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THE ELEGANCE OF BALINESE WOMEN

RADIANT SKIN EXPERIENCE AN AYURVEDA TREATMENT

BEAUTY SECRETS

HAVE A BALANCED MIND, BODY AND SOUL

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TEAMTALK

BEAUTY SECRETS ‘Om Swastiastu...’

Summer time has passed but it doesn’t mean that Bali is short on fun activities to do. In fact, you can spend this month taking a break from all of those parties to detox yourself. Taking care of your own health – inside and out – is essential. That’s why, in this edition we present you a number of activities that not only helps rejuvenate your body, mind and soul but also makes you one with nature. For a start, you can have some “me” time at The Beach Spa at Belmond Jimbaran Puri to have an Ayurveda treatment that will relax your muscles and mind after a long week at work. Find out more about it in our ‘INVITE & INDULGE’. Then, go to Ubud and indulge

COVER Photo by Mark Thomas

in a healthy yet delicious meal with a view of greenery at Moksa Plant-Based Restaurant & Permaculture Garden – read in ‘DINE & DELIGHTS’ to reveal their food story. Once you have reenergized yourself with a spa treatment and healthy delights, it is time to be one with nature. A visit to the Kul Kul Farm will give you more insights on organic produce – we share our adventure at the farm in ‘LIFESTYLE & LEISURE’. Meanwhile, a stay experience at Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa will also get you closer to Mother Earth as it is nestled within the West Bali National Park where wild deer often graze in their green spaces. Other adventures await you at the resort which you will discover in our ‘REST & RELAXATION’. From outside Bali, our contributor Marge shares her experience staying at Earthship, a self-sufﬁcient, sustainable building in West Sumbawa, while Edna Tarigan scouts Jakarta for healthy drinks, food and organic produce in ‘BEYOND BALI’ and ‘CAPITAL CORNER’ respectively. All in all, we wish you good health and happy ﬂipping through our pages!

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ The Team

ERRATA: The Brighton Brawl happened in Brighton Beach in the UK, not Australia like we mistakenly put in our ‘LITTLE LOVES’ section in August 2017 issue.

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AGUNG PARAMESWARA is a Bali-based photographer who freelances for Getty Images News. His work has been published by Reuters,The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal among others. (www. agungparameswara.com)

EDNA TARIGAN

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MARGE

MARK THOMAS

is a Jakarta-based travel writer. She began her professional career as a journalist, living in Bali for a year then moving back to Jakarta to chase another dream. www.edededan.com

is a Bali-based writer and photographer, coffee junkie, food addict and lover of the outdoors. He’ll write and shoot almost anything, from live concerts to water sports and everything in between.

has a background as a translator and natural history museum curator, and has collaborated with several online and printed publications which brought her to some of the most remote places on the planet. Read her stories on www.margeye.com

is a regular traveler to Indonesia, especially the Island of Gods. Started his photographic journey with ﬁlm cameras and a home darkroom in his teens, Mark then enjoyed a corporate career that took him around the world. After retiring in 2014, he now combines his love for travel and photography.

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

contents 09.17 S E P T E M B E R 2017 Volume 19 No. 208

THEATRICAL ISLAND

BACK IN BALANCE

INVITE&INDULGE

Balinese rituals before and after Nyepi

Ayurveda therapy at Belmond Jimbaran Puri

A DAY IN A FARM

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS

LIFESTYLE&LEISURE A visit to Kul Kul Farm in Ubud

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

Snapshots and quotes picked up throughout July and August

DINE&DELIGHTS

FROM FARM TO TABLE

Plant-based cuisine at Moksa

PROFILE&PORTRAIT LIVING A FULLER LIFE

12 PRIMEPROMOTION

Secrets to a happy life by Frances Fuller

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

14 NEW&NEWS This month’s select news updates from the island’s tourism industry and what’s new around the island

6 0 BEYONDUPDATES News updates from the tourism industry and what’s new beyond Bali

6 2 COMMUNITYCALENDAR

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

64 SEE&SEEN

REST&RELAXATION

MENJANGAN HIDEAWAY One with nature at Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

FOTOFOLIO

BALI’S ANGELS Beauty shots by Mark Thomas 8

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Snapshots of events and happenings within the preceding month

66 BALIMAPS Map of Bali showing speciﬁc tourism areas and places of interest, as well as a distance scale between the island’s main destinations

70 INFOINDEX Useful directory of companies and island-based businesses

FIRST COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF MOKSA PLANT-BASED RESTAURANT & PERMACULTURE GARDEN, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY MARK THOMAS, THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF TISSOT

CRAFT&CULTURE

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

BUGGY WONDERLAND

An adventure with Mason Jungle Buggies

BEYONDBALI

CAPITALCORNER

STAYING IN AN EARTHSHIP

HAPPILY HEALTHY

Places to find healthy goods in Jakarta

A sustainable holiday in West Sumbawa 10

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TOP PHOTO BY FAKEYE, BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO BY NABILGANDHI.COM, BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO COURTESY OF MASON JUNGLE BUGGIES

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PRIMEPROMOTION

BBQ NIGHT For an unforgettable Friday night with family and friends, all you have to do is head to Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort and delight in their “Barbecue by the Beach” dinner. Overlooking Seminyak Beach, “Barbecue by the Beach” presents an array of seafood at their buffet, from freshest ﬁsh to crabs, prawns and lobsters, as well as meat galore and Asian delights – Anantara’s signature fried-rice is also available as a delicious side dish. Whilst enjoying every bite of the dish, you will also be accompanied by the soothing sea breeze and a live music performance. Dinner is served from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. every Friday, and is available at Rp. 350,000 ++/adult and Rp. 100,000++/child under 12 years old. Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort Jalan Abimanyu, Seminyak, Kuta (0361) 737-773 www.bali.anantara.com

SHINING SILVER Born from the people who are passionate about creating trinkets for an upscale daily look and are very much inspired by the soothing waves of the ocean, Amorlaine presents a range of silver jewelry with elegant designs for everyone. The brand believes that every soul is unique, and they embrace this vision by crafting affordable jewelry, from necklaces to earrings and bracelets, to boost the wearer’s conﬁdence. As if that’s not enough, Amorlaine also offers customized designs that include carved letters and more. Check out their Instagram account below for more details. Instagram: @amorlaine.id

Good news to all authentic Indonesian coffee enthusiasts in Bali as now Filosofi Kopi, which is already trending in Jakarta, is blending on the island! Available only at ROCA restaurant in ARTOTEL Sanur - Bali, Filosofi Kopi presents three signature blends – Perfecto, Lestari and Tiwus – which you can enjoy in many varieties, from Kopi Tubruk (a simple black coffee) to Café Latte and more. Each coffee beverage is freshly brewed in house, and is a perfect companion at any time of the day. Want to bring some of the Filosofi Kopi blend home? Simply purchase your favorite coffee beans available for retail in special packages. ARTOTEL Sanur - Bali Jalan Kusuma Sari No.1, Sanur (0361) 472-1000 www.artotelindonesia.com

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A COFFEE PHILOSOPHY

THE SOUND OF MUSIC It is surely going to be a musical night to remember as Padma Resort Legian hosts the Jakarta Concert Orchestra on September 3. The audience will be entertained with classical music, from Beethoven to Indonesian folksongs, performed by Avip Priatna, one of Indonesia’s top conductors, and his fellow musicians; Giovani Biga on the violin, Marini Widyastari and Metta Faurizka Ariono on the ﬂutes, and Wirya Satya on the oboe. Tickets are available at Rp. 250,000 nett/person, with a 50 percent discount only for classical music students and expecting mothers. The Jakarta Concert Orchestra will also perform at Padma Resort Ubud on September 2. Padma Resort Legian Jalan Padma No. 1, Legian, (0361) 752-111 www.padmaresortlegian.com

THE LATEST IN TOWN Offering selections of delicious comfort food, Lada Putih in the Dewi Sri area in Legian is the newest restaurant in town worth to try. A variety of Wagyu beef is the highlight of the menu, from Wagyu Cut to Wagyu Steak and Wagyu on Rice. Other delectable dishes include Seaweed Salad and Beef Mushroom Soup from the Pan Asian selections, and soft shell crab salad and trufﬂe potato leek soup from the western cuisine. Don’t forget to pair your dish with their delectable drinks like Strawberry Temptation, Tamarillo Sunrise and Exotic Ice Tea. Set in an openair Joglo with an eclectic design, Lada Putih is wonderful for lunch and dinner with your loved ones. The restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lada Putih Jalan Dewi Kausalya No.7B, Legian, 0878-6182-4124 www.ladaputih.com

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NEW&NEWS

THE NEW NINE Be it for a private celebration up to 10 people or a romantic dinner for two, the new ICE Deck at Starfish Bloo at W Bali – Seminyak is ready to indulge you with the restaurant’s latest “Inspired Dining” menu. Courtesy of Chef De Cuisine Ash Garvey, the “Inspired Dining” menu consists of a remarkable nine courses, each one is influenced by his culinary journey in Indonesia. Some of the dishes include braised beef croquette with Javanese spices, BBQ quail, and rawon tea with lobsters and glass noodles. But the highlight of the dishes are the duck breast that is perfectly cooked with red curry, cauliflower and coconut milk for the main course and the Bali chocolate with smoked orange and liquid nitrogen for dessert. And the best part of all is that guests can relish these nine courses while enjoying a view of Seminyak Beach. Starfish Bloo W Bali – Seminyak Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan, Seminyak (0361) 3000-106 www.wbaliseminyak.com

SHOPPING TIME! If you’re staying in the Jimbaran area, you don’t need to go all the way to Seminyak for shopping anymore because AYANA Resort and Spa Bali has just opened a shopping area. Nestled on the pathway that leads to Rock Bar Bali, the shopping arcade presents a number of Indonesia’s luxurious fashion brands, including Uluwatu Handmade Balinese Lace, Parang Kencana, By the Sea and more. Bali Zen and Mughal are also available to give you choices of home decoration and carpets respectively, while Cabe Putih offers selections of high-end jewelry. Don’t forget to spend some “me” time at Muse Salon and Hair Dresser and select your favorite perfume at L’atelier Parfums et Creations. The shops are open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, (0361) 702-222 www.ayanaresort.com

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FRESH FROM THE OVEN Serving selections of delicious pizzas, Luigi’s Hot Pizza is the newest and hottest place to hang out in Canggu. Their pizzas are handcrafted in a traditional way – the dough is left to rise for 24 hours and a custom-made oven brought straight from Naples is used to cook the pizzas. So, you can be sure that you will get an authentic Neapolitan-style pizza here! Born from the people behind Da Maria Bali, Luigi’s Hot Pizza also offers salads like zucchini with red cabbage and choices of cocktails to accompany your casual dining experience. Luigi’s Hot Pizza Jalan Batu Mejan No.2, Canggu www.luigishotpizza.com

ELEGANT DINING Living up to its name, Haute Rooftop offers an elegant yet highclass style of modern French dining experience. Located at the rooftop Studios at Alila Seminyak, Haute boasts a fashionable rooftop dining bar and lounge with a view of the Indian Ocean afar. Three dining sections are provided â&#x20AC;&#x201C; indoor dining, bar and lounge and the outdoor sun-deck. Of course, the latter is the perfect choice to indulge in some delicious cocktails during sunset prior to dinner. Haute Rooftop also makes a remarkable venue for private parties and intimate celebrations. Haute Rooftop Studios at Alila Seminyak Jalan Taman Ganesha No. 9, Seminyak 0877-6546-7448, www.hauterooftop.com

SOPHISTICATED LOOK Inspired by the beauty of a swirling silk ribbon, TISSOT creates their newest luxurious watch collection, the Tissot T-Wave. The design features simple elegance that is perfect for smart sophisticated women, with classy details such as a teardrop index set with white or black mother-of-pearl at 12 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock and hands that take after skeletonized leaves. The 30-mm diameter watch offers several design options, like a choice of a pure dial with a satin effect or a touch of Top Wesselton quality diamonds for a more glamorous look. www.tissotwatches.com

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ISLAND A

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s the last fortress of Hinduism in Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim

population, the Balinese on the Island of the Gods are known for their dedication to their rituals, one

of them being the annual celebration

of state” to describe the power of

the powerful position of the ritual

of the Saka New Year, known as the

Bali Island and deﬁned its existence

and, most importantly, the necessity

Day of Silence or Nyepi.

and objectives through drama and

of theatrical quality in the Balinese

religious rituals. Geertz combined

ceremonies.

Decades ago, American anthropologist Clifford James Geertz

ethnographic understanding which

Nyepi is not only a ritual but

in his book entitled “Negara: The

is focused on the role of rituals as

also a well-staged theatrical piece

Theatre State in Nineteenth-Century

a part of political power among

that is designed to make spectators

Bali”, introduced the term “theater

the island’s elites. He also revealed

realize one important value; that

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the universe needs time to rest. The

potent energy bestowed by Baruna,

“show” starts four days prior to

the lord of the ocean.

Nyepi where the Balinese Hindus ceremony to purify Bhuana Alit (our

TAWUR AGUNG KESANGA

conduct the Melasti ritual, a religious small world) and Bhuana Agung (the

The “show” continues on to one

universe). The Balinese Hindus march

day before Nyepi which is called

to the beaches, rivers, lakes and holy

Pengerupukan. In the morning of

springs, carrying their temple’s sacred

Pengerupukan, the Balinese hold

efﬁgies and ritual paraphernalia

the grand sacriﬁcial rituals of Tawur

and splashing water to recharge the

Agung Kesanga to appease the

objects with supernatural powers.

destructive forces of nature and

Most of the time Melasti is performed

demonic spirits. Later in the evening,

at the beach.

they will parade around villages,

karya (abstaining from work), amati lelungan (abstaining from traveling outside of one’s family compound) and amati lelanguan (abstaining from enjoying any entertainment and fun activities). All entrances to the island are closed to everyone, including ﬂights and overland transportation. The airport, harbors and tourist destinations are closed, The Balinese Hindus believe that

carrying bamboo torches and scary-

emergency services remain open. The

the ocean has powerful, supernatural

looking gigantic-sized efﬁgies known

Balinese Hindus regard Nyepi as a

healing and gives protection. The

as Ogoh-Ogoh accompanied by the

day to practice self-control, to reﬂect

ocean can be used to neutralize

sound of the gongs to scare away

on their deeds on the previous year

negative energy while sand is used

the demons.

and cleanse their minds to face the

to fortify houses from black magic

Then, during Nyepi, the island will

challenges in the coming year.

attacks. At the end of the ritual,

be so peaceful and quiet for 24 hours

all the sacred objects are taken to

as the Balinese do the Catur Brata

NGEMBAK GENI

the shoreline and dipped into the

Penyepian or the four abstinences

The last part of the “show” is

salt water, a symbolic gesture of

that comprise amati geni (abstaining

Ngembak Geni that falls on the

cleansing and recharging them with

from lighting any ﬁre or light), amati

day after Nyepi. The island is alive

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PHOTOS BY AGUNG PARAMESWARA

while television stations go off. Only

The Balinese Hindus march to the beach, carrying their temple’s sacred efﬁgies.

again quickly as families and friends

pulling each other. The community

banned this tradition, so did the

gather to ask for forgiveness from

from Banjar Kaja is required to

Indonesian government soon after

one another, and to perform certain

preserve this ritual as an act of

the country’s independence in 1945.

religious rituals together. One of the

devotion to their ancestors and

However, soon afterwards a plague

most interesting rituals during this

deities who protect the village from

hit the village, causing many to fall

day is Omed-Omedan, the annual

any possible catastrophic events.

ill. Pigs were also ﬁghting in the

kissing festival held for the youths

According to a local member

village, yet no one knew where

of Banjar Kaja in Denpasar. In the

of Banjar Kaja, there was a time

the animals actually came from. To

Balinese language, omed means

when the Dutch colonial government

overcome the catastrophe – and to avoid it in the future – the elders believe that Omed-Omedan ritual must be held. Ever since then, the ritual is hosted every year. That’s why, Omed-Omedan – and other Balinese rituals, for that matter - must be preserved as a precious heritage of Balinese ancestors. It brings Balinese people together to enjoy togetherness and at the same time to pay respect to their age-old

A pecalang is patrolling an empty beach on Nyepi.

traditions. By Agung Parameswara

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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE

f you have decided to live healthily and started to consume nutritious organic food, then you probably should know where your food actually came

from. As a healthy food enthusiast myself, I often wonder, “Are these foods really organic? How does a farmer run an organic field?” while indulging in my home cooking. So I was really excited when I came across the Kul Kul Farm on the internet, and without a second thought, I paid the farm a visit on a fine Monday. Located right next to Green School Bali in Ubud, Kul Kul Farm embraces a permaculture design system in farming. Permaculture is a system of agricultural and social design that centers on simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystem. But a visit to Kul Kul Farm gives so much more knowledge as we can see firsthand how a real farm is managed. Are you ready for farming? Come and join my adventure…

TOUR THE GARDEN When I arrived at Kul Kul Farm together with my family, Orin Hardy, the founder of the farm and

A DAY IN A FARM A VISIT TO THE PERMACULTURE KUL KUL FARM IN UBUD GIVES NEW HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE… 20

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a landscape designer, and Maria Farrugia, the co-founder, welcomed me. Soon, our visit began with a farm tour as Orin showed us the garden beds where they grow tomatoes, lettuce, zucchini, banana and papaya trees, and many more. Almost no land is left empty because a permaculture garden should utilize every inch of the ground to

its maximum limit. And all the plants

A GREEN STUDENT

most of them are teachers and

are grown using a permaculture

Aside from a farm tour, Kul Kul

students from around the world.

system.

Farm also offers a Permaculture

Orin built the farm in 2012, after

One of the participants that

Design Course (PDC), a two-week

day came from Singapore. She

he returned to Bali from his study

special program that will teach you

joined the course so she can apply

at the Evergreen State College in

all about the permaculture system.

the permaculture design system in

Olympia in Washington D.C., USA.

Each course is joined by around 25

the elementary school where she

While we were touring the farm,

people from different backgrounds,

teaches. The participants stay at the

Orin shared his visions for building the farm, one of them being his dreams of replacing landscaping plants with vegetables and fruits for many homes and resorts around Bali. And after a look around the farm, it was pretty easy to see how Kul Kul Farm is built with passion in growing quality produce to bring people together and invite them to live closer to nature. The PDC participants.

Here, the farm stores their harvests.

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Quality produce are planted at the permaculture farm.

tents provided in Kul Kul Farm, and have breakfasts and dinners with ingredients harvested directly from the farm. I was pretty lucky to be able to join some of the activities at Green School Bali where the course took place. Both the Kul Kul Farm and the PDC are being mentored by Peter Barge and Kinchem Hegedus, the brains behind the famous Jamberoo Valley Farm in Sydney in Australia. Now, they live right next to the Kul Kul Farm, and every day they share their experience and dedication to permaculture principles to the Kul Kul team. activity is perfect for you who are looking for an educational family

produce. It also takes commitment

day out in Bali that also makes you

that involves integrity, unity in

one with nature. Â&#x201E;

diversity, community, as well as the

By Wiwin Wirwidya

willingness to improve the life of all stakeholders and support of local

Kul Kul Farm

farmers. Kul Kul Farm also conducts

Jalan Raya Sibang Kaja, Sibang

a free organic gardening workshop

Kaja, Abiansemal, Ubud

at the farm every Thursday morning

0811-3896-070

until lunchtime. Of course, this

www.kulkulfarmbali.com

The Permaculture Farm Tour & Lunch is available at Rp. 150,000 nett/ child from 6 to 12 years old and Rp. 350,000 nett/adult (a special price is available for Indonesians). Check out the following website for the schedule and simply send an email to maria@kulkulfarm.com to reserve your visit.

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PHOTOS BY JAKA DHARMA (WWW.JAKADHARMA.WEBS.COM)

Permaculture is not only about farming and harvesting quality

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DINE&DELIGHTS

FROM FARM TO TABLE

NESTLED ACROSS A RICE FIELD IN BANJAR KULUH SAYAN IN UBUD, MOKSA IS THE NEW HAVEN FOR HEALTHY DELIGHTS…

t has only been a year and a

and walk to the restaurant. On my

“We thought, as local Balinese,

half since Moksa Plant-Based

visit to the restaurant together with

we have to dare to dream big. We

Restaurant & Permaculture

a friend, I prefer the latter as it was

considered all the points that make

Garden opened its doors, yet

really refreshing to walk by the rice

us happy. Our business should

the restaurant has become one

ﬁeld. And as soon as I arrived at the

involve community, sustainability,

of the top ﬁve Ubud destinations

restaurant, I could see why Moksa

sharing a recycling concept and

on TripAdvisor. And among all the

has become a favorite among

quality.”

vegan restaurants that are booming

Ubudians and tourists alike.

Those are the basic ideas that shaped Moksa to what it is today.

in Ubud, Moksa still has the element of surprise. The location is quite

GREEN BOOSTERS

“We offer plant-based food. We

hidden, but the restaurant is not

Moksa is born from a collaboration

also have a permaculture garden

that difﬁcult to ﬁnd. Guests coming

between Mr. Made Janur Yasa and

where we grow as many plants as

from Denpasar will need to look for

Chef Made Runatha, both of whom

we can. We use these plants as

“Puskesmas II Ubud” signage on the

have worked together at a retreat in

our ingredients and serve them to

right side of the road after passing

Ubud that focuses on the balance of

our guests,” Mr. Janur Yasa added.

the Sayan Market. Turn right on

body, mind and soul and serves raw

“But there are some parts of the

that signage, follow the road and

food. “Then we thought, why can’t

plant that we can’t use for food,

veer to the right where a school

we build one ourselves?” stated Mr.

like the stems or the roots. We don’t

and a clinic stand. Then, follow

Yasa as my friend and I took a seat

put them to waste. We use them to

the road and make a right turn or

at their alfresco restaurant designed

make compost for our garden. So,

simply park the car near the clinic

with wooden ﬂoor and furniture.

our concept is from farm to table

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The alfresco dining venue surrounded by greenery.

and back to farm again.”

tangerine and apple gave a tangy

has a bold savory ﬂavor due to a

ﬂavor to the Flu Fighter & Immunity

pinch of Kusamba traditional sea salt

our order – we decided to start our

Booster. And with a view of the

and a twist of sweetness from slices

culinary journey with refreshing

restaurant’s permaculture garden, I

of dragon fruit.

juices. Moksa has a lot of healthy

think we’re off to a good start!

Mr. Yasa then helped us with

The Jack Fruit Taco is also a

concoctions, from fresh juices

unique starter. The young jack

to pharmacy shots and jamu to

THE FOOD STORY

fruit replaces meat, and is served

mocktails, and each one offers a

Created by Chef Made Runatha,

together with red onions and bell

different beneﬁt to our health. I opted

who spent years in the USA to learn

peppers as well as oregano, tomato

for the Anti-Oxidant Booster made

all about raw food and unbaked

salsa, green salad and coconut

of pineapple, apple, alfalfa sprouts,

desserts and is claimed to be the

sour cream. But what makes this

kale and wheat grass, while my friend

world’s ﬁrst Indonesian plant-based

dish stand out is the taco shells.

ordered the Flu Fighter & Immunity

cuisine chef, each Moksa’s dish has

Moksa creates them from scratch

Booster that contains tangerine,

its own story with elements that are

with blended corn that is dried for

carrot, spinach, apple and celery.

made from scratch. “We want to

about six hours, then shaped into

present dishes that are not just tasty

taco shells. And the tacos still have

we had a little bit of doubt as the

and fulﬁlling but also nutritious,”

a twist of spicy ﬂavor with a slice of

juices had a bold green color. But

stated Chef Made when he went to

jalapeno on top. Another appetizer

one sip of the juice, then our doubts

our table.

worth a try is the Coconut Mushroom

went out of the window as the juices

Our ﬁrst dish was The Humus for

that is rich with ﬂavor as three kinds

tasted nothing like vegetables – the

appetizer. Served with Kalamata

of mushrooms are cooked with

pineapple and apple gave a kick to

olives, avocado-corn salsa and baby

galangal, carrot, baby tomatoes and

the Anti-Oxidant Booster while the

tomato salad, the zucchini humus

lemongrass coconut milk.

When our drinks were served,

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Moksa’s main courses are just as interesting with the Tempeh Ribs as one of the stars of the menu. The tempeh are cut in big sizes and marinated with homemade barbeque sauce before they are grilled to perfection. This dish is even more fulﬁlling with mashed sweet potatoes, mixed greens and grilled tomato on the side. The Chef’s Bowl is another surprise. The dish is rich with ﬂavor as the curry rice, tofu, mixed greens and mushrooms are perfectly blend with eggplant rendang, kimchi and thinly sliced tempeh resembling bacon. The Farmer’s Triple Decker is also a unique choice as it presents Moksa’s interpretation of simple club sandwich. Using similar methods to making their taco shells, Moksa dries carrot dregs – which they collect from carrot juice – for about six hours and turn them into “bread” with a soft

The Tempeh Ribs with homemade barbecue sauce.

texture, much like wheat bread. The “bread” is then ﬁlled with tomatoes, avocadoes and grilled eggplant and served with slices of jicama on the side to replace French fries. Still, we had some room for truly a sweet closure to our culinary journey, comprised of a lemon pie, a mango tart, a jack berry cake and a chocolate coffee ice cream. Each component in their dessert is also homemade using natural sweets like honey and palm nectar without any use of dairy products, ﬂour, or preservatives.

GROW THE GARDEN After having an excellent culinary journey, we took a tour around the restaurant. Moksa has two gardens,

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOKSA PLANT-BASED RESTAURANT & PERMACULTURE GARDEN

dessert. The Sweet Symphony was

the ﬁrst one is on the same level with the dining venue, while the

this recycled water.”

garden ﬂows from a nearby river. The

Next to the second water

restaurant also has a special place

other one sits below the alfresco

catchment was a big box where the

restaurant, making wonderful

team make their own compost for

scenery to look at.

the plants. A construction project is

nothing to waste. The restaurant is

also underway at the garden. “We

not just a place to indulge in some

stomped on the restaurant’s wooden

are building a multi-purpose building

homemade plant-based dishes, but

ﬂoor, “is a water catchment. It collects

for a yoga class and cooking class,”

also a simple getaway to ease our

rain water that ﬂows to the restroom

explained Mr. Janur Yasa as he

mind, body and soul.

to ﬂush the toilet.” He then guided us

led us to the next garden below the

By Risty Nurraisa

to the garden next to the restaurant

restaurant; the permaculture garden.

where another water catchment stood

Here, Moksa team plants corn, green

Moksa Plant-Based Restaurant

to recycle water from the restroom.

salad, cassava, tomatoes, celery and

& Permaculture Garden

“All the plants in this garden lean on

more. Water for the permaculture

Banjar Kutuh Sayan (turn right on

“Below this ﬂoor,” Mr. Janur Yasa

where they grow the seeds. Clearly, Moksa leaves almost

“Puskesmas II Ubud” signage), Ubud 0813-3977-4787 www.moksaubud.com

Learn how to create healthy delicious dishes with Chef Made Runatha by joining a cooking class at Moksa, only on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. Reservation is essential.

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PROFILE&PORTRAIT

BB: You used to be a math teacher. What made you turn to the therapeutic world? FF: I had a neck injury in early 1987 and was told to have surgery. I was given anti-inﬂammatory drugs which totally upset my digestive system and caused vertigo. A friend took me to a chiropractor, and my neck responded quite positively to the chiropractic adjustments and massage. As a result, I became interested in massage, and after over 20 years of teaching high school math, I decided to go to a massage school. The funny thing was my daughter Frances Fuller.

also decided to learn about becoming a therapist. So, I was

LIVING A FULLER LIFE MEET THE AMAZING WOMAN BEHIND FULLER LIFE BALI WHO IS ALSO LIVING PROOF OF HOW ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS OUR LIVES…

and study about massage and

through Rainbow Healing System – a

therapy together with her. After that,

healing method that she created –

I applied as a therapist in the Four

using essential oils. Here, she shares

Seasons Resort in Florida. By that

her magical story to Bali & Beyond

time, I invented the Rainbow Healing

(BB) after being totally recovered

System, and I became one of the

from many serious injuries.

‘most-wanted’ therapists. I worked there for more than two years until I

BB: How was your ﬁrst encounter

decided to move to Asia.

with essential oils? FF: I love being outdoors and

BB: What do you really want

doing exercises. One day, I had

to share to people about living

an accident on a trampoline. I

healthily?

took many medications to avoid

FF: I have personally seen hundreds

any surgery suggested by many

of people have their cholesterol level

doctors I met. A few years later, a

return back to normal range within

he may be 74 years old

friend invited me to join a workshop

a few months. Of course, it can only

but she is sure young

about essential oils. I actually made

work if they also eliminate the “three

at heart and soul.

every excuse I could come up with

poisons”; sugar, caffeine and dairy

A certiﬁed massage

to not attend the workshop, but my

products. Alcohol and sodas are

therapist and a living

friend would not take “no” for an

included.

life survivor, Frances Fuller (FF) is

answer so I went anyway with zero

the founder of Fuller Life Bali, a

expectation. All I did after that was

BB: What is your key to a fuller life?

non-proﬁt foundation and education

try each oil that I got at the event.

FF: I strongly believe that the key

center that aims to help people to

From that moment, I use essential

to a fuller life is by sharing the

have a balanced life with themselves

oils in every phase of my life.

goodness of life with as many

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PHOTO OF FRANCES FULLER BY JAKA DHARMA (WWW.JAKADHARMA.WEBS.COM), ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF OILOGY.ORG

glad that I got the chance to learn and the surrounding environment

people as you meet. I have gone through many health challenges, from abdominal surgeries to endometriosis, to autoimmune diseases and a lot more. This is one of the reasons why I decided to move from Florida to Asia and build Fuller Life Bali in 2015. BB: Can you tell us more about the Rainbow Healing System that you invented? FF: The Rainbow Healing System is a way to maintain stable and balanced energy as you evolve into your authentic self – the being that you were created to be. I also invented it with Rainbow Healing

The Fuller Life Bali foundation.

Cards, which can be played. This new tool can assist clients in understanding themselves and

FF: Yes, I hired around 50 Balinese

After overcoming my stress, I usually

others, and help them create more

to take care of and manage this

use the “Believe” essential oil, also

harmonious relationships with others.

foundation. I am happy to work

from Young Living, to bring back my

I also help them to use these cards

with them; they are people with

conﬁdence whenever I feel like I am

to support them on their evolutionary

dedication and I trust them to run

losing it.

journey or for daily inspiration.

this place every day. Here, we offer not only essential oil therapy

BB: How do you personally feel after

BB: Do you work a lot with the locals

but also all wellness treatments,

using essential oils for more than 14

in your foundation?

from live blood analysis and colon

years now?

hydrotherapy to biomedical devices

FF: Young Living essential oils have

for balance. We also offer postural

changed my life tremendously. At

analysis, raindrop technique, Reiki,

this age, I can still do a lot of things.

Rainbow Healing sessions, full body

Essential oils have been the main

massages, detoxiﬁcation services

key in my daily life. As a Royal

including colonics, facials and foot

Crown Diamond of Young Living, I

reﬂexology, as well as cooking

have regularly shared my experience

workshops and organic gardening.

to other users. After years of using essential oils, I now travel

Essential oils have been the main key in Frances’ life.

BB: How do you deal with stress

throughout Asia to share the beneﬁts

from working under pressure?

of Young Living products and focus

FF: I always use the “Stress Away”

upon expanding the wellness and

from Young Living essential oil

education center that I founded, the

to soothe myself whenever I feel

Fuller Life Bali.

depressed or stressed. I usually

By Wiwin Wirwidya

apply it on my neck and breathe in the aroma for six to eight seconds.

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www.fullerlife.com

INVITE&INDULGE

BACK IN BALANCE

EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE RELAXING AND HEALING MOMENT WITH AN AYURVEDIC TREATMENT AT THE BEACH SPA AT BELMOND JIMBARAN PURIâ&#x20AC;¦

ust like a machine that needs to be frequently oiled in order to work properly, so does our body. Meeting with deadlines, running a busy schedule and

being under pressure almost every day gives almost no time for us to relax, even just a little. And sometimes headache, migraine and back pain make things worse.

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Flower bath at The Beach Spa.

“ME” TIME

Spa is designed in a bale-bale

than enough reasons to go to The

The ﬁrst time I set my foot on the

concept widely known as beach

Beach Spa at The Belmond Jimbaran

resort, I was greeted by the gentle

huts. There are no walls nor air

Puri that is known for their amazing

waves of tall coconut trees on my

conditioning so guests have the

therapies. The Beach Spa is the

right and left side. I took a little walk

ultimate pampering moment in the

perfect place for soothing “me” time

along the path in front of the resort’s

midst of nature. I was totally calmed

as it offers an Ayurveda therapy that

cottages while enjoying the peaceful

already as I listened to the sound

pays attention to one’s inner healing

sea breeze to go straight to The

of the waves while breathing in the

and restores one’s energy through

Beach Spa.

positive vibe of the area.

That’s why, I believe I have more

relaxation.

Living up to its name, The Beach

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Before my treatment started, Ibu

Tirta, the manager of the spa who

type of my skin and my hair, and

has been working for more than 10

even how I deal with my workload.

years at The Beach Spa, welcomed

Once I ﬁnished answering all the

me to one of the bales. A therapist

me. She handed me a list of a paper

questions, Ibu Tirta analyzed it

was already there, ready to wash my

with questions to answer about the

and suggested I take the Ayurveda

feet with warm water infused with mint

condition of my body based on my

treatment. She also explained about

essential oil. And so, my pampering

own understanding, as well as the

the core points that needed to be

journey began and I could feel my

focused on during my treatment. Without further ado, Ibu Tirta took

nerves cool down during the footbath. The aroma of mild herbs fragrance also helped me even more relax each minute. “We use high-quality organic essential oils, ranging from peppermint, citrus, candlenut and clove,” my therapist explained. After the footbath, my therapist asked me to lie down on the bed, facing down. Then, the Ayurveda massage treatment began as she applied deep oil nourishment on my back and started to give onpoint pressures. Ayurveda massage uses heated oil and I believed her massage technique helped my skin to absorb the natural beneﬁts with

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Getting pampered in a bale while enjoying the breezy wind and the sound of the waves.

each drop of oil. And eventually I

had passed when my therapist called

therapy surely gave a positive

went to a deeper relaxation as she

me gently. When I opened my eyes,

impact to my mind as well, not

pampered me from head to toe.

my muscles were all soothed and

only my body. After all, Ayurveda

my mind was eased. The Ayurveda

therapy is believed to be beneﬁcial for the nervous and immune systems, and can support healing for many diseases in the body and mind. Before I checked out of the spa, I realized just how perfect this treatment is for workaholics. So, if you’ve been working almost non-stop this week, maybe it’s time for you to take a day off, go to The Beach Spa at Belmond Jimbaran Puri and enjoy the Ayurveda therapy to help balance your mind, body and soul. By Wiwin Wirwidya The Beach Spa Belmond Jimbaran Puri Jalan Uluwatu, Yoga Perkanthi Lane, Jimbaran (0361) 701-605 www.belmond.com

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELMOND JIMBARAN PURI

I did not realize that 90 minutes

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n by Indonesian The “Bouquet of Love” art installatio Potato Head Beach at roho Nug Eko artist rary contempo ire! adm Club is surely one to

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BY RISTY NURRAISA AND WIWIN WIRWIDYA FRESTRO & BAR AND POTATO HEAD BEACH CLUB PHOTOS COURTESY, BALI BIRD PARK PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA, SHERATON BALI KUTA RESORT PHOTOS BY JAKA DHARMA

SIGHTS&SOUNDS

QUOTES AND FUN FACTS OUR CORK BOARD OF PHOTOS, IN JULY AND AUGUST ... G RIN PLO EX E HIL W UP D KE PIC E THAT W

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REST&RELAXATION

MENJANGAN HIDEAWAY A PARADISE WITHIN A PROTECTED WILDERNESS ON THE WESTERN TIP OF BALI…

itting within the West

or the deer that live in the national

its delectable Indonesian dishes

Bali National Park on

park.

while gazing at the lush greenery.

the northwestern tip

It takes around three hours to get

Afterwards, we continued on to

of the island, Plataran

to the resort from South Bali, but

Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

Menjangan Resort &

the long journey is worth it with the

where natural wonders awaited us…

Spa is truly a remarkable sanctuary

view of Bali’s beautiful landscapes

to escape from crowded South Bali

to please the eyes. On my way

THE JOGLO HOUSE

for a while and be one with nature.

to visit the resort with a couple of

After three hours on the road, the

Not only does it boast a view of

friends, our journey was even more

resort’s shuttle car ﬁnally took a turn

the ocean and the silhouette of the

unforgettable as we made a short

to what seemed to be a hidden path

mountains in Java Island, the resort

stop at The View Restaurant by

as it went through a forest. Not long

also often welcomes regular visitors

Plataran in Munduk area (just after

after, we arrived at the resort’s lobby

in their green spaces; the menjangan

Bedugul) to ﬁll up our energy with

that is set in a house-like building

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Plataran Private Cruise.

designed with wooden ﬂoor, and

Menjangan Resort & Spa has

mountains in the background during

boasts an ocean view. Walking

several villas, each one is made of

sunset time.

into the lobby felt like entering a

a traditional Javanese Joglo house

relative’s house as it had a homey

and decorated with wooden ﬂoor

is quite secluded for guests to ﬁnd

vibe. While the staff helped us

and furniture. These types of the

food outside, but the resort has this

with our check in, my friends and

villas are comprised of one-bedroom

covered by providing several on-site

I explored the wooden deck at the

Forest Villa, Luxury Ocean Villa,

dining venues, one of them being the

back of the lobby where a telescope

Ocean Mangrove Villa and the

Wantilan Open Kitchen. Located next

is provided to watch Menjangan

two-bedroom Forest Villa. I stayed

to the lobby, the alfresco Wantilan

Island that lies across the ocean.

at the one-bedroom Luxury Ocean

Open Kitchen serves delicious

As much as we wanted to hang

Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

Villa designed with a private terrace

Indonesian dishes where our group

out at the lobby deck, our rooms

and a plunge pool overlooking the

indulged in a dinner with a romantic

were already waiting. Plataran

ocean, with the silhouette of the

ambiance under the night sky.

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INTO THE WILDERNESS The next morning, it was time for an adventure. Our day began with a full breakfast at The Octagon Ocean Club before we headed to the dock to hop on the Plataran Private Cruise to go snorkeling around Menjangan Island. The sun was shining bright and the ocean was pretty friendly. Soft drinks, mineral water and canapés were served on the Phinisi boat, while several daybeds were available for us to lie under the sun. Cruising couldn’t be better than this!

Sneak a peek of one of the villas.

It wasn’t long until we reached our destination, but before we left the private cruise, the captain gave a brieﬁng and made sure that each of us wore life jackets. Then, we hopped on to a smaller boat to get to the snorkeling spot and ﬁnally jumped into the crystal clear ocean and swam to see Menjangan’s beautiful marine life. Aside from snorkeling, Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa has other numerous adventurous activities, which our group experienced on our third day. Unlike the day before

Each villa has an open air bathroom.

Octagon Beach Club, our group went trekking the surrounding forest accompanied by an experienced guide for a breakfast picnic. After an hour of trekking – that was ﬁlled with a lot of information on the name of the trees and deeper knowledge about the environment from the guide –, we spotted a red-andwhite rug covered with sandwiches, fruits, cups of coffee and more, all nicely set by the beach. Some of the resort’s staff were on standby Wild deer are often spotted at the resort’s green spaces.

to assist us as well. Indeed, it was a marvelous breakfast, especially

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF PLATARAN MENJANGAN RESORT & SPA

where we had breakfast at The

with the mangroves and the ocean as our scenery. But our adventure didn’t stop there as we once again explored the forest on our way back to the resort – our guide even took us to see a snake’s nest! Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa also has a sanctuary for Bali Starlings, the island’s mascot that is also an endangered species. They even provide decent accommodations for students and teachers who want to study the natural wonders of West Bali

Have a romantic dining experience by the beach.

National Park. Our group wasn’t one of these study groups, yet we still learnt a lot about Bali Starlings – and that’s why we believe that this sanctuary is a must-visit to educate us all about these beautiful little fellows. After exploring the forest – and snorkeling the day before –, it was only right that we spent our last afternoon at the resort by taking a swim at The Octagon Beach Club. Boasting a view of the ocean, the beach club is the perfect place to unwind with a refreshing drink and light bites. And who knows, some

The Octagon Beach Club.

of the wild deer might just come to graze at the beach club’s garden. In fact, our group encountered several deer grazzing around our villas. It shouldn’t be a surprise, actually. After all, it was us who were the guests at their house; the West Bali National Park. By Risty Nurraisa Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa West Bali National Park Jalan Raya Seririt, Gilimanuk, Singaraja

The inﬁnity swimming pool at The Octagon Beach Club.

0813-3804-4224 www.plataran.com

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FOTOFOLIO

BALI’S ANGELS Australian-based photographer Mark Thomas is a regular traveler to Indonesia, especially to the Island of the Gods. His photographic journey started with ﬁlm cameras and a home darkroom in his youth. He subsequently enjoyed a corporate career that took him to travel the world extensively but at the same time limited his photographic pursuits. After retiring in 2014, Mark has been combining his love for photography and travel. His main interest is photographing people from different cultures around the world, using both formal portraiture and street photography styles. In this photo collection, Mark focuses on the beauty of Balinese women and embraces traditional clothing and makeup as well as carnival costumes at this year’s Bali Arts Festival opening parade – all of the images were taken with Hasselblad HV plus Zeiss 24-70 mm F2.8. He hopes that these images portray both the elegance and the vibrancy of Balinese culture. www.markthomasimages.com Instagram: @markthomasimages

Elegance – a beautifully dressed Balinese woman in Denpasar. 40

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Balinese Eyes – a glance behind a fan.

Parade Girls – vibrant colors at the Bali Arts Festival 2017.

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Colors of Bali â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the opening parade of Bali Arts Festival 2017. BALI&BEYOND SEPTEMBER 2017

Traditional beauty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a portrait of a Balinese dancer.

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Aga Model â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the women in the Bali Aga Village of Tenganan.

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Carnival Bali â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Bali Arts Festival 2017 exposed attractive costumes.

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Flower Girl – ﬂowers and a smile at the Bali Arts Festival 2017.

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ACTION&ATTRACTION

BUGGY

WONDERLAND JOIN OUR CONTRIBUTOR GINO ANDRIAS IN RIDING A POLARIS BUGGY TO EXPLORE THE JUNGLE…

o, you probably saw a jungle explorer on TV ride a seriously brutish, yet fun, fourwheeled machine that looked smaller than an off-road jeep but packed more muscle than an ATV or dirt bike. He revved the

engine like a madman and went through all the foliage like a walk in the park. Then, you wondered, “What kind of machine is that?” It’s a buggy car. And now it’s broken away from your TV screen and is literally available in Bali. Mason Jungle Buggies, Bali Adventure Tours’ newest addition, is an activity that truly stands out

Are you ready to go?

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The starting and ﬁnishing point of the buggy ride.

among other land recreation alternatives. It not only

horse to pack the haystacks to law enforcement that

pumps up your adrenaline, but also makes it possible for

utilize this unique vehicle to patrol the desert and the

you to steer and handle a four-wheeled machine.

borders or the jungle. At Mason Jungle Buggies, the

Wondering how fun riding these buggies is? Come

chosen rides are at the cream level, utilizing Polaris

with me as I sit behind the steering wheel and experience

Ace 325 cc as the single seater and Polaris RZR with

the whole 4.5-kilometer dirt road, slide on the cornering

570 cc for the double seater.

section and go pedal to the metal. Now, put on a

“These buggies are more than just reliable and

helmet, strap the three-point seatbelt and… enjoy the

safe. We adjust the wheelbase to get a lower center

ride!

of gravity so people can go crazy without ﬂipping over. We also added a horn to let other drivers know

THE BUGGY

that you are overtaking,” stated Jian Mason, one

The buggies are made by Polaris, a brand that is trusted

of the experts behind the business. Obviously some

by a wide range of outdoor activity operators and

parts have been modiﬁed for the sake of fun without

institutions, from ranch owners who need a reliable work

forgetting the safety components, like the staggering

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The 28 buggies – that consists of 20 single seaters

THE TRACK Mason Jungle Buggies is located at Banjar Tagtag in

and 8 doubles – are on standby in the basement park

Ubud where lush greenery becomes the feast to the

under the Koko Bambu restaurant. The restaurant also

rider’s eyes. The buggy ride is 4.5 kilometers long that

functions as the starting and ﬁnishing point for this

runs through from a village road to the forest and then to

activity so riders can clean themselves up and ﬁll their

the custom built road.

hungry stomachs with some quality food after their driving session is done.

The difference between Mason Jungle Buggies and other ATV operators is that other operators use the village road which is often blocked on special days for traditional ceremonies. This is not the case with Mason Jungle Buggies as they created their own track through the forest. “My father and I actually dug it all by ourselves using bobcats. We also walked through the forest to decide what features need to be added,” Jian explained how they built the customized track, including the safety points. The road is mostly soil with some layers of gravel added on the big turning section to give riders a sensational drifting experience once they give a deep revving thrust and splash dirt around. This is the ultimate driving experience that also tests your driving skills.

THE RIDE Before the ride starts, the ﬁve- to seven-minute safety brieﬁng is the rule of thumb that should not be neglected.

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PHOTOS BY GINO ANDRIAS AND COURTESY OF MASON JUNGLE BUGGIES

factory built roll bar to protect drivers and passenger.

Riders are taken to the neat well-managed garage where those 28 buggies are waiting. The rules are displayed on a ﬂat LCD screen; the information includes how to handle the ride, what needs to be considered along the road and what should not be done during the ride. After all is clear, each rider wears a helmet and their three point seatbelts are fastened. Then, there’s nothing else left than to hit the ignition button and the gas pedal. Surprisingly, the buggies are not blaring as loud as I thought they would be. The sound of the engine was more of a medium roar, resembling a prowling predator. The petrol-fueled engine gave a good thrust as soon as I hit the gas pedal on full throttle. The ride was super fun as I went through the dense tropical forest, waved to the local villagers, and saw an old man feeding his cows while roosters were roaming around the road. But the most fun was when I spin the wheel and drifted on soft gravel, blasting dirt to the buggy behind me. By Gino Andrias Mason Jungle Buggies Jalan Raya Taro, Banjar Tatag, Ubud (0361) 721-480 www.masonjunglebuggies.com

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BEYONDBALI

STAYING IN AN EARTHSHIP A SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY IN WEST SUMBAWAâ&#x20AC;Ś

t was 11 p.m. and the light went

The seven of us were all

sustainable development venture

off. The electricity supply for the

passionate volunteer divers who,

situated in the Poto Tano district,

day was ďŹ nished and we were

on behalf of Eco Regions Indonesia

where the West Sumbawa Regency

ready to go to bed. It had been

(ERI), were on a task to document

has allocated an area of 1,000

a long day of exploring and

the potential of this area as a

hectares as an Eco Region suitable

identifying dive sites around the

diving destination and test the

for the development of both eco-

Eight Islands with base camp at the

newly built Earthships. There were

tourism and agro-industry. The

Earthships in Kenawa Island. Located

two prototypes built by sustainable

regency has nominated ERI as the

just a 15-minute boat ride away from

architect Mike Reynolds and his

conservation, rehabilitation and

Poto Tano district, Kenawa Island

team during workshops held in

development governing body for the

is spread over 13.8 hectares of

December 2016 and March 2017.

area, with responsibility to produce

unspoiled tropical beauty in Gili Balu district in West Sumbawa.

This project is a part of The Eight Islands Eco Region, a comprehensive

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sustainable development rules and guidelines for development in the Eco

Region, prohibiting non-sustainable practices. This platform combines environmental, cultural, social, spiritual and ﬁnancial needs in equal balance, and is set to create Southeast Asia’s largest Eco Region.

SOUTHEAST ASIA’S FIRST Mike Reynolds has been building Earthships for more than 40 years and adapting this self-sufﬁcient building concept to a variety of

Kenawa Island

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The Earthship is nestled in Southeast Asia’s largest Eco Region.

contexts, uses and climatic conditions.

surrounding environment as if it is a

SUSTAINABLE LIFE

Different adaptations of this self-

living being, adapting to the needs

To us, the seven divers and

sufﬁcient building have been built

of who lives in it and to climatic

temporary dwellers, the Earthship

worldwide; some becoming private

conditions.

has provided sufﬁcient fresh water

The mass created by old tires

to wash off salt and dirt, enough

holiday houses. Some Earthsips have

stuffed with soil isolates the building,

electricity to charge our phones,

even been adopted within relief

so do the empty plastic and glass

camera batteries and laptops, and

programs for homeless people.

bottles which are also used for

light until after dinner. We had

decoration. Water is collected for

to use a generator to fuel the air

design, an Earthship building

human use and being recycled

compressor used to ﬁll the tanks, but

requires a wide use of recycled

to irrigate the garden. Energy is

no additional cooling system such as

materials such as glass and plastic

produced by solar panels and a

fans or air-conditioning devices was

bottles, as well as cans and tires.

so-called “breeze-maker” system on

needed to keep us fresh during the

And because of that, the Earthship

the roof that cools down hot air from

hot days.

has become many people’s “dream

the outside and turns it into a natural

home”, mainly for its self-sufﬁciency

air ﬂow that freshens the indoor

surrounding environment and uses

in energy production which allows

areas. In Eight Islands, the Earthship

the energy that is on the planet,”

it to be completely off the grid.

team is collaborating with ERI for

architect Mike Reyolds explained in

Indeed, the Earthship has been

the establishment of Southeast Asia’s

an interview. “It recycles waste and

deﬁned as “a living organism”

ﬁrst Earthship branded resort and

rain water and isolates from outdoor

because it interacts with the

Earthship Academy.

temperature, thanks to the mass made

Due to its unique and diverse

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“The Earthship interacts with the

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residences, some ofﬁces, while others

of compressed soil and recycled materials such as tires, bottles and cans.” Each Earthship is powered by solar, has its own gravity-based water collection system and septic tank. “The Earthship needs less energy than a conventional building. It needs less solar panels and no air-conditioning. It gives you the essentials, provides you with what you need but does not let you watch TV all day!” Reynolds added. Earthships can be customized according to the needs of the people living in it, but at the same time

The beautiful underwater life in West Sumbawa.

Free dive in the West Sumbawa waters.

they educate people on energy

workshop will take place in October

consumption. “We need to be aware

2017, and this training exercise will

that everything is ﬁnite. That energy

gradually involve more and more

is ﬁnite. People don’t think like

local construction teams to build 33

that anymore because everything

Earthships and open them to the

is provided. They just need to pay

public.

for energy and can have as much

It is true that the so-called

as they want. The Earthship takes

sustainable travel has become

people outside of their little world

many travel agencies’ best seller.

to see the whole picture, and make

However, on our short stay in an

them ponder; do I really need to

Earthship – the ﬁrst one in Indonesia

waste water and power? To throw

–, we have had the invaluable

my garbage out and let my sewage

opportunity to experience what

go into the sea? Slowly, they start to

sustainable travel really is. Indeed, it

see how crucial their participation

is more than staying in a luxury hotel

in this planet is and it makes them

with a bamboo roof. Sustainability is

stronger as a community,” Reynolds

a conversation with the environment,

concluded.

a living interaction with nature, people and ourselves.

The project of the Earthship Resort in Eight Island Eco Region is

By Marge

progressing – another construction

(www.margeye.com)

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CAPITALCORNER

Happy Kombucha, anyone?

HAPPILY HEALTHY

question is: where can you find healthy food in Jakarta? It’s actually not that difficult. Here, we have a small list of healthy foods and beverages and where to find them – the places are not just for you to dine in but also to do grocery shopping for your kitchen supplies. Most of the

BALANCING THE BUSY LIFE IN THE CAPITAL CITY WITH SOME HEALTHY FOOD AND DRINKS…

foods and drinks are made of locally-sourced produce to

By Edna Tarigan

Good news for Jakarta people as the Bali-based kombucha

support the lives of the farmers surrounding Jakarta.

TEA ELIXIR producer Happy Kombucha – Secret Lab is now available

in the capital city. This trending healthy drink – which iving in the capital city of Jakarta, with a daily

originates from an ancient recipe of fermented tea – can

busy schedule and unpredictable trafﬁc, doesn’t

be easily found in the heart of the city, at the Beets and

mean that we can forget to live healthily. And

Bouts Café in the SCBD area of South Jakarta.

among all the trends happening in Jakarta, eating healthy food is probably one of the most

beneﬁcial trends to help balance our lives. Now, the

Beets and Bouts offers a variety ﬂavor of kombucha, ranging from Magui Berry Sangria, Happyella Ginger, Joy Berris, Hawaiian Mojito, Tarmonic Apple, Coffee

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GREEN IN A BUN If you’re looking for a delicious healthy dish, Burgreens has the answer. Claimed as Jakarta’s first organic healthy plant-based eatery and catering business, this restaurant – which is located on the lower ground of Pacific Place in Sudirman – offers selections of signature veggie burgers. Opt for the Mini Trio that consists of three different burgers; the Mighty Mushroom, Battle Beans and Spinach Chickpeas. Though they are served in small sizes, they are still fulfilling. The Big Max Burger is also worth a try. Made of whole wheat buns with homemade raw vegan mayo, this burger comes with chips and vegan cream cheese. Aside from burgers, the restaurant also offers other healthy food, such as Crispy Tofu Salad, Raw Mushroom Noodles and Burgreens Matah Salad. Don’t forget to pair the dish with their refreshing drinks like coconut water or choose from the cold-pressed juices selection. Burgreens are also available at Union Yoga in Dharmawangsa and at Organik Klub in Tebet. Burgreens Pacific Place LG #18 Pacific Place, Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav 52-53, South Jakarta (021) 5797-3815 www.burgreens.com Tiramisu, and more. Different flavors have different benefits for our health. For instance, the Happyella Ginger – which contains hibiscus and ginger – is wonderful to relax our mind and body. Meanwhile, the Watermelon Rose made from watermelon, rosemary and black pepper functions to rehydrate and energize. Need a glass of Happy Kombucha between your meeting schedules? Just head to the basement level of the Fairgrounds building. The cafe is actually a sanctuary in the middle of a busy area, making it the perfect place for you to catch your breath and sip some kombucha drink in the middle of the day. Beets and Bouts Basement level of Fairgrounds, SCBD Sudirman Lot 14, Senayan, South Jakarta

The Mini Trio burger for a healthy delight.

0812-8015-9339 Instagram: @beetsandbouts

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TAKE-HOME GOODS

Aside from organic food supply, Organik Klub also

Drinks, check. Food, check. Now, it is time to shop for

has a Healthy, Easy, Yummy (HEY!) Cooking Club where

some high-quality goods for your kitchen at home. All you

guests can learn how to cook healthy dishes. They also

have to do is go to Organik Klub, the one-stop shopping

offer delivery service to customers in Jakarta and its

destination for organic food supplies.

surroundings area. The shop opens every day from 7

Situated across from Honda Park in the Tebet area,

a.m. to 5 p.m.

Organik Klub is a haven for healthy food enthusiasts as it is the pioneer of organic and natural fresh products

Organik Klub

retail in Jakarta. Most of the goods sold at this shop are

Jalan Tebet Barat Raya No. 49C, South Jakarta

vegetables and fruits, supplied directly from farmers in

(021) 829-6167

West Java, mostly from Bogor and Puncak. They also

organiklub@gmail.com

have other natural produce, like organic rice, chicken, eggs, fish and vegetarian milk as well as selections of homemade processed foods – with no preservatives and artificial flavors, of course – such as tofu, tempeh,

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nuggets, cookies and mufﬁn.

Shop some quality produce for your kitchen.

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BEYONDUPDATES

BOGOR BLISS

ALL COURTESY PHOTOS

Situated in the heart of Bogor city, only 45 minutes away from Jakarta, Salak Tower Hotel managed by Salak Hospitality Group is ready to be your holiday home. Boasting a classic yet stylish interior, the hotel offers 150 lavish guest rooms in three different categories – Superior, Deluxe and Presidential Suites. Salak Tower Hotel also provides 10 meeting rooms and one ballroom to host your special events, from business meetings to big celebrations, as well as two dining venues – Skyview Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner while Oasis Café and Bar will indulge you with delectable light bites. Tourist destinations like the Bogor Presidential Palace, Botanical Garden, and shopping arcade are only a stone’s throw away. Salak Tower Hotel Jalan Salak No. 38-40, Bogor, West Java (0251) 7565-111 www.salaktowerhotel.com

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

IT’S A MOVIE WEEK! Dear film enthusiasts, giddy up for Bali International Film Festival (Balinale) 2017! Hosted at Cinemaxx at Lippo Mall Kuta from September 24 to 30, this year’s Balinale will connect filmmakers and movie goers by bringing a number of local and international thought-provoking independent movies and awardwinning documentaries. With the theme “Connecting Communities through the World of Film”, the 11th Balinale aims to promote how films can help project our visions and dreams, and bring people together with the exposure of tolerance and acceptance of different background. Aside from film screenings, Balinale also hosts movie premiers, meet and greet events and seminars. Don’t miss the opening event that will be merrier with a parade showcasing the design by Jember Fashion Carnival. www.balinale.com

SURF THE SCREEN

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Southeast Asia’s one and only surf film festival is back! Held at La Laguna in Canggu, the 9th Ombak Bali Festival showcases a number of films made by talents who are very much inspired by the motion of the ocean. The Ombak Bali team has searched the world for aweinspiring films, from a seething surf scene of Brazil in the ‘80s to Palestine’s seaside town in the modern day. “Proximity” by Taylor Steele, “Endless Winter II” and “Gaza Surf Club” are only a few of movies that should not be missed. The festival is held from September 13 to 15, and is open for free for everyone. www.ombakbalifestival.com

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The “Yum Cha Festival” at Conrad Bali surprised guests as Chef Simon Leung of Conrad Beijing presented selections of Dim Sum fused with Balinese spices. Chicken Feet Betutu, Babi Guling Puff, Chicken Siomay with Wangen spice and Shrimp Dumpling were only a few of his special creations. www.conradbali.com

UNDERWATER STUDY The non-proﬁt organization Coral Triangle Center (CTC) proudly presents the opening of Center for Marine Conservation, Indonesia’s ﬁrst ever facility that will educate everyone – from students to professionals – all about preserving underwater life. Aside from training pavilions and a dive training pool, the learning center also has an Escape Room SOS from the Deep to spread the awareness about ocean environment in a fun way. www.coraltrianglecenter.org

JAZZY NIGHTS Under the night sky at ARMA Museum in Ubud, “Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2017” showcased a line of talented jazz musicians for two days in a row. Steve Barry, Bonny Trio, Tesla Manaf, Benny Likumahuwa Jazz Connection, Gerald Clayton Trio, and Glen Buschmann Jazz Academy Big Band were only a few of the musicians that made the festival so alive. It was indeed the place to be for jazz enthusiasts to dance and sing along to their favorite songs. www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com 64

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UBUD VILLAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL PHOTOS BY JAKA DHARMA, ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS

SEE&SEEN

DIM SUM DELIGHTS

BAMBOO FOR LIFE On August 4, John Hardy himself and CEO Robert Hanson planted the one-millionth-bamboo seedling on the ground of John Hardy’s workshop in Ubud. This special event is hosted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand’s “Wear Bamboo Plant Bamboo” program which encourages their loyal customers to ﬁght carbon emissions. www.johnhardy.com

FUN TRAIL The ﬁrst ever “BNI Plataran X Trail” was such a success with 504 runners from 18 countries participating in three different challenges – 7.1K, 25K and 50K. The day started early in the morning at The Octagon Ocean Club within the Plataran L’Harmonie in the West Bali National Park. Among the winners, Ayu Sukarniti from Indonesia won the 25K while I Nyoman Agus Erawan won the men category for the 7.1K. Congratulations! www.plataranxtrail.com

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ILLUSTRATION MAPS BY ADE PARTHA & RIO WEDAYANA

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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 ﬂ. – Room OP.II.8 East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275 ■ DEPARTURE Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. A Rp. 150,000 international departure tax is required. Domestic departure fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, Tel: (0361) 751-011

■ MEXICO PT Puri Astina Putra Building Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com

Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, but not gastro-related infections. A fever along with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed antibiotics. Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic drinks under various brand names are widely available and are known to replenish body hydration and replace ﬂuids. For discomfort, diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; avoid fruits and spicy foods. Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them immediately. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use high SPF sunblock and a hat. AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have multiple partners from around the world. They are not checked for sexually transmitted diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at pharmacies.

■ NETHERLANDS

■ ROYAL DANISH Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com

CLINIC&HOSPITAL 24-hour emergency medical clinic services, medical evacuation, multilingual staff. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515

(ARMA) Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm

■ ABIAN KAPAS Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar Tel: (0361) 227-176

■ ANTONIO BLANCO Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551 open daily 8 am-5 pm

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352 Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays

■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends

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

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended

■ MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074, 975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud open daily 9 am - 5 pm.

Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com

■ MUSEUM RUDANA Tel: (0361) 975-779, 976-479, Peliatan, Ubud

■ MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315, Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta ■ POLAND

■ BRITAIN

■ SPAIN

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua

Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id

Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, Dental Centre. Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363, Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150

NEW ZEALAND Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA,

MUSEUMS

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN

KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h Medical Centre, international standard hospital with fully equipped ambulances, emergency room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, radiology and pathology, ward rooms, international and multilingual team of medical experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701

CONSULATES

■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15

Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com

■ SLOVAKIA

TOURIST INFO. ■ INTEGRATED TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) A one-stop tourist information complex of ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL

■ BRAZIL Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

■ SWEDEN & FINLAND Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

■ CHILE Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com

■ CZECH REPUBLIC Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur.

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81,

■ 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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