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your letters
sent to editor@hellobalimagazine.com
Editors!
I want to compliment you on
your articles, particularly those
written by one of your writers,
Peter Stephenson. His articles are
always amusing and insightful to
read. Kudos to you Peter! It’s not
often that I find informative, witty,
occasionally critical, and intelligent
writing in a lifestyle magazine in
Bali. Mostly, it’s all fluff pieces and
cock and bull stories written purely
to satisfy advertisers and the
mainstream hype. It’s nice to know
that there are people on this island
that still care about Bali’s culture
and are able to express themselves
so well in writing.
Sincerely,
Isabel Laksmana
Thank you Isabel. We’re sure Peter
will be very pleased to know that
his works are appreciated.
To the editors of hellobali,
I would like to express my
disappointment. One of your
contributors, Chris Le, is seen
capturing a rattlesnake with a
huge grin on his face in his profile
picture. As an animal activist,
I think this display of cruelty
toward animals is
inappropriate to
publish in such
a widespread
media. It not only
encourages animal
cruelty, but it also
sends a message
of ignorance to
readers. Please
be more sensible.
Animals are our
friends; dangling
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them at the end of
a long metal hook
is not a way to treat
your friend.
Sincerely,
Joao Bebeto
Chris? What say you?
Dear hellobali,
I’ve been reading
your magazine for
a few years now
and I’m very impressed with
your recent revamp. I’d love to
see more locals in the spotlight
in the future, though. Too many
English-language publications
in Bali feature expats in their
interviews and such. If I may be
frank, it’s not interesting. These
expats aren’t Bali, the Balinese
and Indonesians are the real Bali,
and as a foreigner, I’d like to know
more about the people whose land
I’ve chosen as home.
Matur suksma,
Jas Schmidt
Great idea. We will certainly
be looking to interview more
newsworthy locals in our
future issues.
Hello,
I must say I like your Food Fight
article. But is there going to be a
face off among the top three? And
will there be a guest list?
Gavin
Now that you are the person who
comes up with the idea, you will
be the first name on the guest list
should we decide to do the event.
editor’s letter
As a mammal, I once dreamed of being nocturnal. My
motor neurons had a bad reaction to sunlight, which
made it almost impossible for me to do simple activities
such as waking up in the morning, showering, or talking
sensibly. But the Homo Sapiens’ feeding and pleasurable
rituals depend a lot on metal coins and banknotes, which
are mostly exchanged when the sun is out. Therefore, all
I could do was try my best to not appear too obviously
like a walking zombie during the day, and do everything
else I needed to survive (writing papers, socialising,
watching TV, etc) at night. However, after spending
years of being a noctivagant creature, I learned that
most predators forage most intensely at night. There
is something about darkness that is conducive to their
hunting rituals. So I went to a shrink and learned how to
function in daylight.
These days, as a reformed being, my habitat is on an
island in the sun; an environment that evidently offers a
lot of stimuli for its diverse inhabitants – may they be the
sunbathers or night wanderers. Sunlight and beautiful
beaches are abundant, and starting this month, as we
enter Paradise Island’s high season, more and more
after-dark avenues will become available for the night
crawlers. This issue is aimed to help our readers navigate
their way around Bali’s nightlife scenes; from the goingson
that are coming up to the diverse venues, which we
have packaged into a flowchart that maps out the scene
into different night-out purposes.
On top of that, there is also a humorous piece on
the taxonomy of Bali’s nightlife scenesters, and from
the underground, Peter Stephenson comes up with a
discourse on the punk community of this island. From
West Bali, there is a story on bull racing, a celebrated
competition that is also coming up this month. From East
Indonesia, one of our writers describes the diving sites
around the Komodo Islands, and from the more dangerous
side of life; Chris Le shares his experience jumping off a
tower.
From this issue on, we have created an avenue for
our readers to write to us and share their opinions
on anything, from how much you adore us to other
comments and ideas on Bali. This is also your chance
to inform us on what you want to see in the magazine.
So get scribbling and with that, I’d like to remind you to
always have a designated driver. Cheers!
Editor in Chief
OOPS! We made a little mistake on page 42 of our June 2010 issue.
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Bruce W Carpenter
Writer
Long time Bali resident, Bruce
Carpenter is author and co-author
of more than 10 titles on the art and
culture of Indonesia. He is also well
known and if not feared for his sharp
tongue and intolerance of ignorance
and arrogance.
Peter Stephenson
Writer
A writer and artist, Peter is also
a semi-reformed procrastinator
who typically spends more time
appraising other people’s creative
work than producing his own.
Meliana Salim
Writer and Photographer
Meliana freelances as a photojournalist
and spends most of her free time
underwater, raising awareness and
promoting ocean conservation
in Indonesia. As a moderatorof
forumselam.com, she’s a firm believer
that divers should “take only pictures;
leave only bubles; kill only time”.
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James Frampton
Photographer
James is a UK transplant to Bali who
has been living on the island for more
than three years. If he’s not in the
water in Canggu, he can be found
loitering around social events with his
camera.
Andi Sucirta
Photographer
Award-winning photographer and
adventurer, Andi Sucirta keeps an
eye out for socio-documentary,
travel, and fine art photo
opportunities. When he is not busy
working the lens, he works as a
medical doctor.
contents
08 fast forward
12 rewind
70 map of bali
76 navigator
86 scribbles
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in focus
all that glitters
is in mode
The gem that is Jemme
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island life
where should
I go tonight?
bali’s noctivagants
high season
highlights
30
on shore
chariots of fire
Bull-racing in Negara
34
to dine for
slumdog culinaire
Munch on local
street foods
grazing
July’s must visit
restaurants
44
style
from dusk till dawn
48
room raider
kanishka villas
50
essence
gentle rough edges
at antique spa
maximum beauty,
minimum effort
at padma spa by
mandara
spa deals
56
offshore
under
the floresian sun
Dive into Komodo
Islands’ wilderness
60
adventure
leap of faith
Taking the plunge, AJ
Hackett-style
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expressions
a stroke of zeitgeist
The effects of sociopolitics
on art
64
counter culture
punk not dead:
notes from the
underground
A head-banging look
at the island’s
underground scene
66
environment
no taste for waste
Recycle, recycle, recycle
68
helping hands
calling all angels
I’m An Angel charity
foundation
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last but not least
Dewa Budjana
answers our questions

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text chris le
exhibition by
galang kangin
FROM JULY 1
Nine diverse artists make up the
Galang Kangin (Bright East) Group.
This eclectic troop of creators
has an astounding range of styles
and the only way to collectively
describe them is “modern”. Check
them out at the Ganesha Gallery.
It’s definitely worth a browse.
Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort
Bali at Jimbaran Bay, T: 0361 701 010,
www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay
new lagoon at padma
JULY 18
Padma Resort Bali is opening
its newly renovated doors to
showcase its recent 100-milliondollar
renovation project. Expect
sleek contemporary rooms, and a
new lagoon-style pool. The pool
will feature a grotto complex with
waterfall that would surely make
even Hugh Hefner green with envy.
Jl. Padma No.1, Legian, T. 0361 752 111,
www.padmahotels.com
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bali arts festival
UNTIL JULY 10
The Bali Culture Government is holding a series of exhibitions
that showcase all there is in Balinese arts and culture.
The venues are many and it would be most wise to consult
the Bali Culture Government website.
www.baliculturegov.com
rock bar’s 1st birthday
AUGUST 5
After getting pounded by furious
Antarctic swells for an entire
year, Rock Bar will celebrate its
hard won victory over the Indian
Ocean. Sunset drinks will be
served and musicians and fire
dancers will perform. Martin East
will jam throughout the night and
fireworks will be displayed for
your viewing pleasure.
Ayana Resort and Spa Bali, Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran,
T: 0361 702 222, www.ayanaresort.com

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sunset cinema at sea sentosa / JULY 2 - SEPTEMBER 30
The big screen comes to the beach in Canggu for this year’s high season. Beyond Events Bali will set
up a giant inflatable projector screen to showcase all sorts of movies in Echo Beach during sunset
hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Grocer and Grind will be serving food and beverages.
Check the website for an opportunity to win free food and drinks. www.sunsetcinemabali.com
new massive
theatre in bali
AUGUST 28
Bali Safari and Marine Park is launching a 1200-seat
indoor mega-stage theatre, arguably the biggest on
the island, equipped with
advanced multi-media
technology with state-ofthe-art
sound and lighting.
The first show will be “Bali
Agung – The Legend of
Balinese Goddesses”, a
blend of Balinese traditional
and contemporary dance
performance, with over 150
cast members including
shadow-puppet masters,
musicians, trained elephants,
camels, eagles and tigers.
i’m a black
and white angel
JULY 31
Bali Safari & Marine Park,
T: 0361 950 000, www.balitheatre.com
Ku De Ta kicks off their 10th anniversary high season
events with Ash Chandler (India) and DJ Jeroenski
(Holland). Ku De Ta bills this high season’s festivities to
feature tons of celebrities, so why buy a tabloid, when
you can check it all out at the KDT.
Jl. Kayu Aya no.9, Seminyak, T: 036 173 6969, www.kudeta.net
sale and bazaar
at bali collection
JULY, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER
Bali Collection Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
– located at BTDC Nusa Dua – is the island’s one and
only outdoor shopping centre that uses 30 per cent of
its space for gardens and 11 different water features.
Among their 83 tenants are SOGO, a lot of artshops,
supermarkets, spas, Garuda service centre and many
other fashion retail and food outlets serving a variety
of bites from Asian to Russian.
Upcoming events by this establishment include
a sale in July, a bazaar in September, an end-of-year
sale in December and holiday events on Halloween,
Christmas and New Year. Bali Collection also
provides a free shuttle bus for the Nusa Dua and
Tanjung Benoa areas.
Bali Collection Shopping, Dining & Entertainment, Kawasan Pariwisata
BTDC Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771 6623

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Experience the true flavours of the Indonesian archipelago at
Tapis. Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure with an
authentic Rijsttafel feast. This tradition dates back to the times of
Dutch colonial rule and celebrates the art of social dining.
Savour a tasty array of specialty dishes accompanied by steamed
rice and spicy condiments. Take pleasure in a welcoming glass of
wine to toast this magical moment on the spiritually charged
island of Bali. Rp.460.000++ / per person.
Complimentary transportation is available within the Jimbaran,
Nusa Dua and Kuta areas.
Reservations are essential.
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in focus
all that glitters
is in mode
on an island rich with hidden treasures in many forms, one
sure fire island gem is jemme; a place to wine, dine, and
shop for exquisite ornaments for the body
text indra johan images james frampton and courtesy of jemme
where do i go to buy fine jewellery?
Jemme on Jalan Raya Petitenget [T: 0361 732392]
is your best bet. Bali might be known for its
artistry and expertise in making silver jewellery,
but when it comes to creating bling-bling from
precious and semi-precious stones, Jemme is one
of the best out there. The flagship boutique in
Kerobokan may have only been open for three
years now, but they have been making and selling
jewellery for much longer. The people who are
involved with Jemme have been working in the
industry for over 25 years. On top of selling their
collections in Bali, Jemme also sell their pieces
in Australia and all over Europe. As a matter of
fact, some of their pieces have been successfully
auctioned at Christie’s in London.
it looks really posh from the outside…
Would you rather buy jewellery from a shop that
looks like a dungeon?
Jewellery is often associated with luxury, things
that look nice, pretty and shiny. Jemme’s
boutique is designed to provide buyers with the
complete luxury goods shopping experience.
One of the reasons you buy an expensive ring
or necklace isn’t just for the pieces themselves,
but also the shopping atmosphere that comes
with the act of buying the goods. It is part of the
whole service.
how do I know I will be able to afford anything
inside?
All of Jemme’s jewellery pieces do look
expensive. But this is because they are so
excellently designed and made. Apart from
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selling pieces that require you to hand over a
briefcase full of banknotes, they also sell very
affordable pieces, starting from Rp. 150,000
up to Rp. 500 million and above. If you are too
shy to ask, look for the shelves that are more
crowded with jewellery on display, chances are,
those hold the more affordable pieces. The value
of a jewellery piece correlates with its display
space. The more precious, the bigger the space it
warrants.
what type of gemstones do they sell?
The range is quite wide as it includes anything
from different types of diamonds (champagne,
black and white) to emeralds, green tourmaline,
rubies, sapphire, aquamarine, opals, onyx, and
many more. Silver, 18-carat gold or white gold
settings complement all of these stones.
where are the stones from?
The stones are from all over the world. The
people who are involved in Jemme travel to the
farthest corners of the world to hunt for the best
stones. Most of the time, the stones themselves
inspire the final design of the jewellery pieces.
Sometimes, they even have to wait for a long
time to get their hands on the correct stone
types and sizes before they can start the
production of the pieces. This is why almost all of
Jemme’s gems are unique and one of a kind.
where are the workshops?
Jemme has a workshop near Canggu, a few
workshops in Celuk, Bali’s jewellery artisant
village, and some in Java too.
who wears their jewellery?
Celebrities and fashionistas, such as Sharon
Osbourne, Susana Lopez, Paris Hilton, Christina
Aguilera, Sugababes, and many more.
when I get bored of wearing them, can i keep
them as an investment?
Definitely. Jemme’s pieces are designed to be
timeless. They are not seasonal like other fashion
pieces, which means you can hand them down to
your children and grandchildren. Also, the prices
of the one-of-a-kind gemstones go up overtime
as they become more and more rare.
do they have anything for men?
Yes, absolutely. Their men’s collection is mostly

made of a silver and black leather combination.
The size ranges from small rings to oversized
necklaces. However, if you see anything
interesting from the other shelves, there is no
one who is going to stop you from getting it.
i want to buy something for my girlfriend/wife
and impress her, but i know nothing about
jewellery…
Don’t worry. The staff at Jemme are very nice
people and they are also very knowledgeable
about what they sell. If spending an hour looking
at shiny things gives you a headache, all that
you need to do is ask for their help. They will
be able to find the perfect piece that will make
your female counterpart happy and at the same
time show how knowledgeable you are about
their “best friends”. We recommend that you ask
about the birthstones. Jemme has an extensive
collection of jewellery made from each month’s
birthstone.
what is upstairs?
More shelves and a very comfortable sofa that
you can use if you want to try out the jewellery
that you like in private. Next to the boutique is
their signature restaurant (Café Jemme), which
has a very good bar. So if you want to browse
while sipping a glass of martini, they will be very
happy to accommodate you.
what can you tell us about the restaurant?
The menu is created by a guest chef from
Australia who is the former executive chef of
Bedarra Island, a luxury resort on the Great
Barrier Reef. The dishes offered are served in finedining
style, but the prices are very affordable.
Almost all of the meals are priced at less than Rp.
100,000. Considering that it is served in a very
plush setting and the service is also very sweet
and efficient, your dining experience here is
easily one of the best bargains you will ever get
on the island. Even if jewellery doesn’t excite you,
Café Jemme is a destination by itself.
do they sell wines?
Absolutely. Their wine menu is quite extensive
and the best thing about it is, again, the
reasonable prices, which also apply to their
cocktails.
do they have any plans to open another shop
in indonesia?
Yes, there is a plan to open a shop in Jakarta in
two to three years. •
Jemme Jewellery, Jl. Raya Petitenget no. 28,
Kerobokan, T: 0361 732 392, jemmebali.com
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island life where should i go tonight?
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it’s the season to boogie and you are swamped with venue choices.
what to do? worry not, we have concocted a graph based on mathematical
precision that will quench your “thirst” for a good time
Addresses and contact details for these venues can be found in our navigator department which starts on page 76

island life
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SPECIES
NO
bali
noctivagant
species
we have teamed up with the world’s top
biologists to identify eight noctivagant (night
wanderers but not necessarily nocturnal)
species that live on this island. to welcome
and celebrate the arrival of bali’s party
season, here is the report of our research
findings fresh from the hellobali lab
text chris le, annisa dharma and unggul hermanto illustrations monica hapsari
Bintang Shirt
austrolipithicus boganiensis
description
This species can be readily identified
by the distinctive Bintang Beer attire
in conjunction with any combination
of braided hair, hibiscus boardshorts,
henna tattoos, and fake sunglasses.
distribution and habitat
Often travelling in packs ranging from
three to seven, these social creatures
are most concentrated in the Kuta area.
Large congregations can be sighted in
Bounty, Paddies, and the surrounding
Poppies area.
food and feeding
These omnivores will feed on just about
anything that the entire pack will agree
on. It is not unusual to encounter entire
family groups browsing display menu
after display menu as they migrate
down a street.
reproduction
Based on population studies, mating
season for this particular species is 24
hours a day. They rely on large amounts
of pheromones secreted though sweat
glands in addition to seemingly random
mating vocalisations.
communication
Words like “oi” and sentences that end
in “hey” are the hallmark of the Bintang
Shirt. It is also not uncommon to hear a
vocalisation that sounds like “tear out
my car seat” as a sign of appreciation.
auditory stimuli
This species will strongly respond to any
top 40 hit past or present.
recognised subspecies
Yobos, Ivans, and Rednecks are distinct
regional subspecies that show social
separation.

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island life
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SPECIES
NO
Hippie
dredium psychadelicus
description
This dishevelled species can often be observed
wearing earthy colours although it is not unusual
to see them wearing tie dye, geometric patterns
and Indian deities. Dreadlocks are displayed by
mature hippies in their prime.
distribution and habitat
Once widely distributed throughout the island,
it has since been displaced and outcompeted
by various new species in recent years. The
population seems to be growing in Ubud
and surrounding areas with strong isolated
populations in Seminyak.
food and feeding
Hippies are primarily herbivores that feed
on fresh foods and do poorly when inorganic
nourishment is the only food source.
Occasionally, some subspecies will refuse to
ingest any foods that involve fire.
reproduction
Not much is known about Hippie
reproduction. This mysterious species
uses scientifically unknown principles such
as biorhythmic alchemy, cosmic harmony,
and energetic frequency.
communication
It has been theorised by some notable
scientists that Hippies can project and receive
communicative energy that are sometimes
referred to as “vibes”.
auditory stimuli
Anything from psychedelic trance to reggae
to primitive chanting to whale sounds elicit
positive responses from most of the sample
population at HelloBali Lab.
recognised subspecies
Vegans, Neo Hippies, Goa Hippies and Indigo
People are all scientifically accepted subspecies.
description
Sometimes mistaken for their close
cousin, the Bintang Shirt, Surfers
can be most readily distinguished
by darker pigmentation. Board
shorts are staple attire for these
aquatic creatures.
distribution and habitat
Suitable habitats for this particular
species must include functioning
breaks. They are nocturnally found
just about everywhere and have one
of the widest ranges on the island.
food and feeding
This species can be found eating
noodles by the beach. Little is
known about specific feeding habits
but it has been noted that Bintang
Beer may form up to 87 per cent of
their diet.
reproduction
While mating rituals for this species
are unsophisticated, they are
surprisingly adept at seeking out
suitable partners.
communication
Data deficient.
auditory stimuli
Stereotypically this species will
listen to Jack Johnson, Ben Harper,
and any fast rock.
recognised subspecies
Soul Surfer and Contest Jock are
only a few of the varied subspecies
of this type.
Surfer
dudekus retardidae
SPECIES
NO

description
This species are inherent fashion victims.
They are never seen out in public without
wearing branded clothes that adorn the
pages of Vogue and GQ. They also like
to add on various pieces of expensive
jewelleries to their physique. It is not rare
to see them replace one of their teeth
with a big piece of diamond.
distribution and habitat
The Yuppies are often also socialites.
They have a natural thirst to be seen at
the poshest and trendiest places. Metis,
Ku De Ta, Sarong and The Living Room
are some of the places they like to visit in
frequent manner.
food and feeding
The Opes Servus likes to feed on exotic
cuisines, anything fusion and raw. They
also like to eat foods that can cause them
instant death such as fugu and poisonous
octopus. The sample population at
HelloBali Lab refuse to drink any liquid
from bottles priced below Rp. 1,000,000.
reproduction
This species woo their mating partners
by showing off their Amex cards. In the
event that they are unable to do so, they
usually change their tactics by sending
expensive gifts with cards with messages
written in gold ink.
communication
Inserting at least one foreign word in an
English sentence is how members of this
species show their alleged profundity.
auditory stimuli
This species’ diamond-studded iPods
are full of songs from Buddha Bar, Jose
Padilla, Bebel Gilberto and anything
lounge music.
recognised subspecies
Socialites, Gold Diggers and land and
property owners.
Yuppie
opes servus
SPECIES
NO
SPECIES
NO
Rainbow Warrior
homo erectus vainensis
description
When gathered in groups in
surroundings equipped with their
preferred auditory stimuli, this species
can be recognised by the minimal
piece of clothing covering their
bodies. This is due to their obsession
with working out at the gym, which
inevitably gives most of them He
Man-like postures. In environments
where clothing is not optional, they
can be recognised by the loud colours
of their body-tight T-shirts. Some male
subspecies have been known to prefer
skirts to trousers, and some of the
female subspecies have been seen to
wear chequered shirts.
distribution and habitat
Being a minority, this species spend
their lives in designated venues such
as Bali Joe and Mixwell. But just before
dawn, a lot of them can be spotted
at Double Six Club. Those who aren’t
nocturnal often frequent the Calego
Beach in Seminyak and Ku De Ta at
sunset.
food and feeding
The Homo Erectus Vainensis are very
particular about their foods. When
ordering food, they often request
most parts of a dish to be excluded.
Also, most are allergic to food produce
such as salt and garlic.
reproduction
Complementing on each other’s
muscle definition is how this
species begin their mating rituals. In
certain situations, they might give
compliments on other physical traits
such as hair, nails and prosthetic nose.
communication
Most rainbow warriors are cunning
linguists with a large vocabulary.
However, they tend to overuse
superfluous adjectives such as
“fabulous”, “divine” and “sublime”.
auditory stimuli
The Homo Erectus Vainensis always
responds positively to tunes from
Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Cher,
Scissor Sisters, Lady Gaga, Mika, Lily
Allen and recently Ricky Martin, only
after he finally admitted to being a
member of the species.
recognised subspecies
Friends of Xena the Warrior Princess
and siblings of Rupaul.
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SPECIES
NO
All Nighter
stimulus emdeemmaius
description
This diverse species exhibits varying
phenotypes but shares some common
characteristics and can be identified by
designer sunglasses worn indoors at night
or clammy sweat soaked hands. Further
identification can be achieved by observing
pursed lips, gritted teeth, half-opened eyes,
swaying head, and excessive hugging.
distribution and habitat
These strictly nocturnal and crepuscular
monsters fear sunlight burning through
their heavily dilated pupils. They can be
found in establishments such as Double Six
Club, Gallery, Deejays and any other after
hour club.
food and feeding
This species possesses overburdened
sweat glands that make dehydration a
constant threat. Water is the main type of
nourishment and all other food is rejected.
reproduction
Observations of this species rubbing up on
each other in the dark are quite common.
The appearance of individuals leaving
during daylight hours looking “wrecked”
seems to contradict any theoretical
reproduction.
communication
This species seems to communicate
through physical contact, wide grins, and
fast and repetitious nods.
auditory stimuli
Anything with a deep beat that occasionally
climaxes.
recognised subspecies
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description
Typically on the fringe of mainstream
lifestyle and indie pop culture. Physical traits
include incomprehensibly tight leg wear,
such as, but not limited to, skinny jeans for
the male species and torn stockings for the
female. Aesthetics are a focal point.
Quirky accessories, clothing and ornaments
are essential. Physical indicators include
non-prescription wide-rim glasses, bowler
hats or fedoras, and limited edition sneakers
or ankle boots. Some subspecies can be
seen toting Lomography cameras, vintage
paraphernalia, and Apple products.
The common hipster is also known to
have an extensive knowledge of art, music
and fashion.
distribution and habitat
This species can be spotted trolling around
the Seminyak area, mainly grouping at
Home Café, Divine Wonderland, and Kaizan.
food and feeding
Type of food is not exclusive, as long as
setting and brand image of eatery is of
the latest trend.
reproduction
Sharing the latest music track that is not
publicly distributed. Dropping names of
hip, obscure, underground fashion labels,
shops, music albums, artists, and other
aspects of pop culture.
communication
Unknown – jargon is updated daily
depending on the latest trend, social
movement, or event.
auditory stimuli
MGMT, Steve Aoki, The Misshapes,
obscure little-known musicians and DJs.
Basically, the standard dialogue regarding
music is as follows: “I like Band So-and-so.”
“Who?” Exactly.
recognised subspecies
The dorky-but-cool scene kid, the pose-
savvy camera hog, the bohemian-
druggie wildcat, the all-dressed-in-black-
asymmetrics fashionista.
Hipster
trendicus avantgardensis
SPECIES
NO
SPECIES
NO
Punk
moshpitidae delinquentus
description
This species typically corresponds to
a social movement and idealism of
rebellion, such as anti-capitalism, antimainstream,
anti-authority, anti-dogma,
anti-religion; but is also anti-rebellion,
anti-social and anti-idealism at the same
time. Known physical traits are fully
tattooed epidermis (more authentic if
around the neck, ear and elbow area),
pierced body parts, Dr Marten boots,
dishevelled hair, band T-shirts, DIY
apparel, leather and plaid. The upper-
class punk can be seen in Fred Perry
shirts, although this trait is not a
conclusive characteristic. Depending on
subspecies, some are known to transport
themselves on skateboards, surfboards,
low-rider bicycles, and on the rooftop
of moving vehicles.
distribution and habitat
This species can be spotted in Kuta,
mainly in the Poppies Lane areas, and
in Denpasar. Groups of this species are
commonly found in Twice Bar, tattoo
parlours, the beach, skate-and-surf
apparel shops, skateparks, and on the
streets.
food and feeding
Type of food is non-exclusive, as long as
it is cheap, or better yet, free of charge.
They usually drink beer, cheap liquor, and
anggur orang tua (if you know what this
is, shame on you).
reproduction
An accidental jab-on-the-chin in the
moshpit of a punk gig may lead to
a romantic liaison. Other forms of
reproductive instincts are tattooing the
name or face of their significant other on
their body.
communication
No specific type of communication. Some
species of punk communicate through
inaudible and indistinctive slurs, or
abusive physical contact.
auditory stimuli
Social Distortion, The Clash, Ramones,
Rancid, The Smiths, Superman is Dead.
recognised subspecies
The working class skinhead, the skater
mosh warrior, the straight edge tough
guy, the bowler-hat-sporting rude boy, the
red-mohawk punk, the rockabilly Johnny
Cash fan, the emo-core kid.

high season highlights
a sneak peek at
what’s up and
what’s on this
season. get your
party gear ready,
lace up those
dancing shoes,
and here’s a toast
to the island’s
boogie nights!
SATURDAY JULY 3
Spit and Swallow @ Home Bar
Featuring DJ Alvin K, DJ Indra7,
DJ Dita von Paris
FRIDAY JULY 23
Heineken Party @ Hu’u Bar
Featuring DJ GoldDigger and DJ Adit
(RNRM)
www.huubali.com
Sunset Sounds @ The Stones
Featuring DJ Malik Lomax
SUNDAY JULY 25
Sunset Sounds @ The Stones
Featuring DJ Stevie G
THURSDAY JULY 29
Gold Dust Party @ The Living Room
www.thelivingroom-bali.com
FRIDAY JULY 30
The Junction Opening Party @ Hu’u Bar
A pre-party of one of the island’s biggest
music festivals
www.huubali.com
FRIDAY JULY 30 – SUNDAY AUGUST 1
The 6th Junction
House Music Festival Bali
www.thejunctionbali.com
THURSDAY AUGUST 5
1st Anniversary Celebration @ Rock Bar
Featuring DJ Martin East
www.ayanaresort.com
SATURDAY AUGUST 7
Spinach All-Stars @ Hu’u Bar
Featuring Spinach Productions’ best DJs
www.huubali.com
SUNDAY AUGUST 8
Bikini Party @ Ku De Ta
Featuring Frankie Knuckles
and Heather Smalls
www.kudeta.net
FRIDAY AUGUST 13
La Révolution @ Living Room
Three colours define the night: bleu, blanc,
rouge. March to the hymns of freedom and
heroism at The Living Room.
www.thelivingroom-bali.com
SATURDAY AUGUST 14
KDT in Wonderland:
the 10th Anniversary Party @ Ku De Ta
Featuring Brand New Heavies
www.kudeta.net
MONDAY AUGUST 16
Independence Day Red Party @ Hu’u Bar
Celebrate the nation’s freedom with the
Hu’u society
www.huubali.com
SATURDAY AUGUST 21
The White Party @ Ku De Ta
Featuring DJ Billy the Kid
www.kudeta.net
SATURDAY AUGUST 28
Tijuana Cartel @ Ku De Ta
www.kudeta.net
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24-hour party playlist
a party does not start in the club, nor does it end the moment you
step out onto the street from whatever event you have just boogied
down to; a party starts at home and finishes at home. the party vibe
is a mindset, carefully crafted and gracefully extinguished. let us
help you pick out the right tunes to pump up the pre-party vibe and
douse down the post-partum party blues
fire it up
“Long Tall Sally” – The Beatles
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
“Electric Feel” – MGMT
“I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You” – Black Kids
“Love Generation” – Bob Sinclair
“American Boy” – Estelle feat. Kanye West
“Phoenix Rise” – Maxwell
“Crap Hands” – Beck
“Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
“F**k the Pain Away” – Peaches
“Great DJ” – The Ting Tings
“I Kissed a Girl” – Katy Perry
“54-46 Was My Number” – Toots & the Maytals
“Another Chance” – Roger Sanchez
“Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap
“She Wolf (Calvin Harris Remix)” – Shakira
“I’m Every Woman” – Chaka Khan
“Hey Ya” – Outkast
“You Are the Universe” – Brand New Heavies
“Close to Me (Vengeance Mash Up)” – The Cure feat Lil Wayne
cool it down
“I’m Still in Love with You” – Al Green
“Sun is Shining” – Bebel Gilberto
“The Hustle” – Van McCoy
“Drinking in LA” – Bran Van 3000
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Carole King
“Please Forgive Me” – David Gray
“California Dreaming” – The Mamas and The Papas
“Lebanese Blonde” – Thievery Corporation
“Just a Little Lovin’” – Dusty Springfield
“Something About Us” – Daft Punk
“Govinda” – Kula Shaker
“Sunday Morning (Twilight Remix)” – K-OS
“Dance Tonight” – Lucy Pearl
“A Thing for Me (Breakbot Remix)” – Metronomy
“Seven Days in Sunny June” – Jamiroquai
“Today” – Zero7 feat Jose Gonzalez
“Africa” – Toto
“Santa Baby” – Madonna
“All Night Long” – Lionel Richie
“Je T’aime…Moi Non Plus” – Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin

onshore
chariots
in pamplona, they get their adrenaline fix by running
with the bulls. in bali’s jembrana regency, a similar spectacle
exists, but not only does it awaken the adrenaline, but also
discipline, courage and competition
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of fire
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a bull steps off and up
to face his destiny
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onshore
“Some
bulls bleed
throughout
the race,
but it is this
quality that
makes this
competition
so heart
wrenching
– it is a race
for honour,
fuelled by
blood, sweat
and tears.”-
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The Formula One Grand Prix in
Singapore is coming up in September,
and that is definitely a big event
to look forward to. But if you seek
something more traditional, earthy,
borderline dangerous (and perhaps
ridiculous in an oh-my-God-whatare-they-thinking
attitude), and if aeroplane rides,
jet-engine exhaust fumes and earplugs aren’t your
cup of tea, then the Jembrana regency in Negara,
West Bali is the way to go. Every year, once a week
in July and October, Jembrana holds the famous bullraces
called makepung – which translates as “chasing
around”.
Bull-racing started in the 1970s as a pastime for
farmers during their spare time between periods of
harvest. Since then, the tradition has been passed
down through generations and has now become
quite the attraction for tourists and locals alike.
The rules of the game have also evolved and have
been refined, making it an established sport. When
the activity first sprouted, only one bull was used
to pull a carriage through the racetrack. Nowadays,
a pair of bulls shares the load and the carriage has
been downsized to look more like a Spartacusinspired
chariot, or cikar, with standing space for
only one person in the “cockpit”. This change of
format makes sense, as it adds more speed to the
“vehicle”, enabling it to manoeuvre with agility.
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left to right: a rider
and his bulls in action;
showing the love
Today’s race bulls are also treated with reverence
by their owners, gaining status as sleek, sturdy
speedracers as opposed to being mere creatures of
labour. That is not to say that these bulls are spoiled
heifers – during the race, the rider will twist the bull’s
tail, use a whip, or even sticks with protruding nails
attached to quicken their pace. At times, the backsides
of the bulls are smeared with chilli powder, giving the
“burn sensation” to add that little kick in the butt for
an added oomph in speed – the antiquated equivalent
to nitrous oxide turbo engines, perhaps.
Some bulls bleed throughout the race, but it is
this quality that makes this competition so heart
wrenching – it is a race for honour, fuelled by
blood, sweat and tears. In that same spirit, these
races are also exciting due to the fact that bulls
are not engines that have been programmed and
constructed to function in a precise manner. They
are living, breathing creatures that, although trained,
will still make the occasional mishap. It is not rare
to see a chariot spiralling out of control due to the
bulls running wild, straying from the one-kilometrelong
dirt racetrack into muddy grounds or a nearby

waterhole or field, toppling the chariot and sometimes
heavily injuring the rider. Unlike racing car drivers,
makepung riders do not wear protective gear to
anticipate such incidents – another quality that makes
the event that much more exhilarating to witness.
The night prior to the big race, the bulls rest near
the racetrack. The owners, who will forbid anyone
to touch them or treat them with anything but the
utmost respect, diligently guard these sleeping
creatures. The owners also have these animals blessed
by a priest beforehand who places a supernatural
“guarding shield” around the bull for protection.
Just as a Grand Prix
car is adorned with
“decorations” (although
in the form of sponsor
logos), these bulls are
also craftily fashioned to
not only perform their
best, but also to look the
part with immaculate
headdress, crowns,
tassels, flags, and other
bells and whistles in delightful colours. In fact,
appearance counts in the final score tally.
The rules of the race are unique, as it is not
merely a quest for first place, but each contestant
is obligated to maintain at least a ten-metre gap
between himself and the runner-up chariot. If
this distance is trespassed (meaning the gap is
measured to be under ten metres), the frontrunner is
disqualified as a winning candidate and the successive
contestant is granted the title. Teams are divided into
two blocks according to territory – it is an Eastside-
Westside rivalry – with the Sungai Ijo Gading of
Jembrana playing the
role of the “wall of
separation”, determining
which side, and team, a
rider belongs to.
Such a parade of
courage, strength and
unpredictable outcome
is undoubtedly an
interesting sight to
behold. •
where is it?
In Jembrana, Negara, located
slightly inland from the island’s
west coast. Take the road heading
to Perancak and once in the
vicinity, signs of bull races are easy
to spot. If in any case you get lost,
asking for directions to a local is
definitely a sure fire way.
when is it?
The makepung races usually take
place on Sunday morning, at
around 7 or 8am, all through July
and October.
tips to travel
Negara is not so far as to consider
it an actual out of town “vacation”,
but it is nonetheless a very
localised area, meaning that the
spoils of modern day tourism have
not penetrated the region. With
this in mind, make sure you pack
everything you need before the
trip, as Circle K’s and supermarkets
are not so abundantly available.
Also, it is advised to book a car
and local driver through a travel
agent to guide you through the
area, as Negara is not a “touristfriendly”
zone, that being a positive
trait, as it is not teeming with
developments, establishments and
noisy cafés or bars.
where to stay
Wira Pada Hotel
Jl. Ngurah Rai, T: 0365 41161
Medewi Beach Cottages
T: 0365 40029
Taman Wana Villas
Jl. Taman Wana, T: 0365 470 2208
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to dine for
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a kaki lima speeding
through the roads
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ali is quite famous for its street delicacies. each area has their own
unique offering of street foods and kaki lima stalls that give the
taste buds an authentic and affordable food fix
Bali welcomes many cultures from around the world, but, for
me, one thing is certain: original Indonesian cuisine cannot
be topped, especially those that occupy the side streets in
stalls or carts otherwise known as kaki lima. Granted, it is not
too appealing to crouch by the side of the road munching on
a dish that – in the mere process of its creation – may have
broken countless food safety regulations; but believe it or
not, for me, nothing beats a serving of ghetto nasi goreng,
not even if it was served in the most expensive, luxurious
restaurant. Selamat makan!
dapur bebek
As a duck lover, Bali has some hot spots to eat duck with rice. From all
the quackers I’ve tried, the winner is Dapur Bebek in Denpasar. Here, you
can choose how to have your duck cooked. They serve fried duck, grilled
duck, and crispy duck. You can choose plain white rice or uduk rice (rice
text nia kningty images james frampton
cooked with coconut milk), and have as much of it as you like. The duck is
tender, crispy, and melts beautifully off the bones. What makes the food
special are the super spicy sambal and the unique blend of spices used to
cook the duck meat. My preferences rest on the fried duck, in which you
can experience the original duck taste at its best. Jl. Teuku Umar (in front of
Libi), Denpasar, T: 0361 784 2525, 0361 871 8580
bubur ayam bang yossi
This chicken porridge stand opens for 24 hours, so you can have it
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is definitely the yummiest chicken
porridge in Bali with the right variation of toppings – cheese sticks, fried
onion, chives, tongcai (seasoned radish), cakwe, chicken chunks, and
most importantly, their special broth. It is very creamy and nutty. The
service is quite speedy and if you’re in a car, you can have your meal
brought to you to be eaten while parked. Jl. Teuku Umar no. 8, Denpasar (in
front of Libi and KFC)
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to dine for
nasi pedas ibu andika
In English, nasi pedas translates into spicy
rice, and that itself is an understatement. They
really went above and beyond with the hot and
spicy. They have a wide variety of garnishes
you can choose from: beef cutlets, shredded
chicken, tofu, tempe, vegetables, fried noodles,
and balado eggs, just to name a few. The fried
chicken skin is the most famous garnish at Nasi
Pedas Ibu Andika, but my personal favourites
are the chicken liver and urap, a delightful
blend of steamed vegetables mixed with grated
coconut, chives, and spices. Jl. Raya Tuban (in
front of Supernova Supermarket), Kuta
mei & papa
They serve one of my favourite Indonesian
snacks: toasted buttered bread with an array
of fillings, otherwise known as roti bakar. The
garnishes range from chocolate spread, cheese,
peanuts, condensed milk to fruit jelly, but you
can always mix and match with anything you
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clock wise from left:
nasi pedas; a fiery dish;
romance can flower on
the street
want. They also give quirky names to dishes on
their menu, such as Internet – an abbreviation
for Indomie, telur, kornet (instant noodles with
eggs and spam). Mei & Papa is also famous for
its Nasi Gila (crazy rice) – a treat of fried rice,
meats, spices, and rice crackers that,
granted, can clog arteries but will leave you
dying with a smile. Jl. Nakula no. 88Y, Seminyak,
T: 0361 806 9353
warung lalapan nakula
This warung serves lele penyet (crushed cat fish),
fried and topped off with a tangy and spicy
sambal mix. The fish is crushed after it is fried,
giving it an extra crispy crunch, and with the
sambal, it definitely is a worthwhile meal.
Jl. Nakula, Seminyak
rawon setan
Rawon is a dish from East Java. The dark colour
of the broth comes from the meaty seeds
of kluwak nuts. It is usually served with raw
alfalfa sprouts and salty duck eggs. Rawon is a
common dish at local restaurants, but one of
the best places to have a taste is Rawon Setan.
In English, setan means demon, and this name
was given because this warung opens at around
midnight, the time when demons apparently
come out. I can assure you there is nothing
creepy about the rawon here, but the taste is
definitely otherworldly. Jl. Teuku Umar no. 122,
Denpasar, T: 0361 265 529
bakwan surabaya
Bakwan, meaning meatball soup, is just as
popular in Indonesia as nasi goreng (fried rice),
and you’ll easily find carts that sell bakwan or
bakso trolling the streets. This one in particular
deserves ten thumbs up, if I had that many. The
meat is succulent and soft and blends right in
with the broth soup. The meatballs can be made
of beef, chicken, or fish, or a mixture of the
three, served with noodles, tofu, chilli, crispy
fried onion, and sweet soy sauce. Jl. Teuku Umar
no. 54x, Denpasar, T: 0361 224 748, 0361 742 9650
rujak pak randi
Rujak is a fruit salad composed of different
kinds of chopped fruits, commonly mango,
pineapple, bengkoang (jicama), kedondong
(ambarella / hog plum) and guava, but you can
get creative with the choice of fruits. At Rujak
Pak Randi, the mixed fruits are served with a
sweet and spicy sauce, consisting of tamarind,
terasi (shrimp paste), chilli peppers, palm sugar
and salt. The end result is a truly spicy, exotic
and sourly delicious fruit salad. The tamarind in
the sauce adds a unique sweetness that works
wonders with the acidity of the fresh fruit slices.
Jl. Raya Tuban (in front of Permata Bank), Kuta •

grazing
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clock wise from left:
nestled in nature; ko’s
interiors; the orient
express chef
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ko
the setting
Spacious, properly lit and built on top
of a Japanese garden, KO resembles
a labyrinth with hallways leading to
different rooms. The newly renovated
Sushi Bar has a modern look and
can easily be thought of as a lounge
(the fact that they offer many good
cocktails also helps), while the
teppanyaki counters are set inside a
separate room. Not far behind a sliding
door is the establishment’s private
dining area, which gives you the option
to dine while sitting on the floor.
the food
To truly enjoy the establishment’s
teppanyaki experience, we highly
recommend one of the four teppanyaki
set menus. Not only does this make life
easier (imagine having to spend half
an hour of precious sake-drinking time
choosing dishes from the à la carte
menu), but it also gives you the chance
to taste almost everything a teppanyaki
has to offer. The KO gourmet
experience, for example, includes
oyster sashimi, teppanyaki salmon,
teppanyaki foie gras served with apple
and portabella, and a very interesting
banana dessert. Another option is the
KO special set menu that also includes
both seafood and beef teppanyaki and
three different options of rice.
the unique
One of the main things about
eating teppanyaki is enjoying the
performance of the chef, perhaps
showing us 100 different ways to
sprinkle salt and pepper or maybe
the 205 various ways of using the
salt and pepper grinders, or simply
showing us how to cook the tuna cuts
perfectly. This is why the Teppanyaki
Bar is livelier compared to the Sushi
Bar because the former involves
occasional cheers and handclaps.
Every Thursday from 6.30-8.30pm, both
bars offer all-you-can-eat sushi and
teppanyaki buffet at Rp. 250,000++/
person for sushi and Rp. 300,000++/
person for teppanyaki. •
InterContinental Bali Resort,
Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 888,
www.bali.intercontinental.com

grazing
the setting
Kunyit is nestled within a garden and
the architecture is reminiscent of a
traditional Balinese pavilion, replete
with the aroma of frangipani, stone
carvings, water installations, and the
relaxed, breezy vibe of the island.
There are three other traditionally
thatched bales scattered separately
throughout the garden for couples to
experience a private dining interlude.
A fourth bale has been designed
to accommodate a family or small
gathering of up to 12 people.
the food
Try out the megibung – a sampler feast
for two where an array of dishes is
placed in the centre of the table to
share. This four-course meal begins
with an assortment of satay sticks
served from a small charcoal grill and
a salad of bean sprouts and shredded
chicken, followed by a clear chicken
broth. The main course is an artistically
presented platter of roasted chicken in
a spicy sauce, saffron pork stew, pieces
of deep fried Balinese sausage, grilled
prawns, fish steamed in banana leaf,
and a spicy green bean salad served
with steamed rice infused with sweet
potato and a selection of sambals.
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kunyit the setting
Recently launched, this sister property of
the original TAO in Tanjung Benoa takes on
Other Balinese specialties
featured on the menu at Kunyit
include green papaya soup and the
classic favourite – crispy fried duck.
the unique
Kunyit’s crispy fried duck is, as
mentioned earlier, a culinary
phenomenon. Their Balinese cuisine
is as authentic and delicious as the
tongue permits. Not only that, but
for the whole month of July, hellobali
readers get special treatment – show
July’s hellobali issue at the restaurant
and receive a free dessert with
every order of main course.
Hotel Santika, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta,
T: 0361 751 267
tao beach
a chic, beach house setting: hence the name.
Plush, red and white lounge sofas sprawled
across an open balcony facing the beach
and swimming pool, paired with clean-cut
minimalist interiors in timeless hues make the
venue carry an air of tropical posh. The overall
atmosphere is a lighter, younger, flirtier
version of the original TAO in Tanjung Benoa.
the food
TAO Beach House is known for their Japanese
cuisine, but they also specialise in Thai,
Vietnamese, Chinese and Indonesian food.
Some culinary favourites are their goi chuon
bo (chilled fresh Vietnamese spring rolls
filled with grilled sirloin beef and garden
vegetables), gung nang tord kratiem prik
Thai (Thai-style stir-fried prawns with crispy
garlic and pepper sauce), and the ikan bakar
– grilled marinated red snapper served with
sambal and garden vegetables.
the unique
TAO Beach House offers a rooftop bar / lounge
furnished with big, comfortable sofas that
can be a very romantic setting for nighttime
socialising. The location is also a perfect
spot to catch the sunset accompanied by a
drink chosen from their vast list of signature
cocktails. TAO Beach House also provides full
use of their swimming pool, so having a perky
pool party is never out of the question.
Ramada Resort Camakila, Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna,
Legian, T: 0361 753 602, www.taobeachhouse.com

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FOOD EVENTS
Sea Circus: with the help of Sydney cocktail
legend Mark Ward, Sea Circus has created
a signature cocktail list, which reflects the
sharer concept of the food menu. The list
includes one aperitif, one scropino, four
sharer cocktail carafes and one digestif.
July, 6.30pm-1am, T: 0361 738 667.
Basilico, Sanur Beach Bali: try their
new menu; homemade seafood ravioli,
saltimbocca alla romana and piccata alla
zigana, egg-dipped and pan-fried pork
medallions on julienne of ham, salami, leeks
and herbs. July onwards, T: 0361 288 011.
The King Cole Bar, St Regis: Classic
Afternoon Tea featuring hot and cold
delicacies including lobster pie and marbled
foie gras terrine, Valrhona chocolates,
homemade pralines and ice cream, with
memorable afternoon tea classics of scones
complemented with clotted cream and finger
sandwiches. Mon-Sun, 3pm-5.30pm,
Rp. 350,000/person, T: 0361 300 6782.
Cascade Bar & Terrace, The Laguna Nusa
Dua: The Pasar Minggu package allows you
to savour traditional Indonesian cuisine; tipat
cantok (succulent rice cake tossed in crushed
peanut, garlic and sweet soy sauce), karedok
(diced raw vegetables with peanut and
gingers), asinan Jakarta (Jakartan pickled salad,
consist of: cabbage, carrot, bean sprout, fried
peanut), rujak manis (assorted tropical fruits
with chilli, tamarind and palm sugar), sambal
goreng hati (wok fried beef liver with potato
and chilli, tomato and candle nut), nasi goreng
bahari (seafood fried rice, enhanced with chilli
tomato sambal), jajanan pasar (local Indonesian
sweets) and many more. Every Sunday, 7pm,
Rp. 150,000++/person, T: 0361 771 327.
Hu’u Bar: launching this month, the Martini
Brunch Menu is a four-course meal with
an extensive choice of dishes accompanied
by a selection of free flow multi-flavoured
martinis; lychee martini, lemongrass martini,
dirty vodka martini, very bloody mary
martini, cosmopolitan, sour apple martini,
spiced apple martini, and mango martini.
Every Sunday starting July 18, 12noon-3pm,
Rp. 388,000++/person inclusive of free flow
martini, Rp. 188,000++/person for brunch
only, T: 0361 736 443.
bubba
gump
shrimp co.
the setting
Anybody who has been virtually
anywhere in America will recognise
that Bubba Gump is a carbon copy
of most American chain restaurants,
particularly those that have southern
roots. The walls are adorned with
“Forrest Gump” paraphernalia along
with painted catch phrases from what is
arguably one of the greatest American
films of all time. The rustic interior
gives the restaurant a casual feel.
the food
“So Bubba was from Bayou la Batrie,
Alabama, and his mama cooked
shrimp. And her mama before her
cooked shrimp, and her mama before
her mama cooked shrimp, too. Bubba’s
family knew everything there was to
know about the shrimpin’ business.”
BGSC is all about the shrimp and
almost the entire menu is devoted
to the tasty crustaceans. Try their
Dynamite Shrimp, it is basically fried
popcorn shrimp but with an addition
of a spicy Thai-style glaze that
definitely sparks up your taste buds.
Their Shrimper’s Heaven is a
multitude of different forms of shrimp.
Indeed, why have one type of shrimp
when you can have four. Surprisingly
diverse in texture and flavour, give
this dish a try if you want diversity in
your crustaceans.
the unique
Bubba Gump is a totally unpretentious
restaurant that doesn’t seek out to
be a luxury eatery, which is quite
refreshing considering what most
restaurants on this island aspire to
be. As well as being virtually the only
American chain restaurant to grace
the shores of Bali, it is basically the
only theme restaurant here. Free small
portions of dessert are provided when
you order a main. Deliciously and
quintessentially American are sweets
such as key lime pie and chocolate
chip coolie sundae.
Anybody who has ever said “life
is like a box of chocolates” must make
a trip over to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
And that’s all we have to say about that.
Jl. Kartika Plaza no. 8x, Kuta,
T: 0361 754 028

Jl. Sunset Road No 99 Bali-Indonesia
P. +62 361 7807744/ F. +62 361 8477346
marketing.bali@sushitei.com
Sushi
Tei Bali was opened in
September with 8 VIP rooms,
Garden with 68 seats, and
Hall with 150 seats Sushi Tei
also provide catering as a set
of menu or buffet is typing a
message.
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style
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lycra draped mini dress
opposite page
batik silk jersey dress
with silk chiffon shawl
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style
this page
rayon jersey reversible palazzo
pants/silk chiffon jacket;
lycra mini sarong dress/silk
chiffon beaded scarf
opposite page
rayon jersey caftan
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Photographer
Dewandra Djelantik
Hair & Make up
Yeanne
All images are courtesy of Milo’s
www.milos-bali.com
Milo’s Oberoi
T: 0361 730 410
Milo’s at Made’s Warung
T: 0361 731 689
Milo’s Bazaar
T: 0361 735 551
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oom raider
this page
clock wise from left:
plush pillow talk;
cutting-edge
style; a friendly
neighbourhood
kanishka villas
where is it?
The best thing about staying in
Seminyak is that you’re right on
the pulse of modern and posh Bali,
but that also comes with a price:
noise pollution and traffic. The
street-savvy travellers navigate
their way around Jalan Legian via
Sunset Road because it’s bigger
and less congested. One of the
shortcuts back to Seminyak
is through Jalan Kunti, on
which Kanisha Villas is located,
known to host trendy shops
selling designer goods and also
Bali Deli – one of the island’s
institutions in which imported
food and beverages are sold, a
supermarket-cum-bistro that
over the years has earned the
right to ascend to throne as
one of Bali’s most important
tourist spots.
Now, the best way to stay in
Seminyak is to be comfortably
near, but yet far enough so that
the noise and the gridlock of
motor vehicles seem to be non-
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existent. And one of the areas to do
so, in the best and most fashionable
way, is indeed Jalan Kunti.
what are the villas like?
Each of the villas has two
bedrooms, one upstairs and one
downstairs. The bigger room
is the one upstairs with a neat
balcony and outdoor shower. The
downstairs is not significantly
smaller and it is closer to the
swimming pool. The kitchen has
almost everything you need to cook
with, from utensils to ample room
to manoeuvre in, and the living
room is stylish and at the same
time very inviting to lounge in.
what are the facilities like?
One of our editors is adamant that
technology is the new intimacy.
There is some truth to that; you
can be staying in the most lavish,
stylish, or renowned place with the
most comfortable bed, but when
you want to log on to Facebook and
are not able to, for most people, all
the previously mentioned luxuries
become meaningless in an instant.
Fortunately, the villas at Kanishka
are all equipped with a speedy
Wi-Fi connection that enables
anyone to explore the world while
remaining in solitude, in the
comfort of your villa.
If you’re a spa enthusiast, they
also provide in-villa treatments,
which is part of the services
provided by the property’s
Malkoha Spa.
what about food and drink?
We think the highlight of their
breakfast menu is definitely the
bubur ayam (chicken porridge),
which is included in the Chef
Breakfast package. And, although
not extensive, the in-villa dining
menu is good enough in case you
don’t feel like going out to the
streets to grab some grub. Should
you feel like having a romantic
dinner in the comfort and privacy
of your own villa, the staff are more
than ready to fulfil this request. •
Their Internet rates start at US$ 315++
per night, Jl. Kunti no. 8Y, Seminyak,
T: 0361 733 870, kanishkavillas.com

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clock wise from left:
beauty tools; sitting
pretty and looking
relaxed; glowing
facials
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the look
The interior of this establishment
is rustic, yet modern and
comfortable. With exception to
the iron sculptures that adorn
various parts of the spa, it has
an almost colonial feel to it.
None of the rooms seem entirely
enclosed which works well for
Antique Spa because it is located
in the middle of the open rice
paddies of Umalas. Slight breezes
regularly pay welcome visits
while you enjoy your treatment.
gentle
rough edges
offering a unique blend of treatments
for all genders and lifestyle choices,
antique spa is one for all, all for one
text chris le images courtesy of antique spa
the touch
I received the Kamashila
treatment, which was a relaxing
aromatherapy massage
coupled with a body scrub. It
comprised of a considerate
massage that managed to send
me to that relaxed psyche
somewhere between sleep
and consciousness. Once the
massage was over, I was treated
with an exfoliating treatment
of green tea granules. The
sensation of gritty paste being
rubbed all over my body provided
me with what seemed like a
perfect balance of cleanliness
and abrasion. If you like your
back scratched, try getting it
exfoliated, it feels very good. One
of the more unique things about
Antique Spa is its body shampoo
at the end of the treatment. The
therapist shampoos your entire
body so you don’t have that
massage oil residue and you feel
absolutely clean and ready to
tackle the rest of your day.
the ingredients
The spa uses Pevonia Botanica
which seems to be getting
increasingly popular with spas
around the island. Antique also
has jicama from Java as an option
of creams which is reputed to
whiten skin tone.
the extraordinary
At Antique Spa, the sex of your
masseuse is entirely optional.
It’s not necessarily a sexual
thing; it’s more about what
makes Antique’s clientele more
comfortable. So if the genders
of the hands that treat your
body matter to you, then you’re
in luck at Antique. Also unique
to this spa is its use of falling
water instead of music to provide
auditory soothing. •
Jl. Dukuh Indah (near Umalas
Stable), Umalas, T: 0361 742 3580,
www.antiquebali.com

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maximum
beauty,
minimum
effort
they say beauty is a lot of pain and work. how can
they be more wrong? at padma spa by mandara,
looking beautiful can be achieved by having a lot
of fun from getting yourself pampered
text indra johan images courtesy of mandara spa and pevonia botanica
the look
Set below Padma Resort’s
main restaurant, Padma Spa by
Mandara gives the impression
of a stylish comfort-cave. Built
and designed by The Private Spa
Corporation (which provides allround
spa-related services ranging
from concept, architectural and
interior design of a spa to product
supply, training, and also the
state-of-the-art equipment supply,
such as the Vitality Hydrotherapy
Pool) and run by Mandara Spa,
this joint combines all of the
facets of modern comforts
with the exoticism and mysterious
beauties of Asia. Think plush
pillows and sofas among statues
of Buddha displayed behind
glass tubes.
the touch
The one secret that separates
a good spa from an excellent
one is the smoothness of
everything that is involved in
your treatment. You should not
feel distracted by the movement
of your therapist when switching
from massaging your right leg
to your left leg. You shouldn’t
even notice it all. And Mandara
Spa knows this technique very
well, which probably explains
why they have successful spas
all over the world. Not noticing
your mind and body sublimating
into a state of total bliss really
makes it all that much better.
the ingredients
From this month on, Padma
Spa by Mandara offers a
range of treatments using
Pevonia Botanica, the worldclass
producer of spa care
products containing the finest
natural marine and botanical
this page clock wise from left: exotic
warmth in a plush setting; a touch of the
orient; pevonia botanica magic potions
ingredients. Launched in 1991,
this line focuses on skincare
solutions for women and men
of all ages and ethnicities,
which means us men are not
only allowed to be vain about
our faces and skin, but are also
encouraged to do so.
This spa offers a facial for
men using the Pevonia line where
their best products for men,
including the Aqua-Gel Cleanser,
Easy-Glide Shaving Emulsion,
Soothing After Shaving Balm, ‘C’
Evolutive Eye Gel, Age-Defying
Caviar Balm, are all used expertly
to make you look fresher,
younger and more energised,
or in a nutshell: luminous. And
the best part of it is there is no
pain or hard work involved. You
only need to lie down, close your
eyes, enjoy the music and the
massages, maybe snore a little,
and wake up a reborn man.
the exceptional
If you can’t have enough of the
Pevonia Botanica products for
men, you can also buy them as
they also offer more than 100
homecare products. What we
highly recommend is the Age-
Defying Caviar Balm, which you
can use everyday. Those tiny
fish eggs are not only delicious,
they also contain a lot of protein
– your skin’s favourite and also
most nutritious meal. •
Padma Resort Bali at Legian,
Jl. Padma no. 1, Legian, T: 0361
752 111, padmaresortbali.com,
mandaraspa.com, theprivatespa.com

essence
silk renewal at kriya spa
A unique three-in-one treatment experience comprised of scrub,
wrap and massage with a signature exfoliating massage balm. The
ritual features an application of skin-texturising scrub cream followed
by cocooning the body in soft linen. The natural alpha hydroxy acids
derived from sugarcane and papaya buffered with oils of sesame seed
and sunflower gently remove surface pollutants to reveal silky smooth
skin. During the wrap, this exclusive ritual includes a specially created
acupressure face and scalp massage to rebalance and soothe the body
and spirit.
The 75-minute treatment is priced at US$ 75, all inclusive.
Kriya Spa, Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua, T: 0361 778 884, kriya-spa.com
spa deals
the birds and the bees
Theta Spa’s sweetest treatment
uses live Borneo honey, which is
commonly used as an antiseptic and
emollient for the skin, combined with
ground sesame seeds to exfoliate.
Topped off with an all-natural banana
leaf wrap and honey milk bath to
render your skin extra creamy, this
two-hour treatment will leave you
feeling sultry, inside and out. The
Honey Love treatment is priced at
US$ 138++, inclusive of a fresh drink.
Champagne is available by request.
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theta spa by the sea, Ramada Bintang Bali
Resort, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta,
T: 0361 755 726, thetaspa.com
siloam spa opens
its doors
To meet the needs of guests, Aston at Grand
Kuta Hotel & Residence recently opened a new
spa called Siloam Spa. All treatments are given
under the health and hygiene supervision of
Dr Yetie, who holds a Spa CIBTAC diploma
from London. Ingredients used for treatments
are processed naturally, for example: herbs
to neutralise sickness caused by the everchanging
weather and temperature, lavender
to soothe, and ginger and spices to warm the
body and remove fatigue.
Siloam Spa, Aston at Grand Kuta Hotel &
Residence, Jl. Dewi Sri no. 8, Kuta, T: 0361 300
0888, astonbalihotels.com
la vie en rouge
Taman Merah Spa’s Total Beauty Care
treatment is the ultimate wellness
and beauty affair. It is 180 minutes of
pampering and primping, starting off
with a deep tissue massage to smooth
out kinks and muscle tension, and
continuing with a beauty treatment
of your choice (manicure – pedicure,
facial, body scrub, or hair spa). This
treatment is the absolute fixer-upper
for body and soul and costs US$ 95++.
Taman Merah Spa, Jl. Petitenget
no. 469, Seminyak, T: 0361 736 487,
tamanmerah.com
fruits of
the heart
The healthy benefits
of fresh fruit are
brought to light
in this delicious
spa indulgence
that will leave you
feeling full of zest. A
replenishing green
tea and avocado
foot ritual, rich in natural oils and proteins,
begins the treatment.
A watermelon and honey facial will
then cleanse and hydrate the skin to give it
a radiant glow. The sensation of fresh fruit
continues with a local Balinese orange and
lime milk bath. A mouth-watering papaya
sorbet with watermelon cocktail, enriched with
vitamins, concludes this fruity spa experience.
DaLa Spa, Villa de Daun, Jl. Raya Legian, Kuta,
T: 0361 756 276, dalaspa.com
a spiritual journey
at maya ubud
The Spiritual Journey package is a unique
package that introduces participants to
better understand the spiritual aspects of
Balinese life and spirituality, whilst creating
a rejuvenating and healing experience
for participants. Each enlightening
day commences with morning yoga
and meditation sessions, followed
by exploring nearby temples and visiting
a traditional Balinese healer (balian), or
even a spiritual consultation and priestly
blessing. Another option is to learn with village
ladies the art of making traditional temple
offerings as our guide carefully explains the
meaning of the offerings, which can later be
presented during the village temple visit.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Jl. Gunung Sari
Peliatan, Ubud, T: 0361 977 888, mayaubud.com

offshore
komodo islands offer more than just dragons. it is also teeming with
colourful sea life, scenic trails, and bursts of nature
the
floresian
sun
text + images meliana salim
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I
have developed a new obsession; it’s comparable to
collecting passport stamps. I make checkmarks on the map
of islands I’ve visited in Indonesia. With over 17,000 counted
islands spanning almost two million square kilometres
between Asia and Australia, it is a tad ambitious, not to
mention ludicrous, to attempt to visit every island in the
Indonesian Archipelago. The feasible option is to focus on
the ones that are clearly visible on the map. Java earned my first tick
of approval, purely by default – I was born there.
Having lived in Bali for the past three years, it seems only
natural to succumb to the lure of greener grasses (and the chance
to earn extra “stamps”) of its neighbouring islands: Flores and
Komodo. With three airlines offering daily flights direct from Bali,
travel planning is a breeze. A round-trip ticket from Bali to Labuan
Bajo, Flores’s port of entry, costs approximately US$ 150. As with
all domestic flights, allowing some flexibility and a good dose of
patience will go a long way in ensuring a pleasant trip.
The aerial view from a pleasant 1.5-hour flight to Labuan Bajo
and the tales surrounding the barren and savannah-like Komodo
National Park are enough to get my adrenaline pumping. The
Komodo Islands have gained international fame for their legendary
mascots, the komodo dragon, or ora, as locally called. According to
Dr. Lawrence Blair – lecturer, filmmaker and writer of the awardwinning
series “Ring of Fire” – Komodo Island and its man-eating
prehistoric monsters (a Swiss baron was the first known Westerner
to be eaten by the dragons in the mid seventies) inspired Willis
O’Brien’s classic film “King Kong”. I’m intrigued.
I choose Villa Seirama Alam, a charming three-bedroom cottage
built lovingly by a German nature photographer, as my home for
the next five days. Strategically located ten minutes away from
Komodo Airport with a grasping view of the Labuan Bajo bay, from
the vantage point of the veranda, I embrace the warm afternoon
sun while planning my itinerary with Ibu Getrudis, a local travel
operator, over pisang goreng (banana fritters) and sweet tea.
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geting there
airlines
TransNusa Airlines
transnusa.co.id
Indonesia Air Transport
iat.co.id
Merpati Airlines
merpati.co.id
accommodation
Villa Seirama Alam
(enjoyflores.com)
Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge
(ecolodgesindonesia.com)
Bintang Flores Hotel
(bintangfloreshotel.com)
The Jayakarta Suites
Komodo-Flores
jayakartahotelsresorts.com/hotels-
and-resorts/suites-komodo-flores
food
Pesona Bali Gardena Restaurant
Paradise Bar
tour operators
Getrudis Tours & Travel
Labuan Bajo Office: +62 385 41373
T. +62 813 3809 6912
E. getrudistour@yahoo.com
dive operator
Dive Komodo
divekomodo.com
Although visiting the monstrous pre-historic
Komodo dragon in their natural homes is high on my
list, the real draw for me is diving one of arguably the
richest marine ecosystems in the world. The Komodo
National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and
Man and Biosphere Reserve – stretches over 2,321
square kilometres, consisting of three main islands:
Komodo, Rinca and Padar. With more than 50 unique
dive sites, narrowing it down to six dives is a serious
challenge. I decide it’s best to leave it to the dive
masters at Dive Komodo while I cool off with a
couple of Bintangs at Paradise Bar, promising the
best sunset in town as dusk creeps in.
At the crack of dawn, the main jetty is bursting
with people and activities. I watch local children
playing and fishing on the dock, fishermen
transporting the day’s catch to an adjacent market,
and boat crew loading up supplies and equipment. It
is decided that I will do three days of diving, with a
surface interval on the second day combined with a
day-trip to Rinca Island.
The aptly named Castle Rock, a submerged
seamount at three-to-four-metres deep, offers
shelter from the east-flowing current. The turbulent
drift dive allows for shoulder brushing with reef
sharks, enormous napoleon wrasses, green turtles,
angelfish, and schooling anthias, black snappers,
batfish and jacks. This blood-pumping experience is
quickly duplicated with greater intensity in Crystal
Rock, its name derived from the crystal-clear water
surrounding an open water pinnacle that rises to 14
metres with a 20-metre deep saddle in the middle.
The strong currents and spectacularly steep
drop-offs at Batu Bolong, also dubbed “Current
City”, protect this signature Komodo dive site from
local fishermen’s destructive fishing methods. This
little rock pinnacle that lies 75 metres deep is a
kaleidoscopic spectacle of marine bio-diversity in
action: hawksbill turtles feeding on tunicates and
sponges; magnificent walls patrolled by pelagic such
as reef sharks, napoleon wrasses, giant trevallies, and
dog-toothed tuna; flamboyant soft corals swarming
with brilliant reef fish; and the occasional manta ray
making a guest appearance from the deep blue.
When I finally come up for air, we sail off to Loh
Buaya, the access point to see Komodo dragons
on Rinca Island. My first sighting of the Komodo
dragons occurs below the kitchen in the rangers’
camp. The dragons are resting in the cool shades of
the raised structure. Eager to see one in its natural
habitat, I follow our park ranger Pak Latih, an expert
in his field with 27 years of experience, on an hourlong
hiking tour (a four-hour trek is available upon
request) across the open grass-woodland savannas
and tropical deciduous forests. He uncovers the
dragons’ nests, points out water buffalos, warns
opposite page
clockwise from top:
the legendary dragons;
batu bolong reef; a
swirling school of fish
of wild boars, and cautions us to watch our step.
Apparently one of his colleagues unknowingly
stepped on a dragon’s tail while leading a trek. He
suffered from the venomous bite but managed to
survive due to immediate medical attention. Perhaps
trekking is not such a good idea.
An adult male dragon can grow to more than three
metres long and weigh a hefty 160 kilograms, making
them the largest lizards in the world. There are only a
total of 1,600 Komodo dragons left in the wild (down
from 3,300), 700 of which reside in Loh Buaya.
In 1980, the Komodo National Park established
strict anti-poaching laws to help increase the
population. The main contributing factor in the
decline is a lack of food supply on the islands. The
dragons are cannibalistic (the younger dragons
often roll in the larger dragons’ faeces to disguise
their juvenile scent and protect themselves), tertiary
predators that scavenge for carcasses of water
buffalos, monkeys, goats, dogs, wild boars, and deer.
On my last dive I insist on diving at Karang
Makassar (commonly known as Manta Point) in
South Komodo. At a maximum depth of 16 metres,
the plankton-infested milky water is the perfect
feeding ground for these giants. A resting marble
stingray instantly greets me. I kneel on the shallow
sandy bottom and wait eagerly for the show to begin.
Suddenly a three-metre wide manta ray swoops
overhead, promptly followed by two others. I watch
in complete awe, marvelling at the finesse with which
these majestic mantas glide in to vacuum up clouds
of plankton. Then, as if it can get any better, one
of the mantas comes directly at me, so close above
that I feel the need to hold my breath. I lean back
and capture a shot of its underbelly. It is a surreal,
heart-to-heart moment shared between the manta
and me. I somersault with more than 15 mantas for
almost an hour. Then just like their sudden arrival, as
if on cue, they disappear into the murk. With a heavy,
humbled heart, I tear myself away from this endlessly
entertaining live performance, and back to the quiet
pulse of Labuan Bajo.
My brief five-day visit to Flores and Komodo
leaves me wanting more. Mainland Flores tempts
with promises of pristine waterfalls, multi-coloured
lakes, indigenous villages, scenic volcanoes, and
white sand beaches. There are plenty of “stamps”
waiting for me to collect. I’ll be back. •

adventure
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leap of faith
if you’ve ever wanted to see what free falling is like and can’t be bothered jumping out of
an airplane, aj hackett might have something for you
text chris le images courtesy of aj hackett
I’m willing to bet that at
one time or another, you’ve
sat down somewhere
on the beach between
Kuta and Seminyak. You
probably stared into the slowly
setting sun as it simmered into
the horizon and at one point you
must’ve looked to the side and
saw an enormous white skeletal
tower with the word “bungy” in
glowing red letters.
This sign might have beckoned
you over, luring your inner
daredevil and repulsing your more
timid conscience. “C’mon, yeah
you, jump off this giant tower
attached to a rubber band, who
cares if this monolith is in a thirdworld
country, it’ll feel good.” If you
enjoy adrenaline coursing through
your veins like a derailed freight
train on crack, it feels real good.
AJ Hackett Bungy is an
international company that
pioneered and developed many
of the techniques used to safely
allow a person to freefall whilst
attached to a giant piece of
elastic latex. According to their
website, the cord is made up of
the same stretchy strands used
to make the elastic that enables
your underwear to be securely
fastened to your waist.
Despite picturing my cord as
being a bunch of tighty whities
sewn up together and thinking
about how this primitive island is
in a developing country, I decided
to go for it. The first thing they
make you do after you decide to
sign your life away on a release
form, is step on a scale. Your
weight is then carefully measured
and written on your hand for
the entire world to see. So if you
enjoy jumping off high platforms,
but the mere display of your
weight is unbearable, well, sorry,
bungy jumping just isn’t for you.
Next comes the harnessing
phase. The staff weigh you one
more time to be extra sure you
didn’t cheat the first time and
fit you into a simple sit string
harness. Once strapped in, you’re
led to the elevator, which is really
a little box with a motor attached
to it. The elevator is actually an
adventure in itself, in the form
of a tiny electric dynamo that
powers what is essentially an
oversized Tupperware container.
Once started, you’re propelled at
about the same speed as bamboo
growing. The little human container
rattles and shakes on what seems
like a laborious effort of the engine.
POCKETA - POCKETA -POCKETA
- POCKETA is all you hear as you
slowly ascend.
Once you finally reach the
pinnacle of the mighty bungy
tower, the view is absolutely
stunning. You automatically
become the highest point in
the area and everything looks
miniscule. It might be worth
checking out AJ Hackett for the
view alone. Be warned though,
the tower sways with every gust
of wind. It feels like you’re on
a boat when the wind is gently
blowing. In most situations, this
is fine, but when you’re that high
off the ground and you’re on a
swaying bundle of telephone
poles held together with bolts,
it can feel a little disconcerting.
Every little puff of air and the
tower slowly teeters.
As you approach the
platform where they rig the
cord onto your legs, they weigh
you a third time, just in case
you ate a cheeseburger on the
elevator, before strapping you
in. Ordinarily, this should be the
scariest part, but the crew that
works the ropes and the rigging
is absolutely professional. They
reminded me of a championship
yacht team, working seamlessly
and coordinating their efforts
with what seemed like flawless
accuracy. Every man had a job,
and their meticulous efforts were
extremely reassuring.
The minute you hop onto the
plank and look down, everything I
just talked about disappears from
your consciousness. The bungy
cord dangles and gravity helps it
pull you closer to the edge with
every feeble hop your wobbly
knees can manage. One of the

iggers starts to count down and
all you can see is how unsurvivable
this looks and all you can feel is
the rope tugging on your ankles.
Maybe it was to speed things
along, or perhaps it was so I
wouldn’t seem like a total coward
to the crowd below, but I definitely
felt a slight push to help start my
plummet to the ground below.
The sensation of the initial
freefall is indescribable, but time
definitely feels like its slowing
down as adrenaline sharpens
your sense and splash, you hit
the water. The sensation of
being yanked up as the cord
contracts feels just as awkwardly
remarkable. Gravity seems to
reverse itself and you’re hurled
into the sky. A few more ups and
downs, and you’re sitting on a
mat, on dear earth, completely
breathless and dumbfounded. The
sheer excitement of it all seems
to act as a gag to the legible mind.
I signed up for the “ride the
motorbike off the bungy tower
package.” With that, I did a
harness jump where I tried flips,
rode a bicycle off and finally a
motorbike off a ramp. If you want
to know how those went, well, I’m
out of words so you’ll have to try
it yourself. •
Double Six Club,
Jl. Arjuna, T: 0361 73 1144,
www.ajhackett.com
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expressions
a stroke
of zeitgeist
political turmoil and affairs of the state have
always had an effect on a nation’s artistic
movement, sometimes creating a whole genre of
art in the process and also artistic martyrdom
text bruce w carpenter images courtesy of ganesha gallery and museum pasifika
After rising to prominence in the year leading up to and
following the resignation of General Suharto as president in
1998, politics in art have become somewhat passé on today’s
Indonesian art scene. It is perhaps a sign of the times – the
combination of post-modern malaise and growing
cynicism after ten years of ho-hum reform. Many contemporary
artists seem to be gripped by angst and alienation as canvasses
frequently become graffitied walls for channelling subliminal
scribbles. In particular, the scratching of words and phrases – often
meaningless or those that have been erased – is a definite trend. The
best give insight into the message, or humour, whereas the worst
are like bad captions for a second rate comic strip.
Indeed, contemporary artists are struggling for meaning but
times are hard, original ideas scarce and competition stiff. During
many historical periods in Indonesian history, politics rejuvenated
the art scene and gave meaning. While precedents – such as 19th
century shadow puppets depicting colonial officials as bug-eyed,
bad-mannered, evil buffoons – of underground politics exist, the
first political statement came in 1938 when the founders of Persagi,
Indonesia’s first modern art movement, issued a manifesto that
rebelled against the system by attacking effete colonial aesthetics.
In particular, they denounced idealised tropical landscapes with
tumbling rice fields and smoking volcanoes in the distance. So, too,
they detested idyllic images of happy natives, which they felt were
“detached” from reality. Three of Persagi’s key members – Affandi,
Hendra Gunawan and S Sudjojono – are now the nation’s most
famous early modern artists.
In comparison to the early nationalistic, expressionist paintings
of this old master trio, the challenges facing Em Sumba, a talented
painter from Lampung, Sumatra, and Ketut Teja of Denpasar, Bali, who
just exhibited together at Ganesha Gallery, are formidable. They also
illustrate two related but radically different solutions.
Astawa, who once did more cutting-edge stylised images, has turned
to the traditional school of Balinese shadow puppet paintings. It is all
an illusion, of course, because the figures in his colourful offbeat images
more resemble Pac-Man from early video games than Balinese heroes. In
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not to miss!
To feast your eyes on historical art pieces,
visit Museum Pasifika in Nusa Dua Complex
(T: 0361, www.museum-pasifika.com), which
recently launched a landmark exhibition of
Indonesian textiles – the first ever in Bali –
assembled by Swiss art expert and curator,
Georges Breguet. Its highlights include a
sarong woven by Ni Polak, the beautiful
dancer wife of Adrian Le Mayeur. Certainly the
most impressive of all the textiles is a huge
ritual ikat blanket from the Toraja people of
Sulawesi. The swirling geometric designs in
red, blue and black can be traced back to the
Indonesian Bronze Age.
Pasifika has also been very active in
acquiring new acquisitions for its permanent
collection. These include two important oil
paintings from
Theo Meier. One of
them is a touching
portrait of the
Swiss playboy
artist’s seductive
wife. There is also
a portrait of Theo
Meier and his
close friend Ernst
Slager made by
one of the scions
of the now largely
forgotten Sanur
School of Balinese
painting, Ida Bagus
Nyoman Rai. This
piece, formerly in
the collection of
Arendt de Roever,
joins a series of
other paintings made by this remarkable artist
before the Second World War. It is notable
for its naïve, spontaneous style that functions
as a time capsule, allowing us to see pre-war
expatriates through the eyes of the Balinese at
the time. The sight, needless to say, is rather
surrealistic and, in contrast to expatriate
portraits of the Balinese, not at all romantic.

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his piece titled Heading for the Shore, we see a
“king creation” by
score of heads bobbing in the waves as fish frolic
ketut teja astawa
around them. The shore is a rather ominous brick
wall. In other paintings that imitate traditional
calendars used for determining good and bad
days, there is plenty of writing that Astawa
describes as nonsensical.
In contrast, Sumba has moved into a shadow world that is reminiscent of
Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave”. In one of his most subtle pieces, Art Reflection,
we see a shadow of the numeral four transformed to a chair against a multilayered
grey background. He explains that it is a play between mathematics
and visual illusion. So, too, the surfaces of his canvasses are full of scribbles
seen in his painting Live Circuit, in which a yellow figure jogs into the future.
The Swing, with a large doe-eyed man with a big head and small body caught
on a torturous looking piece of gym equipment.
Politics and art reached a frenzied pitch during the last years of
President Sukarno’s reign when the increasingly powerful and leftist
artists’ union LEKRA pushed the idea that all art should serve the class
struggle against imperialism and capitalism. After the alleged communist
coup attempt in 1965, many of LEKRA’s members were executed or
jailed without trial for years. Even when they were released years later,
they and their children were forbidden to paint to join society. Not
surprisingly, most artists returned to the colonial habit of painting cliché,
pretty pictures of wayang puppets, dancers and happy natives. Basuki
Abullah, the favourite portraitist of Sukarno, adjusted to the times and
churned out huge cliché canvasses of scantily dressed buxom damsels
illustrating mythological stories such as Joko Tarub.
All this would end in 1997 in the lead up to the fall of Suharto, when
art served as a mighty weapon in political struggle for democracy and
freedom. Today we are once again in a fallow period of sometimes-mild
social criticism but not much more. All this proves that the first president
Sukarno well understood not only the inspirational value of art, but also
its importance in forming a national identity.
While politics may be temporarily submerged, it could easily break out
without notice, especially in defence of the environment and – as we saw
in the reaction to the Anti-Pornography Law – freedom of expression. •
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counter culture
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punk not
dead
subcultures and underground scenes are what make a city
interesting, as they create the unique vibe of the city’s
personality. bali’s punk scene is an evident display of this;
an identity of the area’s distinct attitude
text peter stephenson image photolibrary
For most short-term visitors, music in
Bali comes in two basic forms: the
traditional gamelan-based music
of temple ceremonies and dance
performances, and the club music played in the
nightspots. If pressed, most would admit the
likelihood of other types of music meant for
local consumption. However, in general, they
remain strangely oblivious to them and ignorant
of the expansive popular music scenes that fill
venues and the media across Indonesia.
One of the liveliest and most visible subcultures
in Bali is punk: a free-ranging form under
the broad umbrella of a musical “underground”
that includes metal, hardcore and other genres
whose relationship to the mainstream ranges
from antagonistic to ambivalent. Punk’s most
defining characteristic could be its preference
for raw energy over sheer prowess, but more
importantly, punk – as with other branches of
the underground – is a way of doing things.
From the rockabilly grind of Suicidal Sinatra,
to the garage jangle of De Buntu, and the
grunge and psychedelic Navicula, punk in Bali
has developed its own local characteristics and
sets of musical influences while remaining true
to the genre’s high decibel DIY and custom
culture ethos. What most casual listeners fail to
appreciate is that although punk, like rap and
reggae, bears the distinct traces of its distant
origins, it is globally meaningful because of
its ability to mutate and adapt to diverse local
conditions. Punk in Bali has also maintained its
capacity for social and cultural critique, and,
to some extent, this means engaging critically
with tourism and its pressures at the same time
seizing any opportunities for cross-cultural
exchange offered.
Inarguably, Bali’s best known Punk
ambassadors are Bobby Kool, Eka Rock and
Jerinx, the highly motivated members of trio
Superman is Dead (SID), who have ploughed
the fruits of success back to their roots in Kuta,
establishing a recording studio, Electrohell
Audio, and the live music venue Twice Bar in
Poppies Lane 2, where local punk acts and
exponents of other connected sub-genres thrash
it out mainly for local audiences but increasingly
for visiting fans and handfuls of intrepid tourists.
SID have amassed a large and loyal cadre of
fans throughout Indonesia and beyond, known
collectively as “outSIDers”.
Since the early success of SID, a swarm
of punk-fed bands have formed, deformed,
merged and multiplied, each one exploring
new avenues and the occasional dead end. Part
of this ongoing process has been its dialogue
with developments in punk and related music
taking place in other parts of Indonesia, and
the exploration of the nation’s own musical
archives with some musicians claiming
influence from groups such as Dara Puspita (an
all-girl garage band from 1960s Surabaya) and
other antecedents from the Indonesian rock
underground. This may represent a move away
from an earlier devotion to the market-friendly
end of pop-punk via international acts like Green
Day and The Living End who continue to rank
highly in bands’ lists of primary influence.
These shifts no doubt owe something to the
popularity and expansion of music networks like
MTV in the region since the early 1990s. On top
of that it has also been helped by its more recent
splintering into MTV Asia and MTV Indonesia,
which have increasingly championed homegrown
products alongside the latest sounds from
the region and beyond.
In 2003, SID won the MTV Asia Best New
Artist Award for their album “Kuta Rock City”,
an accolade that helped widen their audience
and led indirectly to their recording contract
with Sony BMG. Of course, an issue for any
band seeking broader success on international
labels is language. Perhaps for this reason, SID
chooses to sing mainly in English. Local act Lolot
on the other hand, another punk trio roughly
contemporaneous with SID, has achieved
national success despite their preference for
singing in Balinese.
The fashion aesthetics of punk can hardly be
ignored or dismissed as superficial trappings.
SID’s own associations with customised lowrider
bikes, tattoos and T-shirts vivid with oldschool
motifs of sugar skulls and crossed pistons,
dice, swallows, and bleeding hearts cleaved
with daggers have led to the establishment – in
connection with the recording studio and bar
– of a tattoo parlour, and a consignment shop
specialising in SID and Electrohell merchandise
and other clothing labels associated with the
punk, skater and low-rider scenes.
There are a number of venues that regularly
feature local punk acts. Hard Rock Café (Jl.
Pantai Kuta), Twice Bar (Poppies Lane 2), and
Waroeng Obey (Jl. Sudirman, no. 7, Denpasar)
are good places to start. People interested in
exploring Bali’s underground in more detail are
encouraged to read Emma Baulch’s “Making
Scenes: Reggae, Punk and Death Metal in
1990s Bali” (2007). Another writer currently
researching the field is doctoral student
Rebekah Moore – check out her blog. •
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environment
no taste for waste
for years now, it has been a much talked about
phenomenon and should play an important role in
all of our lives – recycling; a vital ingenuity that helps
reduce the heavy load on mother nature’s shoulders
text stefanie lily austen image chris le
Although recycling has been
a common practice for most
of human history, there are
still too many individuals not
participating in this obvious
alleviation for the environment. Perhaps that
deficiency is due to complicated guidelines or
a mere lack of understanding.
The key to everything is to keep matters
simple and to put first things first. With that
in mind, you might want to ask yourself what
recycling really is. Wikipedia describes it as “the
processing of used materials into new products
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in order to prevent waste of potentially useful
materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw
materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air and
water pollution, and create lower greenhouse
gas emissions”.
Recycling plays a crucial role in modern waste
reduction and is also the third component of the
“R Waste Hierarchy” – reduce, reuse, recycle.
Understanding what it means leads to
step number two – how to recycle. There are
tons of websites that can help you out with
that. Visit realsimple.com/home-organizing or
resourcefulschools.org, for example, for practical
information on recycling just
about any object.
You can also contact Padma
Resort Bali at Legian, as it has
become quite an authority
when it comes to responsible
waste disposal. The stunning
resort was recently awarded a
certificate of recognition by a
locally based recycling initiative,
ecoBali Recycling. Padma Resort
Bali and ecoBali Recycling joined
forces in order to establish
an environmental awareness
programme on the island,
primarily focusing on sustainable
solutions for waste management.
The project has been operational
for several years and is endorsed
by the Bali Hotel Association.
To learn absolutely everything
there is to know about recycling
and the environment, you
might want to get in touch with
Temesi Compost. As a result of
the escalating waste pollution
in Bali, the Gianyar Waste
Recovery Project was launched;
its objective being: to research
and develop an environmentally
friendly, safe and economically
feasible solution to waste
management for the entire
regency of Gianyar. With the
initiating help of Rotary Club of
Bali Ubud, and partnering with
GUS (Yayasan Gelombang Udara
Segar – meaning “Wave of Fresh Air”), the
community of Temesi in East Bali implemented
this project through a community-based
programme to alleviate poverty and create a
new kind of awareness.
One of Temesi Compost’s main goals is to
restore the beautiful, healthy and comfortable
environment of Bali of old. At the organisation’s
Education Centre and Waste Recovery Facility,
visitors can go on a guided trip around the
property and learn about the Temesi compostmaking
process, its positive effects, and about
the environment in general through interesting
and motivating tours. A highly educational treat
for both young and old! •
Padma Resort Bali at Legian
T: 0361 752 111, padmahotels.com
Temesi Compost
T: 0361 743 8083, temesirecycling.org

helping hands
It was when KU DE TA
founder and CEO Arthur
Chondros was approached
to take charge of an event
in order to raise funds for Bali’s
underprivileged rural communities
in 2003, in which, for the last
few decades, tremendous
environmental and economic
challenges have been on the
forefront. His reputation of being
somewhat of a humanitarian
socialite explains why he jumped
aboard without hesitation and
helped further establish the I’m An
Angel (IAA) charity foundation.
For seven years now, KU
DE TA has hosted a yearly Gala
Charity Event and has helped
raise more than US$ 500,000 as
to empower villagers and improve
their standard of living in the face
of resource scarcity and socio-
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economic pressure.
The next fundraiser
is scheduled for
July 31st – featuring
Ash Chandler (who
hails from Bombay), a typically
sumptuous KU DE TA five-course
meal, and much more – so don’t
break open your secret money jar
just yet. Instead of spending your
hard-earned cash on appealing
summer bargains, partner up
with KU DE TA and help support
I’m An Angel in sponsoring
activities from healthcare to
hygiene, infrastructure building
and education to creating
environmental awareness and
individual empowerment. It is
worth every penny!
I’m An Angel’s “spiritual being”
in charge is the admirable Mrs
Asana Viebeke Lengkong. She
calling
all angels
“all was taken away from you:
white dresses, wings, even existence.
yet I believe you, messengers.”
– quoted from “on angels” –CZESLAW MILOSZ
text stefanie lily austen images courtesy of ku de ta
and her team of
tireless philanthropists have made
it their number-one priority to allot
funds and identify the most urgent
communal and individual needs
of the rural Balinese. The inspiring
lady has become quite known for
her words: “We do not give. We
share. And with this strategy, we
empower the community to think
and help themselves.”
Last year’s I’m An Angel charity
event at KU DE TA is said to have
been the best yet, with celebrity
guests such as Australian singer/
songwriter/actress Delta Goodrem
and fiancé Brian McFadden (ex-
Westlife member), and leading man
in the popular TV show “Ready
Steady Cook”, chef Manu Feildel.
KU DE TA’s Arthur Chondros has
delivered every single year when
he daringly promised to raise even
more funds the next. Makes you
wonder who will be on the guest
list at this year’s event.
Chondros aims to exceed last
year’s US$ 75,000 earned and
raising it to a cool US$ 100,000
this year. His determined and
very competent mind is definitely
not to be underestimated as
the raised funds have almost
tripled since 2003. More than
a hundred businessmen and
women, alongside many private
benefactors, come together at
KU DE TA for a glamorous night
of wining, dining, auctioning, and
some serious boogying, with the
purpose of providing ongoing
support to the Balinese for many
years to come.
Make sure you are one of
the lucky ones to be a part of
this glamorous event and book
a table now! •
For more information on programme
activities and donations, log on to the
I’m An Angel website imanangel.net

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BATUR CALDERA
High ridge overlooking a vast
volcanic panorama.
B A L I S E A
TRUNYAN
Bali Aga village on the
shores of Lake Batur.
BEDUGUL
Cool mountain town with markets
bursting with fresh produce. Known
for its scenery, three lakes, the important
Ulum Danau Bratan Temple, and
a great golf course set in the caldera
of an extinct volcano.
MENJANGAN ISLAND
Offshore eco resort and
great wall diving.
SINGARAJA
Northern capital and first
Dutch port in Bali. Used to
be Bali’s royal kingdom.
WEST BALI NATIONAL PARK
760 sq km of preserved natural
environment. Home of Bali Rothschild
starling as well as deer civets, wild
buffalo and monkeys.
KINTAMANI
This roadside mountain village
offers sweeping views over the
Batur volcano lake. It has the
coolest climate on the island.
PEMUTERAN
Untouched black sand beaches with
a few high-end accommodations.
Great diving too.
GUNUNG AGUNG
The most sacred mountain on the island
and is seen as the “overseer” of Bali. The
ascent to the peak is stunning in early
dry season morning but is off limits in
the wet season. Do not attempt to
scale Agung without a knowledgeable
and trustworthy guide.
PURA BEJI
LOVINA BEACH
The beach to spot dolphins in the
bay during the break of dawn.
GUNUNG PRAPAT
AGUNG
Ferry to
Java
PURA PULAKI,
PURA MELANTING
GILIMANUK
A small port town
to crossover to
Java by ferry.
GUNUNG BATUR
GUNUNG MERBUK
LAKE BUYAN
TULAMBEN
Black, rocky beach with the famous
USS Liberty shipwreck dive site.
PURA BATUR
LAKE BATUR
LAKE TAMBLINGAN
GUNUNG MUSI
GUNUNG SANGLANG
LAKE BRATAN
AMED
Remote series of fishing villages with
spectacular diving, great snorkelling
and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.
GUNUNG MESEHE
BEDUGUL
BESAKIH
Bali’s majestic mother temple located on
the slopes of Gunung Agung. This site
is host to the island’s most important
ceremonies and festivals.
GUNUNG BATUKARU
Ferry to
Java
PURA BESAKIH
NEGARA
Bali’s wild west with the best
bull races. Predominantly
Muslim area in Bali.
PURA LUHUR
BATUKARU
PURA RAMBUT
SIWI
GUNUNG LEMPUYANG
PURA GEDE
PRANCAK
PURA LEMPUYANG
MEDEWI
Known among the surfing community for
UJUNG
Just outside Amlapura is the beautiful
restored water palace of the Kings of
Karangasem called Tirta Gangga.
its great surf and spectacular scenery.
TENGANAN
Ancient and traditional village, famous
for their double ikat weavings, textile
shops and the native habitants.
JATILUWUH
Amazing panoramas on the
slopes of Mount Batukaru
with views over the whole
of southern Bali.
TABANAN
Capital of one of Bali’s most prosperous regions
and centre of a huge rice growing industry.
CANDIDASA
East coast beach area with beautiful
resorts and hinterlands and also the
famous Virgin Beach.
GOA GAJAH
DENPASAR
Bali’s capital city, and most important. A
hectic rush of traffic, shops, one-way streets
and Government offices. Lots to discover
but take a guide or, at least, a driver.
PADANG BAI
Fishing village, small resort, public
ferries to Lombok. The important
and ancient sea temple, Silayukti
sits atop a high headland overlooking
the Lombok Straits.
KUSAMBA
Small east coast fishing village famous
for salt making, fish satay and
th holy bat caves called Goa Lawar.
PURA TANAH LOT
TANAH LOT
The most famous of the sea temples dotted
along Bali’s south coast. This 18th century
sanctuary is a very popular sunset spot.
KEROBOKAN
KLUNGKUNG
Old royal city of the east famous for
Klungklung-style painting and Kerta
Gosa - The Hall of Justice - the only
part of the old palace still intact.
BATU BELIG
CANGGU
Just beyond the far end of the tourist strip,
the wild surf, classy hotels and the used-to-be
deserted beaches make for a good escape.
GIANYAR
Regency Capital famous for
the best babi guling (roast
suckling pig) on the island.
SEMINYAK
Super stylish haven for the well-to-do jet set types.
Home to some of the best bars and restaurants in Bali.
NUSA LEMBONGAN
White sand beaches and reef surf
with nice hotels. This small island
is popular as a day boat trip.
RENON
UBUD
Bali’s royal cityis home to
a melting pot of creative
and bohemian inhabitants
from around the
world. Streets are lined
up with art galleries, restaurants
and some good
boutique shopping.
LEGIAN
Upmarket continuation of the Kuta area and the
former “it” area that’s getting older. Traffic jams,
noisy clubs and dusty streets are the norm here.
SERANGAN
ISLAND
KUTA
With a beach stretching from Tuban to Canggu, Kuta is
Bali’s prime tourist area with an abundance of shopping,
fashion, food, entertainment and great surf for beginners.
Super crowded during high season.
LOMBOK STRAIT
NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
JIMBARAN
Beautiful curving beach famous for some of Bali’s
best hotels and fresh beachside seafood eating.
SANUR
Charming, low-key with a
reef-protected beach, great
restaurants and a relaxed,
homey atmosphere.
NUSA CENINGAN
Small sister island to
Lembongan joined by
a narrow bridge.
NUSA PENIDA
Remote island with very traditional
culture and spectacular eco diving.
ULUWATU TEMPLE
One of Bali’s most important sea temples. The 11th
century temple stands ona tiny promontory 70m
above the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean.
TANJUNG BENOA
A charming mix of star hotels, water
sports and a village atmosphere.
NUSA DUA
Bali’s most manicured, purpose
oriented tourist enclave. Highly
secured and luxurious hotels
with beautiful beaches.
BUKIT
Dry, with some of the most
spectacular sea views and hotels
in Bali. Fast becoming a
“millionaire’s row”.
Bali is a province of the Republic of Indonesia
governed by an elected Governor and a local
parliamentary assembly. The provincial capital is
Denpasar where most government offices are
located in the Renon area.
Bali is divided into eight regencies: Jembrana,
Buleleng, Bangli, Tabanan, Badung, Gianyar,
Klungkung and Karangasem. Bali is predominantly
Hindu in culture and great respect should be
shown for all festivals, events and ceremonies,
which will most likely be of religious significance.
Bali is an island with an area of 5700 sq km
and a population of around 3.5 million. Most live
and work in the increasingly urbanised area of
Denpasar linking to Sanur, Kuta, Legian and
Jimbaran. Outside those areas , Bali is more of an agricultural
island with a system of paddy fields and
irrigation established hundreds of years ago.
Balinese society is based on the pura (temple)
which is the centre of religious, civil, family and
social life with the banjar as the cohesive centre of
the community. Visitors are advised to show great
respect and patience for all culture and social
systems when in Bali.
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Jl. Batu Belig
Jl. Double Six
to Denpasar
Jl. Nakula
Jl.Kerobokan
Sardine
De Ja Vu
O-CE-N by Outrigger
Zanzibar
Jl. Petitenget
Jl. Legian
Jl. Puri Bagus Teruna
Padma Resort
Bali at Legian
Jl. Merta Nadi
Jl. Padma
LEGIAN
Jl. Kayu Jati
Jl. Sunset Road
Papaya
Jl. Sriwijaya
Jl. Laksamana
Jl. Melasti
Legian Beach Hotel
Sushi Tei
Istana Kuta
Galeria
Jl. Patih Jelantik Bali Bakery
Red Square
Red Sapori
Jl. Sunset Road
Jl.DrupadiJl.Mertasari
Metis
Jemme/Cafe Jemme
Kuta
Silq Villas/ Crispy Pata/
Kembang Goela
Sarong
Taman Merah Spa
Gourmet Cafe
Biku
Corner Store
Red Carpet
Living Room
Hu’u/Nutmegs
Ultimo
Rumours
Earth Cafe
Paul Ropp
Sentosa Villas/
Blossom
Chandi
Kaizan
Cafe Bali
Khaima
Trattoria
The Junction
Grocer & Grind
Mykonos
La Luciola
Dandelion
Samaya/
Breeze
Bamboo Blonde
Religion
Lily Jean
Fresh
Essence Spa
Rip Curl
Paul’s Place
Nero
Carrefour
Jl. Legian
Kama Sutra
The Legian
Bali Shell Museum
Jl. Pantai Kuta
Ku De Ta
KUTA
Kori
Innuendo
The Oberoi
Villa De Daun
By The Sea
Eikon
M Bar Go
Vi Ai Pi
ESC/Sky Garden
Harris Resort
Bali Deli
Jl. Kunti
Warung Itali
Twice Diner
Bale Bali
Sabbatha
La Sal
BIMC
Hospital
Dijon
Rosso Vivo
Maccaroni Club
Uluwatu
Tj’s
The Villas/
Prana Spa
Kanishka Villas
Made’s Warung
Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Cafe
Queen’s Tandoor
to Sanur
The Amala
Mannekepis
Warung Made
Lily Jean
Mall Bali Galeria
JP’s
Jl.Bakung Sari
Jl. Abimanyu
Bahiana
Red Room
Dinda Rella
Gabah
Stadium
Blue Fin
Spa Venus
Jl. Raya Seminyak
Galaxy
Ifiori Ristorante
Waterbom Park
Jl. Kartika Plaza
Kuta Paradiso Hotel
Ryoshi
Batan Waru
Discovery Mall
Oceans27
Delicious Onion Santa Fe
Obsession
Puravida
Biasa
Discovery Kartika
Plaza Hotel
Sofitel
Anantara
Kin Khao Restaurant
Queen’s of India
Kunyit Bali
Bali Dynasty / Golden Lotus
Hotel Santika Bali
Ramada Bintang Bali
Funky Princess
Gado-Gado
The Rani
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Ma Joly
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Jl. Kediri
Envy
Jl. Raya Tuban
Holiday Inn Resort
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Pantarei
Ryoshi
Body & Soul
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The Haven
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Jl. Nakula
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Jimbaran
Tao Bali
Novotel Benoa
The Bali Khama
Jl.Bypass Ngurah Rai
Grand Mirage
Aston Resort /
Giorgio Restaurant
Jl.Uluwatu
The Oasis
The Royal Santrian
Conrad
Keraton
Jimbaran Puri Bali
Kayumanis Jimbaran
Villa Balquisse
InterContinental Bali
Melia Benoa
Jimbaran Seafood
Jenggala
Club Med
Jl.Bypass Ngurah Rai
Karma Jimbaran
Four Seasons
Kayumanis/ Piasan, Tetaring
Nusa Dua Beach
Westin
Jl. Pratama
Gending Kedis
Jl.Bukit Permai
The Laguna
Ayana Resort
and Spa
Melia Bali
Museum Pasifika
Bali Collection
Grand Hyatt Bali
Pantai Mengiat
Novotel Nusa Dua
Pantai Mengiat
Ayodya
Amanusa
Bali Golf &
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St. Regis
Jl.Nusa Dua Selatan
The Bale
to Karma Kandara and
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to Bvlgari
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Four Seasons Resort
Kayumanis Private Villas
Ubud
Sanur
SAYAN
The Mansion/Indochine
Jl.Hang Tuah
Museum Le Mayeur
Sector Bar & Restaurant
Sanur Paradise
Plaza
To Naughty Nuri’s,
Kemiri, Mozaic and
Indus
Grand Bali Beach
Bali Beach Golf Course
CAMPUHAN
Blanco Renaissance
Museum
Jl.Danau Buyan Jl.Segara Ayu
Waka Namya Resort
Ibah Luxury Villas
Murni’s Warung
Arena
Sanur Beach Market
Jl.Sindhu
Jl.Tandakan
Jl. Bisma
Jl. Campuhan
Ary’s Warung
Coffee & Copper
Macan Tidur
Alamkara
Cafe Wayan
Tama Gallery
Ubud Village Resort
Street Cafe
Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest Road
Jl. Kajeng
Jl. Nyuh Kuning
Bumbu
Bali
Ubud Art Market
Verona
Jl. Dewi Sita
Jl.Danau Tamblingan
Jl. Suweta
Waka Di
Ume
Nomad
Lamak
Bumi Bali
Ubud
Palace
Batan Waru
Three Monkeys
Komaneka
Pundi Pundi
Warung Enak
Pizza Bagus
Jl. Raya Pengosekan
Uluwatu
Jl. Hanoman
Jl. Sandat
Jl. Raya Ubud
Cafe Arma
Siam Sally Dirty Duck
PADANG
TEGAL
Agung Rai
Museum of Art
Meng’s
The Village
Cucina Italiana
Jl. Sugriwa
Griya Santrian
Jl. Sandat
Jl. Jebawan
PENGOSEKAN
Jl.Bypass Ngurah Rai
Neka Gallery
Bali Buddha Bar
TAMAN
KLOD
Jl. Jembawan
Jl. Tirta Tawar
Jazz Cafe
TEBESAYA
Agung Rai
Gallery
Jl. Cok Putra
Cafe Batu Jimbar
Jl. TJero Gandung
Pura Dalem Puri
Jl. Peliatan
Ryoshi
The Gangsa Villas
Jl. Seronga
To Elephant
Safari Park
Jl. Raya Andong
Jl.Betngandang 1
Jl. Gunung Sari
PELIATAN
Museum
Rudana
Viceroy
Kamandalu
Telaga
Naga
Jl.Tukad Ayun
To Tony Raka
Gallery
Bali Hyatt
Maya Ubud
Massimo
Blue Eyes
Mezzanine
Puri Santrian
Sanur Beach Hotel
Mercure Resort Sanur
The Cat & Fiddle
Jl.Danau Poso
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DINING
TUBAN/KUTA/LEGIAN
Aromas
Jl. Legian Kelod
T: 0361 751 003
Serving a wide variety of hearty
meals, a delight for strict vegans and
the ordinarily carnivorous alike.
Bella Rosa Italian Restaurant
Padma Resort Bali at Legian
Jl. Padma no. 1, Legian
T: 0361 752 111
A stylishly appointed restaurant with
aesthetic artistry and Italian accents.
Try the signature Char Grilled
Australian Chilled Rib Eye Steak with
a side of an acoustic guitarist for
a great evening out by the Legian
beach.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 754 028
Menu dedicated to dishes made of
shrimp served in a setting decorated
with “Forest Gump” paraphernalia.
Envy
Jl. Wana Segara, no. 33, Tuban
T: 0361 752 527
Serves delicious pastas, sumptuous
steaks and seafood. Their cocktails
are molecular mixtures.
ESC
Jl. Legian, Kuta
T: 0361 756 362
Try the American style thick
hotcakes with apple and cinnamon
or blueberries. Brunch, tapas, pizzas
and heaps more. Open 24 hours.
Flying Fish Seafood Restaurant
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger
Jl. Arjuna no. 88X, Legian
T: 0361 737 400 ext. 7526
Fresh seafood, live teppanyaki bar,
sushi and sashimi, served indoor
and outdoor terrace overlooking the
Legian beach.
Gabah Restaurant & Bar
Jl. Bakungsari, Kuta
T: 0361 751 864
Authentic culinary tastes of local,
Indonesian and Asian specialties
set in a relaxing, romantic pool view
setting.
Golden Lotus Restaurant
Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban
T: 0361 752 403
Offers all the favourites including
Peking Duck, spicy Szechuan and
classic Cantonese. Dim Sum offered
daily with Dim Sum lunch buffet
offered on Sundays.
Hard Rock Café
Jl. Pantai Kuta
T: 0361 755 661
This ever popular international
cafe offers great food, poolside
dining and a well stocked bar for
those who choose to dine among a
smorgasbord of music memorabilia.
Kafe Batan Waru
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 766 303
Serving up homely Indonesian food
as well as International favourites.
The island’s best eggs Benedict.
Kin Khao
Jl. Kartika Plaza no. 170, Kuta
T: 0361 757 808
This well-established authentic Thai
restaurant serves fresh cuisine that
including aromatic curries, soups
and salads at reasonable prices.
Kori Restaurant & Bar
Poppies Lane II
Jl. Legian, Kuta
T: 0361 758 605
Serves a wide range of Western and
Balinese cuisine complemented by
an extensive wine list.
Kunyit Bali
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 759 991
Authentic Balinese cuisine
in a relaxed setting. Highly
recommended dishes are the crispy
fried duck and bebek betutu.
Lais
Legian Beach Hotel
Jl. Melasti, Legian
T: 0361 751 711
Specialises in the many traditional
Indonesian foods from the across
the archipelago.
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 751 067
The name says it all, but if you don’t
speak Italian, it means “the Italian
Kitchen Restaurant”.
Maccaroni Club
Jl. Legian no. 52, Kuta
T: 0361 754 662
No nonsense comfort food with
modern décor.
Ma Joly Restaurant & Lounge
Kupu Kupu Barong Beach Resort
Jl. Wana Segara, Tuban
T: 0361 753 780
Superb French fine dining combined
with a unique setting offering
panoramic sea views and sunsets.
Nero Bali Mediterranean
Restaurant & Lounge
Jl. Legian Kelod no. 384, Kuta
T: 0361 750 756
Brilliant Mediterranean dishes and
a wide selection of imported wines
in a modern, simple yet exquisite
setting.
Oceans27
Discovery Esplanade (Beach Front)
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 765 027, 755 522
O’ India
Jl. Sunset Barat no. 3, Kuta
T: 0361 847 6818
Authentic South and North Indian
cuisine in this huge restaurant with
private rooms, open-air dining to the
rear and ample parking with easy
access.
Queen’s of India
Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban
T: 0361 752 403
Serves authentic Indian food. Try
the Goa prawns or mutton vindaloo,
kulfi, the gulab jamun or their special
chocolate fudge brownies.
Red Sapori Beachfront Café &
Italian Restaurant
Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, Lot 3
Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta, Legian
T: 0361 768 245
Ryoshi Japanese Restaurant
Bali Garden Hotel
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 766 302
Bali’s most recognisable purveyor of
authentic Sushi and Sashimi. Outlets
in Seminyak, Sanur and Ubud.
Seafood House
Complex Kuta Sidewalk
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 763 900
Cantonese style and Chinese Cuisine
at its finest. Live seafood to be
chosen before a meal, to further
accentuate their “ocean fresh”
concept.
Sushi Tei
Jl. Sunset Road, Kuta
T: 0361 780 7744 / 7288 / 7455
Higher-end sushi destination
complete with sushi train in an
oriental minimalist setting. Try their
sashimi salad.
Taman Ayun Café & Lounge
Padma Resort Bali at Legian
Jl. Padma no. 1, Legian
T: 0361 752 111
Savour Indonesian and Continental
cuisine amid refreshing environment
with a laidback ambience.
Tenkai Japanese Restaurant
Padma Resort Bali at Legian
Jl. Padma no. 1, Legian
T: 0361 752 111
Serves an extensive menu of
authentic Japanese cuisine in a
minimalist garden setting.
The Tenku Japanese Restaurant
Jl. H. Juanda
T: 0361 751 161
Authentic Japanese cuisine in a
beachfront setting. Japanese dinner
buffet offered on Thursday nights.
Try the teppanyaki wagyu set.

TAO Beach House Restaurant
Ramada Resort Camakila
Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian
T: 0361 752 877
A beautifully decorated restaurant
overlooking the ocean and serving
delectable Thai fare.
TJ’s
Poppies Lane I, Kuta
T: 0361 751 093
A long time Kuta landmark, TJ’s
has been serving up tasty Mexican
cuisine and margaritas since the
dawn of time in its tranquil indoor
garden setting.
Warung Made
Jl. Pantai Kuta, T: 0361 755 297
Jl. Raya Seminyak, T: 0361 732 130
A Kuta institution. Always jammed
to the rafters. Offers a winning
combination of good food, value for
money and stylish décor.
Zanzibar
Jl. Arjuna, Kuta
T: 0361 733 529
Great Mediterranean food that will
satiate the upper-class beach bum.
Overlooks the multiple umbrellas of
double six beach.
SEMINYAK/
KEROBOKAN
Art Café
JL Saridewi 17
T: 736751
Art space that showcases both local
and international art with exquisite
cuisine that contains a broad palate
and an all-day breakfast
Bale Bali
Jl. Kunti no. 4BB
T: 0361 732 731
Chinese food, vegetarian food, and
noodles of all kinds with a unique
atmosphere are touted to be this
warung’s specialty.
Bambuku
Jl. Sunset no. 98
T: 0859 3535 1589
Wholesome and delightful
Indonesian home cooking in a
casually intimate setting.
Biku
Jl. Petitenget 888, Kerobokan
T: 0361 857 0888
Set i a 150 year-old-teak-wood joglo
(Javanese traditional house) and
serves the island’s best tea rituals.
Don’t forget to try their cakes as
well.
Blossom
Sentosa Villas and Spa
Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget
T: 0361 730 333
Located in Sentosa Villas Clubhouse,
this restaurant and bar features a
beautiful 35-metre natural rock pool
and sundeck.
Breeze
The Samaya Bali
Jl. Laksmana, Seminyak
T: 0361 731 149
Beachfront dining at its best!
Hearty Asian/European cuisine
complements one of the best beach
views in Seminyak in a relaxed but
very chic al fresco setting.
Café Bali
Jl. Laksmana, Oberoi, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 484, 780 1515
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and
cocktails galore at this beautifully
decorated colonial-style restaurant
that boasts a cosy veranda.
Café Jemme
Jl. Raya Petitenget no.28, Kerobokan
T: 0361 732 392
A beautiful restaurant that serves up
modern dishes sourced locally.
Capris Bar & Restaurant
Sofitel Seminyak Bali
Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 730
Beachfront restaurant serving
sumptuous and superbly presented
Mediterranean cuisine, plus a wide
range of fine tropical cocktails and
wines.
Chandi
Jl. Laksmana no. 72, Seminyak
T: 0361 731 060
Hip restaurant offering excellent
pan-Asian fares. Check out their
G-Spot parties every first Saturday
of the month.
Cornerstore
Jl Oberoi no. 10B
T: 0361 730 276
Hippest urban breakfast/lunch
spot in town serving a vast array
of morning staples and savoury
sandwiches.
Crispy Pata
Jl. Petitenget 27c
T: 0361 847 5461
Cool, cozy and delicious. Serves bites
from Phillipines, especially the crispy
pork leg.
Delicious Onion
Jl. Drupadi 1010
T: NA
A down-to-earth eatery serving
Asian flavours. Try the crispy roast
pork and the pineapple margaritas
which are among the best in Bali.
Earth Café
Jl. Laksmana no. 99, Oberoi
T: 0361 736 645
Organic, macrobiotic, mixed
international vegetarian cuisine.
Fresh
Jl. Laksmana, Oberoi
T: 0361 736 834
Undoubtedly the most original type
of fusion rolls served in Bali, with a
menu that also pleases non-Sushi
fans.
Gado Gado Restaurant and Bar
Jl. Dhyana Pura no. 99
T: 0361 736 966
Good value menu and an awesome
sunset location make this a wellvisited
Seminyak institution. The
newly launched menu is a dining
treat.
Gateway of India
Jl. Dyana Pura, Seminyak
T: 0361 732 940
Quality traditional dishes from the
Indian subcontinent with reasonable
prices. A perennial favourite.
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Gourmet Café
Jl. Petitenget no. 77A
T: 0361 847 5115
Serving an all-day breakfast menu
and the opportunity to create your
own salads and sandwiches.
Grocer & Grind
Jl. Kayu Jati no. 3X, Petitenget
T: 0361 373 321
Deli and lounge style restaurant
serving high quality home style soul
food in a chic surrounding.
Harry Juku
Jl. Raya Petitenget 919
T: 0361 732 884
Serves international fares in a cool,
classy, minimalist open-air setting.
Also has a good bar.
Husk Restaurant and Bar
Sofitel Seminyak Bali
Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 730
A modern Thai eatery providing an
innovative and stylish dining option
in an open setting overlooking
Seminyak beach.
JP’s Warung Club
Jl. Dhyana Pura no. 6, Seminyak
T: 0361 731 622
JP’s Warung offers good hearty food,
cool drinks and hot live music.
Kaizan Fine Japanese Dining
Jl. Kayu Aya no. 33, Kerobokan
T: 0361 747 2324
Quality fusion Japanese cuisine
and provider of some delectable
imported plum wines.
Khaima Moroccan Restaurant
Jl. Laksmana, Kerobokan
T: 0361 742 3925
This Moroccan themed gem offers
an assortment of exotic fares. Shisha
is available and belly dances are
exhibited on weekend nights.
Ku Dé Ta
Jl. Kayu Aya no. 9, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 969
Modern cuisine in a minimalist open
plan setting where people go to see
and be seen.
La Cantina
Jl. Pengubengan Kauh, no. 38
T: 0361 731 840
Indonesian/Western food by day,
Mediterranean food by night in a
garden setting.
La Lucciola
Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget
T: 0361 730 838
This long time beachside favourite
offers great Italian food, sunsets,
brunch and dinners in a fabulous
setting.
La Sal
Jl. Drupadi, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 321
Spanish restaurant /lounge serving
tapas and home style cooking in a
garden courtyard setting.
Le Spot Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Bali Deli
Jl. Kunti no. 117X, Seminyak,
T: 0361 738 686
A laid-back outdoor terrace
that serves a selection of hearty
sandwiches, pastas and salads.
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Mannekepis
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 2
T: 0361 847 5784
Brings a taste of the Belgian barbistro
scene to Bali where diners
can indulge on fine steaks and a
selection of refreshing beers to a
backdrop of lively jazz and Blues.
Métis
Jl. Petitenget no. 6, Kerobokan
T: 0361 847 5481
Chef Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville,
formerly of Kafe Warisan, brings
his legendary talent and culinary
artistry to the table with a
masterful combination of French
Mediterranean cuisine.
MYKONOS
Jl. Laksamana no. 52, Oberoi
T: 0361 733 253
Authentic Greek culinary gems
complete with Greek music.
Nutmegs Restaurant
Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget, Kerobokan
T: 0361 736 443
A culinary haven which strives to
satisfy the distinguished global
palate in a beautiful and tranquil
ambience.
Pantarei
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 17
T: 0361 732 567
Authentic Greek cuisine at moderate
prices.
Paul’s Place
Jl. Laksmana no. 4A, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 910
Eclectic pan-Asian cuisine with
everything from steaks to Pad Thai.
Good quality, with tasteful Asian
themed décor and a romantic
rooftop dining area.
Prana Restaurant
The Villas Bali
Jl. Kunti no. 117x, Seminyak.
T: 0361 730 840
Organically grown vegetables and
salads are presented on the health
menu along with special herbal
ingredients and cleansing drinks.
Queen’s Tandoor
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 73
T: 0361 732 770 / 771
Simply luscious authentic Indian
food.
Restaurant Grill & Wine (RGW)
Anantara Seminyak Resort
Jl. Abimanyu, Seminyak
T: 0361 737 773
Freshest imported meats and catch
of the day from local fishermen
cooked in innovative Mediterranean
style.
Rumours
Jl. Laksmana, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 720
Restaurant/bar/lounge serving
steaks, ribs and pasta at excellent
prices.
Sabeen
The Haven, Jl. Seminyak no. 500
T: 0361 738 001
Salad selections, pan-Asian classics
with a twist and elaborations on
international favourites.
Sardine
Jl. Petitenget no. 21, Kerobokan
T: 0361 738 202
Fresh seafood dishes served in a
beautiful open-air venue made of
mostly bamboo.
Sarong
Jl. Petitenget no. 19X, Kerobokan
T: 0361 737 809
Renowned Australian chef Will
Meyrick takes food travellers on
an adventure around the flavours
of South-East Asia. The menu is
designed to encourage sharing and
discovering new tastes, including
a selection of signature cocktails
focused on refreshing fresh fruit
flavours.
SIP
Jl. Raya Seminyak
T: 0361 730 810
A French bistro in the heart of
Seminyak, fabulously authentic,
serving you the nicest foie gras and
the best selection of wines on the
island.
Studio 5 Café Cure
Jl Abimanyu, Seminyak
T: 0361 847 5794
Eastern and Western food focusing
on health and beauty.
The Living Room
Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget, Kerobokan
T: 0361 735 735
A private dining room, garden
setting and seductive bar area
coupled with delicious Eurasian fare.
The Restaurant
The Legian Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 622
Contemporary world cuisine
highlighting the best of cultures
including flavours from Japan,
Thailand, India, Indonesia, Europe
and the USA.
Trattoria Cucina Italiana
Jl. Laksmana, Oberoi
T: 0361 737 082
Excellent home-style Italian cooking
at very reasonable prices.
Ultimo Italian Restaurant
Jl. Laksmana no. 104X, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 720 / 21
Upmarket Italian dishes with
outdoor and indoor setting.
Warung Eropa
Jl. Petitenget 9D, Kerobokan
T: 0361 747 1771
Serves one of the tastiest crispy duck
on the island that, can also be served
with mashed potato.
Warung Italia
Jl. Kunti no. 2
T: 0361 737 437
Italian food served up warung-style.
Pick from a selection of Italian sides
and mains as if you were making an
Italian-style nasi campur.
Wild Orchid
Anantara Seminyak Resort
Jl. Abimanyu, Seminyak
T: 0361 737 773
Imaginative cooking from Thailand’s
diverse culinary regions combining
fresh vegetables, traditional herbs
and exotic spices.
NUSA DUA /
TANJUNG BENOA
Allspice Restaurant & Bar
Royal Santrian Villas
Jl. Pratama
T: 0361 778 181
Contemporary cuisine meets
cutting-edge design in this
restaurant-cum-martini bar.
Specialises in Thai, teppan, and
sushi.
Boneka
St. Regis Bali Resort
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 847 8111
A breakfast and brunch experience
with arguably the most decadent
early doors’ dishes being served on
the island. The chefs exclusively
prepare each and every dish a la
minute.
Bumbu Bali
Jl. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 771 256
Genuine Balinese food cooked in
the traditional way. Try the Balinese
version of rijsttafel.
By the C Bar & Restaurant
Aston Bali Beach Resort & Spa
Jl. Pratama no. 68X
T: 0361 773 577
Creative cocktail creations and
succulent fresh seafood on a
beachfront setting.
Café Lagoon
The Laguna
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2
T: 0361 771 327
Cuisine from around the world
overlooking a majestic lagoon.
Outdoor terrace and air-conditioned
dining available.
Eight Degrees South
Conrad Bali
Jl. Pratama Raya no. 168
T: 0361 778 788
Located on the beach, lunch
features a collection of fresh,
organic ingredients, dinner, all about
seafood in a variety of tastes and
flavours.
Faces
The Balé
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan
T: 0361 775 111
Chef Brandon Huisman is big on
taste and has a simple approach to
serving quality cuisine using only
the finest local ingredients in the
gorgeous surrounds of the Balé.
Giorgio Restaurant
Aston Bali Beach Resort & Spa
Jl. Pratama no. 68X
T: 0361 773 577
Authentic Italian home cooking in a
chic environment.
Hamabe Japanese Restaurant
The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 906
Westin’s signature Japanese
restaurant featuring dining choices
from sushi bars to teppanyaki to
private tatami rooms.
Ikan Restaurant & Bar
The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 906
Seafood, Balinese specialties
and Western cuisine in a casual
oceanfront setting with Mongolian
BBQ dinner offered on Mondays.
Kayuputi
St. Regis Bali Resort
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 847 8111
Chef Oscar Perez integrates Asian
flavours and classic Western
influences, offering Wagyu beef from
Australia, Kobe from Japan, seafood
from local waters as well as imported
specialties. The menu also includes
delectable vegetarian selections and
organic produce.
Maguro Asian Bistro
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
T: 0361 771 210
Featuring dishes as diverse as Indian
influenced lamb pastries to Chinese
favourites to flavourful tropical
Asian-style salads and sushi and
sashimi. Hot favourite here is the
Korean barbeque.
Mayang Sari
The Laguna Resort & Spa
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 234
With elegant décor overlooking
sparkling blue lagoons and a
cascading waterfall, this restaurant
specialises in modern Indonesian
cuisine with a contemporary
presentation.
Ocean Terrace
The Laguna Resort & Spa
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 327
This beachfront dining restaurant
and oyster bar features a choice
of Continental and Asian creative
dishes as well as ultra fresh and live
seafood.
Piasan
Kayumanis Nusa Dua
T: 0361 770 777
A chic fine dining restaurant,
capturing the ritual of typical Italian
home dining. Serves a delicious feast
of well-prepared cuisine and social
interaction.
Raja’s Balinese Restaurant
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
T: 0361 771 210
Raja’s cuisine is seriously Balinese
fare, unmodified - a result of more
than a year of taste testing, guest
trials, and in-house cooking contests.
Although it serves original Balinese
food, Raja’s is certified as a halal
restaurant.
RIN
Conrad Bali
Jl. Pratama Raya, no. 168
T: 0361 778 788
Contemporary Asian flavours,
embraces the five basic tastes of
sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami.
Salsa Verde
Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 234
Poolside Italian restaurant serving
a selection of antipasti, pizzas and
seafood.

Suku
Conrad Bali
Jl. Pratama Raya no. 168,
T: 0361 778 788
Offers cuisine using Balinese and
Indonesian flavours all enjoyed al
fresco with panoramic views over
the Indian Ocean.
Tetaring
Kayumanis Nusa Dua
T: 0361 770 777
Signature restaurant of Kayumanis
featuring an exciting fusion of
Western and South-East Asian
specialties.
The Italian Restaurant
Amanusa Nusa Dua
T: 0361 772 333
Try the daily changing Antipasto
selection and super-fresh seafood
alongside a selection of rare wines.
The Restaurant & Wine Cellar
The Royal Santrian
Jl. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 778 181
The resort’s pool and sea view
restaurant serving authentic Italian
and delectable Japanese. A wide
selection of International wines are
also available.
The Shore
Nikko Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan
T: 0361 773 377
Beachfront eatery with
contemporary design. Great for
breakfast and sunset dining.
The Tao Bali
Jl. Pratama no. 96, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 772 902
Experience a sensuous culinary
journey through the cuisines of
South-East Asia. The Tao combines
a mythical oriental ambience, fused
with beachfront lagoon lounge
ideal for the ultimate in soulful
indulgence.
The Terrace
Amanusa Nusa Dua
T: 0361 772 333
Serves Thai and Indonesian cuisine
with the addition of Continental
fare.
JIMBARAN/ULUWATU
Alcedo Restaurant
Gending Kedis
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera no. 100Y
T: 0361 708 906
Serving Indonesian and international
fare set in a quiet spot to savour
your sunset and romantic
rendezvous.
Asam Garam Restaurant
Villa Balquisse
Jl. Jalan Uluwatu no. 18X
T: 0361 701 695
Between a tasty rijsttafel, a
Moroccan couscous and a wonderful
five spices crème brûlée, it is the
right place for a culinary trip around
the world.
Dava
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera
T: 0361 702 222
This chic 80-seat restaurant
accentuates the spectacular Indian
Ocean view. Eclectic fusion cuisine
at its best.
Di Mare
Karma Kandara Resort
Jl. Villa Kandara Banjar Wijaya
T: 0361 848 2200
Modern Mediterranean cuisine
from celebrated Chef Simon Blabby.
Spiced-crusted prawns and the
braised pork belly are recommended
with all dishes expertly served in a
comfortably chic atmosphere.
honZEN
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
Flagship Japanese sushi, teppanyaki
and Korean grill restaurant.
Il Ristorante
Bvlgari Resort Bali
Jl. Goa Lempeh, Uluwatu
T: 0361 847 1000
Super exclusive flagship Bvlgari
Italian restaurant that sits pretty
atop the Uluwatu skyline with jaw
dropping views and cuisine.
Kisik
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
Freshly grilled seafood and great
views make this a very popular hotel
restaurant. Dine on the private jetty
for a dinner to remember.
Ko Japanese Restaurant
InterContinental Bali Resort
Jl. Uluwatu no. 45, Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 777
Restaurant is a setting to savour
freshly prepared delicacies at the
Sushi Lounge or the theatrics of
teppanyaki around a series of
interactive counters.
Mead’s @ Karma
Karma Jimbaran
Jl. Bukit Permai, Jimbaran
T: 0361 708 800
Seafood, steaks and oysters served
by the beach, and on one of the most
beautiful beaches on the island.
Nammos Beach Club
Karma Kandara Resort
Jl. Villa Kandara Banjar Wijaya
T: 0361 848 2200
Nelayan Restaurant
Jimbaran Puri Bali
Jl. Uluwatu, Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 605
Serving mainly traditionally prepared
and locally caught fish and seafood
as well as French Mediterranean
dishes. Perfectly situated on the
beach.
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Padi Restaurant
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
Outdoor pavilions floating on lily
ponds. Internationally acclaimed
authentic Thai cuisine for dinner by
Thai chef Nu Suandokmai.
Pepenero Cucina Italiana
Temple Hill Studios,
Jl. Wanagiri no. 18, Jimbaran
T: 0361 704 672
Wholesome, authentic, almosttastes-like-Mamma’s-homemadepasta
cooking surrounded by a
cordial family-run atmosphere with
daily menu specials.
PJ’s
Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay
T: 0361 701 010
Spectacular views of Jimbaran
Bay. International selection with
an emphasis on fish and seafood
specialties. Wood-burning oven
pizzas and pastas are also favourites.
Sangkar Restaurant
Bvlgari Resort Bali
Jl. Goa Lempeh, Uluwatu
T: 0361 847 1000
Creative cuisine combining
traditional recipes with modern
culinary techniques and
presentations.
Sami Sami
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
A casual, cliff-side restaurant and
bar that offers innovative authentic
Italian cuisine in three separate
outdoor dining pavilions.
Tapis
Kayumanis Jimbaran
Jl. Yoga Perkanti, Jimbaran
T: 0361 705 777
Set in a traditional thatched dining
pavilion with an open kitchen. This
restaurant takes diners on a culinary
discovery of Indonesian cuisine
using the freshest market produce,
exotic herbs and spices.
The Warung
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak
T: 0361 848 2166
Styled after an actual traditional
warung, this homey restaurant
features a large main table made out
of authentic wood taken from the
body of an antique ship.
SANUR
Arena
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Sanur
T: 0361 287 255
International restaurant that serves
hearty meals for the carnivorous.
Trivia night on Wednesdays
showcase gladiatorial battles of the
mind.
Café Batu Jimbar
Jl. Danau Tamblingan
T: 0361 287 374
Great Indonesian food in a classically
antique setting.
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Café Wantilan
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
T: 0361 281 234
Balinese and Indonesian favourites,
including an impressive rijsttafel.
Cupak Bistro and Grantang Bar
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
T: 0361 281 234
The restaurant specialises in
European bistro-style cuisine and
Asian favourites in a relaxed and
casual environment.
Flashbacks
Jl. Danau Tamblingan no. 110
T: 0361 281 682
Home cooked café food with
amazing Aussie-style barbeque
breakfasts on an open grill.
Gong Restaurant
The Gangsa Private Villas
Jl. Tirta Akasa no. 28
T: 0361 270 260
Set within a calming environment,
Gong presents an array of local
herbs and spices that constitute the
flavours of fine Balinese dining.
Mezzanine
Jl. Cemara no. 35, Sanur
T: 0361 270 624
At the crossroads of International
cuisine and Eastern fare. Open
dining area and bar in the centre of
Sanur.
Omang Omang Grill
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
T: 0361 281 234
The Resort’s seafood and grill
restaurant housed in traditional
fisherman’s beach house with
thatched roof and magnificent views
of the garden and pool.
Pizza Ria
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
Jl: Danau Tamblingan no. 89
T: 0361 281 234
Located right on the beach, the
restaurant is an open-air trattoria
serving authentic Italian pizza and
pasta dishes.
Telaga Naga
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
Jl: Danau Tamblingan no. 89
T: 0361 281 234
Set among tranquil lotus ponds
the restaurant serves authentic
Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine.
The Village Cucina Italiana
Jl. Danau Tamblingan no. 47, Sanur
T: 0361 285 025
Exceptionally good Italian fare with
amazing value. High quality food at
affordable prices.
Wantilan Café
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
Jl: Danau Tamblingan no. 89
T: 0361 281 234
Traditional Balinese village in an
open-air pavilion that serves both
Balinese and Indonesian cuisine with
rijstaffel dinners.
UBUD
Ary’s Warung
Jl. Raya Ubud
T: 0361 975 053
One of the legendary institutions
that had a hand in making Ubud one
of the world’s favourite town. Has
been revamped to become a finedining
restaurant that focuses on
organic ingredients and produce and
the slow food philosophy.
Ayung Terrace
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Ubud, Gianyar
T: 0361 977 577
Quality cuisine with magnificent
views over the Ayung River valley.
Bebek Bengil - Dirty Duck Diner
Padangtegal, Ubud
T: 0361 975 486, 977 675
One of Ubud’s original landmark
restaurants, offers cuisine from both
East and West but specialises in
delicious crispy duck.
Beduur Restaurant
Ubud Hanging Gardens
Desa Buahan, Ubud
T: 0361 982 700
French Asian fine dining in the midst
of the terraced jungle and canopies
of Ubud.
Bunuté Restaurant and Bar
Jl. Dewi Sita, Ubud
T: 0361 972 177
A place to savour good food and
good wine. The ambience is natural
and secluded.
Casa Luna
Jl. Raya Ubud
T: 0361 973 283
A smart selection of devilishly
tempting desserts and a wide
selection of teas and coffees.
Cooking classes are also available.
Cascades Restaurant
Viceroy Bali
Jl. Lanyahan, Br Nagi, Ubud
T: 0361 972 111
Serves contemporary French cuisine
with Asian influence.
Dining Corner
Kayumanis Ubud, Sayan Village
T: 0361 972 777
Offers the distinctively exotic
flavours and spices of traditional
Thai cuisine, while enjoying the
singular sights and sounds of the
Ayung River valley.
Fly Café
Jl. Raya Lungsiakan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 440
The best value restaurant in
Ubud offering scrumptious, local,
international, and vegetarian cuisine
including Bali’s best BBQ Ribs,
Burgers, and Key Lime Pie.
Glow
Como Shambhala Estate
Bengawan Giri, Ubud, Gianyar
T: 0361 978 888
A contemporary, all-day dining
restaurant featuring healthy organic
and raw cuisine.
Indochine
The Mansion Resort Hotel & Spa
Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud
T: 0361 972 616
Introducing the flavour of Indo-
China with a fusion of French-style
cuisine.
Indus
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 684
Sister restaurant to Casa Luna
specialising in Indonesian cuisine
with new and inventive twists on old
themes.
Jazz Cafe
Jl. Sukma, Ubud
T: 0361 976 594
Cool Jazz at Ubud’s hottest
night spot. The first and best
live jazz venue on the island. An
excellent bistro menu featuring
Mediterranean and Asian-style
cuisine and cocktails to die for.
Kemiri
Uma Ubud
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 972 448
Modern, light and respectful local
cuisine that revives traditional
Indonesian offerings as well as
contemporary interpretations of
world flavours.
Maya Sari Asiatique
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 888
Relaxed dining overlooking the
Petanu River Valley serving
innovative dishes of Indonesian,
Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Indian
specialties.
Minami
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 970 013
Exquisitely modern meals that will
take you through the refined culture
of Japanese dining.
Mozaic Restaurant and Lounge
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 768
There is no other restaurant in
Bali that will entertain you in such
a sensual manner. Try chef Chris
Salan’s surprise menu with wine
pairing. Reservations essential.
Murni’s Warung
Campuhan Bridge, Ubud
T: 0361 975 233
Four open-air levels that step down
the steep hillside overlooking the
river, one of Ubud’s most popular
restaurants.
Naughty Nuri’s Warung
Jl. Raya Sanggigngan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 547
Hands down, best pork ribs in town.
This low-key, laid-back, mellow
fest should be in every Ubud
itinerary. Their devilish martinis and
margaritas are the best in Indonesia.
Petulu Restaurant
Kamandalu Resort and Spa
Jl. Tegallalang, Ubud
T: 0361 975 825
Serving Indonesian specialties
alongside a variety of Western
cuisine.
River Café
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 888
Timbered floors and open kitchen
design complement the healthy
fusion food and spa cuisine.
Siam Sally
Jl. Hanoman - Pengosekan, Ubud
T: 0361 980 777
Home-style Thai cuisine from the
entirety of Siam. Try their vegetarian
rolls.
Terazo
Jl. Suweta, Ubud
T: 0361 978 941
A favourite Ubud bistro of
colonial modern style with great
Mediterranean and Asian cuisine
using fresh, high quality ingredients
from the island’s best purveyors.
Fish specials rotate daily to ensure
freshness.
The Three Monkeys
Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
T: 0361 975 554
Enjoy eclectic Asian and
Mediterranean inspired cuisine and
some of the best desserts on the
island.
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Jl. Suweta, Ubud
T: 0361 976 345, 207 7490
Babi Guling (roast suckling pig) at its
best. Authentic and very informal,
it is popular with those in the know
and almost mandatory in a visit to
Ubud.
Warung Enak
Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud
T: 0361 972 911
Funky designer warung offering
some little known Indonesian
cuisines as well as some old
favourites. Also a great range of
drinks. Forget nasi goreng and think
snail sate or ayam Taliwang.
BARS & CLUBS
TUBAN/KUTA/LEGIAN
BuGils Bali
Jl. Dewi Sartika no. 1BB, Tuban
T: 0361 758 322
A cosy pub atmosphere and cheap
drinks.
Centrestage
Hard Rock Hotel
T: 0361 761 869
Great place to watch cover bands
light the night on fire.
De Ja Vu
Blue Ocean Beach, Legian
T: 0361 733 777
Expect Funky House beats galore in
a stylish surround.
Eikon
Jl. Legian No.178 Kuta Bali
T: 0361 750 701
Good beats in a chill laid back
setting that has been known to also
get way wild.

Gracie Kelly’s
Bali Dynasty Resort
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban
T: 0361 752 403
Bali’s only authentic Irish pub. The
food is solid with Irish Stews and other
Irish inspired nibbles. Live music every
night playing Irish folk and just about
everything else.
Jepun Bar
Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Wana Segara, South Kuta Beach
T: 0361 753 340
Offers a wide selection of creative
cocktails and food menu of international
cuisine. Live music, big screens, a pool
table and 30 per cent discount during daily
happy hour.
M Bar Go
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 756 280
Huge downstairs dance floor playing R&B
and Hip Hop to flocking Kuta poseurs.
Upstairs on the veranda is Funky House
sets.
Oceans 27
Discovery Esplanade (Beach Front)
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 765 027, 755 522
Beachfront club and lounge that features
some of the hippest and most happening
events. Only cult status DJs play at this
venue.
Red Square Bali
Pullman Legian Nirwana
T: 0361 767 540
Bali’s first vodka bar located right in front
of Kuta beach. Expect fun madness.
Sky Garden
Jl. Legian, Kuta
T: 0361 756 362
Casts a formidable gaze over the rooftops
of Legian with a slightly more refined feel
to the interior and the crowds it attracts.
Less emphasis on the commercial top 40
playlists.
Stadium Cafe
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 763 100
A magnet for sports fans offering large
screens and all the action. Good pub grub
and cold beers.
The Bounty Club
Jl. Legian, Kuta
T: 0361 754 040
Plethora of hot gyrating bodies locally
known as the cesspool of fun.
The Wave
Jl. Pantai Kuta
T: 0361 760 068
A new three-in-one super club housing
The Coffee Bar (an al fresco café and
beach bar), Sailfin (Kuta’s premier fine
dining restaurant), The Club (a long bar
and a discotheque) and the beachfront
shopping arcade.
Twice Bar
Poppies 2
T: 0813 2107 4129
Sweet underground bar for those seeking
maximum rock ‘n’ roll culture. Live bands
play everything from rockabilly to punk to
metal to psychobilly.
SEMINYAK/KEROBOKAN
Bacio
Jl. Double Six, Seminyak
T: 0361 742 4466
Spacious two-floored restaurant, bar
and warm up spot for further clubbing
adventures in the locale.
Bahiana
Jl. Dhyana Pura, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 662
Latino booty shaking rhythms to get the
libido fully charged before a trip to the
bigger clubs.
Bali Joe’s
Jl. Dhyana Pura no. 8, Seminyak
T: 0819 9910 0445
The latest addition to the island’s all-boy
scene.
Divine Wonderland
Jl. Laksmana
T: 0361 730 759
A tapas bar-cum-lounge that is inspired by
a doll house. It is regal Victorian fantasy
brought to life.
Double Six
Jl. Double Six, Seminyak
T: 0361 731 266
Veers toward the Euro-beat genre.
Hu’U Bar
Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget, Kerobokan
T: 0361 736 443
Trendy and warm atmosphere for a more
established crowd.
Ku Dé Ta
Jl Kayu Aya no. 9, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 969
Sunset, lounge chairs, almost any drink
imaginable, impeccable service and a
sinfully trendy crowd.
Obsession
Jl. Dhyana Pura, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 269
Home of the famous Saharadja Band. It’s
the place where you can hear the sound of
the best live bands in Bali.
Mixwell
Jl. Dhyana Pura no. 6, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 846
Very popular for the boys who don’t mind
not seeing a girl in a bar.
Mobile Home Bar
Goes mobile in different venues. Who
knows where, who knows when? You
just have to know someone who knows
someone.
Red Carpet Champagne Bar
Jl. Laksmana no. 42C, Seminyak
T: 0361 737 889
Holds the largest champagne selection in
Bali. Try the lychee martini, possibly the
best on the island.
SANTA FE
Jl. Dhyana Pura
T: 0361 731 147
Old school Bali fun spot where you can
enjoy live music every night.
Sea Circus
Jl. Laksmana no.22
T: 0361 738 667
Pre-drinks lounge that serves tapas
and seafood snacks in rather posh and
colourful setting. The cocktails are also
quite good.
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SOS Beach (Sunset on Seminyak)
Anantara Seminyak Resort
Jl. Abimanyu, Seminyak
T: 0361 737 773
Newly relaunched, this is the perfect
spot to chill out while viewing the
sun go down.
The Bar
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 17
T: 0361 732 567
Cool blue setting to predominantly
hip-hop audio. Good place to pregame
before the club.
NUSA DUA/ JIMBARAN/
NEW KUTA
By the C Bar
Aston Bali Beach Resort & Spa
Jl. Pratama no. 68X, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 773 577
Cascade Bar
The Laguna Resort & Spa
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2
T: 0361 771 234
Live music entertainment nightly,
outdoor terrace setting serving
classic drinks next to cascading
waterfalls.
EAST
Conrad Bali
Jl. Pratama Raya no. 168, Tajung
Benoa
T: 0361 778 788
The hotel’s sunken lobby lounge.
Offers spectacular views of the
Indian Ocean.
Fluid
The Balé
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan
T: 0361 775 111
Intimate daybeds, chilled cushions
on the lawn, delectable cocktail
creations and canapés.
Klapa
Jl. New Kuta Beach
Pecatu Indah Resort
T: 0361 848 4581
Features a hefty-sized swimming
pool that is available for use.
Rock Bar
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
Accessed via inclinator, this cliff-top
bar offers extreme architecture and
a 360-degree view of the island of
the gods. Music includes chill out
sunsets with live unplugged bands.
SANUR
Blue Eyes
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai no. 888, Sanur
T: 0361 780 7478
An indoor club that caters to the
domestic crowd.
Piano Bar
Bali Hyatt, Sanur
Jl: Danau Tamblingan no. 89
T: 0361 281 234
Open-air bar overlooking lush
gardens and an ocean-view balcony.
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The Cat and Fiddle
Jl. Cemara no. 36, Sanur
T: 0361 282 218
Live Irish bands every night in this
popular expatriates haunt tucked
away in deepest, darkest south
Sanur.
UBUD
Jazz Cafe
Jl. Sukma no. 2, Tebesaya, Ubud
T: 0361 976 594
Cool Jazz at Ubud’s hottest
nightspot. Live bands play Jazz,
Blues, Latin, Funk and Soul to
expatriates and visiting travellers.
Naughty Nuri’s
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 547
Recently described by a leading
English language newspaper as a
“wretched little roadside shack”
but there’s nothing wretched about
the bone twisting martinis served
up here.
Ozigo Bar
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 980 358
Just what Ubud needs, a taste of the
Seminyak scene to brighten up those
long Bali nights when the trundle
down the hill just isn’t on the cards.
DELIS &
BAKERIES
Bali Buddha
Kerobokan
T: 0361 844 5936
All your environmentally friendly
needs can be catered including
imported natural remedies, organic
vegetables, healthy breakfasts,
lunches and dinners.
Bali Bakery
Jl. Iman Bonjol, Kuta
T: 0361 755 149
Purveyor of all things bread and
pastry, expanded into restaurant
serving a vast variety of food.
Bali Deli
Jl. Kunti, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 686
Specialising in the finest French
imports and other international
luxury gourmet items.
Dijon
Jl. Setiabudi, Kuta
T: 0361 759 636
A great deli selling imported cold
cuts, pickles, cheeses and much
more. Home or villa delivery.
Gourmet Garage
Jimbaran
T: 0361 705 848
Contender for the best ice cream
on the island as well as a top choice
from the wine cellar and an excellent
array of imported cheeses.
Grocer and Grind
Jl. Kayu Jati no. 3X, Petitenget
T: 0361 737 321
Papaya
Jl. Mertanadi
T: 0361 759 222
More gourmet offerings at
reasonable prices, a great place to
shop for sushi and maki rolls made
fresh daily on the premises.
BEST IN SPA
Amala Spa
The Amala
Jl. Kunti no. 108, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 866
Anantara Spa
Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura)
Seminyak
T: 0361 737 773
DaLa Spa
Villa De Daun
Jl. Raya Legian, Kuta
T: 0361 756 276
Fabulously Feet
Jl. Sunset Road 888, Seminyak
T: 0361 847 5764
Jiwa Spa
Conrad Bali
Jl. Pratama Raya no. 168,
T: 0361 778 788
Kamandalu Spa
Kamandalu Resort and Spa
Jl. Tegallalang, Ubud
T: 0361 975 825
Karma Spa
Karma Kandara
Jl. Villa Kandara, Ungasan
T: 0361 848 2200
Kayumanis Spa at Ubud
Sayan Village, Ubud
T: 0361 972 777
Kirana Spa
Desa Kedewatan, Ubud
T: 0361 976 333
Kriya Spa
Grand Hyatt Bali, Nusa Dua
T: 0361 778 884
Laguna Spa & Villa
The Laguna Resort & Spa
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 327
Luxé Lounge Spa
Sentosa Private Villas and Spa
Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget
T: 0361 730 333
M Spa
Jl. Laksmana 4A, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 910
This all-male therapist is a small
but charming spa, with several
treatment rooms, complete with
either shower or bath. Massages,
reflexology, body masks and scrubs,
as well as skin and nail care.
Malkoha Spa
Gending Kedis Luxury Villa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera no.100y
Jimbaran
T: 0361 708 906
Nusa Dua Spa
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
T: 0361 771 210
O-CE-N Spa
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger
Jl. Arjuna 88X, Legian
T: 0361 737 400
Ojas
COMO Shambhala Estate
PO Box 54, Ubud
T: 0361 978 888
Prana Spa
The Villas Bali
Jl. Kunti 117x, Seminyak.
T: 0361 730 840
Rei Wellness Spa
Jl. Griya Anyar Br. Kajeng Pemogan
Denpasar
T: 0361 847 3320
Remede Spa
St. Regis Bali Resort
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 847 8111
Spa Air
Villa Air Bali
Jl. Lebak Sari, Petitenget
T: 0361 737 378
Spa Hati
Jl. Raya Andong no.14, Peliatan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 578
Spa-Pad
The Elysian Private Villas
Jl. Sari Dewi no.18, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 999
Spa Uluwatu
InterContinental Resort Bali
Jl. Uluwatu no. 45, Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 888
Spa Venus
Villa Kubu
Jl. Raya Seminyak, Gg. Plawa
T: 0361 731 129
Sukha Spa
Risata Bali Resort & Spa
Jl. Jenggala, Tuban, Kuta
T: 0361 753 340
Talaga Spa
Graha Ganesa Blok A,B,C
Jl. Dewi Sri Lc 16, Sunset Road
T: 0361 873 3831
Taman Merah Spa
Jl. Raya Petitenget 469, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 656
Tea Tree Spa
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Jl. Wana Segara 33, Tuban
T: 0361 755 577
Thalasso Spa
Grand Mirage Resort
Jl. Pratama no.74, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 771 883
Thermes Marins Bali Spa
Ayana Resort and Spa
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
T: 0361 702 222
Theta Spa
Ramada Bintang Bali Resort
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 755 726
The Ayur Spa
The Kayana
Jl. Raya Petitenget
T: 0361 847 6628
The Spa at Maya
Maya Ubud Resort and Spa
Jl. Gunung Sari Peliatan, Ubud
T: 0361 977 888
The Spa at The Balé
The Balé
Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan
T: 0361 775 111
The Spa at The Samaya
The Samaya Bali
Jl. Laksmana, Seminyak
T: 0361 731 149
The Spa Villas
Four Seasons Bali at Sayan
Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar
T: 0361 977 577
The Spa @ The Legian
The Legian Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 622
RETAIL THERAPY
Aphrodite
Jl. Laksmana no. 38B
T: 0361 734 929
Atlas South Sea Pearl
Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Sanur
T: 0361 284 455
A beautiful range of exclusive
handcrafted pearl jewellery made by
master craftsmen in 18ct white and
yellow gold, diamonds and precious
stones in their showrooms.
Bamboo Blonde
Jl. Laksmana no. 1, Gg Lumut
T: 0361 742 5290 / 5291
Biasa
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 36
T: 0361 730 308
Very stylish and desirable. Light,
durable, contemporary designs in
quality linen, cotton and silk for him
and her. Range of belts, bags and
accessories available.
Body & Soul
Legian
T: 0361 767 169
Seminyak
T: 0361 733 564
Kuta Square
T: 0361 755 227
Discovery Mall
T: 0361 769 752
Aimed at a younger market, you will
find up-to-the minute styles that
are a magnet for Bali’s young beach
bodies. The accessories are fabulous
and there is always something new.

Body & Soul Bambini
Seminyak
T: 0361 733 564
Legian
T: 0361 758 385
Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 451
Discovery Mal
T: 0361 769 751
By The Sea
Jl. Legian 186, Kuta
T: 0361 757 775
Jl. Raya Seminyak
T: 0361 847 5745
Jl. Raya Basangkasa
T: 0361 730 510
Jl. Laksmana, Oberoi
T: 0361 732 198
Tropical wear for male and female at its
best. Very comfortable to wear while still
very in vogue.
Chile Boutique
Jl. Laksmana no. 41, Oberoi
T: 0361 793 0258
Dandelion
Jl. Raya Basangkasa no. 28
T: 0361 730 375
Dinda Rella
Jl. Laksmana no. 45
T: 0361 736 953
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 44
T: 0361 734 228
Innuendo
Jl. Raya Seminyak 75
T: 0361 730 790
Jl. Raya Seminyak 47A
T: 0361 732 113
Jemme
Jl. Raya Petitenget 125
T: 0361 733 508
A gallery of classic fine jewellery and
contemporary designs using the best
in silver, gold, and platinum materials.
A stunning treasure chest of jewellery
collections, from Bali and around the
world.
Extreme Toys
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 764 476
Nusa Dua
T: 0361 848 0471
Jungle Surf
Jl. Pantai Kuta
T: 0361 750 096
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 756 644
k&i
Jl. Basangkasa 44
T: 0361 737 025
Jl. Laksmana 18
T: 0361 736 477
Kerry Grima
Jl. Raya Basangkasa 47
T: 0361 736 403
Jl. Raya Seminyak 26.
T: 0361 732 300
Ku De Ta Boutique
Jl. Laksmana no. 9, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 969
Lily Jean
Jl. Oberoi, Seminyak
T: 0361 847 5872
Lucy’s Batik
Jl. Basangkasa 88X
T: 0361 795 1275
A unique Batik shop introducing the rich
variety of batik, including modern and
traditional designs, from various parts of
Indonesia.
Magali Pascal
Jl. Raya Seminyak 65
T: 0361 732 132
Milo’s
Kuta Square and Made’s Warung, Seminyak
T: 0361 754 081
One of the original overseas designers
to discover the artistry of Balinese batik
workers and translate it into Western
styling. The three-storey boutique stocks
a wonderfully tactile range of silks that
are well worth the extra cash.
Nico Nico
Jl. Raya Seminyak no. 13
T: 0361 730 805
Nico Perez
Jl. Laksmana 117X, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 308
Niluh Djelantik
Jl. Ry Kerobokan 144
T: 0361 744 6068
Stocks a beautiful range of sandals and
shoes ranging from casual to glamorous.
A girl’s dream realised in one store.
Oakley
Jl. Ry Kerobokan 144
T: 0361 744 6068
ONE Shop
Jl. Drupadi no. 2, Seminyak
T: NA
Paul’s Place Boutique
Jl. Laksmana Oberoi
T: 0361 736 910
Jl. Petitenget 147X
T: 0361 733 886
Contemporary ethnic collection with a
strong Asian influence mostly in rayon
and cotton. Alternative soft clothing
in sizes from regular to XXXL. Home
furnishings, fantastic selected arts and
crafts specialising in bronze artefacts,
statues, Buddhas and dragons.
Paul Ropp
Kuta Square, Kuta
T: 0361 757 835
Jl. Laksmana, Seminyak
T: 0361 734 208
Kerobokan
T: 0361 731 002
Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 202
Colourful fashion using hand-woven
materials. Watch out for the amazing
sales twice annually, where the real
bargains can be had.
Pura Vida
Kuta Square Block D/31,
T: 0361 756 296
Jl. Raya Seminyak 38B,
T: 0361 847 5860
Jl. Pantai Kuta 29A,
T: 0361 766 627
Jl. Raya Basangkasa 32,
T: 0361 732 582
Quiksilver
Kuta Square
T: 0361 757 838
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 751 214
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Religion
Jl. Laksmana, Basangkasa
T: 0361 731 916
Renegade Republic
Jl. Raya Legian 480
T: 0361 808 7385
Rip Curl
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 754 455
Sabbatha
Jl. Raya Seminyak 97 Blok K
T: 0361 731 756
Scuba Duba Doo
Jl. Legian Kelod 367
T: 0361 761 798
sks (simplekonsepstore)
Jl. Lesmana 40, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 393
An amazing space that stores
designer furniture pieces. Also sells
design books and stylish clothing
pieces for both sexes.
Skin
Jl. Raya Seminyak
T: 0361 733 588
STO - Surf Travel Online
Gang Benesari, Kuta
T: 0361 750 550
Studio 5 Lifestyle Boutique
Jl. Dhyana Pura
T: 0361 847 5794
Stussy
Jl. Legian
T: 0361 763 463
Surfer Girl
Jl. Legian 138, Kuta
T: 0361 752 693
The Bali Pearl
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai,
T: 0361 765 656
Uc Silver
Jl. Raya Batubulan
T: 0361 461511
Offers the latest design in
contemporary, South-West, and
Balinese sterling silver jewellery,
using exquisite gemstones including
opal, coral, turquoises, quartz,
freshwater pearl, and many semi
precious stones.
Uluwatu
Jl. Legian, Legian
T: 0361 751 933
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta
T: 0361 755 342
Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur
T: 0361 288 037
Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
T: 0361 977 557
Beautiful collection of white cotton,
linens, lace clothing and sleepwear in
crisp cotton and silky rayon finished
with hand made Balinese lace.
Uma and Leopold
Jl. Kunti 8X
T: 0361 733 670
Jl. Raya Seminyak 44B
T: 0361 731 348
Jl. Oberoi 77X
T: 0361 737 697
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HOMEWARES &
FURNITURE
Carlo Showroom
Jl. Danau Poso 22, Sanur
T: 0361 285 211
Cempaka
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai no. 8
Simpang Siur
T: 0361 766 555, 747 4393
Deefusion
Jl. Laksmana 117X, Seminyak
T: 0361 738 308
Deco Gallery
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 273, Sanur,
T: 0361 281 027
An extensive collection of
Indonesian heritage, gifts, antiques,
accessories, and interior decorations
for villas, hotels, and houses.
Didu All Weather Wicker
Boulevard Sunset Road, Kuta
T: 0361 847 5651
Haveli
Jl. Raya Seminyak
T: 0361 737 160
A collection of home wares
comprising of bed linens and tabletop
items that are very often copied
and sold around Bali.
Hishem Furniture
Jl. Sunset Road 86C, Kuta
T: 0361 737 441
Homewares at Mosaic
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 768
Everything you need from cutlery
and ceramics to glasses, napkins
and vases is elegantly displayed in a
variety of themed presentations.
Leolle
Jl. Raya Kerobokan
T: 0361 732 234
Asian touches decorative accessories
offering a vast variety for your
home’s needs. Created by traditional
craftmen with a contemporary spirit.
Lio Collection
Jl. Raya Kerobokan no. 2
T: 0361 780 0942
Mien
Jl. Petitenget 198X, Unit 3-4
T: 0361 735 964
Panonpoe
Jl. Kayu Aya 150, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 714
sks (simplekonsepstore)
Jl. Laksmana 40, Seminyak
T: 0361 730 393
Tarita Furniture
Jl. Bypass
T: 0361 411 773, 0361 411 802
Word of mouth
Kunti Arcade Shop 10
Jl. Kunti no. 9
T: 0361 743 2565
A contemporary furniture store
that is also a trendy café. You can
buy everything here, including the
decorations in their toilets.
Vinoti Living
Mall Bali Galeria
T: 0361 769 639
Warisan Casa
Jl. Raya Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 081
GALLERIES &
MUSEUMS
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
Jl. Bima Pengosekan, Ubud
T: 0361 974 228
Open daily 9am-6pm
Alila Living Gallery
Alila, Ubud
T: 0361 975 963
Bamboo Gallery
Yayasan Bamboo Lestari
Jl. Nyuh Kuning, Pengosekan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 037
Biasa Artspace
Jl. Seminyak no.34
T: 0361 847 5766
Open Mondays to Saturdays from
10am-9pm
Danes Art Veranda
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 159, Denpasar
T: 0361 242 659, 244 096
Open daily 10am-6pm
Exhibit Gallery
Jl. Petitenget 106
T: 0361 739 385
Esok Lusa Gallery
Jl. Raya Seminyak
T: 0361 735 262
Franklin Lee Art Gallery
Jl. Laksmana 34A, Kuta
E: franklinlee@siliconjungle.net
Ganesha Gallery
Four Seasons Hotel Jimbaran
T: 0361 701 010
Open daily 9am-6pm
Gaya Art Space
Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud
T: 0361 979 252
Open daily 9.30am-11pm
Genta Fine Art Gallery
Jl. Lodtunduh no. 1, Ubud
T: 0361 978 272
Open daily 9am-5pm
Griya Santrian Gallery
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur
T: 0361 288 181
Hanna Artspace
Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud
T: 0361 978 216
Jenggala Gallery
Jl. Uluwatu no. 2, Jimbaran
T: 0361 703 311
Open daily 8am-6pm
Kendra Gallery
Uma Sapna Villa
Jl. Drupadi no. 88B, Seminyak
T: 0361 736 628
Klinik Seni Taxu Gallery
Jl. Gunung Rinjani IX A no. 8
Denpasar
T: 0361 482 593
Komaneka Fine Art Gallery
Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud
T: 0361 976 090
Museum Antonio Blanco
Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 502
Open daily 9am-5pm
Museum Le Mayeur
Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur
T: 0361 286 201
Open daily 8am-1.30pm
Museum Neka
Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 074
Open daily 8am-5pm
Museum Pasifika
Kawasan Pariwisata BTDC
Block P, Nusa Dua
T: 0361 774 - 935
Open daily 10am-5pm
Museum Puri Lukisan
Jl. Raya Ubud Gianyar
T: 0361 975 136
Open daily 8am-4pm
Museum Rudana
Jl. Cok Rai Pudak no. 44, Ubud
T: 0361 975 779
Natural Fibre Gallery
Warung Mode Nelwan Anwar
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 742 1960, 977 995
Open Space Gallery
Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur
T: 0361 289 363
Tony Raka Fine Art Gallery
Jl. Raya Mas no. 86, Ubud
T: 0361 781 6785
Sembilan Gallery
Jl. AA Gede Rai, Lodtunduh, Ubud
T: 0361 981 587
Seniwati Gallery
Jl. Sriwidari 2B, Ubud
T: 0361 975 485
Sika Contemporary Art Gallery
Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 727, 975 084
Widuri & Sena Gallery
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
T: 0361 978 008
RECREATION
ADVENTURE
A J Hackett
Jl. Double Six
T: 0361 731144
This bungee tower is located within
Double Six club where you can night
jump on weekends.
Bali Adventure Tours
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Pesanggaran
T: 0361 721 480
Bali Learn to Surf
Hard Rock Hotel
Jl. Pantai, Kuta
T: 0361 761 869
Offers assorted surf classes from
beginner to intermediate with
private class availability.
Bali Paragliders Club
Kompleks Pertokoan Sudirman Agung
Blok B-26, JL. P.B. Sudirman, Denpasar
T: 0361 791 7873
Bali Quad Discovery Tours
Jl. Wirasatya VI no. 7x, Denpasar
T: 0361 720 766, 808 0305
Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Kebun Raya Eka Karya
T: 0361 852 0680
Wild ziplines and acrophobia
inducing obstacles will challenge
even the bravest of hominids.
Beate Goldschmidt
PT. Habitat H2O Diving
T: 0812 363 8529
Dive Bali
Jl. Danau Tamblingan X No. 31, Sanur
T: 0361 774504
Offers dive tours all across the island
of Bali and Nusa Penida.
Exo-Fly
Timbis Beach
T: 0811 393 919
Offers private paragliding
instruction as well as tours.
Nusa Dua Dive Centre
Jl. Pratama 37 XX, Tanjung Benoa
T: 0361 774 711
Specialises in scuba diving around
Bali reefs and locations around
Penida.
Paddy Adventure ATV
Perum Kuta Permai, Blok IV/1
Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Tuban
T: 0361 759 048
Offers daring ATV rides on the
foot of a mountain on different
challenging terrain surfaces.
Pelangi Bali Mountain Cycling
Jl. Raya Campuhan, Ubud
T: 0361 975 992
Full service mountain biking tours
through scenic Bali countryside.
SeeBali Adventures
Jl. Jayagiri XIX no. 2, Denpasar
T: 0361 794 9693
Offers ATV, Buggy and Bicycle tours
in Tabanan.
Sobek
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 100X
Simpang Siur
T: 0361 287 059
Adventure service with an array of
tours which include cycling, hiking
and whitewater rafting down the
Telaga Waja river.
BODY AND SOUL
Art of Pilates
Jl. Merta Sari, Gg Pribadi no. 1
Seminyak
T: 0361 877 4094
Professional pilates classes taught
by the expert and ever so lovely
Gemma.
Bikram Yoga
Istana Kuta Galleria Blk VL no. 12
Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta
T: 0361 769 040
This Jakarta based company teaches
Bikram yoga in a “hot” studio and is
touted as being for everyone.

Desa Seni
Jl. Kayu Putih #13
Pantai Berawa, Canggu
T: 0361 844 6392
A large assortment of yoga and
wellness classes are offered in a lush
beautiful setting for a flat monthly
fee.
Iyengar Yoga
Jl. Drupadi I no.7, Seminyak
T: 0812 381 1507
Local celebrity yoga teacher Olop
teaches a more athletic iyengar
yoga experience in a studio
surrounded by trees and animals
alike.
Manik Organik Yoga
Jl. Danau Tamblingan 85, Sanur
T: 0361 855 3380
Many classes offered with many
different philosophies that range
between beginner to teacher level.
Sunset Fitness
Jl. Sunset Road no. 1828, Seminyak
T: 0361 888 7026
The facility offers Les Mills group
fitness, a cardio theatre, personal
training, boot camps, teen blasts,
detoxification programmes, weight
challenges, general nutrition, and
more.
Sunset Pilates
Jl. Dewi Sri no.98, Kuta
T: 0361 791 4127
Bali’s first pilates studio offers
numerous classes taught by
professionals.
Yoga Barn
Jl Pengosekan, Padang Tegal, Ubud
T: 0361 971 236
This extensive wellness centre
offers a plethora of classes from tai
chi to energy flow to “tight white
guy” yoga.
Yoga Shala
Jl. Raya Kerobokan Kelod 10, Seminyak
T: 0361 735 202
Gently paced classed taught by a
variety of teachers expertly trained
in hatha yoga in the iyengar style.
LEISURE
Air Bali
Dewa Ruci Building
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta
T: 0361 207 7788
Offers aerial tours, private charter
and emergency evacuations.
Bali Beach Golf Course
Jl. Hangtuah No 58, Sanur
T: 0361 287 733
Bali Golf & Country Club
Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua
T: 0361 771 791
Bali Handara Kosaido Country
Club
Bedugul
T: 0361 22 646
Bali Hai Cruises
Benoa Harbour
T: 0361 720 331
Bali Horse Riding
Jl. Diponegoro 150 B-12, Denpasar
T: 0361 238 759
Club Aqua
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai no.5
Padang Galak
T: 0361 281 408
Fishing Bali
T: 0361 774 504
Fishing service that offers trolling
for pelagic game species of fish with
negotiable prices.
Island Horse
Jl. Legian Kelod, Komplek Pertokoan
LaWaloon
T: 0361 761 907
Beautiful sunset rides along the
beach near Tanah Lot.
New Kuta Golf
Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort
Jl. Raya Uluwatu Pecatu, Jimbaran
T: 0361 848 1333
Nirwana Golf Club
Jl. Raya Tanah Lot, Kediri
T: 0361 815 960
Odyssey Submarine Bali
T: 0361 759 777, 759 888
Quicksilver Bali
T: 0361 721 521
The Pamela Catamaran
T: 0361 730 022
Stunning 30-foot catamaran that
offers game fishing and pleasure
cruises that are all inclusive.
Waka Land Cruises
Jl Padang Kartika 5 X
Padang Sambian
T: 0361 426 972
Travel on legendary land rovers
along the scenic backwoods of Bali.
Waterbom
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta
T: 0361 755 676
Bali’s premiere water park offers
a vast array of slides, games, food,
and a lazy river.
PARKS
Bali Bird Park
Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir
Singapadu, Batubulan
T: 0361 299 352
Bali Elephant Park
Denpasar
T: 0361 256 780
Bali Elephant Safari Park & Lodge
Jl. Elephant Park Taro, Tegallalang
T: 0361 721 480
Bali Safari & Marine Park
Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra
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scribbles reviews peter stephenson
Martini: A Memoir
Frank Moorhouse, Vintage, 2007
There’s nothing quite
like a book with
an identity crisis,
or rather one that
ignores conventions
to blaze its own
idiosyncratic trails to
subject matter that is
messy and resistant
to the single prong;
and rare is the
writer so willing to
lay bare his own
contradictions and
foibles, and confess
his past misdemeanours, that his honesty – no
matter how painful at times – confronts us with
the spectre of our lack of it.
The thing that simultaneously supplies
this book’s vortex and allows for the prospect
of its delicious dissipation is, as the title
suggests, the martini: a cocktail comprising
of – essentially – gin, vermouth, and an olive
or twist of lemon rind, married together in
the chill of ice, and served in the stemmed
cone of a classic glass. The inexact alchemy
of balancing these basic ingredients and the
eternal, joyous but ultimately melancholy,
search for the perfect blend can be read as a
guiding metaphor for a life that has always
followed the heart. But it is also a treatise with
an earnest and straightforward mission: to
restore vermouth – an ingredient increasingly
banished from the equation – to a more
honourable companionship with gin; five parts
gin to one part vermouth, to be exact. The only
problem is where to keep this book: by the bed
or on the cocktail cabinet?
Frank Moorhouse will be a guest at this year’s Ubud Writers and Readers
Festival in October. An event with martinis is rumoured.
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My Journey from Paris to Java
Honore de Balzac, Didier Millet, 2010
Here in the first published English translation of a
short work from 1832, the pioneer of literary realism
and chronicler of early 19th century France, Honore de
Balzac, makes an imaginary voyage to Java, satirising
the tall-tale-laden travelogues – then in vogue – by
introducing the reader to poison-exhaling trees among
other wonders, including women whose legendary
beauty and charm lure men to a certain yet blissful
death in their vampiric embrace.
En route, ever-cheeky Balzac uses the device of the
traveller’s reminiscence to critique French high society.
The only misstep in this otherwise attractive volume is
the decision to include a number of early photographs
of actual Javanese women, which seems, to me, to miss
the point of its playfully fanciful intentions.
Island of Demons
Nigel Barley, Monsoon, 2009
More than 60 years after his tragic death, the Germanborn
painter and cultural interlocutor Walter Spies
remains everyone’s favourite Bali expat. He is someone
whose influence on the way Bali is presented and
understood is undeniable, but difficult to quantify.
This novelisation of his life, as told through the eyes of
his friend artist Rudolf Bonnet, allows Barley to draw
together the big picture from the fragments he left
behind and to go where purely non-fictional historical
accounts often fear to tread; chiefly, into the realm
of the imagination to explore why Spies continues to
inspire such fascination.
The Bus Driver Who Wanted to
be God and Other Stories
Etgar Keret, Toby Press, 2004
The vision of Israel refracted through these warped and
lustrous pearls, most no more than four pages long,
should remind us not to make the easy assumption
that all Israelis support their nation’s belligerence.
It also offers evidence of the superior power of
surrealism; here by turns comically absurd and jagged,
to tell us more about the everyday realities of that
nation’s tormented psyche and its core contradictions,
an impact stronger than realism could ever manage.
Each story is stunning and playfully realised,
written in language that is always simple but laden
with portent. Three have also appeared as graphic
novellas in the collection “Jetlag”.
Etgar Keret will be a guest at this year’s Ubud Writers
and Readers Festival in October.

last but not least
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dewa
budjana
having rightfully earned
his place as one of
indonesia’s guitar heroes,
he needs no introduction.
this month, bali-native dewa
budjana shares his musical
finesse at the third annual
gempita gianyar festival on
july 2 – a harmonisation of
culture, art and music – and
gives hellobali his two cents
A perfect morning for me is
waking up to my son’s morning greetings
and then walking around the house or
cycling with the kids, before finally having
breakfast on the terrace. I often miss
this when I am on tour.
I always smile all the time.
I jump out of my seat when…
well, I haven’t done this yet, actually.
I give a thumbs up to culture, and
everyone who genuinely cares about it.
I cannot help but admire
the Majapahit site in Trowulan.
I cannot help but dislike
issues on terrorism.
I can never give up creating music.
I cannot get enough guitar practice.
I would give up everything for my family.
My perfect home is my hometown
[Klungkung].
The perfect man for me is…
nobody. Nobody’s perfect.
The perfect woman for me is,
again, non-existent. Nobody’s perfect!
The smell of be pindang and sambal
bawang always reminds me of
my hometown.
If I had a million dollars, I would
build a guitar museum.
If I could go back in time, I would
go to ancient Bali.
If I could go to the future, I would
be a better person.
Three things I would like to say to
my younger self:
1. Learn to play the piano.
2. Play gamelan and practice
Balinese dance.
3. Go study abroad at a music school.
My first childhood memory was
when our family first moved from Sumba
to Bali. On the ship to Bali, everybody was
asleep and I almost jumped overboard
into the sea, but luckily, my dad suddenly
awoke and saved me.
A perfect book for me is
“Bhagavad Gita”, a sacred Hindu scripture.
I moved to Bali because it is different
from all of Indonesia.
A perfect holiday for me is
when I have absolutely nothing to do.
A perfect life for me is the one
I have now with my family.
I think in 2050 the world will be
either overloaded or completely null.
I think celebrity gossip is overrated
because people need to live their own
lives and respect the privacy of others.
I lie when I’m performing and
I forget guitar chords.
My perfect Bali is pre-1960’s.
The one word that best describes
me is guitar. •