Bali & Beyond Magazine June 2016

J U N E 2 016
VOLUME 17 NO. 193
HIGHLAND
BOUND
AN ADVENTURE
FROM KINTAMANI
TO UBUD
SET TO SAIL
JOURNEY TO THE
TOGEAN ISLANDS
ALL
ABOARD!
CRUISING PARADISE ISLAND
WITH THE BIG FAMILY
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BALI&BEYOND JUNE 2016
TEAMTALK
ALL ABOARD!
Om Swastiastu...
Holidays are here and that means spending quality time with your family, especially
with
your children. Of course Bali is the perfect destination for this as the island has a lot
of child-friendly places that make sure that your little ones have the best time of their lives.
But if you cant decide on where to go or what to do, dont worry as we have the answers
for you in this edition.
If your children cant get their hands off their gadgets, we believe this is the time to
make some changes ip through Lifestyle & Leisure to nd some fun outdoor activities
for children and what to reward them with at the end of their adventure. And if all those
COVER
Photo by Pirates Bay Cruising
activities make them hungry, read Dine & Delights to discover four top-notch burgers to
have on the island.
Staying at the newly open The Sanctoo Villa is a perfect option for a family getaway,
especially with the Bali Zoo sitting right next door we share our experience of staying
at The Sanctoo Villa in Rest & Relaxation. Meanwhile, a visit to the Sibang Breeding
and Release Center of the Begawan Foundation where Bali Starlings are being preserved
will educate your children about the importance of protecting endangered species our
team visited the site together with a number of students from Papua, which we share in
Little Loves.
For a fun family day out, why dont you book an excursion? eOAsia can help you
arrange a trip on Bali Adventure Tours that will take you and your family biking around
a village, riding an elephant and rafting on the Ayung River. We have the coverage in
Action & Attraction. Last but not least, dont forget to make some memorable photos
check out Foto Folio to nd out how SweetEscape can help you capture those beautiful
moments with your family during your holiday in Bali. Have a happy holiday!
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

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THE SUN... THE SAND... THE SURF... THE CULTURE OF PARADISE AND OVER 18,000 SURROUNDING ISLANDS
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THE EVOLUTION OF KECAK
PHOTOS & FUN FACTS
Watching a Kecak Dance

in the Uluwatu Temple
Snapshots and quotes picked up

throughout April and May
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IT'S PLAYTIME!
A FAMILY SANCTUARY
Four fun activities for children in Bali
Staying at the newly opened

The Sanctoo Villa
CRAFT&CULTURE
LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
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DINE&DELIGHTS
THE BURGER HUNT
Four top-notch burgers to have on

the island
SIGHTS&SOUNDS
REST&RELAXATION
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FOTOFOLIO
SWEET MEMORIES
Creating holiday photos
with SweetEscape
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PROFILE&PORTRAIT
16 PRIMEPROMOTION
JAZZ IT UP!
Hot deals and promotions of

the month that shouldnt be missed
Interview with Yuri Mahatma
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18 NEW&NEWS
INVITE&INDULGE
THE VILLAGE TREATS
Getting pampered at The Spa

at Padma Resort Ubud
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This months select news updates

from the islands tourism industry
and whats new around the island
6 4 BEYONDUPDATES
News updates from the tourism
industry and whats new beyond Bali
6 6 COMMUNITYCALENDAR
Schedules, calendar highlights and
various happenings of interest, from
art exhibitions to special events
68 SEE&SEEN
Snapshots of events and happenings
within the preceding month
70 BALIMAPS
Map of Bali showing specic tourism
areas and places of interest, as
well as a distance scale between
the islands main destinations
74 INFOINDEX
Useful directory of companies and
island-based businesses
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FIRST COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF BO$$MAN BALI, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF SWEETESCAPE,
THIRD COLUMN PHOTO COURTESY OF MANDARA SPA
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LITTLELOVES
Visiting a Bali Starling

breeding center
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ACTION
&ATTRACTION
BEYONDBALI
7 DAYS IN
TOGEAN ISLANDS
Journey to the untouched

paradise of Central Sulawesi
HIGHLAND BOUND
A full-day excursion arranged
by eOAsia
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CAPITALCORNER
OLD BATAVIA
Discovering historical places in

the heart of Jakarta
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TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY BALI ADVENTURE TOURS,

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY FADIL AZIZ
FLY, LITTLE WINGS!
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PRIMEPROMOTION
KUTAS FESTIVITY
WAIT NO MORE
Now waiting for your late night ight wont
be so boring anymore. Just head to the
Sundara Beach Club at Four Seasons Resort
Bali after checking out from your hotel and enjoy Sundaras VIP Boarding
Lounge Experience. Indulge in any food and drink from the menu, take a dip
in the 57-meter beachfront innity pool and chill at Sundaras day bed from
12 p.m. until a couple of hours prior to your departure time. By showing
your ticket or e-boarding pass you can purchase the Rp. 750,000++ food
and beverage credit and enjoy all the activities mentioned above. A plate
of refreshing fruit, bottled water, free WiFi, towels and the poolside facilities
are also included. Feeling a little bit tired? Indulge a treatment at the Healing
Village Spa with a 15 percent discount that is included in the package.
Sundara Beach Club
Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, (0361) 708-333
www.sundarabali.com
Located at the heart of Kuta, the Kutabex

Beachfront Hotel presents events from Tuesday
through Sunday at The Seven Rooftop Bar and
Kutabex Bar and Resto. Every Thursday The
Seven Rooftop Bar hosts their Balinese Night
where for only Rp. 100,000 nett guests can
enjoy a Balinese buffet dinner accompanied
by ve kinds of Balinese traditional dance
performances and live gamelan a live Kecak
Dance is also performed the last Thursday of
every month. While at the Kutabex Bar and
Resto, guests will be entertained with live
music enjoy 90s songs on Tuesdays, Top
40 on Wednesdays, Blues on Thursdays, Pop
Rock on Fridays, and Alternative Rock on
Saturdays. For those who like to stay up late,
there will be DJ performances from Friday
to Sunday.
Kutabex Beachfront Hotel
Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta,
Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta
(0361) 300-7070
www.kutabexhotel.com
Puri Management International just launched their newest addition, the

Atta Mesari Resort and Villas in Ubud. Only a 15-minute walk from the
Ubud market and 10 minutes from the Ubud Palace, this resort offers 24
rooms divided into Suite, Private Pool Villa and Family Villa. The view that
overlooks the rice paddies, forest and river adds to the positive ambience
of the accommodation. And excitingly, the main swimming pool facing east
which makes it the best spot to see the sunrise. The Atta Mesari also has their
Blue Duck Restaurant that serves Indonesian comfort food, a yoga center that
stands together with the spa lounge, a chapel with a view, and a wedding
package. To celebrate their opening the hotel is offering special rates from
Rp. 1,000,000/nett/room/night for rooms booked until December 23 2016.
Atta Mesari Resort and Villas
Jalan Suweta, Banjar Bentuyung, Ubud, (0361) 974-390
www.attamesarivillas.com
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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
UBUD GETAWAY
SUNDAY FIESTA
Heading to Nusa Dua on a Sunday is a good option
as The Laguna Bali offers their Sunday BBQ by the
Beach brunch at the Arwana Restaurant. Available
from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. this brunch will pamper you with
selections of BBQ dishes such as seafood, chicken, beef,
pork loin and pork knuckles as well as a lavish buffet that
consists of salads, sushi and scrumptious desserts. For
a more relaxing Sunday BBQ experience you can sit in
the outdoor area where tables are set up between the
white sandy beach and the hotels pool, accompanied
by soothing music from an acoustic band. This brunch is
available for Rp. 480,000 nett/person inclusive of beer,
ice tea and soft drinks. Care to bring your children?
You only need to pay half for children aged three to
12 years old.
Arwana Restaurant
The Laguna Bali
BTDC Lot N2, Nusa Dua, (0361) 771-327
www.thelagunabali.com
FROM NYC TO BALI

Good news for New Yorkers and Balinese and the rest of
you Americans and Indonesians as Qatar Airways is now
operating double daily ghts from Bali to New York and
vice versa. The ights are on Airbus A350s and scheduled
at 11.15 a.m. from New York with passengers transiting in
Doha before continue the ight to Bali. A night ight is also
available at 10 p.m. from New York that will have passengers
arriving in Doha the following day. A long haul ight can
cause jetlag symptoms indeed, but that wont be a problem
when ying with the Airbus A350 as the aircraft is complete
with a high precision air management system and LED lighting
system to manage the passengers melatonin levels and have
them feeling fresh upon arrival.
www.qatarairways.com
DANCING MASSAGE
A special treatment is being offered at the Mandara Spa at the
Grand Nikko Bali for those who are looking for the ultimate in
relaxing spa treatments. The new Island Rhythm Mandara Spa
Style is a massage treatment that combines different kinds of depth
strokes and speed rubs that will give a dance-like sensation to your
body. Be one of the rst to experience this 90-minute treatment in
one of their spa villas for only Rp. 1,350,000
nett/person. Or if you are feeling outdoorsy you
can experience this treatment at their spa bale,
which is located at beach side.
Mandara Spa
Grand Nikko Bali
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, (0361) 773-377
www.grandnikkobali.com
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NEW&NEWS
ONE-STOP CHANNEL
Amongst the abundant websites and TV channels
that show everything about Bali, Bali Go Live saw the
opportunity to create a one-stop platform where people
can nd Balis best in one to three-minute high-quality
videos. Each video presents one particular topic,
ranging from culture, events, destinations, lifestyle, and
even secluded places, complete with a presenter and
graphics that make each video dictionary-like. The
best part is that you do not need to worry about the
credibility of the videos as the Bali Tourism Promotion
Board has appointed Bali Go Live as Balis ofcial
video channel. With that label in mind, Bali Go Live
will be your rst go-to channel if you want to explore
the best of Bali.
www.baligolive.com
ITS A DEAL!
After four years, the Fontana
Hotel Bali is now standing under
the PHM Hospitality umbrella
in order to maintain the good
quality of the hotel by following PHM Hospitality standards this is also
believed to boost the Fontana Hotel Balis excellent reputation in the
hospitality industry. The ofcial collaboration started last March, which was
marked by introducing the new name of the hotel: Fontana Hotel Bali, a
PHM Collection. The hotel has 136 rooms in four categories, the Suma Spa
that sits at the rooftop, and the 24-hour Sunny16 Caf and
Portabella Bistro.
Fontana Hotel Bali, a PHM Collection
Jl. Dewi Sri No. 68, Kuta, (0361) 894-7100
www.phmcollection.com/fontanabali
Local wine is going big! Hatten Wines, the Balinese winery, has now opened
their multifunction building in Sanur to introduce more of their product to
the public. This building is also meant to be a hub where activities like wine
classes, wine tasting and tailored wine dinners are hosted in their private
dining room by request. As the newest landmark in Sanur, this building is
easy to spot with bare bricks and architecture just like a cellar door in Europe.
Hatten Wines has also teamed up with the luxurious home appliance maker
Gaggenau, glassmaker Schott Zwiesel and Toto Kitchen to decorate the
interior. Moreover, Hatten Wines plans to share its wine knowledge with
the younger generation by making this hub a special training place where
workshops about wine, food and beverages are conducted.
Hatten Wines Cellar Door Bali
Komplek Pertokoan Dewa Ruci 3
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta, (0361) 767-422
www.hattenwines.com
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WINE TIME
DENPASAR MOON
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Renon area in Denpasar, NOX
Coffee & Sake Bar has ofcially opened, bringing a unique concept
of coffee by day and sake by night inside the Madam Tan
Restaurant. Open until midnight, NOX uses high-quality Arabica
beans freshly ground to make a variety of coffee beverages including
Spanish-style Cafe Con Leche and Cortado, Affogatto, Caf Zorro
and Caf Cubano. NOX collects beans from all around Indonesia
they even have a certied Luwak coffee on their menu. From the sake
list they will spoil sake enthusiasts with Japans best sake like Junmai
Daiginjo, Kubota Senju and Genjo. NOX also serves cocktails such
as Jamaican Beach Nox Coffee and Baileys Nox Coffee Mocha.
NOX Coffee & Sake Bar
Jalan Cok Agung Kresna No. 55, Renon, Denpasar
(0361) 472-3435
www.noxcoffee.com
HEALTHY SWEETS
Once again, Gelato Secrets has surprised us all with their innovative new Jamu
Collection, which presents jamu (a traditional Indonesian herbal remedy) as
a sweet delight. Using kunyit asam (turmeric and tamarind), beras kencur (a
concoction of rice and ginger) and wedang jahe (ginger tea) all of which are
believed to help cure any kind of ailment the Jamu Collection is made fresh
every day, turning those locally-sourced and hand-ground spices and herbs into
Jamu Kunyit Asam Sorbetto, Jamu Beras Kencur Sorbetto and Wedang Jahe
Sorbetto respectively. Interested to try it? These sorbettos wont make you feel
guilty for having a scoop or more as they benet your health too!
Gelato Secrets
Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
(0361) 898-9630
www.gelatosecrets.com
TEPPANYAKI TALENT
L Hotel Seminyak welcomes Chef Alit Manuaba as the new
chef of Kitano Teppanyaki, which is located at the hotels
Luna Roof Bar. Having cooked Japanese dishes since 2009,
Chef Alit Manuaba is now ready to show his Teppanyaki
skills in the kitchen and serve delectable dishes with a new
twist. His passion in culinary pursuits will generate new
creations that will surely make guests want to come back for
more. Kittano Teppanyaki is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
with a list of new menu items such as Ika Tama, Pork Loin,
Dorayaki Ice Cream and Banana Flambe. Four types of set
menu dinners are also included on the menu list.
Kitano Teppanyaki
L Hotel Seminyak
Jalan Raya Petitenget 8L, Seminyak, (0361) 894-7898
www.thelhotels.com
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CRAFT&CULTURE
THE EVOLUTION OF KECAK
exoticism that holds important
OUR CONTRIBUTOR IRENE BARLIAN WATCHED A

MAGICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE KECAK DANCE
AT THE ULUWATU TEMPLE
transformed from an ancient ritual
historical value, and has been

into a popular performance.
EAST MEETS WEST

Walter Spies, a German artist and
here is no other place in
island merges the eastern and
scholar, is known as the creator of
Indonesia that embodies
western culture into one synchronous
this popular dance rst staged in
Hindu spirituality more
harmony. Evidence of this is the
1930. Spies was already familiar
than Bali, an island that
famous Kecak Dance, a must-see
with Balinese culture as he had
is famous for its unique
performance that displays a cultural
studied Balinese music and dance,
culture. Bali offers an endless

experience of offerings, purications,
processions and dozens of religious

ceremonies that the Balinese
dedicate their lives to, which give
a mystical and magical vibe to the
island. Hindu temples rise every
other kilometer, and the local culture
derived from their Hindu traditions
are imprinted as the identity of
the island.
Bali teaches us about faith,
tolerance and diversity, as this
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but his inspiration for Kecak came
is placed in the middle of the
performance sets a new barometer
after watching the Sanghyang
dancers. Spies version of the Kecak
for traditional dance. Aesthetics
Dedari Trance, a purication
emphasizes more the structured and
now become a dominant factor in
procession to clean the village
dramatic choreography.
a Kecak performance, as well as
from a plague or a bad omen. This
Another person who also played
the music and choreography that
ritual was commonly performed
a part in the transition of the Kecak
are also crucial factors. The story
by the old Balinese society where
Dance was Wayan Limbak, a
is derived from the Ramayana, a
the dancers are believed to go
Balinese dancer. Together with
famous Indonesian folktale about
into a trance. During this state of
Spies, Wayan brought the Kecak
the adventure of Rama who was
unconsciousness, they believe that
into an art form whose function was
trying to save his lover Shinta
they can communicate with God or
purely for entertainment and no
from Rahwana, which has been
their ancestral spirits.
longer attached with ritual beliefs.
interpreted in so many ways.
In 1960 a lot of dance groups were
Costumes now become one of the
titled Insel der Damonen became
born and became popular in Bali.
most important elements in a Kecak
the root of the Kecak Dance as he re-
Ever since then, the Kecak has been
show as well. Thats why its obvious
choreographed the ancient Balinese
transformed into a cultural symbol
that the Kecak has gradually turned
ritual. Broadly speaking, there are
and plays an important role in Balis
into a dramatic art form, leaving all
some minor differences between
tourism industry.
its old ritual elements behind.
Hanoman, the legendary white monkey

in the Ramayana story.
Spies involvement in the lm
Kecak and Sanghyang Dedari. For
The melding process of the
example the sitting formation is
eastern and western cultures in that
MAGICAL SUNSET
changed and the damar, a torch
Kecak Dance was slow but sure. The
There are a lot of Kecak
with a decorative Balinese pattern,
marriage of culture and art in the
performances to see in Bali, but I
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The Pemangku, a Hindu priest, is

spreading holy water on the dancers.
personally think the Kecak Dance
expressing anxiety, fear and
performance comes to an end with
at the Uluwatu Temple is the most
sadness in her face and movements,
the victory of Rama. Celebrating his
magical, as it is performed in Balis
and the wind that sweeps Shintas
win, Rama holds a bow and arrow
oldest temple during the sunset.
face complements the scene in a
while the rest of the dancers carry
subtle way.
Rahwana on top of their heads as
That moment is captivating and
they leave the podium. The ending
open circular podium at Uluwatu
audience can see that the Kecak
of the performance is even more
Temple, as more than fty dancers
Dance is more than just a traditional
mystical as the sun sets on the
enter the stage. The dancers are
dance. Its a theatrical performance
horizon.
all men wearing only black and
where the dancers move and act in
white checkered sarongs with a red
a very dramatic manner. Every facial
will the transformation of the Kecak
ribbon. They are sitting side by side,
expression, timing, space, motion
Dance go? Over the past 90 years,
Now the question is, how far
circling around the damar. There are
and costume is all thoughtfully
the Kecak is no longer considered
no musical instruments prior to this
designed in line with one another.
a spiritual procession but more of
show, only the interlocking vowels of
The dance is also rich with symbols,
a blend of tradition, history and
the dancers that create an exquisite
like the reballs during a ght scene
culture that become one colossal
symphony.
between Hanoman and Rahwana
performance. It has become an
that symbolizes anger and the desire
integral part of Balis identity and
to win the battle.
more importantly, a symbolic
The twilight sky has just appeared

when Shinta is abducted. The
female dancer gives a remarkable
performance in this scene by
The chanting of cak, cak, cak

is still loudly heard when the dance
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representation of the nation.

By Irene Barlian
PHOTO BY IRENE BARLIAN
Cak, cak, cak, the voices of

the dancers begin to echo in the
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LIFESTYLE&LEISURE
Three out of many games at Bali Tree

Top Adventure Park. Right page:
Other than books, Pondok Pekak has
activities like a painting class.
Its Playtime!
OF ALL THE FUN ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN BALI, THESE

FOUR WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN HAVE
THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES.
By Suhartina Sindukusumo
Bali Treetop Adventure Park offers a

Jungle Book kind of experience for
your children and for you too.
Once you arrive at the park, your
children can immediately envision
themselves hopping from one tree
to another as half of the site is
lled with big trees, complete with
bridges, nets, Tarzan jumps, ying
f your children have been
encourage them to get closer to
fox, and much more. Bali Treetop
refusing to play outdoors and
nature? Dont worry as we have the
Adventure Park has 95 treetop
wont take their eyes off their
answers right here. And at the end
games in total that are divided
gadgets, a holiday in Bali is the
of the trip you can reward them with
into six circuits surrounded by a
best way to bring a change to
a relaxing time at a high-end Kids
panoramic view. Each circuit is child-
their habits as this island has more
Spa in the middle of a ve-star resort
friendly and designed for specic
than enough fun activities designed
complex.
ages. For example, the friendliest
for kids. The question is, what do
is the Squirrel Yellow Circuit, for
you want to offer your kids? Do you
SKILLS SEEKERS
age four to six only, whereas the
want your little ones to be a brave
Develop your childrens skills at the
Adrenaline Black Circuit is for
adventurer? Do you want them to
Bali Treetop Adventure Park! Set in
teenagers over 12 years old who
see the world through books? Or
the lush Bedugul Botanical Gardens,
can take the more challenging trails.
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les. Literature about Balinese and
THE GREENEST CAMP
complete one circuit, but it all
Indonesian culture and history are
The Green Camp is a one-stop
depends on the participants
also found in every corner.
solution that will bring your kids
It takes around two hours to
capability as each circuit has its
The library has a terrace on
closer to nature, and eventually give
own difculty level. No matter which
the upper level that becomes a
them one of the most memorable
one they take, each circuit will help
comfortable space to read to your
experiences of their lives. Sitting
build their condence and make
children or at least accompany
next door to the famous Green
them brave enough to explore their
your little ones as they are ipping
School in Ubud, the Green Camp
own potential. For instance, the
through their favorite stories. The
offers special programs especially
160-meter long ying fox will make
best part is that you dont have
for children from ages seven to 17
them jump onto the ground at the
to spend a lot to access these
years old. An overnight in the wild
end of the trail. Dont worry though
books. By paying only Rp. 50,000
and encounters with lots of plants
as all participants will be geared up
nett you can have an all-you-can-
and insects are only some of the
with high-quality climbing equipment
read package for a month or Rp.
activities, and it doesnt stop there.
like harness and carabiners. And
250,000 nett for one-year access.
The Green Camp aims to teach
every tree-oriented game is also built
And if you or your kids cant nish
and secured with safety gear such as
reading your favorite books in one
pulleys and red-coated steel cables.
day, you can rent them for up to
However, if your children are
three days for only Rp. 2,000/day/
not interested in joining the treetop
book. Did we mention that they also
circuits they can walk on the trails in
have free Wi-Fi?
the forest, watching the others taking

on the challenges from the ground
Pondok Pekak Library
level.
Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud

(0361) 976-194
Bali Tree Top Adventure Park
www.pondokpekaklibrary.com
Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden,

Candikuning
(0361) 934-0009
www.balitreetop.com
THE BOOK HAVEN

Are your children into books?
Then just take them to the Pondok
Pekak Library in Ubud, which we
personally call the book haven for
bookworms, no matter how old you
are. The Pondok Pekak Library has
more than 30,000 books on their
shelves, ranging from bestsellers to
al
rare copies of local and international
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This photo: The eco rustic bamboo home for the campers at Green Camp.
Tubing (below left) and gardening (below right).
children to live in an environmentally

sustainable way and get up close
and personal with Balinese culture.
Having fun in nature as well as
getting creative is what your children
will experience at the Green Camp.
There are two programs
available, day and overnights
whichever your children choose
they will participate in challengesuch as creating organic gardens
include cooking traditional treats,
kids to live sustainably with nature
and making organic chocolate
playing traditional drums around the
wherever they are.
harvested from the Green Camps
campre, and seeing the iguanas
very own cacao trees. Tubing on the
that linger around the trees. As for
Green Camp
Ayung River, exploring biodiversity
campers who would like to stay for
Jalan Raya Sibang Kaja, Banjar
at Green Camps area, and
up to a week, they will get to bike
Saren, Abiansemal
discovering Balis rice paddies are
around the local village, go hiking
www.greencampbali.com
also among the list of activities.
in Balis mountains, and of course
On the overnight program the
experience a week full of laughter
THE KIDS SPA
campers will get to experience the
around the bonres that spark up
Now that your children have
Yurt Village, an eco-rustic bamboo
the nights. By doing all the afore-
experienced one or all of these
home in the Green School jungle-
mentioned activities, the Green
activities, why dont you treat them
like complex. Other activities
Camp is trying to encourage the
at a kids spa where they will be
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ALL COURTESY PHOTOS
based outdoor learning adventure
pampered with love? The Westin Kids
while being massaged by a therapist
Spa at Westin Resort Nusa Dua is the
from the Heavenly Spa by Westin
place where your children can regain
and pampered with a Body Shop
their energy and feel fresh after
mask afterwards. This treatment is
joining in these outdoor activities.
usually combined with the Prince or
Located in a quite space between
Princess, a menu that consists of nail
the Westin Kids Club and the
art for girls and a temporary tattoo
swimming pool, The Westin Kids
session for boys. So while waiting
Spa is comfortably set with bean
for the mask to dry, your little girls
bag chairs and offers selections of
will have their nails done with non-
treatments especially designed for

children, ranging from massages to
facials, hair braiding and nail arts
and more, all using children-friendly
products made of pure and natural
ingredients. The Body Shop and
LOral are among the products they
use. Each treatment wont take more
than 45 minutes, so the children
wont get bored.
The 30-minute Mini Facial is one
of the kids most favorite treatment,
as they get to lay on the beanbag
toxic nail products for kids such as
Piggy Paint and Snails, while your
little boys can choose one or two
selected temporary tattoos from
Potatoo or other brands.
Does mommy want to join? Sure
you can, as Westin Kids Spa offers
a Mommy and Me package where
kids and their mothers can indulge in
a 30-minute massage by the beach.
The Westin Kids Spa
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
BTDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua
(0361)771-906,
The selection of nail polish
at The Westin Kids Spa.
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www.westinnusaduabali.com/
westin-kids-spa
DINE&DELIGHTS
THE
BURGER
HUNT
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON,
FILL UP YOUR LITTLE
ONES TUMMIES AND
YOUR OWN WITH ONE
OF THESE DELECTABLE
BURGERS AVAILABLE ON
THE ISLAND
hat food
pleases everybodys taste, and
to eat
burgers are the simple answer.
to choose from, but the star of
There are a lot of burgers
this time?
From one dish, you and your little
BO$$MAN is the Duck Duck Goose.
Thats one
ones can get everything you need
Available for Rp. 195,000 nett, Duck
of the most
as meat, buns and veggies are all
Duck Goose sets a very high standard
challenging questions that arise
stacked and combined deliciously
for all burgers in Bali. Imagine fresh
when you go traveling with the
with a special sauce. But with so
burger buns lled with fried duck egg,
whole family. Youre looking for
many restaurants offering burgers,
duck parfait and foie gras this is the
a restaurant that offers dishes that
you might wonder which ones are
ultimate gourmet burger with avor
the best. Our team discovered four
that is beyond expectation. Heres
top-notch burgers on the island that
a little secret to make your Duck
you must try!
Duck Goose even more sensational.
Chef Jethro
Since this dish is served with a knife
LIKE A BOSS
stabbed through the burger in the
The aroma of fresh-baked buns
center, you can cut the burger in two
mixed with ketchup, a patty, melted
using that knife and watch as the
cheese and mayonnaise welcomed
egg yolk start to run. Now, grab the
us as we walked into BO$$MAN.
burger before the yolk reaches the
Located right next to its sister
paper tray, take a bite and just enjoy
restaurant, Sisterelds, BO$$MAN
the sensation of foie gras mixed with
has a minimalist design where
duck parfait and egg yolk.
everyone can relish their top-notch
However, if you are up for a
burgers courtesy of the team led by
lighter style of burger, Kim Chi
Chef Jethro, all while enjoying the
Un is a great option. This burger
breezy Seminyak area.
combines sweet and sour Korean
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fried chicken and traditional Korean
The famous Wahrung

black burger.
Kim Chi, which is smeared with

gochujang mayo. The crispy chicken
is made even more delish with
sprinkles of sesame that add an
Asian avor to it.
The burgers at BO$$MAN are
generous, but if you still have some
room left in your stomach, why dont
you try a side dish? Their Loaded
Fries served with jalapeno, pulled
pork, coriander and chipotle mayo
will keep you coming back for more.
BO$$MAN Bali
Jalan Kayu Cendana No. 8B,
Seminyak
0812-3916-7070
www.bossmanbali.com
BLACK BURGER
Located on the rst level of Seminyak
Village, Wahrung offers burger
burger with natural ingredients
ingredients are cooked fresh and
selections like no other with its black
that are healthy the burgers at
perfectly to enhance the avor.
charcoal buns, which surprisingly
Wahrung have the whole package!
Each burger at Wahrung is
Wahrung has an attractive list
served with French Fries, but we
give it more avor. According to the

owner Mr. Wah, charcoal buns are
of burgers Pulled-Pork Burger,
personally recommend that you
also healthier as charcoal benets
Zero Fat Chicken Burger, Butter
pair your dish with White Trufe
the stomach by neutralizing acidity.
Fish Burger, Veggie Burger and the
Parmigiano French Fries on the
So, here we have a avorsome
Chopped Aged Sirloin Steak Burger,
side. And for sure your kids will
the last one being our personal
love the restaurants Extra Thick
favorite. Using dry aged Australian
Classic Americano Milkshake the
sirloin, the beef patty is really tender
chocolate one is sensational with
and the avor is top-notch as it is
chocolate chips hidden in the drink!
combined not only with a charcoal

bun but also rucola. The burger is
Wahrung
made even more delish with oven-
Seminyak Village, Level 1
dried tomato hidden in the stack,
Jalan Kayu Jati No. 8, Seminyak
and the restaurants homemade wild
(0361) 370-5208
honey mustard mayonnaise. It is a
www.facebook.com/
simple and classic burger where the
TastyWahrungbali
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ITS A HABIT
is inuenced by the classic American
cut fries served on the side, Sandy
It is impossible to hold it with
burger where the 100-percent
explained how he wanted to keep
only two hands, as the layers are
Australian beef patty is layered
Habitual Quench and Feed as a
extremely high even before it is
with high-quality cheese, deep-fried
small place where people come to
capped by the upper bun. The
bacon, caramelized onion and
eat and have a quality time over
cheese and mushroom are melting
sauted mushrooms, not to mention
a comfort burger for brunch or
together and falling to the side
the fresh pickles, lettuce and tomato
lunch. His main goal is maintaining
as you take your rst bite. Yes,
that add a healthy touch.
the restaurants great taste. Sandy
we are talking about the famous
As we munched on our hand-
admitted that he had never planned

on making burgers as his signature
menu, however it was word of mouth
that worked its magic. But for us
personally, the burger at Habitual
Quench and Feed gives us a slice
of an American-feel in Bali, where a
classic burger is still praised amidst
the fuss of fusion burgers around
the world.
Habitual Quench and Feed
Jalan Umalas 1 No. 12B, Kerobokan
0851-0018-1801
www.facebook.com/
Mushroom, Cheese & Onion Burger,

the bestselling burger at Habitual
Quench and Feed in Umalas.
For four years, Habitual Quench
and Feed has been maintaining its
quality, ensuring that this burger
stays as one of the most-wanted
burgers in the island. Whats their
secret? Sandy, the owner-slash-chef,
says that they are trying to keep
the originality of this burger. The
Mushroom, Cheese & Onion Burger
Habituals best selling Mushroom,

Cheese & Onion Burger (above left).
The dining area of Habitual Quench and Feed.
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HABITUAL QUENCH AND FEED PHOTOS BY SUHARTINA SINDUKUSUMO,

ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS.
HabitualQuenchFeed
The yummy MOFO Burger (above).

MOFO KITCHEN is the new gem in Seminyak (left).
MOFO Burger is perfect for burger
a 10 percent discount for MOFO
lovers as the dish consists of a tender
CHILI purchased until the end of this
prime beef patty, sauted button
June!
mushrooms and cheddar cheese
Other fusion menu items include
as well as seasoned fries on the
the Chicken Reggae Burger and
A SPICY TWIST
side. But the secret that makes this
MOFO Wings. But if youre looking
It may have only been a couple
burger different from the others on
for some simple classic dishes, take
of months since MOFO KITCHEN
the island is the Jack Daniels BBQ
a look at their Western menu, like
rst opened its doors, but this new
sauce, made from scratch by the
the Egg in a Jar (caviar daubergine
hip caf has already become the
team at MOFO KITCHEN.
served with smoked cheese,
place to be for breakfast, brunch
All the fusion dishes are cooked
poached egg and crispy bacon)
and lunch in the Seminyak area.
with MOFO CHILI, the houses
and selections of Eggs Benedict that
Founded by Foi and Thibault, an
signature chili sauce that is rich with
includes French Benedict. MOFO
Indonesian and French couple,
bold spicy avor. But for an extra
KITCHEN is open Tuesday through
MOFO KITCHEN offers a menu that
punch, you can ask the staff to add
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
dates back to the couples origins
more MOFO CHILI to your dish.
By Risty Nurraisa
where some of the Western food is
There are two MOFO CHILIs to
and Suhartina Sindukusumo
served in a classic simple style while
choose from and both are available
others are infused with Manadonese
for sale. Dodge the Bullet (Rp.
MOFO KITCHEN
avors from North Sulawesi.
45,000 nett) is semi-spicy while
Jalan Petitenget No. 200x,
Final Destination (Rp. 54,000 nett)
Kerobokan
the MOFO Burger is one of the stars.
takes chili sauce to a whole new
(0361) 934-5192
Available for Rp. 110,000++, the
level the house is also offering
www.mofokitchen.com
If you are up for the fusion menu,
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KEEPING THE UBUD

VILLAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL
GOING SINCE 2013,
YURI MAHATMA PROVES
TO THE WORLD THAT
A DREAM CAN COME
TRUE...
BB:What brought the jazz festival
idea of making a jazz festival?
to Ubud?
YM: It was back in 2010 when
YM: When I decided to hold a
Anom, a friend of mine who is also
jazz festival my main goal was to
the owner of Antida Music, and I had
bring jazz to the right track, aside
a monthly jazz project called Jazz
from just promoting jazz in Bali.
Rendezvous. It was held at Serambi
There are a lot of jazz festivals in
Art Antida where we provided a
Indonesia, but most of them have the
platform to promote local jazz talent
same style. They are just copying
in Bali. Unfortunately the venue was
the other festivals line-ups who often
shut down in 2011 due to internal
have nothing to do with jazz. We
problems, so since then we tried to
saw this as an opportunity. We did
continue the project but we did it
not want that kind of festival. We
from one cafe to another. It went all
wanted to be different. We wanted
right even though it took too much
to have a well-respected jazz festival
effort for less impact.Then Anom and
in terms of quality and authenticity.
I came up with the same thought
At that time we had already gained
is name is denitely
that we had to be able to promote
an audience who wanted to see
not a stranger in
jazz in Bali and that we had to be
something different. And Ubud
the jazz world. As
heard in a wider scope of audience.
particularly is the best place to hold
a musician, Yuri
That was when we got the idea of
such a festival as it has a great
Mahatma has not
creating an international jazz festival.
reputation of being the village of
only made some wonderful tunes but
In 2013, the rst annual Ubud Village
artists where people appreciate
also contributed a lot to the younger
Jazz Festival was successfully held.
the arts.
jazz generation. To name names,

look to Joey Alexander, a young
Indonesian Grammy-nominated
pianist who is one of his students.
Being a respected guitarist Yuri
dedicated his talent to building the
Jazz Clinic, which is now called
LEFT PAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF HENDRANATHA,

RIGHT PAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF SURYA SANTOSO.
PROFILE&PORTRAIT
Jazz
it Up!
BB: How did you come up with the
the Jazz Bali Summer School. Since

2007 he has also been conducting
free jazz lessons at Monks Place in
Sanur. Together with his dear friend,
Yuri then initiated the Ubud Village
Jazz Festival that will once again be
held in August 12 and 13 to mark
its fourth anniversary. Bali & Beyond
(BB) talks to Yuri Mahatma (YM)
about his passion for jazz.
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Yuri Mahatma at the Ubud Village Jazz Festival.
BB: How has the Ubud Village Jazz
jazz talents, especially the young
Festival shaped the music scene of
generation to participate in the
Bali or Indonesia?
festival so they can learn to become
BB: What makes this years festival
YM: By word of mouth, Im happy
better musicians. And hopefully
different than the previous ones?
to hear that the Ubud Village Jazz
they will see that there are so many
YM: This year the festivals theme
Festival has earned its reputation
possibilities in the music world.
is Embracing Uniqueness and
as the jazz music only kind of
contain jazz tunes and jazz soul.
Tolerance. Each of us is unique and
festival. Im happy to hear that all
BB: As the co-founder of the Ubud
it takes a certain level of tolerance
artists are happy and proud to
Village Jazz Festival, whats your
to accept differences. Jazz has
participate in this festival. We got
main message to your audience?
always been a great example of it.
many emails from musicians from
YM: I would like them to think about
It teaches us that we do not have to
all over the world who want to join
sambal (Indonesian chili sauce).
agree and understand the idea of
us, and some of them are the big
Sambal must be hot and have real
the people you work with because
names in the jazz world. I think
chili in it. Do not make sambal without
as long as we have tolerance we will
this is a way to make Balis music
a lot of chili just to cater to everyones
be doing just ne.
scene resound in the world. And as
taste.It is the same with the Ubud
our contribution to the local jazz
Village Jazz Festival. It is a jazz
scene, we are always involving local
festival, so everything there should
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www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com
INVITE&INDULGE
THE VILLAGE TREATS

OFFICIALLY OPENED LAST FEBRUARY, THE SPA AT PADMA RESORT UBUD
IS A HAVEN IN THE QUIET PUHU VILLAGE OF UBUD.
The treatment room at The Spa is complete

with a bathtub and a big window that overlooks
the manicured garden.
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n innity pool that is
CAVING BE LIKE
the longest swimming
Inspired by the natural caves that
pool in Gianyar, and
are found across Indonesia, The
a biking excursion
Spa boasts a cave-like interior
through the local
that distinguishes its design from
village Padma Resort Ubud knows
any other spa on this island. Upon
exactly how to make the most of
entering over its doorstep, I instantly
their location. And recently the resort
noticed how spacious the spa is,
introduced its newest addition that
and my mind started imagining
adds other gem to Ubud, The Spa.
untouched caves nestled beside wild
Located perfectly between the hotels
rivers in Indonesia.
swimming pool and the manicured
My imagination didnt stop there
gardens, The Spa gives a kind of
as I wandered around the cave,
Alice in Wonderland experience,
which is designed with stone walls,
where guests have to pass a corridor
and found that each treatment room
adorned with tropical owers to nd
is separated by huge pillars and
a place that is out of this world. The
completed with stepping stones
only element that was missing is the
across the water in front of its door.
rabbit hole, although The Spas door
The Spa is even more dramatic
is like the entrance to a magical
with the natural sunlight that comes
world.
through the glass on the ceiling and
The cave-like interior design at The Spa.
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who constantly assured me that this

massage would make my body and
muscles all relaxed by the end of my
treatment.
When we entered the room the
therapist directed me to the closet,
a wooden cupboard where two
Yukatas and two towels are stored.
It was love at the rst sight when I
saw the Yukata the light turquoise
robe that is designed with a black
and white frangipani pattern and
a pink collar, wrapped with a thick
red belt. I put the Yukata on and
then lay on the massage bed where
The cozy treatment room (this photo)
and the Yukatas (below).
the therapist applied the Relaxing

Oil and gave me a rm massage
on my back. Just then I realized that
is reected on the water. It was the
oils. The Spas specially crafted
massage to help soothe a tired
rst time in my life that I was blown
Relaxing Oil with chamomile as the
body.
away by a spa, even before trying
main ingredient was my choice to
My therapist stretched and
the treatment.
accompany my Balinese Massage,
stroked me with on-point pressure
which is The Spas signature
to ease my tension. Around this
when a therapist showed me one
treatment. I was then escorted to
time I recalled Padma Ubuds motto
of the treatment rooms, just before
one of the rooms by a therapist
mentioned repeatedly by Reza
The Spa continued to surprise me
I chose my spa treatment. It was a
Sunardi, the General Manager
room for two, which for me seemed
of the Group, during the Grand
more like a hotel room. The room
Launching of the resort. Refresh
was complete with a spacious closet,
Your Senses thats the motto of
a cozy welcome area and a shower
the Padma Resort Ubud, and I could
room. A big glass window looking
denitely relate to it during my
out over the manicured garden
experience at The Spa.
outside also added a natural touch.
ALL REFRESHED
The Spa
I then went back to the main cave
Padma Resort Ubud
and by main cave I mean the
Banjar Carik, Desa Puhu, Payangan
Spa Lounge where I was greeted
Gianyar
by the Spa Manager who gave
(0361) 301-111
me the choice of four massage
www.padmaresortubud.com
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PHOTO COURTESY OF PADMA RESORT UBUD
no cure could beat a rm traditional
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Perched in Karangasems lush greenery, East Bali Cashews

not only produce various kinds of cashew avors but also
provide a playgroup for children whose parents are working
in the factory.
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SIGHTS&SOUNDS
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Our cork board of photos,

quotes and fun facts that we
picked up while exploring
in April and May ...
One of our editors took a trip to Sala

tiga, a small city in Central Java,
and enjoyed a sunrise in Rawa Peni
ng. Good morning sunshine!
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Kuta sure know
with their dele
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per guests
by offering T
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July 2016!
REST&RELAXATION
A FAMILY
SANCTUARY
A SERENE PLACE TO STAY
ON A FAMILY HOLIDAY
anctoo means
private or
sacred, and
once you arrive
at The Sanctoo
Villa you can easily see how this

property lives up to its name. Tucked
away in the Singapadu Village to
the south of Ubud, only a one-hour
The spacious bedroom (top). A private

pool is available at every villa.
drive away from the Ngurah Rai

International Airport, The Sanctoo
of lush greenery, surrounded by the
the staff such hospitality made us
which allowed us to enjoy the
Wo River gorge where the sound of
feel at home instantly. As we waited
tranquil view of the greenery outside
water owing adds a magical touch
for our check in, the staff pampered
even from the bed. Our arrival felt
to the place. This property is also
us with a refreshing cold towel and a
even more special as we found a
nestled right next to the Bali Zoo, one
welcome drink before they escorted
gift from the villa waiting on our
of the islands top parks, making The
us to our villa.
bed a sarong to be specic, while
Sanctoo Villa more than perfect for a

family getaway this holiday season.
There are 12 villas in total with
the villas bags and sandals made
two different types; the River View
of pandanous leaves make perfect
and the Garden View we spent
souvenirs to take home.
INDONESIAN DESIGNS
our night at the latter. Sitting on a
It was 2 p.m. when our team arrived
300 square meter plot of land, the
in the bedroom we couldnt resist
at the villa. As soon as we stepped
Garden View Villa is spacious with a
the urge to open the big glass door
out of The Sanctoo Villas transport
high ceiling and designed with oor-
and check out the villas private
service we were greeted by name by
to-ceiling glass doors and windows,
garden. Just like the rest of the
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As much as we wanted to relax
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE SANCTOO VILLA
Villa offers tranquility in the middle
villas, our Garden View Villa was

complete with a private swimming
pool, a gazebo, a sundeck, and sun
lounges. The garden is also spacious
we couldnt stop imagining having
a fun family gathering there as we
dipped in the pool.
But the surprises dont stop there.
Living up to its motto of Embracing
Nature, Experiencing Culture, The
But for those who are looking for
Sanctoo Villa has a unique design
massage is a must-try with on-point
that boasts its Indonesian heritage.
pressure techniques to overcome
a different dining experience, joining
The 12 villas are divided into three
sore muscles and reduce stress.
the Bali Zoos Night at the Zoo is
Right next to The Sanctoo
an experience to treasure. Using an
philosophy and unique designs
Wellness & Spa is The Sanctoo
electric cart, guests are transferred
of the three different islands in
Villas dining venue that includes
to and from the Bali Zoo where a
Indonesia Celebes (Sulawesi),
a bar and a terrace lounge
number of animals are waiting.
Borneo and Bali.
overlooking the greenery. Offering
Before the dinner commences, guests
a private setting, this dining venue
can meet and take photos with a
MEET THE ANIMALS
is perfect to just relax while relishing
number of friendly animals, each
The Sanctoo Villa is completed by
their delicious Balinese and Western
one accompanied by a guard. After
The Sanctoo Wellness & Spa, a spa
dishes, all created using fresh
that, together with the other visitors,
sanctuary that is surrounded by a
ingredients. Not only that, the food
guests will be taken on a tour
tropical rainforest with a waterfall,
is designed to meet the guests
around the park to see the animals
the sound of which is soothing and
wellness goals with healthy drinks
activities at night. Then its back to
will help you reach a relaxing state
and dishes including organic raw
the dining area where a three-course
of mind. A little tiptheir Balinese
food.
set menu dinner is served under the
clusters, each one embracing the
night sky and with a live re dance

performance for entertainment.
A spacious villa with a private
swimming pool, a spa sanctuary,
a food haven and a zoo right next
door The Sanctoo Villa for sure
is a complete package for a family
getaway.
By Risty Nurraisa
The Sanctoo Villa
Jalan Raya Singapadu, Gianyar
The Sanctoo Wellness & Spa (top).
Dine with a view at The Sanctoos
dining venue (left and above).
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LITTLELOVES
Fly, Little Wings!

A CONSERVATION PROJECT PROTECTING
BALI STARLINGS, THE MASCOT OF
THE ISLAND OF GODS, AND OTHER
INDIGENOUS INDONESIAN BIRDS
is an ofcial breeding facility
in Bali Barats National Park as
poachers keep on stealing these
birds both in the wild and from
the center. But those who care will
never give up preserving this bird
species, especially because the
Bali Starling is the mascot of Bali
and so its existence is important
to this island. Founded in 1999 by
Bradley and Debbie Gardner, the
Begawan Foundation is striving
to help the government to protect
these endangered birds through
its rst initiative, the Bali Starling
Conservation Project.
LITTLE BIRDS NESTS

The Begawan Foundation has a
breeding sanctuary called the Sibang

hite
against them, as they became
Breeding and Release Center, nestled
feathers
one of the most-wanted birds in
within the Green School complex
so pure
the world. Poachers become their
in the Sibangkaja Village. This is
with black
biggest enemies just as much as the
where the Bali Starlings are taken
tips on its
deforestation that takes away their
care of by the staff who prepare their
wings and tail, and blue skin around
natural habitat. In the late 1970s to
food, clean their cages, feed the
its eyes Bali Starlings have such
early 1980s, the population of Bali
youngsters and monitor their health
beautiful characteristics. Also known
Starlings was estimated to be less
and numbers at all times, even when
as Bali Mynah, Jalak Bali and
than 200, and by 2002 the number
these birds are already ying free in
Leucopsar Rothschildi, Bali Starlings
decreased to only 16 in the wild.
the nearby forest.
are also gentle and have a trusting
The threat to Bali Starlings is
nature that eventually worked
real, despite the fact that there
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The foundation started by having

only two pairs of Bali Starlings
in 1999, purchased from a
this area are also monitored by the
knowledgeable breeder near London
volunteers at the foundation and the
YOUNG
AMBASSADORS
in England. Ever since being rst
students of the Green School.
The foundation realizes that the
acknowledged by Erwin Stresemann
Today the Sibang Breeding and
young generation is the best asset
in 1912, Bali Starlings went popular
Release Center is home to more
available in preserving these
worldwide and were exported to
or less 60 Bali Starlings as well
endangered birds. To gain more
Europe and USA in 1960s. As
as a number of other indigenous
awareness, the Sibang Breeding
soon as the Begawan Foundation
Indonesian birds such as the
and Release Center is open for guest
brought these pairs of birds back
Rangkong Julang Emas (Rhyticeros
visits, especially children visitors,
to their homeland, the foundation
Plicatus) from Papua, Mitchells
to create young ambassadors.
adopted a professional approach to
Lorikeets, and Forstens Lorikeets.
Last April for instance, a total of
breeding and conserving this species.
The foundation also takes care of
150 students from the Yayasan
In November 2005, the population
a number of parrots like an African
Pendidikan Jayawijaya (YPJ)
of Bali Starlings reached 97 birds,
Grey named Tatty and a pair of
National School in Papua visited
and all of them were transferred to a
Eclectus Parrots.
the breeding center in a series of
sanctuary in Nusa Penida where
eight eld trips. On April 27, the
they were meant to y free.
Begawan Foundation welcomed the

last 18 fth grade students from YPJ.
However, according to Amy

Dunstone, one of the volunteers at
It was 9 a.m. in the morning when
the Sibang Breeding and Release
the students arrived at the center. The
Center, Nusa Penida is not as
study tour started with them watching
friendly as it used to be for these
a video titled The Bali Starling: The
little fellows. When we released
Icon that consists of the Begawan
them there we kind of expected

that not all of them would survive
as some might be preyed upon by
cats or snakes, Amy explained
to our team during our visit to the
foundation. But the real problem
is that their number keeps on
decreasing due to poachers.
Since Nusa Penida is not safe
anymore, the Begawan Foundation
decided to move all the birds and
their enclosures to central Bali in
2010, adjacent to the Green School.
The government and local people
here care about these birds so they
know how important it is to keep
these birds alive in the wild, Amy
continued. The Bali Starlings in
Students meet the Bali Starlings

and other birds up close.
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When I asked if any of them

have pet birds back at home, their
answers pleased me, said Mehd.
They said they used to have birds,
some mentioned a few parrot
species and one even said they had
a Cassowary! But now they dont
anymore because they know wild
birds are not to be kept in cages.
Mehd continued, Their answers
made me wonder how could the
law in Papua be so strict but not in
other parts of Indonesia? Especially
Foundations vision and missions
papayas, bananas, peas, sprouts
knowing that most of the parrot
and an introduction to the sanctuary,
and carrots in small portions and put
species kept in Java and Bali are
aiming to increase the childrens
them in a bowl, mixed with insects
originally from Papua. We sure
awareness about protecting this
like crickets and worms for protein.
hope that these students become
endangered species. The students
Of course some of the children
young ambassadors for preserving
were then divided into small groups
were disgusted by the insects, but
endangered species not just in
to join in the following four activities,
the foundation has provided gloves
Papua but also in all Indonesia and
escorted by a volunteer.
so they can mix all the ingredients
the rest of the world.
safely. Once the food was ready the
By Risty Nurraisa
volunteers, the students toured the
children were led to a large enclosure
sanctuary to meet the Bali Starlings
where the birds were socializing, to
up close. They learned how to
feed them and watch them eat.
change the water for the birds to
Afterwards, the students learned
bathe in and the importance of clean
to identify different bird species
water for the environment. They
by examining the feathers under a
were taught to identify the difference
microscope in the laboratory with
between the male and female birds
Deva, the foundations veterinarian.
just by looking at the crests the
Finally the students were taken on a
males have a longer crest to attract
tour around the Green School with
the females. During this tour they
Mehd Halaouate, the manager of
also got to meet Tatty the African
the Sibang Breeding and Release
Grey, the Rangkong Julang Emas,
Center, and shown the Bali Starlings
the lorikeets and the parrots.
that were ying freely in the wild.
On the second activity Ngurah,
Based on Mehds discussion
one of the bird keepers, accompanied
with the students at the end of the
the students and showed them how to
study tour, these students became
prepare the food for the birds. In the
aware that birds, especially parrots,
kitchen, the students helped prepare
shouldnt be kept as pets anymore.
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A tour of the Sibang Breeding

and Release Center is available
at US$15/adult and US$12/
student, and all of the income
is donated to the Begawan
Foundation.
Begawan Foundation
Banjar Pengaji No. 14,
Desa Melinggih Kelod,
Payangan, Gianyar
(0361) 900-1323
www.begawanfoundation.org
Sibang Breeding
and Release Center
Begawan Foundation,
Green School Complex
Banjar Saren, Desa Sibangkaja,
Abiansemal, Badung
info@begawanfoundation.org
PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA
Guided by Amy and Andres, also
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ACTION&ATTRACTION
view along the route is wonderful

for your eyes. Not to mention that
the road is not that challenging, so
both professionals and rst-timers
can really enjoy the ride. At 9 a.m.
sharp our team started off on our
biking tour with Khasim, the guide
from BAT. Plantations surrounded the
starting point and it was crowded
with local kids, so I could tell already
that this ride would be lled with a
lot of local engagement. This is the
Bayung Gede Village, one of the
Highland Bound
oldest villages in Bali, said Khasim
ENJOY NATURE WITH THE ISLANDS BEST

ADVENTURE PROVIDER
village on our route. In this village,
after we peddled for a couple of

minutes and then arrived at the rst
matchmaking is still done. The
locals also hold the unique tradition
of burying the placenta inside a
re you in the mood
arranged by eOasia one beautiful
coconut shell and keeping extended
for a full-day outdoor
Thursday. Follow along and see
families in one compound.
activity? Then eOasia
what we did
is the one you
We then continued the ride,

passing by vegetable, orange and
THE CYCLIST DIARY
coffee plantations. The view was
an online travel activities booking
The cycling tour is the best way to
one to treasure until a wasteland
platform, eOasia is ready to help
start the day, as the breathtaking
where coconut shells were scattered
should contact. As
you arrange a tour with any number

of notable adventure operators
that they collaborate with, who will
take you from the mountains to the
rivers and in between. One of the
operators is Bali Adventure Tours
(BAT), the pioneer of white water
rafting in Bali, which provides a
cycling and trekking tour through the
Kintamani and Ubud villages as well
as an elephant ride at the Elephant
Safari Park & Lodge and rafting in
The cyling tour ends at The Elephant
Safari Park & Lodge.
the Ayung River. Interested? Our

team booked an adventure at BAT
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around caught my eyes. Its not a

waste land, its actually a placenta
cemetery, Khasim explained.
The villagers bury their childrens
placenta inside a coconut shell and
throw it onto this land. They believe
that it will make their kids stay in
this village forever. This tradition
explains the matchmaking culture in
this village, where a woman should
marry a man from the same village.
If they break the rule and choose to
marry a man outside of the village,
the groom-to-be should give two
cows as a dowry a tradition I
did not expect to discover within
only a few kilometers of my cycling
adventure.
Moving on, we passed through
Bayung Gede Village and soon
entered Abuan Village, where big
yet friendly spiders built their webs
between the roofs and the trees.
Despite their size, these spiders
are easy to catch as they are not
Walking down the stairs

to the starting point.
poisonous. But they were not the

only ones who get the spotlight,
because Khasim then took us to
of the compound where some family
passed by. In this village is nestled
one of the Balinese compounds to
members were creating wooden
a famous Hindu temple called Pura
show us how Balinese families live
crafts to be sold in Ubud. They
Gunung Raung, which was built
together peacefully.
work together, eat together, help
by an Indian priest in the 1300s.
The compound we visited had a
each other, and live together. No
Every year this temple is visited by
small door with a Balinese carving
ones left out, said Khasim while
Hindus from across Bali and Java
and a bale danging in the center, a
walking us out of the compound to
to celebrate its anniversary. We
quintessential marker of a Balinese
get back to our bikes.
took some time to admire the temple
house. A bale danging is a pavilion
He rode ahead and we followed
while taking a rest before Khasim
where all the traditional ceremonies
him down the main road until we
took us on towards our nish line
take place, and is surrounded
entered Taro Village. Schoolkids
the Elephant Safari Park & Lodge.
by four little houses, where each
were playing football and traditional
member of the nuclear family lives.
games during their break time, and
the Elephant Safari Park & Lodge
Khasim then took us to the backyard
some of them waved at us as we
is a sanctuary for elephants. After
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Located not far from the temple,
cycling down the elephants path

in the park, we nally reached our
destination where we parked our
bikes and were welcomed with
cold towels. Khasim then led us to
the pick-up point for the elephant
ride, where Arum the elephant and
her mahout were already waiting
to take us around the park on our
approximately 20-minute ride.
White water rafting

in the Ayung River.
After two hours of cycling,

nothing felt more relaxing than
riding an elephant around the green
hub, a 30-minute drive from the
found some hidden gems, like the
complex of the Elephant Safari
Elephant Safari Park & Lodge. The
waterfalls, stream terraces, and
Park & Lodge, where more than 20
white water rafting hub has complete
even a rainbow reected in the
elephants live. But no, our adventure
safety gear for its guests, such as
water. Halfway down, we also
did not stop there as the river was
life jackets and helmets, and all are
spotted a Ramayana story carved
calling us.
displayed just like in a clothing store.
on a 200-meter long stretch of rocks
Guests are free to choose the size
on the left side of the river, which
that ts them best.
became such a mesmerizing art
It was 2 p.m. when the BAT team
Signed and sealed, now we
took us to the white water rafting
are ready to warm up, said the
display.
Personally, I think the rafting
instructor after we signed the waiver.
experience felt more like a
He then took us down about 700
Pocahontas story than an adrenaline
stairs to the start of our rafting
rush yes, we had to avoid the
adventure the stairs are many
rocks to keep the raft moving but at
but the journey down feels like
the same time we were pleased by
therapy with the sound of the river,
the beautiful rainforest surrounding
the chirping of the birds and the
the Ayung River. It was a sweet
view of all the greenery. Down at
ending to a full day of adventure.
the riverside the rafts were already
waiting for us in the calm water.
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However, the instructor reminded us

not to underestimate the power of
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the water as the rocks can make the

river ow with heavy currents and
that could make us fall out.
We jumped in our rafts and
joined the other guests, and instantly
made ourselves a part of the team.
We paddled down the river and
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The Nataraja sailing in the ocean.
DAYS IN
TOGEAN
ISLANDS
HOP ON THE NATARAJA AND

DISCOVER AN UNTOUCHED
PARADISE IN CENTRAL SULAWESI
t is no secret that sailing boats have

always fascinated me. Their unparalleled
elegance as they gracefully navigate in the
open sea and silently penetrate the most
secluded bays always remind me of stories
of adventurous sailors, mesmerizing landscapes,

and unforgettable encounters with legendary
creatures and erce pirates. In this era of mass
tourism where everything goes in fast-motion
and thousands of airplanes bring people around
the world in a matter of a few hours, sailing in
a traditional boat is a tribute to the greatness of
nature and a humble and respectful way to explore
our planet.
It was with this spirit that my friends and
I boarded the Nataraja, excited to discover
the Togean Islands in Central Sulawesi on an
ancient yet so fresh mode of transportation with
unique power that connect its passengers to
the surrounding environment. As Ann Davison,
the rst woman to sail solo across the Atlantic
Ocean, once said, A tourist remains an outsider
throughout his visit but a sailor is a part of the
local scene from the moment he arrives.
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were the only human presence in
swim and play with this resplendent
Our adventure started in Malenge,
the horizon and the water was so
marine lifejust us under the starry
where the Nataraja and the Lambo,
transparent I could see the sh from
night.
the two traditional wooden sailing
above as if I was on the surface of
boats that would be our moving
an enormous aquarium. I had the
DAY 4
home for the following seven days,
impression that I was in the middle
It was time to cross between the two
were waiting, ready to set sail to
of nowhere but at the same time I felt
islands. We silently moved through
possibly the most unspoiled paradise
that the boats were surrounded by a
a channel bordered by mangrove
in Indonesia. These spacious
powerful and peculiar energy.
forests, admiring the roots sticking

out of the salty water and enjoying
vessels were built in Sulawesi using

traditional boat-building techniques,
DAY 3
the peaceful ride. We stopped to
and standing in the harbor as proud
The boats kept sailing southeast until
visit a local village where rows of
and beautiful wooden masterpieces
they arrived at a site known for its
wooden houses built on stilts and a
they were a pleasure to look at and,
limestone formations, similar to the
diverse sh market welcomed us. Just
as I soon discovered, are the most
huge sugar loaf mountains I had
to end this day even more perfectly,
comfortable means of transport I
admired in Raja Ampat in Papua.
we bought fresh lobsters to cook on
could have ever have dreamt of. We
We spent the day swimming and
the boat.
left in the early afternoon, blessed by
snorkeling around these giant coral
the company of a pod of dolphins,
gardens, and then headed back onto
who followed the boats for a while
the deck at the end of the afternoon
It was day ve already, yet the
until we got further out into the
for a well-deserved snack. As the
diversity of the natural landscape
open sea.
sun set and the sky turned dark
of the Togean Islands was still
the color of the sea changed and
surprising me. We sailed north
started to icker more and more, full
to reach a dive site where the
The following morning I got out of
of uorescent plankton rising to the
wreckage of a WWII plane was
my cabin and admired the view
surface to drift with the currents. In
waiting to be explored. The boats
from the large deck. Our two boats
awe we jumped into the water to
stopped at some postcard-like
DAY 2
A private atol with a white sand beach,

surrounded by clear water.
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DAY 5
PHOTOS BY PIRATES BAY CRUISING
DAY 1
beaches with white sand and pristine

waters shaded by rows of coconut
trees. After an interesting dive inside
and around the plane wreck full of
marine life, we got back on the boat
just to get off again. We went down
to the beach and started walking
on a dirt path that brought us to a
big salty lake, home to hundreds
of jellysh! Laughing, our guide
conrmed that these were harmless
jellysh and that we could touch
them. Needless to say, we spent
Silently navigating in the Togean Islands. Lobsters for dinner (below left)
and harmless jellysh (below right)
the following hour playing like kids

in this warm lake the water was
35C!
DAY 6
The volcanic beaches of the UnaUna volcano were one of the
last destinations on our trip. The
landscape was again completely
different to anything we had
experienced so far. Lush jungles
teeming with wildlife, beaches of
black sand and amazing underwater
life. We set off, ready for the long
crossing and last part of the journey
hundreds of islands than in a sail
when a blue marlin crossed our
boat. In just seven days at a rhythm
path. I felt privileged the dolphins
that allowed us to enjoy every
had welcomed our arrival and the
moment without being rushed, we
blue marlin blessed our departure
could see places incredibly different
from this haven of natural wonders.
from one another, all sharing an

amazing natural beauty that is
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unfortunately so rare to experience
As we slowly made our way back
nowadays. All this in a state of
I laid down on the comfortable
disconnection from the 3G internet
deck, enjoying the last glimpses
world, in a real connection with
of this magnicent and untouched
nature and with ones self. Not as a
environment and felt as though I
tourist, but as an integral part of the
was in a timeless and limitless era.
beauty of nature.
I believe there is no better way to

explore this archipelago made of
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By Margeye (www.margeye.com)
CAPITALCORNER
OLD
BATAVIA
REVEALING HISTORICAL
BUILDINGS IN THE OLD
AREA OF JAKARTA
s the capital city of
since they took a tour around the
trading port called Sunda Kelapa,
Indonesia, Jakarta is
old town. But a lot has changed in
a coastal outpost for the inland
a melting pot where
the last few years, making these
kingdom of Pajajaran. The city was
business, trade,
historical places worth another visit.
one of the key ports for the spice
politics, culture and
Thats why Im inviting you to join
trade, and was later conquered by
other key aspects that inuence
me on a tour around Old Batavia.
the joint Islamic forces of Banten and
Indonesia all congregate. The city
But before our journey starts, let me
Demak, led by Fatahillah. Sunda
never sleeps and its people are
tell you a little secret it is best to
Kelapa was renamed Jayakarta
sometimes too busy living their lives
see Old Batavia on the weekends or
afterwards, which means The City
to reminisce about the citys history.
during a public holiday on foot or by
of Victory.
But Jakarta is so much more than
bicycle. I prefer the latter.
just ofce buildings and shopping
But the victory did not last that

long. Jayakarta was ruled by the
malls. The historical sites are a must-
FATAHILLAH SQUARE
Portuguese, then by the Dutch at
see, as they will take you back to
Our tour starts at Fatahillah Square,
the end of the 16th century. The
the roots of the city. Maybe only a
which is located in northern side of
Dutch built a walled city and called
handful of people have ever spent
Jakarta and was called Batavia City
it Batavia in honor of the early
much time visiting these sites, and
Square in colonial times. Around
German tribes who settled in Holland.
maybe it has been a long time
500 years ago Jakarta was a tiny
Only a handful of people were
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building was bought by the Batavia

Society of Arts and Sciences. The
garden within the museum complex
is actually the funeral site of General
This photo: Fatahillah Square.
The Martime Museum (top right)
and one of the old buildings on Jalan
Kali Besar Barat (right).
Governor Jan Pieterszoon Coen, the

so-called founder of Batavia who
died of cholera during the second
siege by the Mataram Kingdom.
Now if you need a break and
want to chill out before continueing
allowed to stay in the city at that time.
the tour, you can stop and relax
The original site of the walled
at Cafe Batavia, another beautiful
city was centered in the present-
building built 200 years ago that
day Fatahillah Square. The largest
old building has just recently been
serves delicious dishes after all, the
building in that area is Museum
restored and revamped, making it
old and preserved buildings are not
Fatahillah, also called the Jakarta
even more beautiful, so dont forget
always the museums!
History Museum. This building
to bring your camera and snap some
was originally the Stadhuis or
pictures!
Municipal Hall of Batavia that was
EASTERN EUROPE
Moving on to the eastern side of
Next, lets head to Jalan Kali Besar
built in 1707 and served as the
the square is the Wayang Museum,
Barat. Crossing the Krukut River
administrative headquarters for the
dedicated to the Javanese shadow
you will notice a row of magnicent
Dutch East India Company, and later
puppets. This building is nestled
buildings. The star in this area
for the Dutch Colonial Government
on a piece of land where a church
is the Toko Merah (Red Store), a
who ruled the entire archipelago.
built in 1640 used to stand. In
well-preserved red-colored two-story
1808 the church was destroyed
building that is pretty hard to miss.
However, not many people
Toko Merah is one of the oldest
realize that this three-story building
by an earthquake and then a new
is a smaller replica of The Royal
building was constructed to serve
buildings in Jakarta, and in the past
Palace in Amsterdam. This 300-year-
as a warehouse. A century later the
it once served as the oldest naval
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academy in Asia, a residence for
development of Batavia. On the
several governors and generals, a
both sides of the Krukut River, old
bank, and more. But it was not until
buildings are lined up in a north
Oey Liauw Kong purchased the
and south direction. And the local
building that the walls were painted
government has been striving to
red. Toko Merah has also undergone
preserve this area including cleaning
some renovations, which is why the
up the river, and the effort is very
paint and bricks look brand new
much appreciated as the results are
architecture enthusiasts will love it!
beyond expectation. When captured
Dont forget to pay attention to the
from above, this area looks like a
enclosed structure as it indicates the
city in Eastern Europe!
earliest period of Dutch architecture.

Jalan Kali Besar Barat is the
SPICE TRACE
oldest part of Jayakarta after the
Now follow Jalan Kali Besar Barat
Dutch included this area in the early
to the north where the Krukut River
ows into the sea. As you walk

along, just enjoy the scenery in Old
Batavia after all, you are in the
the road for a couple of hundred
meters until you nd the VOC
Shipyard on your left at the end
of the road. This is also where the
Krukut River and other canals meet.
At this point you will see that
Old Batavia is surrounded by
canals, just like in Amsterdam. From
here, cross to Pakin Street where
the historical harbormaster tower
stands and then move on to Pasar
One of the remaining
canals built by the VOC.
Ikan Street to visit Museum Bahari

(the Maritime Museum), a large
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PHOTO BY FADIL AZIZ (WWW.ALCIBBUMPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)
heart of Jakartas birthplace. Follow
The Sunda Kelapa Harbor with

Phinisi boats docked.
building enclosed by a thick white
goods from all over the archipelago
displayed. Not to be mistaken,
wall. The museum is quite spacious
were gathered before being shipped
you wont nd any spices inside
but a little bit concealed, and is
to various ports in Asia and Europe.
the museum but in the neighboring
surrounded by shops, houses, and
This museum complex consists
market you certainly will.
the daily activities in the area, which
of several buildings with red roofs
The most interesting part of the
somehow takes the spotlight away
and large windows. All are newly
museum is the walls, which was the
from the museum.
painted and restored, and for that
original walls that enclosed Batavia
I appreciate the local governments
in the 17th century. If youre still up
warehouse for spices, where it used
effort in making this complex look
for a tour, continue on to Sunda
to store nutmeg and cloves and later
charming again. Museum Bahari
Kelapa Harbor, only a couple of
coffee, tea and other commodities.
displays models of Dutch East Indian
hundred meters away, or you can
As you may already know, the
ships and other vessels found in
go back to Fatahillah Square. Based
main reason the Dutch and other
the archipelago. The museum also
on my experience, exploring Old
Europeans came to Indonesia
exhibits some of the worlds famous
Batavia requires more than just one
was for the spices and wanting to
navigator gures like Vasco da
visit, as there are still a lot of places
monopolize the spice trade. Museum
Gama, Ibnu Batutah, Marco Polo and
left to explore.
Bahari was where the spices and
James Cook with short descriptions
By Fadil Aziz
Museum Bahari was originally a
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THE SUITE LIFE

The Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has returned and will start welcoming guests
on June 20. With 125 guest suites and a skyline view, the Four Seasons
Hotel Jakarta will be the home away from home for business travelers as well
as groups of families and friends. And with a luxurious interior designed by
Champalimaud Studio and tropical landscaping by Bensley Design Studio,
this hotel is ready to host any and all prestigious event in Jakarta. The Four
Seasons Hotel Jakarta is completed by a spa and tness center, event spaces,
and a number of dining options including a signature rooftop Italian restaurant.
To celebrate their grand opening, the hotel is offering a special room rate and
daily hotel credit of Rp. 1,000,000 through July 31. So, are you ready to be
one of the rst to stay at the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta?
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 18, Kuningan Barat, Jakarta
(021) 2277-1888
www.fourseasons.com/jakarta
SWEET DELIGHTS
Harper Purwakarta West Java

Jalan Raya Bungursari No. 122, Purwakarta, West Java,
(0264) 8642-888
www.purwakarta.harperhotels.com
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Rustik Bistro and Bar at Harper Purwakarta will please

your sweet tooth with its new menu item, the Warm
Chocolate Maglava. Available at Rp. 30,000 nett,
this Warm Chocolate Maglava consists of sensational
chocolate lava that will melt as the chocolate brownie
is cut, and comes with vanilla ice cream, cashews, kiwi
fruit and strawberry. Pair this dish with the hotels new
beverage, the Blackcurrant Bubble Tea (Rp. 25,000 nett),
to really freshen up your day.
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DISCONNECT TO
RECONNECT
As you may already know, non-stop use of digital
devices negatively impacts our health, from causing
sleep deprivation to feeling unsatised with our lives. If
youre experiencing any of these, joining the Digital
Detox Retreat at the Alila Villas Soori is what you need.
From June 17 to 19, the Alila Villa Soori is inviting you
to disconnect from your gadgets and reconnect with
yourself. Conducted by Lyndall Mitchell, a Life Coach
and the founder of the Aurora Spa, this retreat is also
lled with master classes that will help you simplify your
life, create effective boundaries for a sustainable digital
relationship and encourage you to move forward and use
technology as a tool to make the best version of yourself.
The two-day and three-night program is available at
US$ 1,380++/person and US$ 1,915++/couple, and
includes a one-bedroom pool villa, beach walk and
yoga, a spa treatment, and meditation as well as a detox
breakfast, daily healthy lunch and a welcome dinner.
Alila Villas Soori
Banjar Dukuh, Desa Kelating, Kerambitan, Tabanan
(0361) 894-6388
www.alilahotels.com/soori
The fact that the Indonesian visual arts are very much
inuenced by Western techniques results in the true identity
of Indonesian artists sometimes being questioned. What does
it mean to be an Indonesian artist exactly? To answer this
question, Bloo Art Space is hosting the Wall of Indonesia
(WOI), a progressive art exhibition displaying
creations from 18 Indonesian artists curated by
Cata Odata. Agustian, Budi Agung Kuswara,
DP Arsa and Made Bayak are only a few of
the participants. Their artworks are displayed
on Bloo Art Spaces Living Wall, revealing the
meaning of being an Indonesian artist that
Indonesian artists are a group of people willing
to share, learn and work together in harmonious
synergy. This exhibition is divided into a series
of events the rst and second was hosted in
May while the third and fourth will be held on
June 4 and June 9 respectively. The nal and closing will be
held on July 2 at 4 p.m., where there will also be a discussion
about how the true identity of Indonesia is not fading away
on canvas even though the artists are adopting foreign
techniques.
Bloo Art Space
Bloo Lagoon Village, Jalan Silayukti, Padangbai, Bali
www.bloolagoon.com
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INDONESIA ON WALLS
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SEE&SEEN
BALI IN STYLE
Last April, Bali Mode returned for its second year
running, this time fully supported by Lippo Mall Kuta
where the fashion show took place. Aiming to promote
Bali through fashion, Bali Mode 2016 displayed
creations from young designers under UNYX a group
of Angelica Wu Fashion Design Course alumni. Bali
Mode 2016 also invited young designer from Jakarta
Rangga Smash and Balinese designer Sita Wedastiti as
well as Sunaka Jewelry, Wastu Kebaya, Whote Gown
Bridal, and more.
www.lippomalls.com
LEMBONGAN RETREAT
Celebrating the opening of the rst tented resort in Lembongan
called The Retreat, Escape Nomade together with The Rocks
Lembongan, Anzara Resorts and Peppers Seminyak hosted
a degustation dinner. Held at Peppers Seminyak, the dinner
indulged guests with delicious food courtesy of Jonay Armas. A
cocktail reception and a preview of Escape Nomade Retail Tent
welcomed guests prior to the dinner.
www.escapenomade.com
HOUSE OF LIGHT
Located on Jalan Gatot Subroto Barat No. 327 in
Ubung, Denpasar, the newly open Philips Home Lighting
Store offers a one-stop shopping experience where
customers can nd innovative lighting solutions to make
their home and ofce cozier. More than 300 lighting
products are offered including the Philips Heritage
line, lighting decorations made of glass, metal and
wood in various classic shapes, inspired by the worlds
culture and traditions. The Philips Home Lighting Store
also provides experts with whom customers can consult
regarding the best lighting installation for their space.
www.facebook.com/PhilipsLightingIndonesia
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THE BEST MIX

Held at De Basilico Kitchen and Bar, The One
Legian hosted its rst ever mixology competition
where local bartenders faced off for a series of
challenges to create the most innovative cocktails.
Judged by the bar manager of Stadium Caf
Kuta Samuel Morabito, Deputy 2 of Association
Bartender Indonesia Ngurah Udayana and
head mixologist of Woobar at W Retreat &
Spa Bali - Seminyak Gusti Ari Naryana, it
was Kenny Soetomo from Bar Academy who
was announced the winner of the competition.
Congratulations!
www.theonelegian.com
WOMENS POWER
Commemorating the birth of RA Kartini, one of Indonesias heroes who fought for
womens rights, The Trans Resort Bali together with Flash Charity hosted a charity
luncheon at the resorts grand ballroom. Attended by more than 200 guests, this event
successfully collected funds to support Yayasan Rama Sesana, whose focus is to help
local communities affected by the massive re at Pasar Badung, a traditional market.
The luncheon was also livened up by a fashion show featuring Uluwatu Handmade
Balinese Lace, Danar Hadi, Ni Luh Djelantik, and more. www.thetranshotel.com
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
The night was young as S.K.A.I Beach Club
celebrated its rst anniversary in collaboration
with The Mad Hueys, Cybergroove Entertainment
and Bali Clubbing with an event titled The
Captain Cooked Party which had the guests
dancing until dawn to music by DJ Koyuki,
DJ Yoga Yin and DJ Yuki Yamaguchi.
Happy anniversary! www.skaibeachclub.
com
WINE AND TAPAS

It was a night to remember as Velada Tapas Bar &
Kitchen at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali hosted
the exclusive Freixenet Wine & Cava Tasting on
April 29. Five different wines and cava treated the
guests including Cordon Negro Brut, Carta Nevada
Medium Dry and Elyssia Pinot Noir all perfectly
matched with the restaurants all-you-can-eat tapas
dishes. This event welcomed more than 60 guests,
and among the attendees was Jaime Fabregat,
the brand ambassador for the Freixenet Group.
www.westinnusaduabali.com
ROAD TO SUCCESS
Located at the Inna Grand Bali Beach
Hotel Sanur, the Indonesian Hotel General
Manager Association (IHGMA) hosted
its rst ever seminar that was attended
by more than 350 participants as well as
a number of experts as spokespersons.
Titled 20 Million Visitors? Empowering
Culture, Sustaining Tourism for Powerful
Business Strategy, this seminar was aimed
at supporting President Jokowi and the
Ministry of Tourisms plan to attract 20
million international visitors to Indonesia
within ve years.
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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,
74
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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