not as big as in the 1940s.
less factories spewing out noxious
From 1850 to 2016, sunspot
Coral atolls are sinking, but could it
gasses into the atmosphere. But thats
activity has been at its highest
be that this is due to the weight of the
not what is changing the climate.
recorded levels, meaning the earths
population living on them?
Lets look at a bit of history.
climate has been warming, but now,
A vast amount of money is being
Between the years 800 and 1280,
once again the sun is entering a
pumped into climate change by way
the planet began to warm after a
solar minimum. This might explain
of green taxes, carbon credits and
protracted period of glacial cold,
why in the U.S.A. winters are getting
something called clean nuclear
which produced some astonishing
colder with temperatures dropping
energy. One of the big players
results. Greenland became a utopia
two degrees in average each year.
is G.E., whose vast holdings now
of fertile valleys and lush meadows,
The last two years have seen some
include an array of alternative
and evidence has been found that
of the biggest snowstorms since
energy companies. Is it any surprise
the Vikings farmed livestock as far
records began. Ice cover on the
then when a few years ago they
as north Upernavik, which today is
Great Lakes reached 80 percent with
purchased the Weather Channel?
permanently covered in ice.
many cargo vessels becoming ice
What better way to tell the world
bound. Britain recorded its coldest
about climate related disasters as
weather Europe ourished,
winter in 15 years, while Sweden
they now spew out a plethora of
producing record crop outputs.
topped that with its coldest winter in
skewed data?
Even the UK was producing wine
over one hundred years.
During this period of balmy
at a greater rate that of France.
As I mentioned at the beginning
Glaciers around the world are
of this piece, I am neither a scientist
In short, this period of climate
beginning to grow again, while
nor even remotely qualied to voice
change created a glorious period
the Antarctic ice levels have in
an opinion on such a complex
of prosperity until it came crashing
the last few years expanded to
issue as what is or isnt causing the
down when the climate changed yet
unprecedented levels. Snowfalls in
climate to change, but I felt today
again and glacial cold reemerged.
South Korea, South Africa, Jordan,
the need to have a bit of a rant.
Turkey and Libya were pegged at
So, I shall retire now to read the
record levels.
diaries of that wonderful 17th century
So, what caused this rapid

cooling? In short, the sun.
During that particular period,
the earth suffered one of the ve
solar minimums of the last thousand
But arent we being told that the
astronomer named Hershelle who

predicted that by the end of the 21st
earth is getting warmer?

Since 1990, due to budget cuts,
century we will have entered yet

another full-blown ice age.
years. A solar minimum is when the
only 20 percent of the worlds
sun enters a low ebb when sunspot
surface is monitored by weather
activity declines and consequently it
stations and most of the ones that
a warm coat before they sell out
puts out less energy, which is when
remain are centered on large cities
Im just saying! n
the planets get colder.
where urban heat is at its most
By Paul V. Walters
So I think wed better go and get
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FOTOFOLIO
TIME FOR A SWIM

Bali has numerous world-class
swimming pools in which guests
can unwind, from innity pools with
a view of the ocean to quirky ones
with colorful walls to boost ones
mood, and even eco-conscious pools
that help sustain their surrounding
environment. There are so many
swimming pools with breath-taking
views and mind-blowing concepts
on the island, but here are seven
swimming pools with their own
distinctive styles that our team has
selected just for you.
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Swim in Balis longest heated innity pool with

the view of the forest, only at Padma Ubud
(www.padmaresortubud.com).
Bask in the sun and take a dip in RIMBA Jimbaran Bali

by AYANAs swimming pool, which is surrounded by the
hotels manicured owers and trees and overlooks lush
greenery (www.rimbajimbaran.com).
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Using high-density polyethylene, lava stones, and a

vegetation regeneration zone, Bambu Indahs natural
swimming pond contains oxygenated water that can
recharge your energy (www.bambuindah.com).
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The Trans Resort Bali has one of the most family-friendly

swimming pools in Bali, with white sand on its tip where children
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play and adults can sunbath as if they are spending a day
at the beach (www.transresortbali.com).
A unique mural on one of its walls, colorful

daybeds and the pools oor the swimming
pool at Luna2 has a vibrant vibe that is
perfect for a pool party (www.luna2.com).
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With a Big Red Bunny, the hotels icon, sitting

on one end, Dash Seminyak Balis swimming
pool steals the hearts of those who love
contemporary art and quirky designs
(www.dash-hotels.com).
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Daydream in Anantara Uluwatus

innity swimming pool, which boasts
a remarkable view of the ocean
(www.bali-uluwatu.anantara.com).
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BAMBU INDAH PHOTOS BY TAI POWER SEEF PHOTOGRAPHY

FOR BAMBU INDAH, ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
m no stranger to risk-taking
I have skydived from 4,000
meters high and gone bungee
jumping as well. I frequently
dive with sharks, and I even
fell in love and got married. When

adventure beckons, I brace myself,
gear up and just go. Nevertheless,
the concept of canyoning or
canyoneering was foreign and a
little bit scary for me.
Canyoning is an adventure sport
that is rapidly gaining popularity
worldwide. It involves the uncharted
territory of specialized equipment,
brain-boggling technicalities and
challenging courses. But at the same
time it is also a combination of fun
and thrilling outdoor activities such
as trekking, scrambling, sliding,
rappelling, jumping and swimming,
and it often takes place in remote and
rugged natural settings. I was sold.
READY TO GO!
It was no ordinary Sunday
morning. My husband and I were
deep in the heart of wilderness,
beneath the rainforest canopy of
Git Git in northern Bali. We were
already suited up in our canyoning
necessities: ve-millimeter wetsuits,
helmets, rubber boots, a climbing
harness with carabiners and a
Pirana descender for rappelling as
well as an unattering butt cushion
for water sliding.
THATS THE SPIRIT!
OUR CONTRIBUTOR MELIANA SALIM GOES

CANYONING IN A HIDDEN PARADISE IN BALI
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Joined by two other couples, our

guide named Angga, his assistant
Oka, and Adventure and Spirits
(Balis pioneering canyoning
operator) photographer Imin, we

explored Kalimudah, the novices
easy half of the action-packed
Kerenkali Canyoning Adventure
program. It was a spot in Bali like
weve never seen before.
THE WILD, WILD, WET

Undeterred by the impending rain
we went trekking down a scenic trail
of forested hilltops amidst coffee and
clove plantations, clambering over
rocks and ridges and sliding down
water-polished chutes into surprisingly
chilly pools. So far, so good until
It was my turn to go. Lean back
Rule number one of cliff jumping:
and keep your feet at against the
dont change your mind, said
wall, Angga instructed. I took a
Angga, a condent, athletic young
deep breath, positioned my hands
man with a sparkling personality
on the ropes with my legs shoulder
and infectious enthusiasm. Jumping
width apart at right angles to the
is optional; there is no pressure. But
rock and descended gradually, a
once youve decided to jump, stop
little steadier and faster with each
over-thinking and just do it! The risk
step while maintaining my focus
is in the hesitation, he added. He
and control. To my surprise, I did
obviously loves his job and is well
it! I made it down in one piece,
versed in the art of empathy and the
albeit with minor scratches. It
psychology of motivation.
was a strange sensation: a mix of
Placing his left foot forward
Angga started to set up the lines for
pride and awe, much like when I
on the edge of the four-meter cliff
our rst rappel and showed us the
took my rst underwater breath while
and his right foot rmly back, he
ropes (excuse the pun).
scuba diving.
continued, When youre ready,

push off with your front leg and
Rappelling or abseiling is the

act of descending from a vertical
TAKING THE PLUNGE
jump out as far as you can. Before
drop in a safe and controlled way
Pumped up with adrenaline and
landing in the water, keep your arms
by mastering the craft of the knot.
newfound condence we moved
in and your knees slightly bent. As
The techniques were simple, yet I
swiftly, completing a cool sequence
if on cue, Oka stepped into the jump
was nervous. Oka was already at
of jumping, rappelling and zip
position and leapt, striking a cheeky
the bottom, holding the (emergency
lining down the volcanic gorges in
mid-air pose for the camera before
brake) lines, just in case.
relative ease.
plunging feet rst into the waterhole.
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feel like they have won something,

shared Robin. They have conquered
their fear, he smiled.
And so have I. I went home from
canyoning feeling enriched, humbled
and exhilarated. This experience has
extended my physical and mental
limits, inspired my spirited sense of
adventure and deepened my respect
for nature, especially the personal
nature of my heart, mind and body.
Within seconds he surfaced and
REACHING NEW LIMITS
signaled OK to us. Easy breezy!
In 2008, seasoned French

canyoneer Michael Denissot (Mika)
15-meter waterfall, our last abseiling
and his nature-loving Indonesian
challenge before the break, the
business partner Robin Endro
tropical rain shower had turned into
introduced canyoning to Bali and
a torrential downpour. Channeling
Indonesia. It took them three years to
my inner Lara Croft I braved the
get the business up and running, and
waterfall and planted my feet on the
now they are the undisputed experts
slippery rock. For a minute I was
in leading canyoning tours of all
caught off guard by the sheer force of
levels into the sublime landscapes of
the raging white water pounding me
Bali. Mika went a step further and
relentlessly. But there was no turning
initiated the International Canyoning
back and absolutely no looking
Organization for Professionals
up. My helmet came in handy in
(ICOpro) in 2011, which becomes
protecting my head and providing a
the worlds rst organization that
environment such as canyoning, we
breathing pocket under the waterfall
offers professional canyoning
cannot help but bare our souls for
as I rappelled down safely.
training, standardization and
others to see. Angga said it best, In
certication.
nature, we are a team. There is no
Sadly, due to the prolonged

downpour with a possibility of
When asked what one should
In a team extreme sports
boss or customer. We support and
dangerous ash oods, Angga made
prepare for canyoning, Mika
help each other along the way. We
the unpopular call to end our journey
replied, Bring your courage, smile
are equals. And thats the spirit in
and give Kerenkali a miss, as safety
and trust. The only question you
canyoning and in life! n
always comes rst at Adventure
should be asking yourself is: Do
By Meliana Salim
and Spirit. We nursed our wet,
you want to do it? Please bear
disappointed selves with energy bars
in mind that one will never know
PT. Adventure and Spirit
and sweet tea in a natural hot spring
ones powers until one unlocks the
Mas, Ubud, Bali
by the waterfall before reluctantly
fear. When our guests arrive at the
(0361) 971-288
returning to civilization.
end of the waterfall, many of them
www.adventureandspirit.com
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PHOTOS COURTESY ADVENTURE AND SPIRIT
When we arrived at the top of the
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BEYONDBALI
EAST BOUND
FROM THE DEEP BLUE SEA TO THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN IN BANDA NEIRA
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t was two years ago when I
quite a long time, but trust me the
LO AND BEHOLD
rst wished to travel to Banda
journey is well worth it. My group
Banda Neira has much to offer
Neira, so after a long wait, I
spent a total of 14 hours to reach
visitors, but the main highlight is
was beyond excited to nally
Banda Neira the journey took a
the underwater life. My group
visit this heaven on earth
ight from Jakarta to Ambon (the
didnt want to waste any time, so
together with a couple of friends.
capital city of the Moluccas), and
the next day we went straight to
Banda Neira is an island in the
then continued by fast boat to Banda
the ocean.
Moluccas Islands chain, which lies
Harbor. At the harbor, some staff
in the eastern part of Indonesia.
from The Nutmeg Tree & Hotel Dive
explore, but I think Tanjung Kenari
Although small in size, Banda
were awaiting our arrival and using
is the most unique one. The entry
Neira plays an important role in
a cart, they took all of our luggage
point of this dive site is so surreal;
the history of Indonesia, as it was
to the hotel. The Nutmeg Tree Hotel
it was like we were entering an
one of the key areas in the trading
& Dive was our place to stay for the
underwater cave with visibility up
world. During the golden era of the
following six days, as we planned to
to 40 meters. At this dive site my
archipelago, Banda Neira was one
explore the high and low points of
group was greeted by numerous
of the busiest islands where people
the island. It is strategically located
Giant Seafan there were so
went for business. And thats why
by the beach with a view of the
many of them that they formed a
Banda Neira, which is famous for its
ocean in the foreground and the
kind of a wall where little sh were
beautiful marine life, also has many
mountains in the background, and
swimming around. We also saw
interesting historical sites.
such magnicent scenery makes this
a Honeycomb Moray Eel, Bump
hotel one of a kind.
Head and turtles. Rumor
Getting to Banda Neira takes
There are a lot of dive sites to
The underwater life of Banda Neira.
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has it that a school of Hammer
strong current. However, due to the
TO THE TOP
Head Sharks can be found
strong current, this dive site is not
Although it may not be as
swimming in this area during a
recommended for beginners.
internationally known as it used to
After diving, my group decided
be, Banda Neira still hasnt lost its
to go island hopping just to relax
charm as it is lled with historical
Batu means stone and kapal
and chill out. We visited a number
sites as well. During its golden
means ship, and the name of this
of islands, Hatta Island and Rhun
era the island was famous among
dive site is inspired by the contour
Island to name two, all of which
Europeans for its spices. There are
of the area, where the coral reef
were breathtaking with white sandy
also a number of buildings that used
is so big that it looks almost like a
beaches. But my personal favorite
to house Indonesian political gures
ship. The most interesting nding
was Nailaka Island, an atoll with
such as Muhammad Hatta, Dr. Cipto
here is the schools of little sh that
white sand that only surfaces during
and Sutan Sjahrir during their exile.
are swimming around despite the
low tide.
Our next stop was Batu Kapal.
An old fort that existed since

the Dutch Colonial Era.
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Early one morning, before
PHOTOS BY RICKY VIRGANA
certain season.
Admiring the beauty of the island and its surroundings.
sunrise, I cruised around a small

town in Banda Neira on my
skateboard to explore the empty
streets and see the age-old buildings
that dated back to the Dutch colonial
era. I passed a fortress, a colonialstyle church, a temple and a small
palace that once witnessed Banda
Neira during its golden times. I
couldnt help but imagining how
busy that empty street must have
been during those glory days.
the path was pretty challenging
visit to Banda Neira, our main focus
and narrow. But all the sweat was
was scuba diving. We didnt really
Banda Neira also boasts natural
forgotten once we reached the top of
plan to explore the land, and thats
beauty like no other in its highlands.
the mountain and treasured the view.
why I think six days on this small
A couple of days after our diving
No words can describe our feelings
island is just not enough as there
adventure, guided by some staff
as we sat there admiring the beauty
are a lot of sites to see, like the
from The Nutmeg Tree Hotel & Dive,
of Banda Neira from this high point.
nutmeg plantations and the homes
our group went hiking on Mount
We waited for sunset in silence
of Indonesian political gures. But
Api Banda, an active volcano that
while listening to In Love with You
I dont have to worry because this
stands 640 meters above sea level.
by The Heptones.
small island now has a special place
Aside from those historical sites,
Experienced hikers might be able
Six days passed and we couldnt
in my heart and I cant wait to visit
to accomplish this hike in little time,
believe how time had gone so fast.
Banda Neira once again. n
but my group spent two hours, as
When our group rst planned our
By Ricky Virgana
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CAPITALCORNER
A CITY
TOUR
STROLLING AROUND
JAKARTA USING THE
CITYS TOUR BUS
in Southeast Asia. Some may see
with pointy skin, yet has juicy, soft
it as another overblown city in this
and sweet esh on the inside. It
modern world with its ambitious
also has a powerful smell that you
skyscrapers and vast shopping malls.
might either love or despise. This
But if you take a closer look, Jakarta
fruit seems to well represent Jakarta.
has more than meets the eye.
You have to peel the sharp and thick
This city is also named The Big
exterior to get to the sweetness at
Durian, which perfectly suits its
its core.
characteristics. Durian is a tropical
Back to the question of what to
Asian fruit that is hard on the outside
see in Jakarta, you will surely want
hat should
a rst timer
see in
Jakarta?
This is a
question that you might ask when

visiting the capital city of Indonesia.
The city that was once a part of the
Dutch colony and an important port
town named Batavia has now turned
Admiring Jakartas iconic

Monumen Nasional from the bus window.
into one of the fastest growing cities
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to explore the citys touristy places.

However, this could be a tricky
MH Thamrin Monument, one of

Indonesias historical gures.
business since this city is home to

more than 10.1 million people, so
trafc can be overwhelming most
of the time. The citys ongoing
battle with the urban growth is
also reected everywhere. The
government is developing a new
MRT, a mega project that everyone
hopes will solve the citys trafc
problem and is expected to be
done by 2018. But you dont need
to worry about the trafc because
Jakartas local government has
launched its Jakarta City Tour Bus,
a doubled-decker bus that will
take you to Jakartas famous
districts.
The Jakarta City Tour Bus is
comfortable, clean and more
importantly, free. I was quite
impressed with the bus when I was
onboard one ne day, as I sat on
Museum Nasionals
open rectangular garden.
the second level at the very back

of the bus. All 80 seats were full
and everyone was sitting neatly in
extensive collection of Indonesias
era. Merdeka means the nations
this fully air-conditioned bus. The
historical archeology, ethnography
victory after years of colonialism.
conductor strictly limited the number
and relics. For me, visiting this
For Indonesians, this building is a
of passengers so that no one would
museum felt like I was attending
symbol of pride.
be standing in the aisle. My only
a history class but in a more
As the bus rolled around the
wish was for a line at the bus stop
compelling way. The purple-
city, the passengers were turning
because everyone was trying to
colored bus also took me to see
their heads left to right repeatedly,
jam their way in as soon as the bus
other historical places such as
enjoying the view of the citys
arrived.
the Monumen Nasional (Monas),
landscape. From the bus window
Gedung Arsip, Museum Bank
I also spotted the massive Istiqlal
DISCOVER JAKARTA
Indonesia, Gedung Kesenian Jakarta
Mosque on my left and the
My rst stop was the National
and Balai Kota. The bus then passed
Cathedral Church on my right. The
Museum, where a collection from
Istana Merdeka, the ofcial home
Istiqlal Mosque is the largest mosque
Indonesias cultural heritage is
and ofce of Indonesias President,
in Southeast Asia with international
stored. The museum boasts an
which is a remnant from the Dutch
style architecture, while the
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Cathedral is Jakartas archdiocese
NEW POINT OF VIEW
Places, Modern Jakarta, and Art and
with a neo-gothic style. Indeed, these
To get on the Jakarta City Tour Bus
Culinary.
two holy places that stand opposite
is pretty easy just look for the City
each other reect Bhinneka Tunggal
Tour signage on a bus stop. There
will give you a new insight on the
Ika, the countrys ofcial motto that
are 14 bus stops with this signage
busy city at least thats what I
means Unity in Diversity.
across Jakartas iconic spots. On
experienced. When my tour ended,
the weekend the bus stop at the
I could see this city from a different
maneuvered through mini double
Istiqlal Mosque also functions as
point a view. I cant help but feeling
red lights and circled the Bundaran
the central stop where you can nd
a deeper love-hate relationship with
Hotel Indonesia, another landmark
an empty bus this was where my
Jakarta, an affair that has already
of the city. On my left I saw Plaza
journey started. Since March of
been manifested throughout my
Indonesia, one of the busiest malls in
2014 the Jakarta City Tour Bus has
experience of living in this city.
the heart of Jakarta. Jakarta wouldnt
been operating on a regular basis
Hate because Jakarta is quite
be the way it is today without all the
from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. except on
chaotic, yet this mega city is hard to
spacious malls, and Plaza Indonesia
Sundays, when the tour starts at 12
forget and always makes me want to
is one of the shopping havens
p.m. On Saturdays, a night tour
come back. After all, this is the city
that offers everything from local
that takes passengers around Kota
where dreamers come to make their
products to international brands as
Tua (Jakartas old town) is available
dreams come true and realists come
well as restaurants and bars serving
until 11 p.m. The tour bus covers
to dream. n
Western and Asian food.
three major routes; Jakarta Historical
By Irene Barlian
PHOTOS BY IRENE BARLIAN
The woman driver then
Taking the Jakarta City Tour Bus
A display of Indonesias traditional music

instruments at Museum Nasional.
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The unique layout allows for a subtle but effective division between the couple and
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ARTIST IN COLLABORATION
Yayasan Design+Art Indonesia is back with its 7th Indonesian
Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) Festival. The theme of this years
event is Seven Scenes, where seven local artists from different
focus points will collaborate with the countrys young talents to
interpret the rapid changes in an area, specically the Kemang area.
Artist Agung Kurniawan, architect Budi Pradono and designer Oscar
Lawalata are a few of the artists involved in this festival. ICAD 7
also presents a contemporary fashion installation created by Anton
Ismael, Felicia Budi, Marishka Soekarna and Tommy Ambiyo, and
has a special zone named Artists Merchandises where visitors can
nd creative products from a number of local talents. Other activities
cover conventions on design, art, craftsmanship and lm at the hotel,
as well as a movie discussion at Kinosaurus Jakarta and a book
discussion at CoffeeWar all these activities are designed to inspire
visitors and bring them closer to the art world. ICAD 7 will be held
until December 7.
www.arturaicad.com
The Westin Jakarta is making history in the capital city. Not

only it is the rst ever Westin hotel to open in Jakarta, but it is
also set to be the tallest hotel in Indonesia. Strategically situated
in the Golden Triangle, the citys leading shopping and business
district, The Westin Jakarta occupies the 50th to 69th oor of the
69-story Gama Tower. With such a high location in the heart
of the capital city, The Westin Jakarta boasts the view of the
citys skyline from its lobby and 272 guestrooms and suites. The
hotel also has a luxurious design that combines natural organic
forms and textures with contemporary touches; all designed by
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA). The Westin Jakarta provides a
number of restaurants as well, such as the Seasonal Taste for allday dining, Daily Treats that serve gourmet coffee, and Henshin
that offers Japanese-Peruvian avors. The WestinWORKOUT
tness studio and function rooms for weddings and gatherings
are also available, but the most unique of all is the banquet
area for up to 200 guests with 360-degree view of Jakartas
skyline.
The Westin Jakarta
Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22, Jakarta
(021) 2788-7788
www.westin.com/jakarta
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JAKARTAS NEW HIGHLIGHT
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For the last couple of years, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
has hosted a charity concert to support the UNICEF Check Out for
Children program. This year however, the hotel is breaking their
tradition by holding a Beach Family Yoga event that is themed
Shining Bright for 20 Years & Beyond. On November 27 on
the white sand beach with the view of the tranquil ocean, The
Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali invites us all to join in a one-hour
yoga class conducted by Jitendra Pokhriyal, the resorts Wellness
Specialist. Tickets are available at Rp. 150,000 nett/person,
inclusive of a water bottle. All the participants can also enjoy healthy
SuperFoodsRX refreshments and live entertainment, and have a
chance to win the lucky draw and silent auction. Cant leave your
children alone? Dont worry because a kids corner is provided to
keep the young ones busy. All the funds raised in this event will
be donated to UNICEF and its Check Out for Children Program to
help them provide clean water and hygienic facilities for children in
developing countries.
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-906
www.westinnusaduabali.com
DREAMY WONDERLAND
Held at the Hotel Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, an
exhibition displaying a series of artworks by Dutch artist
Irene Hoff and a number of other talented artists from
the View from a Cloud will take you to a new world
and make you forget reality. Titled Dreamworld, this
exhibition is a part of the hotels Artist Playground
program, and is going to make you wander between
whats real and whats not and challenge you to channel
your inner being. Together, these artists collaborate to
create a collage of pop art where modern and traditional
Asian aspects collide. Dont miss this one as it only lasts
until December 11.
Hotel Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana
Jalan Melasti 1, Legian, (0361) 762-500
www.pullmanhotels.com
BEYOND MYTH
Hand in hand with Rumah Sanur, a creative hub where
artists gather and collaborate, ARTOTEL Sanur Bali
presents a Modern Myths exhibition. Located at the
hotels ARTSPACE, this exhibition displays the creations of
three young talents Kunci Sathya Viku, Rio Simatupang
and Arnis Muhammad and is curated by Summa Durie.
Modern Myths is inspired by the fact that Indonesia has
over 17,000 islands and each one has its own mythical
spirits, like Leak Bali, Sulawesis ghost and Rimung Aulia,
a spirit of a guardian tiger that protects the forests in Aceh.
In this exhibition, the three young artists invite the audience
to get to know these legendary spirits through their
contemporary artworks that are colorful and eye-popping.
ARTOTEL Sanur Bali
Jalan Kusuma Sari No. 1, Sanur
(0361) 472-1000
www.artotelindonesia.com
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR
YOGA FOR CHARITY
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SEE&SEEN
LIVE PAINTING
In collaboration with Nyaman Gallery, Alila Seminyak presented Warna Senja: Live!
Painting where a number of Bali-based local artists including YOKII, Lukman Fauzi,
Bunny Bone, Shaolen and Quint worked together to create a series of artworks at The
Restaurant. From September 30 to October 28, guests were invited to watch these artists
in action on Thursday and Friday evenings. After the paintings were done they were
displayed at the hotels lobby for a live auction on the last day of the event.
www.alilamoments.com/seminyak
WOMEN UNITED
Mandara Spa at Grand Nikko Bali,
together with Elemis and Bali Pink
Ribbon, held a sharing session to raise
breast cancer awareness with Balis
renowned oncologist dr. Putu Anda
Tusta Adiputra, Sp.B (K)Onk as the
speaker. This event also marked the
launch of Elemis new limited edition
named The Hero Collection that
consists of face and body nourishment
products. This skincare has also pledged
to donate 10,000 to Breast Cancer
Care from the sales of the collection.
www.grandnikkobali.com/spa
CHEERS TO ALL RHINOS!
PREGO, SENORA!
The award-winning Prego at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua celebrated its third
anniversary on October 9. A series of fun entertainment lled the restaurant from
pizza piata to the performance of Pregos resident magician. Over 50 different
dishes were served that day, from the buffet menu to the semi ala carte menu.
The brunch celebration was even more fun with a chance to get Funday Family
Brunch vouchers, products from the Heavenly Spa by Westin, and an opportunity
to visit the Bali Zoo and experience their Breakfast with Orangutan package.
www.westinnusaduabali.com
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To celebrate World Rhino Day on September

22, Bali Safari & Marine Park invited the
boys and girls from Sekolah Luar Biasa Nusa
Dua (a school for special need students) to
the park. The celebration starred Pembe the
African white rhino, who was born at the
park last year. The festivities began with a
Safari Journey, then the attendees continued
on to the educational attractions and played
at the Funzone. The celebration was aimed
at reminding everyone to support and protect
endangered rhinos.
www.balisafarimarinepark.com
ALL THE CHEFS

The Stones Legian, Bali A Marriott Autograph Collection held
a Marriott Chefs Workshop where 15 Marriott Chefs from all
over Asia participated. On the nal day of the workshop, all of the
chefs presented their signature creations to the invited guests at The
Stones Kitchen. From Southeast Asian food to dishes from other
parts of the world, all the food was prettily presented, and the
guests voted for the three best dishes.
www.stoneshotelbali.com
THREE YEARS BRUNCHING

It has been three years since the Feast Market Brunch at Feast
at Sheraton Bali Kuta was rst launched. To mark their third
anniversary, the hotel invited Malaysian celebrity Chef Wan
to perform a cooking demo during the celebration that was
themed Sip, Savor and Shop. The brunch has been a unique
addition to Kuta as not only it serves delectable dishes but it
also has a market where guests can pick up some groceries.
www.sheratonbalikuta.com
BRAND NEW SHANTI

Voted as one of the Top 10 Private Villas in
Southeast Asia by CNN.GO TRAVELLER has
motivated The Shanti Residence to transform
into a more authentic residence. Providing
seven bedrooms with alluring Balinese style
and each named in Sanskrit, this residence
makes guests feel the transformation of the
property. An individual spa, a bespoke wine
cellar, an expanded pool, an authentic bale,
fun activities and intriguing paintings are
among the new highlights in the residence.
www.shantiresidence.com
BOAT PARTY
The signature Fiesta Funtasy by Fiesta was back! All the partygoers went
cruising on the Dragoon 130 boat with entertainment by DJ Wisdi, Moscada,
Claudia Jaramillo, Chantal Dewi, Remy Irawan and MC Vibes. A performance by Fiesta Babes 2016 as well as various games, water sports and the
remarkable sunset made the party even more special. An after party was held
at Track 9 Bali for a sizzling ending of Fiesta Funtasy 2016. This party also
marked the launch of Fiesta Extreme, the latest Fiesta product.
www.estacondoms.com
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INFOINDEX
AIRLINES
Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408

E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz
Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310

E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com
AIRPORT OPERATOR
Tel: (0361) 751-011
FRANCE
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS
Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur

Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406
E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id
TIMOR LESTE
Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar
Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092
E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com
GERMANY
UNITED STATES
Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369
Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur

Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826
Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426
E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id
ROYAL BRUNEI
HUNGARY
Tel: (0361) 757-292
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur.

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456
Email: huconbali@telkom.net
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport

Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383
INDIA
GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 Denpasar
Jl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - Denpasar

Tel. (0361) 259-502/259-503
Fax.(0361) 259-505
Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor

Ngurah Rai International Aiprort
Call Centre: 0804-1-888888
CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA
Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298

24-hour access: 08071-807-807
MERPATI
Jl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 411-364
Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, ext. 5240/5242
Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741
MANDALA AIRLINES
Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya
Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, Reservation
Call center 08041234567
NGURAH RAI AIRPORT

Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761
HEALTH&MEDICAL
ITALY
Lotus Enterprises Building
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran
Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005
E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org
JAPAN
Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066
E-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp
MALAYSIA
Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta
Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373
E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com
THAI INTERNATIONAL
Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141
QATAR AIRWAYS
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach
Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Departure
International Terminal, 2nd . Room OP.II.8
East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport
Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275
DEPARTURE
Arrive at the airport two hours prior to
departure. A Rp. 150,000 international
departure tax is required. Domestic departure
fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay
for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for
International departure. Ngurah Rai Intl Airport,
Tel: (0361) 751-011
MEXICO
PT Puri Astina Putra Building
Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568
E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com
Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot

more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most
hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For Bali
Belly, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms,
but not gastro-related infections. A fever along
with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed
antibiotics.
Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic
drinks under various brand names are widely
available and are known to replenish body
hydration and replace uids. For discomfort,
diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea;
avoid fruits and spicy foods.
Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue
fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas.
Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not
required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions
easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them
immediately.
Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit
before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at
reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe.
Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun.
Use high SPF sunblock and a hat.
AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases
are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers
have multiple partners from around the world.
They are not checked for sexually transmitted
diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms,
available over the counter at pharmacies.
NETHERLANDS
ROYAL DANISH
Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3
Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38
E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com
CLINIC&HOSPITAL
24-hour emergency medical clinic services,
medical evacuation, multilingual staff.
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361
Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515
(ARMA)
Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229.
Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm
ABIAN KAPAS
Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 227-176
ANTONIO BLANCO
Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551
open daily 8 am-5 pm
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352
Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays
GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL

LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran,
Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends
GALLERY SENIWATI Jl. Ubud Raya,

Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485
MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059,
222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar
MUSEUM LE MAYEUR
Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur.
Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA

Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended
MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074,

975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud
open daily 9 am - 5 pm.
Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud,

Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com
MUSEUM RUDANA
Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud
MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315,

Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan
BIMC Hospital Kuta

POLAND
BRITAIN
SPAIN
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua
Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar

Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804
E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id
Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11

Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296
E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id
24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h

Medical Centre, international standard hospital
with fully equipped ambulances, emergency
room, intensive care unit, operating theatres,
radiology and pathology, ward rooms,
international and multilingual team of medical
experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre,
Dental Centre.
Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363,
Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150
NEW ZEALAND
Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234
Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au
www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au
AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART
INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC
Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118

Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477
E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com
AUSTRALIA, CANADA,
MUSEUMS
MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN
KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta

Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777
E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com
24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h

Medical Centre, international standard hospital
with fully equipped ambulances, emergency
room, intensive care unit, operating theatres,
radiology and pathology, ward rooms,
international and multilingual team of medical
experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and
invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments.
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361
Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701
CONSULATES
RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT

SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro,
Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15
Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C,

Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan
Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165
E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com
SLOVAKIA
TOURIST INFO.
INTEGRATED TOURISM
INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC)
A one-stop tourist information complex of
ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali,
Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central
Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2,
Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188
NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL
BRAZIL
Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005
Email: brazilconsul@bali.net
SWEDEN & FINLAND

Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu
Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211
E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com
CHILE
Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783
E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com
CZECH REPUBLIC
Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.
THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,
78
BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM

OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta
Tel: (0361) 756-175/76
BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE

Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 222-387
SILOAM HOSPITALS
SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION

OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja
Tel: (0362) 251-41
24-hour emergency 779-911

Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali
Tel: +62-361-779-900
E-mail: info.bali@siloamhospitals.com
UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION

SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar
Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA

Jl. Ganetri 9 D, Gatot Subroto Timur, Denpasar
Tel: (0361) 264-149, Fax: (0361) 243-747
E-mail: bali@honrep.ch
AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011
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Dewa Wishnu stands at almost every

Bali, it is made of black stones.

Bali & Beyond Magazine November 2016

Bali & Beyond Magazine November 2016