Bali & Beyond - October 2016

OCTOBER 2016 

VOLUME 18 NO. 197 

SENSES 

AWAKEN 

A SPECIALLY CRAFTED 

RITUAL AT RAMA SITA SPA 

BACK TO 

BALI 

GIVE BACK WHAT 

WE HAVE TAKEN FROM 

THE ISLAND 

THE RISE OF 

HOPE 

MUNTI GUNUNG 

VILLAGE STRIVES FOR 

A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

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TEAMTALK 

BACK TO BALI 

‘Om Swastiastu...’ 

Positivity, serenity and sanity – Bali has given so much to the people who come to the 

island. Some believe Bali heals their broken souls and helps them get back on the right 

track, while others feel the island gives them courage to break walls and experience new 

adventure. Whatever it is that one is searching for in life, Bali has the answers. Thus, Bali 

COVER 

Photo by Agung Parameswara 

seems to always “give”, while the visitors only “take”. 

It’s only a couple of months until 2016 ends, and we think it is time to give something 

back to the island before the year changes. One of the ways is by supporting the people 

of Munti Gunung Village who are leaving a beggar life behind and embracing a better 

future through the tourism industry. Find out how the village has progressed over the years 

in ‘CRAFT & CULTURE.’ 

Staying at Rumah Luwih in Gianyar will not only pamper you with an ultimate 

indulgence, but also gives you the chance to get closer to the locals through their localoriented 

activities such as a visit to a salt farm and a sea turtle sanctuary – fl ip through 

our ‘REST & RELAXATION’ for details. Meanwhile, our ‘PROFILE & PORTRAIT’ reveals how 

Kyle Parsons, the man behind Indosole, is contributing to help improve the environment by 

turning used tires into soles for shoes. 

We also share our visit to the Bali Asli restaurant in ‘DINE & DELIGHTS’ and reveal 

a search for good second-hand books in ‘LITTLE LOVES.’ All these stories are especially 

compiled with the hope to remind us all to give back what we have taken from the island. 

‘Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om…’ 

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CONTRIBUTORS 

AIMERY JOËSSEL 

has always been deeply 

attracted to Southeast 

Asia. He has become a 

regular visitor to Indonesia 

since his fi rst visit in 1988 

until he fi nally decided 

to reside in the country. 

He fell in love with Java, 

Kalimantan and Bali. www. 

aimeryjoesselphotography. 

wordpress.com 

ANGGARA 

MAHENDRA 

is a visual storyteller who 

sees visual as priceless 

archives. Since 2012, he 

has been focusing on the 

massive changes in Bali. 

Find his stories at www. 

anggaramahendra.com 

DONNY SYOFYAN 

is a lecturer at the 

Faculty of Humanities 

at Andalas University. 

Despite majoring in 

English literature, his 

interests are wide and 

varied. His articles have 

been published at various 

English newspapers and 

magazines in Indonesia 

and abroad. 

EDNA TARIGAN 

is a Jakarta-based travel 

writer. She began her 

professional carrier as a 

journalist, living in Bali 

for a year then moving 

back to Jakarta to chase 

another dream. 

EVE TEDJA 

is a Balinese born interior 

designer and freelance 

writer who loves to eat, 

read and travel. Lately, 

she fi nds her passion 

in permaculture and is 

constantly showing off her 

garden in her Instagram 

account @kspejeng. 



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

contents 10.16 


Volume 18 No. 197 

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CRAFT&CULTURE 

JOURNEY TOWARDS HOPE 

A brighter future for 

Munti Gunung Village 

26 

LIFESTYLE&LEISURE 

VINTAGE SPLENDOR 

Visiting StrangebutCool, 

a Museum of Vintage Bags 

30 

DINE&DELIGHTS 

DINE IN UPPER EAST 

Authentic Balinese food at Bali Asli 

34 

PROFILE&PORTRAIT 

SOLES FOR LIFE 

Interview with the man behind Indosole 

36 

INVITE&INDULGE 

SENSES AWAKEN 

A specially crafted ritual at 

Rama Sita Spa 

40 

SIGHTS&SOUNDS 

PHOTOS & FUN FACTS 

Snapshots and quotes picked up 

throughout August and September 

42 

REST&RELAXATION 

A HOLIDAY MANSION 

Ultimate indulgence at Rumah Luwih 

46 

FOTOFOLIO 

BALI IN MY EYES 

A photo collection by Aimery Joëssel 

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18 PRIMEPROMOTION 

Hot deals and promotions of 

the month that shouldn’t be missed 

20 NEW&NEWS 

This month’s select news updates 

from the island’s tourism industry 

and what’s new around the island 

68 BEYONDUPDATES 

News updates from the tourism 

industry and what’s new beyond Bali 

70 COMMUNITYCALENDAR 

Schedules, calendar highlights and 

various happenings of interest, from 

art exhibitions to special events 

72 SEE&SEEN 

Snapshots of events and happenings 

within the preceding month 

74 BALIMAPS 

Map of Bali showing specifi c tourism 

areas and places of interest, as 

well as a distance scale between 

the island’s main destinations 

78 INFOINDEX 

Useful directory of companies and 

island-based businesses 

FIRST COLUMN PHOTO BY RANGGA RISTO, SECOND COLUMN PHOTO BY AIMERY JOËSSEL, THIRD COLUMN 

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ST. REGIS BALI RESORT


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BEYONDBALI 

THE GEMS OF 

SAWAHLUNTO 

Exploring historical sites 

in Sawahlunto 

54 

LITTLELOVES 

FINDING GOOD READS 

Where to find second-hand books 

in Bali 

58 

ACTION&ATTRACTION 

DARE TO ESCAPE 

Play secret agent at Totem Room 

Escape Bali 

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CAPITALCORNER 

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD 

Help educate underprivileged 

children with Jendela Jakarta 


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TOP AND BOTTOM LEFT PHOTOS BY DONNY SYOFYAN, 

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO BY EVE TEDJA


PRIMEPROMOTION 

FIVE CHEFS AND A MOON 

It’s time to have a romantic dinner under the moon as The St. Regis Bali Resort 

and The Laguna, a Luxury Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua presents “An Extraordinary 

Moonlight Dinner”, an annual charity event to support UNICEF. Located at the 

oceanfront Cloud Nine Terrace at The St. Regis Bali on October 15, the charity 

dinner will indulge guests with aperitifs and canapes around 6 p.m. and a sixcourse 

wine pairing dinner at 7 p.m., courtesy of five notable chefs: celebrity 

chef Farah Quinn, Mandif Warokka from Teatro Gastroteque, Kevin Cherkas 

from Cuca Bali, Agung Ardiawan from The St. Regis Bali Resort and Made 

Putra from The Laguna, a Luxury Resort & Spa. A live auction with prizes from 

the resort and other international and local venues will make the dinner even 

merrier. Grace Nathalie, the resident’s pianist and vocalist, will also perform to 

give a touch of soulful jazzy tunes. This dinner is available at Rp. 2,600,000 

nett/person and reservations are essential. 

The St. Regis Bali Resort 

BTDC Lot S6, Nusa Dua, (0361) 847-8111 

www.stregisbali.com 

BATH AND BREAKFAST 

In-room breakfast will never be the same 

once you experience “Breakfast in the 

Tub” at The Stones Hotel – Legian, Bali – A 

Marriott Autograph Collection. This newly 

launched out-of-the-box breakfast will serve 

you smoked salmon, your style of eggs, 

sourdough bread, beef bacon, goat cheese, 

croissant, English muffin, and a glass of 

sparkling wine on a specially designed tray. 

And the best part is the fact that you get 

to enjoy all these delicious foods in the tub 

on the balcony with the view of the hotel’s 

swimming pool. “Breakfast in the Tub” is 

available for Rp. 850,000++/person. 

The Stones Hotel – Legian, Bali – A Marriott 

Autograph Collection 

Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta, Legian 

(0361) 300-5888 

www.marriott.com 

CHALLENGE YOURSELF 

Working out would be a lot more fun if you can get a reward for all your hard 

work, wouldn’t it? If you agree, you need to head to Fit Club Bali! To motivate 

their members to be more health-conscious, Fit Club Bali presents “Fit Club Bali- 

Challenge for a Change” where for every one kilogram of weight loss and one 

percent of body fat loss you will get Rp. 100,000 cash! Of course, with the 

help of Fit Club’s dedicated and professional world-class trainers, this challenge 

is not that impossible – who knows, you may not end up paying a cent of your 

membership fee? This program will last until October 2016, but Fit Club will 

keep on surprising you with their other exciting monthly fitness programs. 

Fit Club Bali 

Jalan Teuku Umar Barat No. 335 Blok B-C, Denpasar 

(0361) 846-6711 

www.fitclubbali.com 

ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS 


PINK OCTOBER 

In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & 

Villas – Nusa Dua presents “Mulia Loves Pink,” where the hotel will be decorated 

in pink during the whole month of October. The hotel is also offering pinkish 

dining experiences such as “Pink Afternoon Tea,” which showcases a range of 

Indonesian and Western light bites, cakes, mocktails and juices. “Pink Sunday 

Brunch” is also on offer, and guests wearing outfits that match with the theme will 

get a special welcome drink. Mulia Deli is making special pink-themed sweets, 

while Mulia Spa Bali has created a Pampering in Pink treatment. A special Pink 

October Gift Card is also available, and in-house guests will get a complimentary 

30-minute workout session with personal trainer if they come to the fitness center 

in a pink outfit. 

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua 

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua, (0361) 301-7777 

www.themulia.com 

RUN WITH A VIEW 

Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort is inviting us all to join in the 3K “Sunset Run” 

along Seminyak Beach on October 29! This event also marks the resort’s first 

ever charity run where all profits will be donated to the Suryani Institute for 

Mental Illness and Yayasan Senyum Bali. Secure your participation by paying 

an admission fee of Rp. 150,000 nett/person that includes an exclusive T-shirt, 

finisher medals, a bottle of mineral water and a shopping voucher worth Rp. 

100,000 for sport apparel at Our Daily Dose store. Or book the Island Sunset 

Run package to stay at the hotel from October 28 to 30 at a special price. There 

will also be raffle prizes up for grab such as a stay at the PER AQUUM Maldives 

and Anantara resorts in South Asia Pacific worth US$ 8,000. 

Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort 

Jalan Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura), Seminyak 

(0361) 737-773 

www.bali.anantara.com 

POP CULTURE 

U.S.A’s legendary pop icon Grace Jones will fly all the way 

to the island to showcase a special set at Potato Head Beach 

Club on October 8. Being a musician, actress and model, 

Grace Jones has performed at numerous international festivals 

and this time she will give a more intimate and unique show 

to her audience at the beach club’s tropical stage. Tickets 

start from Rp. 1,800,000 nett/person, and packages that 

include staying at the beach club’s sister Katamama hotel are 

also available for purchase. Don’t miss this performance! 

Potato Head Beach Club 

Jalan Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak 

(0361) 473-7979 

www.ptthead.com 


NEW&NEWS 

HEARTY MEETING 

Meetings can be uptight, but The Healthy Meeting Package at The Ritz-Carlton, 

Bali makes sure that your meeting will not only run smoothly but also give a 

positive impact to the attendees. The package has three options to choose from, 

“Detox”, “Energy Boost” and “Revitalizing Secret,” each one offering a different 

kind of warm-up session, wellness break, healthy meal and team-building activity. 

Each group meeting will start with meditation, yoga or jogging at the resort’s 

white sand beach, followed by an organic breakfast that will be available until 

the following four to six hours. The meeting will then start with a wellness break 

where participants can enjoy a selection of infused water at the Senses Lawn 

and get a 15-minute massage or guided stretching. A three-course organic lunch 

with amouse bouche will be served at mid-day and a 15-minute afternoon break 

will let the group enjoy either fruit infused water, organic juices or healthy tea. 

This package also includes a team-building breakout session with either yoga, 

Tai Chi, or group surfing. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali 

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan, Nusa Dua 

(0361) 849-8988 

www.ritzcarlton.com/Bali 

CULTURAL HUB 

Aiming to take guests closer to Bali’s art 

communities, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at 

Jimbaran Bay launches their Ganesha Cultural 

Centre where artists can exhibit artworks 

or hold workshops of traditional art, music, 

and crafts. The opening of the Ganesha 

Cultural Centre is also to support local artists 

and help connect them to the international 

audience. Moreover, the space will have a 

regular workshop where guests can learn 

woodcarving, ceramic painting, traditional 

dancing, making offerings for ceremonies, and 

weaving a Balinese songket. This art gallery 

was founded in 1995, and these interactive 

programs at the cultural center are part of the 

refurbishment project of the gallery. 

Ganesha Cultural Centre 

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 

Jimbaran 

(0361) 701-010 

www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay 

SPICE UP SANUR 

After its debut in Ubud, Spice by Chris Salans has made its way to Sanur. Helmed by 

celebrity chef Chris Salans, the restaurant marries French cooking technique with Indonesian 

ingredients, resulting in numerous flavorsome foods like lobster with curry-leaf butter and 

tempe, and snapper carpaccio with tamarind croutons and rujak. Aside from its delectable 

dishes, Spice is also popularly known as a gastro-bar where cocktails made of spices, fresh 

ingredients and fine spirits will surprise one’s palate. Care for a 

cocktail-pairing lunch or dinner? The mixologist will be happy to 

work together with the chef to prepare it for you. The spacious 

restaurant consists of both indoor and outdoor areas and is 

ready to welcome up to 80 guests. 

Spice by Chris Salans 

Jalan Danau Tamblingan No. 140, Sanur, (0361) 449-0411 

www.spicebali.com 

ALL COURTESY PHOTOS 


THE JOGLO RESTAURANT 

Serving authentic Indonesian cuisine made from locally 

sourced ingredients, Kayumanis Resto is ready to welcome 

guests in their joglo restaurant. Located in the heart of 

Jimbaran, this restaurant can accommodate up to 32 people 

in their indoor area and tropical garden. The main dishes 

and beverages are Indonesian classics such as Bebek 

Panggang Mekudus, Ayam Betutu, Melodi Kemangi and Es 

Cendol. Indonesian Rijsttafel is also on offer to indulge guests 

with a rice dish served with up to 40 delicious side dishes 

in tapas style including egg rolls, sambal matah, satay and 

fresh fish. 

Kayumanis Resto 

Jalan Yoga Perkanthi, Jimbaran 

(0361) 705-777 

www.kayumanis.com 

COOL SCHOOL 

No more “too cool for school” when you see ISMILE Alam 

Atelier, the new school in Berawa in Canggu, that just opens 

its doors for enrollment. Just like the other three schools under 

the ISMILE Family of Schools in Indonesia, ISMILE Alam Atelier 

is aiming to support children in being generous contributors to 

society by joining indoor and outdoor learning activities where 

students can bond freely with nature. ISMILE Alam Atelier is 

surrounded by tranquil paddy fields, and the children are 

encouraged to play in the river and mud pools and challenge 

their balance at Hobbit House. A gymnasium is also part of 

the facilities to keep the students fit. 

ISMILE Alam Atelier 

Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Berawa 

0813-1771-7700 

www.alamatelier.com 

RESTFUL LOUNGE 

Good news for InterContinental Bali Resort guests as the hotel 

has now opened its Sayana Lounge, a special place for guests 

who arrive at the hotel early in the morning or need to wait 

for their late night flight after check out. Located on the ground 

floor, the Sayana Lounge provides lockers, showers, changing 

rooms, a plush lounge and an open air terrace, all free to use 

until you check in at the hotel or leave to catch your flight. The 

lounge is open 24 hours and is really cozy with cushioned 

sofas, a refreshment bar, television, a Wi-Fi connection, a tea 

and coffee maker and complimentary water and biscuits. 

InterContinental Bali Resort 

Jalan Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran 

(0361) 701-888 

www.bali.intercontinental.com 


CRAFT&CULTURE 

JOURNEY TOWARDS HOPE 

A VILLAGE OF BEGGARS IS NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

THROUGH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY… 

It takes three hours to get from 

South Bali to the Munti Gunung 

Village in Karangasem in the 

eastern part of Bali, but the 

long journey is well worth it. 

The village is beautifully surrounded 

by hills with the view of Lake Batur, 

which can be enjoyed from the top 

of the village. However, the view 

was not the only reason why I found 

this village interesting. It was how 

the village has progressed over 

the years that enticed me to come 

and visit. 

Despite its exotic scenery, Munti 

Gunung has long been known as 

an impoverished village where the 

people work as beggars to make 

ends meet. The villagers also have 

little access to clean water, such an 

irony knowing that Bali’s largest lake 

is in sight. Every day they have to 

walk to collect clean water from the 

spring for daily consumption – the 

men usually take five hours to go 

back and forth, carrying 20 to 30 

liters of water, while the women 

carry 10 liters. 

“Water is scarce, which causes 

harvest failures, and eventually 


we could do nothing to generate 

income. In my despair I followed 

other villagers to work as a beggar 

in urban areas. At least it gave us 

money to live!” said Sari Awan, one 

of the villagers in Munti Gunung. In 

2008, along with her friends, she 

worked as a beggar at traditional 

markets and tourism sites, where she 

earned Rp. 100,000/day. 

Legend has it that Munti Gunung 

was once a prosperous village with 

a fertile land. But one day an old 

Munti Gunung villagers now work 

as a trekking guide for visitors. 

man came to the village to sell water 

in bamboo stems. This water was 

called Mas Manik Mampeh, which 

was actually sacred as the water 

belonged to Dewi Danu, the Hindu 

goddess of water and fertility. The 

villagers mocked Dewi Danu who 

was disguised as a wounded old 

man with a foul odor. This upset her, 

so she then transformed the village 

into an arid land and cursed the 

descendants to become beggars. 

A NEW LIFE 

But everything changed when the 

Future for Children and the Dian 

Desa Foundation, non-governmental 

organizations that focus on 

creating social enterprise to support 

undeveloped villages, gave their 

helping hands. With the support 

of these foundations, the villagers 

of Munti Gunung are now looking 

forward to a brighter future. Life as a 

beggar is put back to history. Many 

of the villagers are now working 

as trekking guides, while others 

are running small-scale businesses 

with the use of natural resources 

from around the village. These 

foundations also help empower the 

villagers by giving them new skills. 

Sari Awan is one of the villagers 

who is now working as a tour guide. 

She collaborates with Pica, a tour 

guide from Ubud who takes guests to 

Munti Gunung. Before the sun rises 

at 5 a.m., Sari sets a walk to the 

Alengkong Village in Bangli, which 

is 13 kilometers through villages and 

local plantations with the view to 

treasure for life, from layers of hills 

to the lake and Mount Batur. It is 

more remarkable knowing that Sari 

goes trekking in her simple dress 


Future for Children and Dian Desa 

Foundation help villagers to explore the 

villages’ natural assets and transform 

them into valuable products. 

and sandals that often break due to 

the heavy terrain. 

But broken sandals don’t seem to 

be a problem to Sari. On the day 

of my visit to Munti Gunung, I could 

see how much she enjoyed being a 

trekking guide. Together with Pica, 

she took me and my friends for a 

walk that was even more fun as 

they shared stories about the daily 

life of the villagers. They told us the 

legends and folktales related to their 

rituals, including the Dewa Kembar 

(the twin Gods) who are believed to 

accompany newly born babies as 

spiritual twins. 

The foundation’s empowerment 

program also supports the locals in 

exploring the village’s natural assets 

such as lontar (palm) trees, which 

can be transformed into handmade 

handicrafts like lontar baskets. 

The handmade products are then 

procured by hotels and resorts in 

South Bali. Meanwhile the water 

from tapping the palm fl owers can 

be used for tuak (a local liquor) and 

also palm sugar – these products are 

then labeled with good branding to 

add more value. The villagers are 

also encouraged to plant Rosella. 

The land of Munti Gunung is quite 

dry, which is perfect for Rosella. The 

dried Rosella fl owers are amazing 

for herbal tea. 

Munti Gunung Village is actually 

rich with natural assets that can 

support the villagers’ livelihoods 

as long as the people are willing 

to explore them. Pica said that the 

program has already created 200 

new jobs for the Munti Gunung 

villagers, and is aiming to prevent 

them from leaving the village to work 

as beggars somewhere else, and 

hopefully can help them improve 

their income and economy level. • 

By Anggara Mahendra 

PHOTOS BY ANGGARA MAHENDRA 



LIFESTYLE&LEISURE 

VINTAGE 

A 

colorful 

SPLENDOR 

CHANNEL YOUR 

INNER CLASSY 

WOMAN BY 

OBSERVING (AND 

TRYING OUT) 

HUNDREDS OF HIGH- 

END VINTAGE BAGS AT 

STRANGEBUTCOOL…. 

room filled 

with bags – that 

is a common view 

to see in a mall or 

department store. 

However, to see a 1960s “Bonnie 

Cashin for Coach” bag hanging 

next to the iconic “Red Lips” bag 

by Timmy Woods in the heart of 

Sanur is quite unusual, isn’t it? If 

your curiosity has reached a high 

level, then you should come join me 

on a tour around StrangebutCool, 

a Museum of Vintage Bags. Finding 

this museum is not a difficult task – 

once you pass Danau Poso Road 

in Sanur you will spot the eccentric 

signage of StrangebutCool, and 

believe me, cool is the word that will 

stick in your mind after wandering 

around this museum, especially 

knowing that this is Asia’s first ever 

museum of vintage bags. 

ALL THAT BAGS 

“These are all my children,” said 

Tina Lim, the woman behind 

StrangebutCool, a Museum of 


Vintage Bags, while showing me 

around 400 vintage bags by some 

60 notable designers in the spacious 

room she calls a museum. Tina 

Lim is a Singaporean-Peranakan 

woman who has been in love with 

vintage bags since she was 16. 

She has been everywhere in the 

haute couture world and filled up 

her shoes with amazing fashion and 

PR experiences before she decided 

to stand on her own and started a 

vintage bag business. The business 

has been going strong, and with the 

support of her encouraging friends 

she has now opened this museum. 

She takes the museum very 

seriously and treats her bags like her 

own children, with so much care and 

love. She turned an empty room in 

Sanur into a colorful-walled room to 

house these bags. However, to my 

surprise, these valuable bags are 

not displayed behind glass, which 

allows guests to see in detail how 

beautiful they are. Most of the bags 

have been popular since the 1920s 

to 1990s, and there are many 

limited edition pieces too. 

The way she and her team 

display those bags is also beyond 

unique. For example, she hangs 

many of the bags on wall hangers 

designed in various kinds of hand 

style. For instance, Dorset Rex’s 

“Fifth Avenue Signature” bag 

hangs on a ‘thumbs up’ hanger and 

Koret’s bangle purse on a ‘up yours’ 

hanger. She also uses some coat 

hangers with peculiar designs for 

some other bags. Some purses and 

clutches like Enid Collins’ “The Owl 

& Pussycat” classic wood box are 

also uniquely displayed on a large 

and colorful plate. A few vintage 

purses sit on a classic brown table 

together with vintage furniture, and 

when Tina caught me gazing at 

these purses, she took Evan’s carryall 

purse from the table and opened 

it, showing me a broken white paper 

with handwriting that says, “From 

George 1958”. That one must be a 

gem when she found it! 

I personally think that the 

admission fee of Rp. 150,000/ 

person is well worth spending, and 

above all, you will not want to end 

your tour at the museum quickly 

as next to each bag there is an 

interesting story to read. At the end 

of the tour, you can also play with 

one – or ten – of the vintage bags 

displayed on a corner as if you 

own those pretty things. As I was 

busy playing with the bags, Tina 

told me that there was a fun activity 

waiting for me outside. So how can 

I resist it? She has filled this space 

with astonishment, so I was quite 

curious to find out what else she has 

prepared outside of the museum… 

GET CRAFTY 

StrangebutCool is aware of 

environmental issues as well. 


Clockwise, from the left: Not only vintage, 

the bags also have unique designs; Tina 

Lim, the woman behind StrangebutCool; 

the vintage Evan’s carry-all purse; the kit 

to make an upcycled carton wallet. 

Logically speaking, some bag 

materials come from nature, so in 

order to give back, this museum has 

made a workshop to make upcycled 

products. Tina herself leads the 

workshop that uses a used beverage 

carton, big scissors, a knife, a cutter, 

a draft pattern and a little pom-pom 

as a decoration. 

Before the workshop began, 

Tina explained that the paper 

fiber contained in a carton was 

useful to create a new product, 

such as a wallet. Tina had made 

a custom design of the wallet, and 

at the beginning of the class, she 

handed out a piece of paper with a 

drawing of the wallet’s pattern. All 

I – and the other guests – needed 

to do was to follow the pattern to 

construct our own upcycled carton 

wallet after we broke down the 

beverage carton and wiped it with 

a piece of cloth. While carefully 

tutoring the guests, Tina reminded 

everyone not to waste used plastic 

bottles or beverage cartons – this 

museum is always open to collecting 

these waste products for their crafty 

workshop. 

The workshop takes around 30 

minutes and I bet you will want to 

make more of these used carton 

wallets, which are useful to save 

coins or name cards. Apart from the 

wallet, you can also bring home an 

artsy little bag as a souvenir – the 

bag is filled with a used plastic 

bottle for you to grow a plant and a 

brochure with detailed information 

on the vintage bags. So now, what’s 

not to love? • 

By Suhartina Sindukusumo 

StrangebutCool, a Museum of 

Vintage Bags 

Jalan Danau Poso No. 111, Sanur 

(0361) 472-0027 

www.strangebutcool.com 

PHOTOS BY RANGGA RISTO 



DINE&DELIGHTS 

DINE IN UPPER EAST 

EXPERIENCE A LOCAL CULINARY ADVENTURE IN 

THE MIDST OF EAST BALI... 

While most 

of my days 

start with 

an alarm 

sounding 

from my phone, there was one 

fine day last month when I awoke 

even before it went off. It was all 

because my thoughts were set on 

a culinary adventure at Bali Asli 

restaurant. Despite its location that 

is quite secluded in Karangasem’s 

Gelumpang Village, Bali Asli is 

already popular as one of the mustvisit 

restaurants in Bali. So when the 

restaurant’s Director and Executive 

Chef Penelope Williams confirmed 

that I could join a fun activity at the 

restaurant, I couldn’t hardly wait 

to visit Bali Asli and experience its 

magical vibe that is hard to beat. 

MORNING BOOST 

The two-hour drive from South Bali 

to Bali Asli was filled with beautiful 

views to see – lush greenery and 

clear blue skies were such a feast 

to my eyes. As I got closer to the 

restaurant I could see Mount Agung 

standing proudly afar. The majestic 

Mount Agung is also visible from 

Bali Asli, which becomes one of the 

main attractions of the restaurant. 

I mean, where else can one relish 

delicious authentic Balinese dishes 

with the view of the mountain and 

rice paddies? 

I arrived at 10 a.m., and a waiter 

dressed in traditional Balinese attire 

with an udeng (a Balinese headpiece 

for men) greeted me. He was a local 

in Karangasem area, just like the 

other staff in the restaurant. It was 

obvious that this restaurant really 

honors the locals, from the food 

they offer to the people they work 

with and the materials they used 

for the building. While waiting for 

the staff to call Penelope, I looked 

around the restaurant and noticed 

there was a wastewater garden with 

water streams where used water 

from the kitchen fl ows to a fish pond 

and is naturally recycled to water 

the other garden below the pond. In 

that second garden they grow plants 

and herbs that will become the 

ingredients they use in the kitchen. It 

is really interesting to see how Bali 

Asli strives to be self-sustainable. 

Eco-friendly restaurant done right, I 

must say. 

Not long after, Penelope greeted 

me and mentioned that she would 

conduct a “Day in Balinese Salon” 

for me before lunchtime. It was a 

class for guests to learn to craft 

jamu (Balinese herbal drinks) and 

skin treatment. Penelope took me 

to the workshop where she sat in 

front of me at a big wooden table 

with coconut shells between us. The 

coconut shells were filled with many 

kinds of Indonesian herbs including 

turmeric, candlenuts, cinnamon, 

cloves, and many more. There was 

also rice, eggs, bananas, honey, 

virgin coconut oil, carrots, chocolate 

nibs, and others. First she taught 

me how to make jamu kunyit asam 

using peeled turmeric, white rice, 

lime juice, honey, and water. We 

made it from scratch, which means 

we needed to peel and crush the 


herbs with mortar and pestle. When 

finished, it was the most refreshing 

jamu I have ever tasted. The yellow 

color showed how good it was 

as it was made of 100 percent 

unprocessed ingredients. 

Then Penelope took me to the 

alfresco area where we reached a 

bale that was already filled with the 

same herbs that were on the wooden 

table. I thought we were about to 

make some other kind of jamu, but 

she surprised me by saying that 

we would craft something for skin 

care. We started by making a skin 

scrub concoction with chocolate 

nibs, candlenuts, virgin coconut oil, 

grated carrot and grated coconut, 

then continued on to create a face 

moisturizer with a ripe banana and 

honey. We also created a face 

scrub made of yam bean, ground 

rice fl our and egg white. This was 

truly the best pre-lunch activity I have 

ever experienced, as it taught me 

how to make beauty products using 

pure natural ingredients. Penelope 

heightened my excitement even more 

The colorful megibung dish. 

The view of lush greenery at Bali Asli. 

when she said, “You can easily 

create more of these at home now 

that you know the ingredients are so 

easy to find.” 

A LOCAL FEAST 

Lunchtime had come, so now it was 

time to indulge in the restaurant’s 

authentic Balinese food served 

in megibung style. Megibung is 

actually a traditional Balinese feast 

during ceremonies where people 

gather and eat with their bare 

hands. However, in Bali Asli we 

were free to use eating utensils if 

we wished. The highlight of the 

megibung at Bali Asli is that the 

dishes are made using ingredients 

and cooking techniques that are 

true to the roots of the Balinese. 

The menu also changes everyday, 

depending on the availability of the 

ingredients in the market and the 

herbs and plants that are currently 

blooming in the garden. 

Megibung is usually made for 

more than four people, but since 

that day I came together with just 

one friend of mine, the Bali Asli 

staff prepared the megibung for 

two. Before the main course started, 

I had Jukut Kelor Melikik for my 

appetizer – a soup made of corn 

and moringa leaves. According to a 

myth, moringa leaves can lead black 


magic practitioners closer to death. 

Of course, it was not an issue for 

me as I had never gone near such 

a thing – and I couldn’t be more 

thankful as I couldn’t stop relishing 

those fresh grated young coconuts 

mixed with moringa leaves and corn 

until the last sip. 

The appetizer was followed by 

the megibung, which looked so 

deliciously colorful. The rice was 

placed in the middle surrounded 

by Urab Pisuh Biu Bayam (a fresh 

banana leaf blossom and Balinese 

baby spinach mashed with garlic 

and lime), Jukut Cantok (a mix of 

steamed vegetables fresh from the 

market with a thick peanut sauce), 

and Pesan Telengis (coconut curd 

wrapped in a banana leaf with 

bean sprouts and Balinese spices). 

The latter sucessfully introduced 

my palate to the real rich fl avor of 

Balinese food where all the spices 

were blended smoothly with coconut 

curd. I’m pretty sure such tasteful 

dishes wouldn’t be easy to find 

Grinding turneric 

to make jamu. 

The ingredients for jamu and skin care. 

anywhere but in Bali Asli. 

The megibung also came with 

Sate Lembet Be Pasih, which 

are grilled fish skewers. The fish 

meat was soft and was even 

more tempting with its palm leaf 

fragrance, as it was wrapped in 

the leaf during the grilling process. 

Lastly, Be Siap Mepanggang was 

also served in the megibung. This 

dish consists of grilled chicken 

marinated in garlic and turmeric, 

rubbed with coconut oil and served 

with coconut sauce and sprinkles 

of sambal matah. Not to forget, 

three kinds of sambal and assorted 

crackers were also among the side 

dishes of the megibung. 

Of course the megibung wouldn’t 

be complete without some Balinese 

dessert. After we finished the main 

dishes, a plate filled with guava 

and mango cuts, godoh tapai (fried 

fermented-cassava) and sumping 

(steamed jackfruit cake made of 

rice fl our and wrapped in a banana 

leaf) was served. Beautiful food, 

a gorgeous view and the warm 

hospitality from the whole staff – I 

couldn’t ask for a better culinary 

adventure. • 


Bali Asli 

Jalan Raya Gelumpang, Gelumpang 

Village, Karangasem 

0822-3690-9215 

www.baliasli.com.au 

Bring a friend to join a cooking class 

at Bali Asli and get a 50 percent 

discount for two from November 

1, 2016 until March 31, 2017. 

Reservations are essential. 

PHOTOS BY RANGGA RISTO 



PROFILE&PORTRAIT 

SOLES for Life 

Shoes have always been his cup of tea. 

Growing up, his love for footwear grew 

in line with his willingness to save the 

environment. Through Indosole, a footwear 

brand with soles made of used tires, he 

aims to decrease tire waste and help preserve the 

environment. Bali & Beyond (BB) was lucky enough to 

spend some time with Kyle Parsons (KP), the man behind 

this eco-conscious shoe business. 

BB: Hi Kyle! Can you describe Indosole in two words? 

KP: Innovative and resourceful. 

BB: What was the first thing that popped in your mind 

when deciding to create Indosole? 

KP: It was like a scene from the movie “Indiana Jones”. A 

vision of an action-packed Bali adventure with obstacles to 

overcome, namely the biggest challenges of my life, with 

a sweet reward and sense of achievement at the end. 

BB: Why did you choose footwear as your pilot project? 

KP: In many ways, footwear chose me. Growing up 

I was always looking at people’s shoes and noticing 

trends. I could name what kind of shoes my classmates 

were wearing or describe the most popular styles on the 

street. I began my career in the shoes industry at New 

Balance, where I was able 

to see how a successful shoe 

company operated from the 

inside. Then life led me to 

learn surfing, where I gained 

a deeper appreciation for 

a good pair of fl ip-fl ops to 

wear from the beach to town. 

I then got a job in a surf shop 

and spent my days sizing up 

customers’ feet and choosing 

the right footwear for them. 

Kyle Parsons 

during TEDx Ubud. 

In 2004 I was walking down the street in Seminyak 

when the thong of my Reef sandal pulled out and I 

was left barefoot on the sidewalk. So began my quest 

for another pair of sandals, something unique and 

representative of the natural, tropical feel of Bali. I 

envisioned a natural weave made out of grass or leaves. 

When I found the sandals I was looking for, I turned 

them over and discovered the soles were made of 

motorbike tires. I had never seen anything like it before. 

Out of the boutique window, hundreds of motorbikes 

whizzing by and I realized that there is a pollution 

problem in Indonesia. If you look closely, there is actually 

a graceful synergy between rolling tires and walking 

feet. Both are the symbols of movement, adventure 

and travel seamlessly. Right then and there, I could see 

something so clearly that hadn’t been discovered yet, so I 

had to create it. 

BB: What is the hardest challenge for Indosole? 

KP: Creating the awareness of a pollution problem that 

is worldwide and growing every day. If you don’t know 

the problem, you don’t know the part you can play in the 

solution. Right now, Indosole is in a small but growing 

pool of conscious consumer product companies. Together 

we are challenged to raise awareness and effectively 

communicate these problems in a way that actually 

motivates sustainable action and creates a positive 

change. Pollution is a “we” problem, yet many people 

aren’t concerned with the issue because it seems too far 

removed from their own lives or too overwhelming to 

approach. Offering a functional product that represents 

PHOTO COURTESY OF INDOSOLE 


the consumer’s contribution in solving the problem is 

amazing because it humanizes the issue and serves as 

a positive reminder of how we can affect change by 

making small shifts in our habits and behaviors. 

The evolution of Indosole has been challenging. 

Pioneering a whole new category is really difficult but 

insanely rewarding. It’s really important to build an 

amazing team. I am so proud of our team’s hard work 

and dedication for the last seven years. 

BB: Where do you see Indosole in 10 years? 

KP: I see Indosole as a worldwide brand that provides 

education through products. I believe we have the 

opportunity to become a pillar of conscious consumerism, 

an example of what is possible. Not by the size of the 

company or monetary value but for what we stand for in 

a world that is in a process of reestablishing consumer 

behavior. Indosole’s mission is to become the most “wellrounded” 

company it can be and this will happen by 

following a code of ethics that we truly believe in. 

BB: What’s your personal favorite Indosole product? 

KP: Our Green Grass Mat sandals are my favorite 

because they are the original “Indos” and feel amazing 

under my feet. They are tightly woven with real grass 

grown in the rice fields of Bali and with a green vegan 

suede strap. The Grass Mat is the ultimate leisure sandal 

for a man’s daily adventures. 

BB: Lastly, what’s your message for people who want to 

help improve the environment? 

KP: If you are called by a problem that desperately 

needs solving, honor that feeling and go towards the 

solution. Find your angle to make that difference and 

don’t worry too much whether it will work out or not. If 

you are completely authentic and aligned in your actions 

and beliefs, the universe will support you along the way. 

Help always comes from unexpected places. • 


www.indosole.com 


INVITE&INDULGE 

SENSES AWAKEN 

GETTING PAMPERED WITH A SPECIALLY 

CRAFTED RITUAL IN QUIET SANUR… 

Nestled within the 

Griya Santrian 

complex in the 

heart of Sanur, 

the newly opened 

Rama Sita Spa is truly a serene 

sanctuary for the restless mind who 

needs some “me” time. Peaceful is 

what one will feel upon entering the 

resort’s complex, and that feeling 

lingers on as one walks through 

the manicured garden to the spa 

pavilion. 

This spa pavilion has a simple 

yet intricate design that embraces 

Balinese style. “Rama” and “Sita” 

are actually the names of the main 

characters of Indonesia’s legendary 

love story titled “Ramayana”, and 

this explains why the Rama Sita Spa 

carries the concept of these Balinese 

royal families. The spa provides 

three double rooms, named The 

Rama, The Sita and The Laksmana, 

and each one is decorated with 

gorgeous little touches such as a 

Balinese songket for the massage 

bed cover and a Balinese bokor 

on the table to store the guest’s 

accessories during the treatment. 

However, before the spa 

treatment begins, guests will need to 

walk to the Ayodya Bale to check in. 

Walk with me as I discover a beauty 

journey like no other at the Rama 

Sita Spa… 

SKIN EXFOLIATION 

Unlike the spa pavilion that faces 

the resort’s garden, the Ayodya Bale 

stands on its own facing the beautiful 

beach and ocean. This building 

doesn’t only serve as the spa 

reception where guests can consult 

which treatment is best for them, but 

is also the place to pamper those 

who are up for refl exology and hand 

and foot care. 

Once I entered the bale that is 

designed with floor-to-ceiling glass 

windows and sliding doors, the 

receptionist greeted me with a warm 

smile before serving me a welcome 

drink and handing me a guest 

form. Next, one of the therapists 

approached me and escorted me 

back to the spa pavilion where 

the Rama Sita Awakening Ritual, 

a healing journey to cleanse one’s 

energy, awaited me in The Sita room. 

The whole ritual takes two hours 

and 30 minutes, and begins with a 

foot wash that contains lime, lemon 


and betel, a perfect combination 

for an antiseptic. The therapist also 

included some drops of essential 

oil that was a blend of Ylang Ylang 

oil with peppermint and patchouli 

to refresh my feet. The ritual then 

continued with an exfoliating 

body scrub using a mixture of rice 

fl our and sandalwood extract that 

are amazing as an anti-oxidant, 

anti-aging and anti-infl ammatory 

agent. The body scrub also helps to 

increase blood circulation as well as 

nourishes and smoothens the skin. 

As if the body scrub is not enough 

to brighten and nourish the skin, this 

ritual also includes a body polish 

using only plain yoghurt that is so 

natural it is edible. However, my 

favorite part of the healing journey 

was the next step: the milk flower 

bath. The bathtub in The Sita room 

was filled with warm water infused 

Getting ready for a a foot 

massage before the spa begins. 

with rose milk bath powder and 

adorned with rose petals as well as 

frangipani and cananga. I could 

feel my muscles relaxing as I soaked 

in the warm water for 15 minutes. 

And this part of the ritual was made 

even more perfect with a cup of 

lemongrass tea and some cookies 

that the therapist served me on 

the wooden stool right next to the 

bathtub. 

RELAXING MASSAGE 

When my 15 minutes in the fl ower 

bathtub was up, it was time to 

continue the ritual with the Rama Sita 

The milk flower bath. 


Reflexology with a garden view. 

signature massage. I lied down on 

right a couple of times. I found this 

the massage bed, and the therapist 

technique really unique as it was 

began this part of the ritual by 

painless and totally relaxing. Her 

massaging my back. 

dancing hands then also gave my 

This signature massage was 

hands and legs some long strokes 

really interesting as not only did it 

and gentle stretches. 

use sunflower oil mixed with natural 

The Rama Sita signature massage 

ingredients but it also applied 

ended my wonderful journey at the 

a technique that I have never 

spa. Sitting outside The Sita room, 

experienced before. The therapist 

I could feel that my whole body 

started the massage by shaking my 

upper body to the left and right, 

helping me to reach the first level of 

relaxation. Her on-point pressure and 

strokes that are inspired by the dance 

movements in the Ramayana story 

took me to a deeper sedative state of 

mind, so relaxed that I dozed off until 

the therapist asked me to turn over 

on the bed with my face up. 

The therapist gave me a facial 

using sweet almond to cleanse 

my face. Then using face oil that 

contained chamomile, she massaged 

my face with a distinctive technique 

and applied a facemask that was 

made of a mix of fresh fruit before 

she finally cleansed my face once 

again. Next, she put a cloth on 

the back of my head, and with her 

hands grabbed each end of the cloth 

to lift my head up and stretched 

my head and neck to the left and 

was rejuvenated, inside and out – 

and that feeling lingered on as the 

therapist served me a refreshing 

drink and a plate of fresh fruit to 

complete the total rejuvenation. • 

By Risty Nurraisa 

Rama Sita Spa 

Griya Santrian 

Jalan Danau Tamblingan No. 47, 

Sanur 

(0361) 288-181 

www.santrian.com/griya 

FIRST AND SECOND PAGE PHOTOS COURTESY OF RAMA SITA SPA, 

THIRD PAGE PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA 



SIGHTS&SOUNDS 

Our cork board of photos, 

quotes and fun facts that we picked up while 

exploring in August and September... er... 

Penjor up! The tall bamboo pole decorated with coconut 

leaves and offerings were spotted almost everywhere in 

Bali as the Balinese celebrated Galungan and Kuningan to 

mark the victory of Dharma (good deeds) over Adharma 

(wrongness). 

Dwipayana Temple, one of the Chinese heritages sites in 

Bali that you can visit on the Jalan Bypass Simpang Siur 

in Denpasar. 

Claiming to be the home of Indonesian music, The Orchard 

Bar & Restaurant is always ready to showcase talented 

local musicians whose voice and performance quality 

will blow one’s mind! This newly-revamped bar has a 

cobblestone stage where music performances with finecurated 

tunes are hosted three times a week… and they 

serve English-inspired comfort food as well! 

PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA AND SUHARTINA SINDUKUSUMO 


Mama San Tasting Club, the new addition to Mama San, 

is offering guests a conceptual dining experience. Located 

on the second fl oor of the restaurant, the Tasting Club 

serves selections of delectable dishes like salmon tartar with 

Korean chilli, Yunnan Crispy octopus with pickled fennel 

and a soft shell crab hand roll with wasabi mayo. Don’t 

forget to sip the Elder Flower Smash or Clover Club cocktail 

to accompany the dinner. Did we mention that guests 

can see Chef Will Meyrick and his team in action as they 

prepare dinner? 

It was an evening to treasure as our team indulged the 

“Jimbaran Food Bazaar” at Belmond Jimbaran Puri. 

Choices of grilled skewers were served as well as delicious 

meatball soup, fried noodle, fried rice, martabak and 

more. The food bazaar offers true Balinese cuisine set in a 

traditional market style at the resort’s Tanjung Garden. 


REST&RELAXATION 

A HOLIDAY MANSION 

EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE AS 

WELL AS GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY BY JOINING IN 

LOCAL-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES… 

It was one beautiful Saturday 

afternoon when I together with 

a couple of friends arrived at 

Rumah Luwih in Gianyar. Our 

journey from the Kuta area to 

this property took less than an hour, 

but it felt as if we have traveled 

to another world as this area was 

far calmer. But that wasn’t the only 

highlight of our getaway at this 

boutique beach resort. 

“Rumah luwih” actually means 

a luxurious house, and the name 

is well represented in the whole 

design of this property, which was 

born from the brain of notable 

Indonesian architect Hadiprana. This 

white-walled colonial-style building 

was more like a mansion, making 

us feel as if we were visiting a rich 

relative instead of staying overnight 

at a resort. That feeling continue as 

their friendly staff gave us a warm 

welcome at the main entrance and 

soon the magnificent view of the 

ocean had our jaws dropping. As 

the staff helped us with our check 

in, we couldn’t wait to stroll around 

the resort and explore this hidden 

beauty. 

COLONIAL PALACE 

Rumah Luwih is much inspired by 

the Taman Ujung Water Palace in 

Karangasem in East Bali, and the 

design marries East and West and 

old and new age styles beautifully. 

White dominates almost every corner, 

giving a sleek yet elegant vibe to the 

place. The interior design is even 


more extravagant with classic-style 

chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling doors 

and white pillars, and the wooden 

furniture giving a warm touch. 

However, the ‘star’ of the 

property is of course the chapel, 

which becomes the center of 

attention. Nestled by the beach, this 

chapel is like a mini version of the 

Taman Ujung Water Palace as it is 

surrounded by water. From the foyer 

vantage point, the chapel stands 

with the resort’s swimming pool and 

the lake in the foreground and the 

ocean in the background. It didn’t 

take us long to believe that this resort 

The pool, pond, chapel, and sea are 

lining in order at Rumah Luwih. 

The Beach Bar Pavilion 

to relax and unwind. 

has been hosting quite a number 

of romantic weddings and will see 

many more in the future. A beautiful 

white wedding would be perfect 

with a fl ock of swans swimming on 

the lake while guests gather on the 

manicured lawn and the newlyweds 

are dancing at the chapel. 

My friends and I could stand at 

the foyer and continue daydreaming 

about the perfect wedding, but our 

imagination was put aside when 

the staff told us that our rooms were 

ready. Rumah Luwih has five types 

of rooms – Prabanggana Room, 

Arnawakanta Room, Segara Suite, 

Giri Suite and Aruna Suite. The first 

was the type of room that our group 


The spacious colonial style room. 

stayed in, a 40-square meter deluxe 

room with a choice of king or twin 

bed. We instantly fell in love with 

the room once we walked in as it 

was filled with classic-style furniture 

and the view of the manicured Luwih 

Garden and Indian Ocean from our 

balcony took our breath away. 

We were then taken on a tour 

around the resort, and we could 

see that the other rooms were just 

as astonishing. The Segara and 

Giri Suites for instance, are the 

two signature suites that cover 100 

square meters of space. Each one 

has a king-size bed, a separate 

living room, and spacious balconies 

overlooking the resort’s swimming 

pool, the lake, the garden and the 

ocean. 

After strolling around the resort 

our empty stomachs were calling 

for lunch. And so our group headed 

to Andrawina – The Dining Room 

& BBQ Beach Bar Pavilion where 

we sat at a long table and indulged 

in some delicious Indonesian food. 

Located on the ground fl oor near 

the lobby, this restaurant is also 

designed in luxurious colonial 

style, making us feel as if we were 

attending a celebratory feast with 

the view of the resort’s manicured 

garden and the ocean. 

When the night came, our group 

experienced another culinary journey 

to treasure at the Beach Bar Pavilion. 

Nestled by the lake, the open-air 

Beach Bar Pavilion offers a delicious 

BBQ for dinner with selections of 

meat displayed on the buffet from 

steaks to sausages to seafood 

skewers. BBQ corn, salads and 

potatoes are also served as the side 

dishes. But it wasn’t just the delicious 

food that marked our dinner. Our 

group dined under a clear night sky 

and we couldn’t stop gazing at the 

beautiful full moon that was rising in 

the east while relishing our dinner. 

A LOCAL VISIT 

Rumah Luwih offers many 

fun activities for their guests. 

Aquarobics (a Zumba class in the 

pool) and morning yoga by the sea 

at the chapel, both are conducted 

by a professional instructor, for 

instance. The resort also has options 

for local-oriented activities like a 

visit to a turtle conservation site 

and a salt farm, both of which we 

experienced. 

Using the resort’s shuttle the next 

morning, our group went to the Saba 

Asri Turtle Conservation that is just a 

couple of minutes away from Rumah 

Luwih. There we were welcomed 

by staff that gave a detailed 

LAST PAGE PHOTOS BY RISTY NURRAISA, 

ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF RUMAH LUWIH 


explanation on who they are and 

what they are doing. The Saba Asri 

Turtle Conservation is a self-funded 

sea turtle sanctuary founded by local 

fishermen who are determined to 

protect sea turtles from stray dogs 

and irresponsible humans. They 

also get a lot of support from the 

locals – many of the locals report 

to the conservation when they find 

a female sea turtle making a nest 

and laying eggs on Lebih Beach. 

Saba Asri Turtle Conservation will 

then rescue the eggs, and then take 

care of them until the eggs hatch. 

The newly born turtles are then 

transferred to a pond where they are 

examined. Those who are healthy 

are released to the ocean straight 

away – and our group was pretty 

lucky to experience a sea turtle 

release during our visit. 

Afterwards, we went to a salt 

farm at Kusamba Beach. It was such 

an experience to treasure as we 

witnessed a salt farmer taking 25 

kilograms of sea water straight from 

the ocean and walking to the farm 

on the shoreline, then spilling the 

sea water onto the sand – the way 

he moved as he spilled the water 

was more like dancing, and he does 

this more or less 30 times a day, 

every day. The salt is then distilled a 

Releasing a baby sea turtle 

at Saba Asri Turtle Conservation. 

couple of times before finally being 

taken to the final process where the 

salt is dredged and made ready to 

sell on the market – or directly to the 

visitors at the salt farm, at only Rp. 

10,000/package! 

We said goodbye to those 

salt farmers, then headed back 

to the resort to relax some more. 

Snoozing by the pool and chilling 

at the resort’s lounge named Kirana 

– The Living Room, Café, Bar & 

Lounge were surely tempting, but 

getting pampered at the Vandaloka 

Spa was even better to end our 

wonderful stay at Rumah Luwih. • 

By Risty Nurraisa 

A salt farmer (above) and salt (right) 

at Kusamba Beach. 

Rumah Luwih Boutique Beach Resort 

& Spa, Bali 

Jalan Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra 

Km 19.9, Gianyar 

(0361) 200-5899 

www.rumahluwih.com 


FOTOFOLIO 

Dupa and tirta in Ubud. 

BALI IN MY EYES 

Born in Cannes, France in 1958, Aimery Joëssel has always been deeply attracted to Southeast 

Asia. He traveled to Thailand in the ‘80s but it was Indonesia that stole his heart. He fell in love 

with Java, Kalimantan and of course, Bali. 

Since his first visit to Indonesia in 1988, Aimery had been a regular visitor almost every year until 

he finally decided to reside in the country. During his last ten years of living in Indonesia, Aimery 

saw how fast everything changes and this inspired him to capture everything that still remained 

authentic, especially in Bali. This is how his photo collection titled “Bali in My Eyes” was born, 

which he now shares with us in the following pages. 

“This series is my favorite because the photos have a classical style with no cropping or postproduction 

effects,” Aimery explained. And when asked why he chose black and white for the 

pictures, he said, “Black and white is timeless. I like color, but when colors are not essential to the 

meaning of an image, I think that black and white captures the emotions better.” 

www.aimeryjoesselphotography.wordpress.com 


BALI&BEYOND OCTOBER 2016 47 

Praying in Tirta Empul.

Tawur Kesanga 

Day #1 in Gianyar. 


During the Tawur Kesanga. 


Holy water at Pura Dalem Pingit. 



Sending prayers at Pura Dalem Pingit.

Little black stones picker at Watu Klotok Beach. 



The Wawe at Watu Klotok Beach.

LITTLELOVES 

FINDING GOOD READS 

PLACES TO VISIT FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEARCHING FOR 

GOOD SECOND-HAND BOOKS… 

For a reader, cramming 

two or more paperbacks 

into their luggage is 

mandatory as there is 

hardly a better way to 

spend the holiday than sitting by the 

beach with a good book. The lack 

of time that usually prevents a reader 

from reading is no longer the case. 

Days are long, and no book is too 

thick or too complicated to finish 

when one is at leisure. 

Bali may not be known as the 

place to buy books – offerings are 

limited, especially for discerning 

readers who have no faith in the 

bestsellers or summers must-read 

list. However, when it is time for the 

bookish tourist to go home with their 

overweight luggage and tanned 

skin, the finished books are often left 

behind. And so those books end up 

in the hotel’s library or in the hand 

of entrepreneurial hotel workers who 

still see their value. 

Many of those slightly creased 

paperbacks end up at local 

bookshops around Kuta. Four or 

five tiny bookstalls can be found 

on the legendary Poppies Lane, for 

instance. These stalls are modest 

in size, displaying a selection that 

is solely governed by chance. The 

books are covered with plastic 

sheets to prevent damage from dust, 

heat or rain. Thriller and romance 

genres are stacked together with 

Man Booker Prize’s winners and 

autobiographies of famous athletes. 


To browse these books is to marvel 

at the kind of stories that people 

read during their holidays, and to 

see how terribly common or how 

laboriously smart their choices 

were, all of those strangers who 

abandoned their books. 

FROM THE ‘70s 

On Jalan Pantai Kuta near 

Bemo Corner stands the modest 

Kerta Bookshop, with its various 

guidebooks and paperbacks on 

display in its fl oor-to-ceiling window. 

This bookshop has been around for 

almost as long as Kuta itself, and it 

was Singaraja-born Konten Suparni 

who started it all. Coming from 

North Bali she first worked in Kuta 

selling souvenirs to tourists before 

she finally rented a small shop on 

Jalan Bunisari. 

“Then, one of the hotel owners 

told my mother about the used 

books in his hotel. He offered her 

those books, and later she would 

sell them in her shop, alongside the 

souvenirs,” explains Umbaryani, 

the daughter of Suparni who now 

runs the bookshop. The year was 

1974 when the road in Kuta was 

still unpaved. Visitors who came to 

Bali were mainly global nomads 

and surfers who spent a lot of time 

chasing waves, hanging out in 

warungs and reading books. 

Suparni, who is now in her late 

70’s, has retired and moved back 

to her village in North Bali. “She 

misses this bookshop, as I’ve always 

thought that this is where her heart 

truly is,” says Umbaryani who is not 

much of a reader unlike her mother. 

Indeed, Suparni was often found 

reading while manning the shop, 

but unlike those typical readers 

who would snap at someone who 

demands their attention, she would 

smile widely and welcome her 

guests, including me who used to 

spend a lot of time browsing through 

the shelves of the Kerta Bookshop. 

Muhtadi and his bookshop 

in Double Six. 

THE BOOK STREET 

Two kilometers away from Kerta 

a different kind of bookseller is 

camped along the street at Double 

Six Beach. Amidst the roaring 

motorbikes, struggling cars and 

walking tourists are the motorbikes 


The “book street”. 

with stacks of books displayed 

precariously, albeit effectively, on the 

seats. Passersby only need to stop 

for a few seconds before the eager 

seller approaches them. The titles are 

random, although many of them are 

more for masculine readers. 

The real gem of this “book street” 

actually lies on the recently named 

Gang Blue Ocean. In accordance 

to the spirit of storytelling, the 

hidden treasure is found under the 

staircase. Blink and you will miss it; 

the bookshop is located under the 

staircase of a spa, at the entrance 

of a busy alley. The books are lined 

up tightly and neatly categorized 

based on the last name of the author. 

However, one would have to be 

pretty flexible and have quick reflexes 

to browse the rich selection. Never 

before has buying a book come 

with such a high risk of being hit by 

a motorbike, but that is one of the 

charms of this bookshop. The other 

charm is Muhtadi, the owner of the 

approximately 1,800 books. Born in 

Semarang in Central Java, Muhtadi 

has been living in Bali since 1998. 

“I first came to Bali to sell chicken 

noodles but it was not as profitable 

as I expected. For a while I was 

jobless until I found a job selling 

newspapers and magazines on 

Poppies Lane. Then I started selling 

some used books that I got from 

hotels and tourists. The business 

was good until Bali bombing 

happened,” recounts Muhtadi, who 

after the bomb earned his living by 

selling food supplies. However, he 

preferred the company of books and 

went back into the business when 

he managed to acquire his current 

establishment in 2009. 

Despite having access to so many 

books, Muhtadi doesn’t read in 

English. “The only English-written 

book I ever read was Paulo Coelho 

and it took me a long time to finish 

because I had to open the dictionary 

all the time!” he admitted, laughing 

and confessing his particular love 

for the spiritual and historical genre. 

Truly, supporting local businesses 

has never been so bookishly fun. • 

By Eve Tedja 

PHOTOS BY EVE TEDJA 



ACTION&ATTRACTION 

DARE TO ESCAPE 

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO ESCAPE FROM ONE 

OF THE GAME ROOMS AT TOTEM ROOM 

ESCAPE BALI... 

Have you ever 

daydreamed of 

being a detective that 

can solve crimes? Or 

to be a secret agent 

on an impossible mission? Before 

your imagination becomes reality, 

you will need to head to Totem Room 

Escape Bali in Seminyak to test 

yourself on whether you are capable 

of solving riddles and finding yourself 

way out of locked rooms in a short 

period of time. 

Hiding under a pizza joint 

and behind a store, Totem Room 

Escape Bali surely knows how to 

build their “tricky” character. The 

word “tricky” is applied in so many 

aspects, including the location 

of this attraction. To get to Totem 

Room Escape Bali one needs to 

walk through a tiny alley and reach 

the lobby, whose walls are full of 

Polaroid photos of guests that have 

come to the place. Those pictures 

also depict how complex yet fun the 

games are by showing the people’s 

facial expressions – some are happy 

and proud to have accomplished 

the game in time, while others are 

confused and maybe curious why 

they didn’t finish on time. However, 

they all have that one similar look 

in common – that they are hooked 

and addicted to the game! And that 

is what I actually felt after trying out 

one of the games at Totem Room 

Escape Bali as well. 

Are you curious what they 

have in store? Come and join my 

adventure... 

THE SECRET AGENT 

Together with three friends of mine, 

I walked into Totem Room Escape 

Bali with low expectations on the 

difficulties of the game. When we 

arrived the staff told us that there 

were four rooms to choose from, 

each one with a different difficulty 

level. “Locked in Darkland” is the 

PHOTOS OF THE WALL, BOOKS AND MAP BY MELIYANA SANTOSO, 

ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF TOTEM ROOM ESCAPE BALI 


Time is ticking while you 

are trying to escape! 

easiest, followed by the “Egyptian 

Secret”, “Kidnapped” and “Mission 

Impossible”. The latter is the hardest 

yet the favorite of them all, and is 

perfect for from two to six people. 

The staff suggested we take the 

“Mission Impossible”, and although 

we hesitated for a second we 

did agreed with a high level of 

confidence. 

One of the staff then led us to a 

locker room where we stored our 

footwear, bags and phones, as we 

were not allowed to bring these 

belongings into the game room. 

Then we followed her to a transit 

room where a television screen was 

displayed, showing us the rules of 

the game. One of the rules said that 

we were only given two chances to 

ask the game master for clues using 

a walkie-talkie – and trust me, this 

walkie-talkie helped a lot when we 

felt clueless. 

“You only have 50 minutes to get 

out of the room. Good luck!” said 

the staff. Then our quest to unfold a 

mystery began. The first door took us 

to a room filled with paintings and 

a treasure box, and led us to the 

next room where we found another 

treasure box and a folding ladder – I 

think you can guess which one of 

those things took us to the following 

room that resembled a pipe room. 

Our group kept on scouting for 

clues and trying to solve puzzles to 

get us into the next room. What I 

loved the most is the fact that these 

challenges pushed us to work as a 

team and to think outside the box 

as each room has obscure, unique 

and tricky codes to reveal – some 

even had the element of surprise 

that divided our group into two yet 

made us even more solid at the same 

time. This game was a lot of fun as 

it allowed us to play secret agents 

in the kind of action that we usually 

see in movies, from the moment the 

game began until the end. 

Time was ticking as we were 

trying to get out of the last room. But 

that’s what we called it a challenge 

– we nearly finished, so we gave 

our best effort to open the last door. 

And we did it… Although we did not 

make it in 50 minutes’ sharp, it was 

the teamwork and cohesive action 

that actually counted. From the 

around 50 minutes we spent in the 

game room, our group learned that 

everything is possible with a positive 

mindset and a great team. And this 

experience intrigued us enough to 

try the other game rooms. Challenge 

accepted? • 


Totem Room Escape Bali 

Jalan Kayu Aya no. 27, Seminyak 

0815-5822-2222 

www.totemroomescape.com 

Can Monalisa help 

you find a clue? 


BEYONDBALI 

THE GEMS OF 

SAWAHLUNTO 

REVEALING THE HISTORY OF WHAT USED TO BE 

A POPULAR MINING TOWN… 

Located 95 kilometers away 

and taking a two-hour drive 

from Padang, the capital 

city of West Sumatra, 

Sawahlunto offers sights like 

no other for the history enthusiast. 

According to the local people, this 

area used to be covered by a vast 

rice field (sawah) through which a 

river named Batang Lunto ran – and 

This town has been known as 

Indonesia’s largest coal producer 

since the time of Dutch colonization, 

where a reserve of 205 million tons 

of coal was first indicated during 

the RDM Verbeek’s expedition in 

1875 – the mine also covered the 

surrounding area of the town such 

as the Durian River, Sigakut, Tanah 

Hitam and Perambahan. 

However, the coal mining 

operation was closed in 1998 and 

the city’s economy consequently 

collapsed, causing many of the 

residents to leave town to try their 

luck elsewhere. But Sawahlunto 

got back on its feet after the local 

government renovated the decadesthus 

the name “Sawahlunto” was 

born. But today, it is the centuryold 

buildings in the city that have 

become the main attraction. 

Sawahlunto is filled with 

numerous Dutch-colonial buildings 

dating back to the early 20 th century. 

60 BALI&BEYOND BE 

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Pen Sin Kek House.

old mining facilities, turning them 

into fascinating tourist attractions. 

So Sawahlunto has now moved from 

a former industrial mining town to 

an attractive tourist destination. 

Visitors will find a lot of 

fascinating places in the city, and 

these four are only a sample of 

them. 

PEK SIN KEK HOUSE 

Built in 1906, this building first 

belonged to a successful Chinese 

businessman named Pek Sin Kek, 

who ran his business in the city 

center. Over the years it had been 

used as a theatre, the office of the 

Malay Society Association and 

more. After being rejuvenated in 

2005 and 2006, the Pek Sin Kek 

House has been transformed into 

a gift shop where tourists can find 

souvenirs while admiring the unique 

architecture. 

The house is not far from the 

town’s traditional market and 

is really easy to spot due to its 

distinctive design. After visiting the 

Pek Sin Kek House, visitors can 

go to the market and the Gluck 

Auf, also known as Gedung Pusat 

Kebudayaan Sawahlunto (The 

Cultural Center of Sawahlunto), to 

enjoy the town’s culinary delights. 

The Gluck Auf was built in 1910 as 

a place where Dutch officials sang 

and danced, but on December 1, 

2006, the building was renovated 

and turned into the city’s cultural 

center. Now it serves as a meeting 

hall with a café that offers local 

specialties. 

Soero Tunnel, the mining hole. 

SOERO TUNNEL 

From 1898 to 1930, the Soero 

Tunnel was a noted mining hole. 

The name “Soero” is derived from 

a respected miner at the time when 

the tunnel was still in operation. 

The tunnel is believed to be tens of 

kilometers long but only 186 meters 

are open for tourists, and it has 

turned into tourist-friendly attraction 

with lights, iron handrails, ventilation, 

and stairs. However, there is nothing 

“friendly” about the history of this 

tunnel as the coal miners used to 

be known as chained man (orang 

rantai) because their legs and necks 

were chained all the time. 

In 1947, the gallery was a labor 

hall where various activities were held 

ranging from employees meetings 

to shadow puppet shows and movie 

screenings after payday. Today the 

building serves as the information 

center for the Soero Tunnel. 

The Soero Tunnel has welcomed 

tourists since 2007, and visitors can 

also see some historical photos and 

watch a movie about the history 

of the mine at the gallery that are 

equally interesting. At the end of 

Mak Itam at the train museum. 

the visit, each tourist will receive 

a certificate. Visitors will need to 

register and purchase tickets in the 

Info Box gallery in order to enter 

the tunnel. 

TRAIN MUSEUM 

This is Indonesia’s second train 

museum after the one in Ambarawa 

in Central Java. This museum was 

a train station built by the Dutch in 

1918 and a silent witness to the 

black pearl exploitation during that 

era. At that time these locomotives 

were transporting coal to Padang’s 

Teluk Bayur harbor, which was 

then known as Emmahaven. Here, 

visitors can find a lot of literature, 

photographs and the relics of 

railroad tools used in the past, 

which are now over 100 years old. 

One of the most famous coal- 


Goedang Ransoem Tunnel used to be a storage 

for the Dutch to keep food for the miners. 

powered trains of this route is the 

legendary Mak Itam, which means 

“black uncle” – it is currently being 

kept in a hanger for a complete and 

better repair before it is fully operated 

again this year to fulfill the people’s 

demand. However, maintaining Mak 

Itam is a challenging task since spare 

parts are no longer available and 

therefore the town needs to find a 

way to rejuvenate this train. Recently, 

some retired technicians of the 

state-owned train operator PT Kereta 

Api Indonesia (KAI) were assisted 

by a number of experts as they are 

struggling to take care of this old 

locomotive. Let’s just hope their plan 

will work because the comeback of 

Mak Itam could really boost tourist 

arrivals. 

GOEDANG 

RANSOEM MUSEUM 

“Goedang ransoem” means a food 

storehouse, and this building used 

to be a gigantic kitchen built by the 

Dutch in 1918 to supply food to 

the miners and to the patients at the 

local hospital. Huge pans, pots and 

coal-fired stoves are on display with 

sizes that would make one’s jaw 

drop – and a pang in the heart after 

knowing that the kitchen exploited 

underage children as part of its 

labor force. According to the locals, 

HOW TO GET THERE: 

From Bali, you can get to Padang 

via Jakarta. Daily flights from Jakarta 

to Padang are available on Garuda 

Indonesia, Citilink and Lion Air. 

Cars are available for rent in 

Sawahlunto at Rp 500,000, inclusive 

of a driver and fuel for a day trip. 

You can also book airport pickups 

beforehand. 

WHERE TO STAY: 

Parai Hotel Sawahlunto 

Jalan Bagindo Aziz Chan, Sawahlunto 

(0754) 628-88 

Ombilin Hotel Sawahlunto 

Jalan M. Yamin, Kel Pasar, 

Kec Lembah Segar, Sawahlunto 

(0754) 611-84 

there were often fights over how little 

the portions were for the kitchen 

workers and coal miners. 

Here, visitors can also view a 

short video about the complex as 

well as some photographs and relics 

with very informative description. 

The museum is neat, clean and worth 

visiting.• 

By Donny Syofyan 

Laura Hotel Sawahlunto 

Jalan Ahmad Yani No. 210, 

Sawahlunto 

(0754) 612-14 

Wisma KKSO Sawahlunto 

(0754) 410-632 

Wisma BDTBT Sawahlunto 

Jalan Sungai Durian, Kec Barangin, 

Sawahlunto 

(0754) 616-04 

Wisma Mutiara Sawahlunto 

Jalan Prof. M. Yamin, Talawi, 

Sawahlunto 

(0754) 410-061 

MAK ITAM PHOTO COURTESY OF MUSEUM SAWAHLUNTO, 

ALL OTHERS BY DONNY SYOFYAN 



CAPITALCORNER 

WINDOWS 

TO THE WORLD 

JENDELA JAKARTA IS STRIVING TO GIVE 

UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN JAKARTA ACCESS 

TO BOOKS, WHICH ACCORDING TO AN OLD 

SAYING IN INDONESIA ARE THE WINDOWS TO 

THE WORLD... 

Jakarta is like a two-sided coin 

when it comes to books. As the 

capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta 

gives everyone easy access to a 

limitless choice of books, but at 

the same time, buying a book is not 

a privilege that everyone can share, 

especially the middle and lower 

social classes, since the prices are 

more expensive as compared to other 

regions in Indonesia. This is what 

motivated the founders of Jendela 

Jakarta to work together to provide 

good books for underprivileged 

children who mostly live in the 

slum areas... 

initially aimed to provide a mini 

library for the children refugees 

from the Mount Merapi eruption 

back in 2011. 

The pilot project took place in 

Cangkringan and, to their surprise, 

the people of Yogyakarta supported 

this movement, even after the people 

have left the shelters. Some of the 

founders then left Yogyakarta for 

other cities, including Jakarta where 

they found the same problem; that 

there are so many unfortunate 

children who don’t have access to 

books. So the Jendela Community 

established their first library in 

Jakarta in 2012. 

They founded their first library in 

Manggarai in South Jakarta, after a 

much consideration on the location 

and, of course, permission from the 

local thugs. After Manggarai, two 

more libraries were established, 

the Sungai Bambu Library in North 

Jakarta and the Serpong Library in 

South Tangerang in Banten. Each 

library has its own characteristics. 

The Manggarai Library holds classes 

A MOVEMENT BORN 

According to Jendela Jakarta 

Public Relations Coordinator Wilda 

Mulyaningsih, Jendela Jakarta was 

born from the Jendela Community, 

a national social movement that 

was founded by several students 

of the Gadjah Mada University in 

Yogyakarta. This social movement 

A student is showing 

off his artwork. 


in a residential area, while the 

Sungai Bambu Library conducts 

classes under a highway fl yover. 

Meanwhile, the children at the 

Serpong Library are from a rural 

area and usually study in a hut 

surrounded by rice fields. 

The Jendela Community is also 

spreading its spirit of providing 

libraries for underprivileged children 

in other cities in Indonesia such as 

Bandung in West Java, Malang 

and Jember in East Java, Medan 

and Siantar in North Sumatra, 

Bengkalis in Riau, Bangka in the 

Bangka Belitung Islands and Bandar 

Lampung in Lampung. Each of 

these libraries have been established 

by volunteers who have moved to 

the area. 

A LIBRARY VISIT 

It was 2 p.m. on a sunny Saturday 

when I visited the Manggarai 

Library, where the children read and 

study on the weekends from 2 p.m. 

to 4 p.m., and I was eager to join 

one of their activities. Wilda showed 

up at the library during my visit and 

took me to a special class conducted 

by a volunteer. Jendela Jakarta 

Students at the Serpong Library 

are studying among the greenery. 

welcomes volunteers from different 

backgrounds, and these volunteers 

can give special classes to share 

their knowledge to the children. 

That day, the children in the class 

I visited were going to learn about 

robots. Other days, they learn about 

things like the military, marines, or 

even cooking. 

The library is actually a modest 

3x3 meter room with a wooden 

wall, located in a permanent 

building. Inside the library there is 

a simple bookshelf made of iron 

that displays rows of books. It is 

in this library that the children join 

their regular classes and read books 

accompanied by the volunteers. 

The children are split up into two or 

three groups because the reading 

material for the elementary students 

is different from the high school 

students. They also often study just 

outside the library or, better yet, at a 

small park in front of the library. 

Jendela Jakarta receives 

books from donations, both from 

individuals and corporations– many 

of the companies donate books 

as a part of their social corporate 

responsibility program. The books 

that Jendela Jakarta accepts are 

non-fiction as they aim to enrich 

the children’s knowledge, although 

fiction books are also welcome to 

entertain the children. 

FUN PROGRAMS 

Aside from their regular classes, 

Jendela Jakarta also organizes a 

monthly activity called “One Day 

One Trip” where five children from 

Manggarai, Sungai Bambu and 

Serpong Library are taken on a tour 

to visit an educational site in Jakarta, 


Volunteers are 

always welcome! 

from museums to the Planetarium. 

Jendela Jakarta also has a mobile 

assist around 120 children. Most of 

Every child has their turn alternately, 

library that goes around to other 

these volunteers work in corporate 

and those who go on the tour have 

parts of Jakarta. This October, 

companies in Jakarta, but they 

to share their experience with the 

this community is celebrating their 

work really well together as a team. 

others in the library. 

anniversary by hosting an event 

The volunteers guide the children 

Another regular activity is the 

together with other communities that 

during reading time and help them 

“Kakak Asuh” program, which aims 

focus on different aspects yet are 

understand the essence of the books. 

to invite donors to help pay the 

children’s tuition fee. One “Kakak 

Asuh” or one donor will help one 

child. The amount of the donation 

varies between elementary, junior 

and senior high school students. The 

donor will receive a report about 

the student’s academic development 

every three months to see the 

progress of the child. Moreover, 

each of the children will also make 

a One Month One Book report by 

describing the book they read in 

that month. 

still in line with Jendela Jakarta, such 

as the Bank Sampah (Trash Bank) 

Community, Jakarta Traditional 

Game Community, and the Kite 

Community. Those communities 

hopefully will help the children 

in Jendela Jakarta improve their 

creativity. 

THE VOLUNTEERS 

One of the highlights during my 

visit was surely the remarkable 

volunteers. Jendela Jakarta has 

around 50 active volunteers that 

Sometimes they also create some 

fun learning methods to help the 

children study. 

The volunteers meet once in every 

two months to support each other 

and set a benchmark to see if their 

efforts are succeeding. It is when 

the children want to read books 

on their own and being more well 

behaved, which may take time but 

will eventually change. • 

By Edna Tarigan 

www.komunitasjendela.org 

THIRD PAGE BOTTOM LEFT AND TOP RIGHT PHOTOS BY EDNA TARIGAN, 

ALL OTHERS COURTESY OF JENDELA JAKARTA 




BEYONDUPDATES 

ARTSY FESTIVAL 

As a biennial event by Komunitas Salihara, “Salihara International 

Performing-arts Festival,” that is also known as “SIPFest 2016,” is back 

for the sixth time! This year, the festival that used to be called “Festival 

Salihara” will be filled with music, dance and theatre performances by 

14 local and international performers at Komunitas Salihara’s theatre and 

gallery in Jakarta from October 1 to November 6. “SIPFest 2016” will also 

host many world-premiere and Asian-premiere performances with some 

prominent names include She-she Pop from Germany, Eko Supriyanto from 

Indonesia, Benoît Lachambre & montréal danse/Prisms from Canada and 

The Human Zoo from the UK. Don’t forget to check out the Pameran Ruang 

Terbuka Site-Specific exhibition at open spaces in Komunitas Salihara 

because there will be lots of beautiful artwork on display. Many of the 

performers will hold workshops for the crowd as well. 

Salihara International Performing-arts Festival (SIPFest) 

Komunitas Salihara 

Jalan Salihara No. 16, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta 

(021) 789-1202 

www.salihara.org 


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luxury hotel brand in Bali. Passionate about food from an early 

age, Chef Oka grew up watching his grandmother cook for 

the family using fresh ingredients grown in the garden of their 

village home. 

The menu that Chef Oka has created is intended to take guests 

on a sensory journey to many of Indonesia’s most well-known 

islands. There are a number of signature dishes including 

Bebek Panggang Mekudus, traditional Balinese smoked duck 

marinated in local spices and served on a small clay grill spices. 

Other favourites include Opor Ayam, a delicious Javanese 

chicken stew. There are also specialty dishes from Manado and 

Lombok, together with succulent Jimbaran seafood, spicy pork 

ribs, assorted satays and many more choices to satisfy hearty 

appetites. 

Open daily, Kayumanis Resto is the perfect venue for couples 

as well as social dining occasions for small groups of friends. 

Many dishes on the menu can be shared and guests are 

encouraged to sample a little bit of everything. Visitors are very 

welcome to come and experience superb Indonesian food and 

warm hospitality in a well-designed setting. 

Jalan Yoga BALI&BEYOND Perkanthi, Jimbaran OCTOBER 80364 2016 Bali, 69 Indonesia 

P. 62 361 705 777 F. 62 361 705 101 E. reservationjimbaran@kayumanis.com W. www.kayumanis.com

COMMUNITYCALENDAR 

EMBRACING BATIK 

Celebrating National Batik Day, Ayodya Resort Bali is holding their 

first ever “Ayodya Batik Festival 2016” from October 7 to 9. The 

opening day festivities will take place at the resort’s Beach Garden, 

and the rest of the event will be held at the Grand Ballroom and 

Grand Ballroom Voyer. A number of Indonesian artists will perform 

during the festival, among them are Balawan, Batuan Ethnic and 

the Ceraken Gamelan Orchestra. There will be a fashion show by 

renowned designers including Afif Syakur, Monika Weber, Dwi 

Iskandar, Joko SSP and more. Bring along your family and friends, 

as the festival will have an interactive entertainment that includes 

a children’s corner with traditional games as well as batik, tenun 

and jewelry making workshops. The festival’s night market will also 

please your palate with traditional Indonesian food and beverages. 

Don’t forget to check out the traditional local products by inspiring 

entrepreneurs during the festival! 

Ayodya Resort Bali 

Jalan Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua 

(0361) 771-102 

www.ayodyaresortbali.com 

PINKY RUN 

On October 22, let’s join the Bali Pink Ribbon fun walk 

or the 5K run along the ITDC garden and beach paths! 

The walk and run will start at 4 p.m. with registration 

two hours prior to the starting time. This event will even 

be more fun with food and drink stalls, a kids’ corner, 

shopping booths, raffles and auctions, and live music that 

will last until 9 p.m. And for the ladies, you will get a free 

breast cancer and pap smear check as well. For only Rp. 

150,000 nett for adults and Rp. 75,000 nett for children 

under-12, you can join this fun walk and run and get a 

T-shirt and mineral water. 

Bali Pink Ribbon 

(0361) 849-6098 

www.balipinkribbon.com 

CALLIGRAPHY ABUNDANTLY 

A series of mind-blowing calligraphic painting by world-class contemporary Balinese 

artist Made Wianta is currently on display in the lobby area of the Sofitel Bali Nusa 

Dua Beach Resort – and surely this is an exhibition not to be missed, especially for 

calligraphy and art enthusiasts. A total of 22 paintings are showcased, each one 

exposing free-flowing lines on densely patterned surfaces. His calligraphic works are 

much inspired by Japanese kanji and Chinese characters, but Made Wianta gives 

his own twist that mimics the pulses of 

life, and this what brings his paintings 

to life. Made Wianta’s exhibition at 

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort will 

last until December 15. 

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort 

BTDC Lot N5, Nusa Dua 

(0361) 849-2888 

www.sofitel-bali-nusadua.com 




SEE&SEEN 

JAZZ IN THE VILLAGE 

The annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival hit a success note for the 

fourth time! The lively festival showcased a lineup of 70 local 

and international artists on three different stages: Giri, Padi and 

Subak. Hundreds of jazz enthusiasts attended this two-day festival, 

as they didn’t want to miss watching the live performances of 

notable names like Peter Bernstein, Reuben Rogers, Julian Banks 

and Oele Pattiselanno. 

www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com 

SWEET 30 

Bali Island School (BIS) has just turned 30! As the oldest 

international school on the island, they celebrated their 

birthday by hosting an International Day where all the 

students, parents and staff were dressed in their national 

costumes and organized into country groups. The celebration 

started with a flag parade followed by a Balinese ceremony, 

a gamelan performance and speeches from guests and 

students. There were also creative activities such as decorating 

country booths with their signature food like Swiss fondue, 

Columbian ceviche and Swedish Chocolate balls. Various 

performances and fun games like Pingpong Jar and Hook the 

Duck also made the birthday party a memorable one! 

www.baliinternationalschool.com 

CULINARY NIGHT 

The Marriott – Indonesian Culinary Journey 

“Game of Stoves” continues as the winning 

chefs from the Marriott’s internal cooking 

competition served their winning dishes at the 

Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort. The event 

titled “Food Truck Block Party” indulged guests 

with delicious authentic Indonesian flavors. 

These chefs also presented their dishes at The 

Stones - Legian, Bali - A Marriott Autograph 

Collection and Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua. 

www.courtyardseminyak.com 

SEASIDE JAZZ 

Another success came from the 6 th Jazz Market by the Sea. Held 

at Taman Bhagawan, this annual jazz festival entertained visitors 

with performances of A-class Indonesian musicians like KLA Project, 

Dialog Dini Hari featuring Endah and Rhesa, and White Shoes 

and the Couples Company. There were also cultural workshops 

and food stalls from notable tenants during the three-day event. 

www.jazz-market.com 


UBUD VILLAGE JAZZ PHOTOS BY FREANDY RUMAGIT AND PHALAYASA 

SUKMAKARSA, ALL OTHERS COURTESY PHOTOS

NETWORK RECHARGED! 

“Recharge Night” by Bali & Beyond magazine is back! Taking place at the Baruna Sky 

Lounge at Jimbaran Bay Beach Resort & Spa on September 2, the party was a lot of 

fun with entertainment from DJs, percussion and salsa performances and the support of 

our generous partners and sponsors such as Sababay Winery, Balimoon, Heineken, 

Moments to Go and Hard Rock FM Bali. Also, the door prizes from Bali Safari and 

Marine Park, The One Legian, Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, Conrad Bali, Bali Paragon 

Resort Hotel, W Retreat & Spa Bali, Seminyak, H Boutique Hotel Jogjakarta, The Ritz- 

Carlton, Bali and Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort made the night even merrier! 

www.baliandbeyond.co.id 






INFOINDEX 

AIRLINES 

■ AIRPORT OPERATOR 

Tel: (0361) 751-011 

■ CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS 

Wisthi Sabha Building, 2nd Floor 

Ngurah Rai International Aiprort 

Call Centre: 0804-1-888888 

■ CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA 

Tel: (0361) 768-358, Fax: (0361) 768-369 

■ ROYAL BRUNEI 

Tel: (0361) 757-292 

■ SINGAPORE AIRLINES 

Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Airport 

Tel: (0361) 936-8388, Fax: (0361) 936-8383 

■ GARUDA Jl. Jalan Sugianyar, 5 Denpasar 

Tel. (0361) 227-824, Fax: (0361) 226-298 

24-hour access: 08071-807-807 

■ MERPATI 

Jl. Gatot Subroto Tengah, 26 Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 411-364 

Airport Tel: (0361) 9351-011, ext. 5240/5242 

Hotline: Tel: (0361) 722-740, 722-741 

■ MANDALA AIRLINES 

Komp. Plaza Kertawijaya 

Jl. Diponogoro No. 98, Denpasar, Reservation 

Call center 08041234567 

■ NGURAH RAI AIRPORT 

Tel/Fax: (0361) 759-761 

■ THAI INTERNATIONAL 

Grand Bali Beach Sanur, Tel: (0361) 288-141 

■ QATAR AIRWAYS 

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, South Kuta Beach 

Tel: (0361) 752-222; Fax: 753-788. Departure 

International Terminal, 2 nd fl . – Room OP.II.8 

East Wing Ngurah Rai International Airport 

Tel: (0361) 9360274; Fax : (0361) 9360275 

■ DEPARTURE 

Arrive at the airport two hours prior to 

departure. A Rp. 150,000 international 

departure tax is required. Domestic departure 

fee is Rp 75,000. No Fiscal tax-exempt to pay 

for Indonesian and expatriates holding KITAS for 

International departure. Ngurah Rai Intíl Airport, 

Tel: (0361) 751-011 

CONSULATES 

■ AUSTRALIA, CANADA, 

NEW ZEALAND 

Jl. Tantular No. 32, Renon - Denpasar 80234 

Tel: (0361) 241-118, Fax: (0361) 221-195 

E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au 

www.bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au 

■ BRITAIN 

Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 270-601, Fax: (0361) 287-804 

E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id 

■ BRAZIL 

Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta 

Tel: (0361) 757-775, Fax: (0361) 751-005 

E–mail: brazilconsul@bali.net 

■ CHILE 

Jl. Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 756-781, Fax: (0361) 756-783 

E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com 

■ CZECH REPUBLIC 

Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur. 

Tel: (0361) 286-465, Fax: (0361) 286-408 

E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz 

■ FRANCE 

Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 8, Sanur 

Tel: (0361) 285-485, Fax: (0361) 286-406 

E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id 

■ GERMANY 

Jl. Pantai Karang 17, Batujimbar, Sanur 

Tel: (0361) 288-535, Fax: (0361) 288-826 

Email: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com 

■ HUNGARY 

Marintur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 219, Sanur. 

Tel: (0361) 287-701, Fax: (0361) 287-456 

Email: huconbali@telkom.net 

■ INDIA 

Jl. Raya Puputan 163, Renon - Denpasar 

Tel. (0361) 259-502/259-503 

Fax.(0361) 259-505 

■ ITALY 

Lotus Enterprises Building 

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran 

Tel: (0361) 701-005, Fax: (0361) 701-005 

E-mail: italconsbali @italconsbali.org 

■ JAPAN 

Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 227-628, Fax: (0361) 265-066 

E-mail: denpasar@dp.mofa.go.jp 

■ MALAYSIA 

Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Jl. Pantai Kuta 

Tel: (0361) 752-520, Fax: (0361) 766-373 

E-mail: info@consulmalaysia-bali.com 

■ MEXICO 

PT Puri Astina Putra Building 

Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 223-266, Fax: (0361) 244-568 

E-mail: consulmex@astinatravel.com 

■ NETHERLANDS 

KCB Travel, Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta 

Tel: (0361) 761-502, Fax: (0361) 752-777 

E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com 

■ ROYAL DANISH 

Sunset Road No. 89 Ruko Sunset Indah I Kav. 3 

Tel: (0361) 821-6979, Fax: (0361) 7666-38 

E-mail: danishconsbali@gmail.com 

■ POLAND 

Jl. Raya Petitenget No. 11, Block I/C, 

Banjar Umasari, Kerobokan 

Tel: (0361) 732-165, Fax: (0361) 732-165 

E-mail: consul@balipolandconsulate.com 

■ SLOVAKIA 

Jl.Gunung Agung 93, Denpasar 80118 

Tel: (0361) 426-171, Fax: (0361) 426-477 

E-mail: konsulslowakbali@yahoo.com 

■ SPAIN 

Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 

Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta 

Tel: (0361) 769-296, Fax: (0361) 769-296 

E-mail: espana_bali@blueline.net.id 

■ SWEDEN & FINLAND 

Segara Village Hotel, Jl. Segara Ayu 

Tel: (0361) 282-211, Fax: 282-211 

E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com 

■ SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA 

Jl. Ganetri 9 D, Gatot Subroto Timur, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 264-149, Fax: (0361) 243-747 

E-mail: bali@honrep.ch 

■ THAILAND Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, 

Renon, Denpasar Fax: (0361) 263-310 

E-mail: rtc_bali@thaimail.com 

■ TIMOR LESTE 

Jl. Prof. Yamin No. 4, Renon, Denpsar 

Tel: (0361) 235-093, Fax: (0361) 235-092 

E-mail: cgtl@dpsbali.com 

■ UNITED STATES 

Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 233-605, Fax: (0361) 222-426 

E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id 

HEALTH&MEDICAL 

Call an ambulance by dialing 118, but it is a lot 

more practical and quicker to hire a taxi. Most 

hotels have on-call doctors on standby. For “Bali 

Belly”, Lomotil and Imodium eliminate symptoms, 

but not gastro-related infections. A fever along 

with symptoms requires doctor-prescribed 

antibiotics. 

Drink as much liquid as possible. Isotonic 

drinks under various brand names are widely 

available and are known to replenish body 

hydration and replace fl uids. For discomfort, 

diarrhea and cramping, drink strong, hot tea; 

avoid fruits and spicy foods. 

Some day-biting mosquitoes carry dengue 

fever, but this is not a problem in tourist areas. 

Bali is non-malarial and prophylaxis is not 

required. Mosquito bites, cuts or abrasions 

easily become infected in the tropics. Treat them 

immediately. 

Drink only bottled or boiled water. Peel fruit 

before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at 

reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. 

Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. 

Use high SPF sunblock and a hat. 

AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases 

are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers 

have multiple partners from around the world. 

They are not checked for sexually transmitted 

diseases. Act responsibly and use condoms, 

available over the counter at pharmacies. 

CLINIC&HOSPITAL 

■ INTERNATIONAL SOS CLINIC 

24-hour emergency medical clinic services, 

medical evacuation, multilingual staff. 

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta 80361 

Tel: (0361) 710-505, Fax: (0361) 710-515 

■ BIMC Hospital Kuta 

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h 

Medical Centre, international standard hospital 

with fully equipped ambulances, emergency 

room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, 

radiology and pathology, ward rooms, 

international and multilingual team of medical 

experts, CosMedic Centre for non-invasive and 

invasive cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. 

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta 80361 

Tel: (0361) 761-263, Fax: (0361) 767-701 

■ BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua 

24h Accident and Emergency Centre, 24h 

Medical Centre, international standard hospital 

with fully equipped ambulances, emergency 

room, intensive care unit, operating theatres, 

radiology and pathology, ward rooms, 

international and multilingual team of medical 

experts, CosMedic Centre, Dialysis Centre, 

Dental Centre. 

Kawasan BTDC, Blok D, Nusa Dua 80363, 

Tel: (0361) 3000-911, Fax: (0361) 3001-150 

■ SILOAM HOSPITALS 

24-hour emergency 779-911 

Jl. Sunset Road No. 818, Kuta, Badung, Bali 

Tel: +62-361-779-900 

E-mail: info.bali@siloamhospitals.com 

■ RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT 

SANGLAH (General Hospital): Jl. Diponegoro, 

Sanglah, Denpasar. Tel: (0361) 227-911/15 

MUSEUMS 

■ AGUNG RAI MUSEUM OF ART 

(ARMA) 

Ubud, Tel: (0361) 976-659, Fax: 974-229. 

Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud, open daily 8 am-6pm 

■ ABIAN KAPAS 

Jl. Nusa Indah, East Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 227-176 

■ ANTONIO BLANCO 

Ubud , Tel: (0361) 975-502, 975-551 

open daily 8 am-5 pm 

■ ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM 

Pejeng, Tel: (0361) 942-352 

Open 8 am - 3 pm weekdays 

■ GEDONG KIRTYA HISTORICAL 

LIBRARY Tel: (0362) 25141, Jl. Veteran, 

Singaraja. Open 7am - 3pm Monday - 

Thursday, until Fridaynoon, closed on weekends 

■ GALLERY SENIWATI Jl. Ubud Raya, 

Gianyar. Tel: (0361) 975-485 

■ MUSEUM BALI Tel: (0361) 235-059, 

222-680, Jl. Let. Kol Wisnu, Denpasar 

■ MUSEUM LE MAYEUR 

Tel: (0361) 286-164, Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur. 

Open 8 am - 2 pm, Tuesday - Sunday. 

■ MUSEUM MANUSA YADNYA 

Mengwi, open daily, but often unattended 

■ MUSEUM NEKA Tel: (0361) 975-074, 

975-034, Jl. Raya Campuan, Ubud 

open daily 9 am - 5 pm. 

■ MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN 

Tel: (0361) 975-136, 971-159, Jl. Raya Ubud, 

Ubud, www.mpl-ubud.com 

■ MUSEUM RUDANA 

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

■ MUSEUM SUBAK Tel: (0361) 810-315, 

Jl. Raya Kediri, Desa Sanggulan, Tabanan 

TOURIST INFO. 

■ INTEGRATED TOURISM 

INFORMATION CENTER (ITIC) 

A one-stop tourist information complex of 

ten provinces in Indonesia comprising Bali, 

Lampung, Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central 

Java, East Java, Jogjakarta. Jl. Raya Kuta 2, 

Kuta, 80361; Tel: (0361) 766-188 

■ NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL 

AIRPORT Tel: (0361) 751-011 

■ BADUNG GOVERNMENT TOURISM 

OFFICE Jl. Kuta Raya 2, Kuta 

Tel: (0361) 756-175/76 

■ BALI GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE 

Jl. Supratman, Niti Mandala, Renon, Denpasar 

Tel: (0361) 222-387 

■ SINGARAJA TOURIST INFORMATION 

OFFICE Jl. Veteran 23, Singaraja 

Tel: (0362) 251-41 

■ UBUD TOURIST INFORMATION 

SERVICE Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar 

Tel: (0361) 96-285, 973-285; 8 am - 9 pm

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