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www.newinbali.com | Issue No.30 | October 2010The Magazine of CV Baru di BaliFREE
Peeping Hungry Eyes
The ‘Silent’ Padang Galak
Believe it or not
Kulkul
Spirits Never Die
Herons of Petulu
Island Information Reviews Restaurants Stories Shopping and more…
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Team's Note
Bali Flash (The Latest Happenings in Paradise)
Typical Bali (Bali Dogs)
Believe It or Not (Kulkul)
Quick Question
In Focus (Padang Galak)
Explore Bali (Blue Season Bali)
Up Close (Dwi Iskandar)
Feature Story (Herons of Petulu)
Getaway (The Monkey Forest)
Venue with a capital V (Karma Spa)
The Ten (Ten Dramatic Balinese Dances)
Heart of Bali (Kupu-Kupu Foundation)
Selamat Makan (La’ Casa)
Bali Directory
Bali Maps & Information
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REG NO. 841/22-08/PK/XII/2009 Even if it is raining, one doesn’t have any reasons to worry, for several actions and attractions such as white water rafting and waterfalls are at their best conditions during the rainy season. To learn more about what to do during this rainy season, you can visit the Explore Bali booth in Oberoi (opposite the Mykonos restaurant).
Anyway, we don’t mean to be thematic, but we are showing you animals in this issue’s The Mag. That’s right, Bali is swamped with stray animals; one of which is the Bali dogs. Love them or hate them, the Bali dogs are seriously everywhere to be found on the island. In fact, we have stickers saying “I Bali Dogs” to show how celebrated these dogs are (see page 16). We are also taking you to Petulu, an Ubud village and the home to thousands of herons. Watching the herons arriving above from the sky and roosting on their comfortable withy beds to rest will certainly leave an unforgettable experience on your travel diary (see page 30).
Our other regular columns are still here; therefore, enjoy reading! And enjoy Bali, too!
One of the most frequent questions we were asked by those considering a trip to Bali was “when is the rainy season?” It’s a reasonable question, as we all know how much the weather can affect a holiday, when we have a finite amount of time and most likely quite a few outdoor activities planned.
Rainy or Sunny, Bali is the Place!
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BALI FLASH
Nusa Dua Festival 2010The popular Nusa Dua Festival is scheduled to return this coming October 15–19. The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) announced that “Green Tourism” has been adopted as the theme for this year’s event in order to emphasize the need to make Bali tourism sustainable through
Q! Film Festival BaliThe ninth edition of Q! Film Festival will take to the road, showing gay and lesbian films throughout the months of September and October 2010 in quick succession in Jakarta, Malang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Bali. A large number of alternative films, many with gay and lesbian themes, will be shown in venues ranging from theatres to restaurants and bars. Admission to screenings is free of charge.
The film showing locations in Bali from October 13-17 include:• Art Café, Seminyak• Grocer + Grind, Seminyak• Gaya Fusion, Ubud • Alliance Française, Denpasar• Graha Irama Minikino, Denpasar
Visit www.q-munity.org for further info.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2010From October 6–10, the brightest global writers will come together to debate the issues that divide and unite us, in a celebration of stories and voices: the 2010 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Carrying the theme “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Harmony in Diversity” (the Indonesian national motto originating from the Sutasoma, an ancient Javanese text which advocates respect between all people, across religious, ethnic and social divides), this year’s festival welcomes writers from China, Malta, Djibouti, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, France, Bosnia, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, the UK, the US, Canada and from across the Indonesian archipelago.
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environmental conservation. Cultural and musical performances will feature performers from across Indonesia and abroad; among the more exotic stage performances will be belly dancing from the Middle East. As in the past years, Nusa Dua Festival will kick-off with a giant traditional parade.
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Temple Anniversary CelebrationsOctober 9 • Pura Pasek Tangkas, Kediri village, Tabanan regency.• Pura Penataran Agung Penatih, Tulikup village, district of Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency.• Pura Penataran Pande, Kusamba village, Klungkung regency. October 13 • Pura Kereban Langit, Sading village, district of Mengwi, Badung regency.• Pura Pasek Bendesa, Pasar Badung, Legian Kaja village, district of Kuta, Badung regency.• Pura Pasar Agung, Sebudi village, district of Muncan, Karangasem regency.• Pura Puseh and Pura Desa, Bebalang vilalge, south of the town of Bangli.• Pura Dalem Purancak, Barawa village, district of Kuta, Badung regency.
October 19• Pura Penataran Tangkas Sukawati village, Gianyar regency.• Pura Sanghyang Tegal, Taro Kaja village, district of Tegalalang, Gianyar regency.• Pura Dalem Gandamayu, downtown of Klungkung.• Pura Dalem lagan, Bebalang village, south of the town of Bangli.
October 20• Pura Gaduh, Binoh Ubung village, east of the town of Denpasar.
October 22• Pura Kehen, downtown of Bangli.• Pura Penataran Agung Sukawati, district of Sukawati, Gianyar regency.• Pura Ulun Danu Buyan, Pancasari village, district of Sukasada, Buleleng regency.
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Bali Dogs
T Y P IC A L BA L I
If by any chance you are somewhere in Bali and you see this sticker saying “I Bali Dogs” stuck on a car’s back window and/or a motorbike, it is just an expression to show how special and identical Bali dogs are. Bali dogs are the kind of dog that will bark at the moon and then bark at other dogs barking at the moon. In short, Bali dogs bark at almost everything: pedestrians, motorbikes, cats, other dogs, nothings.
That’s right, Bali is swamped with stray (or not stray) dogs; and they can get annoying sometimes. But, of course, this is nothing to worry about as most of the Bali dogs are just noisy rather than aggressive. The Balinese people often name these dogs and allow them to hang around as a semi-pet. Unfortunately many of these creatures appear close to death, or at least far from even looking healthy. One occasionally sees the remains of a creature that didn’t make it pass the rear wheels of a car.
Many of the stray Bali dogs are currently being poisoned or stolen, often for meat. Others are starved, beaten or neglected, but there is no law to protect them. This is the reason why a number of animal welfare organizations have been working proactively to educate children in the correct treatment of companion animals and are providing free medical care to street dogs and dogs owned by Balinese residence including sterilization, ambulance services and a rescue program.
The dogs in most parts of Kuta and Seminyak areas are considerably ‘quieter’ if compared to those in Denpasar. If the aggressive-looking ones get too close to you, just pick up a stone and show an intention of throwing it towards them. They will normally back off. You might also need to be extra careful when riding a motorbike, because these dogs tend to dart out in front of you.
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT
ulkul, the Balinese slit gong, is made of long, hollowed-out wooden block (normally teak) on which the upper end is carved into anthropomorphic heads. The size of a kulkul is determined by the size of the tower as its carrier; a bigger
tower needs a bigger kulkul. The kulkul tower can be found in one corner of the front courtyard of the temple. It is either free standing or a part of the architecture of the temple wall that runs along the road.
The Balinese people believe that the sound of kulkul is as powerful as the voice of the gods. Therefore, only certain people (such as the chief of a hamlet) have the privilege to sound kulkul; and once it is hit and the sound sweeps the houses or rice fields, the Balinese people will promptly stop their activities to obey the message the sound summons. The rhythm of kulkul determines the message conveyed by the sound. The most distinguishable rhythm is the rapid, repetitious sound that signifies an emergency situation, whether it is a robbery, conflagration, or a fight.
Anyway, kulkul in every region in Bali shares common physical characteristics and functions, but the one in Klungkung regency is the most intriguing. Local stories say that this particular kulkul has the so-called auto-pilot system; this means, no one needs to hit it in order for the kulkul to send out a message; and that it will only sound whenever Bali is expecting huge calamities. Yet, though it is located in Klungkung, the people in the area can never hear the sound when the kulkul is ‘automatically’ sending out a warning. Instead, the people in Singaraja (northern Bali) and even Negara (western Bali) can receive the message very clearly.
The kulkul was last heard sending out a warning the night before the first Bali bombing in 2002. The thing is, this particular kulkul doesn’t specify the kind of catastrophe Bali is going to receive; so people can only prepare themselves for the worst.
Kulkul
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QUICK QUESTION
I don’t really like the stray ones. Lisa, Indonesia
Richard, Canada
Philip, New Zealand
Swee Ling, Singapore
Attila, Hungary
Ray, AustraliaMike, USA
Ben, AustraliaWell, I don’t know. It’s better to just ignore and stay away from those dogs if you’re afraid.
Of course, they look very nice!
They’re just simply terrible, especially the ones chasing motorbikes.
Yes, I like them. I don’t understand why quite a lot of people find them terrifying.
I think they’re alright. In fact, some of them are cute.
The sick-looking ones quite scare me, actually.
I love dogs of all kinds, including the Bali dogs.
DO YOU LIKE BALI DOGS?
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IN FOCUS
The ‘Silent’ Padang Galak
magine yourself being in a horror movie, in a park with ‘ghost’ amusement rides. A strewn, rusty signboard saying “welcome” to apparently no one but you acts as a mute
greeting before you finally walk along in between the profusely-dusted, abandoned buildings and steps. To make it even more horror-perfect, you’d be having pairs of unfriendly eyes emerging from the algae-covered water watching you. Fallen dry leaves would frequently fly here and there as the wind sweeps the ground, accompanying you as you nervously rush through.
We are talking about one of Bali’s best-kept secrets known as Taman Festival (literally means Festival Park) in Padang Galak. This place was initially constructed as an amusement park until, sadly, the money ran out and the construction was put to a stop. Even though it’s dead, life is still going on inside the park. Going further down the park, you will find a huge pit full of snapping handbags—dozens of them. Unknown by many, Taman Festival is the home of heaps of, just like the park, abandoned crocodiles. In their squalid condition, these crocodiles are very much dependent on the locals to throw in food for them. Yet, this will only happen whenever the locals find road kill and rotten meat.
Not very far from the Taman Festival is the Padang Galak Monument. Bali’s tourism received a great shock not very long after the island opened its door to the world in 1974, when a Pan American Airways airplane crashed in Singaraja, northern Bali. A monument to honor this tragedy was erected and is still standing near Padang Galak Beach up until today. Yet, as sad as the tragedy, this monument is somewhat neglected—let alone the hidden location that makes it hard to find. Although a little tribute seems to be paid (you can still see some offerings laid there), it’s peculiar to learn how most of the residents there are not aware of the existence of this monument.
While the monument’s surroundings are quite pristine, it’s strange that the area doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It would help, actually, if the bushes were flattened out and the road is made better to turn this place into a memorial park. Aside from making an easy access, especially for families of the victims to visit, such a park would give contribution and bring ‘lights’ for Padang Galak—an area known as a dark corner for prostitution.
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Blue Season Bali
To learn more, you can visit the Explore Bali booth on Oberoi Street (Opposite the Mykonos restaurant). Check out also the Explore Bali “Today’s Special” to get discounts on selected programs.
ar removed from the busy Bali tourist centers, the unspoiled northwest offers a view into the uniqueness of Bali. Still undeveloped, with nature and marine parks preserving the
area, one finds a grand expanse of coconut groves and beautiful ancient temples dotting the landscape. The magnificent volcanoes of Java are a perfect backdrop for spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
As above the water, the scene below the water is also one of the great spectacles. The beautiful walls of Menjangan Island offer a chance to relax in surroundings unmatched anywhere else in Bali. The world class muck diving at PJ and Secret Bay offers a different point of view. Rare and unusual marine life is the go here. These locations are a macro photographers’ paradise.
Helping you explore the underwater wonders is Blue Season Bali. Blue Season Bali is an award winning five-star PADI Career Development Center (CDC) that will take you diving to Bali’s most beautiful diving destinations such as Nusa Penida, Tulamben, Padang Bai and the Menjangan National Park. Suited to beginner divers and professionals alike, your Bali diving holiday starts with Blue Season Bali.
October is generally a great month to see the Mola Mola as the busy crowds in Bali calm down and there are fewer divers on the sites. Let Blue Season Bali show you these incredible Bali Sunfish whilst they are still around. Either that or wait until next year!
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UP CLOSE
Passion for FashionDwi Iskandar
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A used-to-be-professional in the hospitality industry, Dwi Iskandar
has now become one of the brightest young stars to come out of the Bali fashion scene. Unifying the ethnic-contemporary tenets of bespoke tailoring with his unique sense of color, cut and detail, Dwi applies his original style to a number of collections. His workload includes Dwi Iskandar and Dwico, a selection of contradictory collections yet he still has time to actively involve in the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association (APPMI).
We understand that you worked in the hospitality industry before, what made you decide to eventually become a fashion designer?That’s right, I went to a tourism school. Well, I don’t know… I just have this certain passion for fashion.
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Dwi Iskandar, the haute couture collection
How did you start your career as a fashion designer?Well, I started out by opening a boutique in Sanur. That was in 2001. But I didn’t have my own label then. I only modified whatever I could find in my closet and sold them. Fortunately, the customers loved my creations; and so I was triggered to purely create something on my own.
Can you tell us about Dwi Iskandar and Dwico?Dwi Iskandar is the label for my haute couture, while Dwico is a line focusing on hotel uniforms.
What do you enjoy most from being a fashion designer?I really enjoy dressing people. When people come to me, and I put an outfit together for them and they look fantastic—they’re really happy. You see… some people have problems in finding something to wear that really fits and suits them; it’s because they are either too small or too big. I also enjoy the act of creating clothes.
How often do you hold fashion shows in a year?Two to four shows in a year. I also organize exhibitions, though not as often now.
Are you working on some projects right now?Yes. Designers of APPMI are holding a fashion show this coming October 17 in The Laguna Resort, Nusa Dua. I’m currently busy preparing my collection for the show, and I’m also in the committee of the event.
What is your best fashion show memory?Oh, it was the one in San Francisco. I received great responses from the audience. The participants were also great; I had Miss Teen USA and Miss Asian-American, who was an Indonesian then, wearing my designs.
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Petulu is about its villagers and residents,
especially those returning home from a day’s
labor, arriving above from the sky and roosting
on their comfortable withy beds to rest. They
may only be birds, but the herons have been
occupying the village of Petulu and living
harmoniously side by side with their human
neighbors for more than forty years now.
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HERONSOF PETULU
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eing a part of Ubud district, Petulu is a village famous for its artists, dancers and carvers of stone and wood. The quiet atmosphere of this village offers a traditional glimpse of Bali
within one of the most scenic settings on the island, where one can see modesty of the villagers as they skillfully make palm-leaf trays to lay their offerings in pristine natural surroundings. Petulu is about its villagers and residents, especially those returning home from a day’s labor, arriving above from the sky and roosting on their comfortable withy beds to rest.
It was 25 October 1965 when all the villagers of Petulu held a big ceremony called Ngusa Benining, a ritual to purify their neighborhood from all evil aspects. Later that same year, on 7 November 1965, the many prayers calling out for peace were at last answered with the arrival of thousands of white herons, flying creatures the villagers see
At dusk thousands of herons nest in trees lining the main road of Petulu, a
small village north of Ubud.
as holy and blessed. Excitement was sealing the air as these birds were disembarking from the sky; and as respectful and grateful as they always are, the villagers held Pemagpag, a ceremony to welcome the new inhabitants in their village.
There is also a belief that these herons are reincarnation of thousands of Balinese who were slaughtered in a massacre during the Indonesian Communist Party regime in the 60s, when an anti-communist witch hunt swept over the nation. A statement from I Wayan Kecug, a native of Petulu village, confirmed the myth that these ‘souls of the slaughtered’ appeared in the village exactly one week after an attempted communist coup led to failure on 30 September 1965. “No herons had been seen in Petulu back then,” Mr. Kecug said, adding that the birds have been coming every afternoon since.
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Another indication suggesting that the herons are holy is the spot where these birds have chosen to lay their nests. The herons only occupy the trees by the roadsides stretching from the temples Desa Dan Puseh in the north to Agung Basukih in the south—around 400m long. Mr. Kecug further explained that ever since their first appearance in the village, these herons have never built a nest in any areas behind the villagers’ home for it is believed that the back part of a house is meant for something not clean—such as toilets.
Surely, Petulu will leave an unforgettable afternoon for everyone visiting the area; especially when flows of the herons are flocking the village to roost there. Standing on the rim of the rice fields with your head looking up straight observing the sky provides a magical vision—the blue sky above turns crimson with little white dots of the herons from a distance that will gradually grow bigger as they are approaching and flying low before finally hopping onto their nests. As the sun sets, the trees of Petulu would change make-up into white as the herons nest there.
Yet, another interesting approach to observe the herons is by the roadsides—the viewpoints from where one can see how these herons are very much like the human residents of the village. Unlike the typical members of egrets’ genus that tend to congregate, the ones in Petulu are very individual. On the road, you can always expect to see a villager woman carrying banana leaves on her head walking with
bare-naked feet from the field; a man with a sickle in one hand and weeds in another; an egret gracefully walking with a twig in its bill.
Just like their fellow humans, egrets of Petulu are at their fullest liberty wandering around the village area with no fear of being shot, disturbed or anything: walking down the road, crossing and flying very low come easily to these birds. Watching the villagers sharing the road with the egrets, even walking side by side at times, gives the kind of vista that no words or pictures could flawlessly describe. It’s like a world told in fantastical tales or any adventurous dreams, where humans are not the only talking and walking ‘animals’. However, you might need to get a safe spot or walk quickly under the trees if the herons are already roosting, for the copious droppings on the road will indicate if it’s wise not to hang around.
Just like their fellow humans, egrets of Petulu are at their fullest liberty wandering around the village area with no fear of being shot, disturbed
or anything: walking down the road, crossing and flying very low come easily to these birds.
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GETAWAY
The Sacred Monkey Foresthe Sacred Monkey Forest is one of Bali’s main attractions that has always been high on the list of must-sees. Over 200 monkeys now live here, a huge increase on numbers that had
been dwindling in the wild for decades. The surrounding area is home to a number of Balinese communities that still follow the traditional Balinese lifestyles.
True to its name, the sanctuary is home to three troupes of long-tailed Balinese Macaques. The monkeys can be occasionally aggressive and will go for your food without asking first. The monkeys won’t bite you, but they will gang up and start hissing before they begin their attack on your food supplies and it can be a scary experience. So it’s better to not show any signs that you have food in your bag or elsewhere. But if you feel like feeding them, it’s advised to consult with the forest’s rangers. The monkeys aren’t dangerous but if you are bitten and blood is drawn, you will need to take evasive action in regards to tetanus and hepatitis as with any animal bites.
Called Wanara Wana in the Balinese language, monkey forests are spread out in the island; and Ubud’s monkey forest holds a very important function to maintain the continuity of the monkey habitat in Bali. The local communities, meanwhile, play an important role to keep this forest natural in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly.
In addition to the monkeys, the forest is home to three temples, dating from around the 14th century. The largest is the Pura Dalem Agung, located on the highest point of the forest. A path through the trunk of a huge tree and across a small creek leads to the Holy Bathing Temple. The third temple, the Pura Prajapati, is a cremation temple and located next to one of the two graveyards in the monkey forest.
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Karma Spa at Karma Kandara offers a boutique menu of curative sessions that can be experienced in-villa or at a cliff-hanging
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THE TEN
RejangRejang is a slow dance in which the dancers (who are all females) move in a slow and noble fashion towards the altar, twirling fans or lifting their sashes. Their costumes range from a very simple attire to an elaborate dress complete with headdress.
Ten Dramatic Balinese Dances
long with the Hindu religion, Indian influences in Balinese dances are also significant. Balinese strong identity
adapts these various influences with native religion of animism and folklore traditions, creating an expression distinctively flavored by Balinese ethnicity. Some of the dances are intended to appease the gods and goddesses, with the hope that they will bless the village. Other dances also manifest the great complexity of Balinese daily lives which are never detached from their religious beliefs. Much like the training of gamelan orchestra players, dance training begins when one is still very young.
BarisLiterally means warrior formation, Baris is a warrior dance usually danced by men. The movements are dramatic. It is hard to distinguish whether it is the dancer that follows the orchestra, or the other way around. You could say that they both go off into their own dimensions, yet at certain well-defined times meet to create an astounding tapestry. The dancers wear elaborate head decoration, from a gold-colored head band to leaves and strings of frangipani blossoms.
PendetThis dance is usually performed by married women, moving in very dignified and elegant way to carry and present offerings to the gods and the goddesses.
BarongBarong is probably the most well-known dance that narrates the fight between good and evil. This dance is the classic example of Balinese way of acting out mythology, resulting in myth and history being blended into one reality.
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Sang Hyang Dedari (Trance Dance)This dance is performed to entertain the gods and the goddesses to appease them or to ask for their blessings. A bad harvest or an outburst of an illness may call for such a dance. The preparation for this dance may take months, as prepubescent girls who have never danced are trained to relax their mind to be able to get into a trance state. When the priest concludes that they are ready, and the time is right, the dance will be performed in the court of the temple.
JangerJanger is performed by young girls. The girls are open shouldered, dressed in a piece of cloth wrapped around the chest, and a Batik wrap on the waist down. Most of the dances are performed sitting down, with highly coordinated hand, shoulder, and eye movements.
KebyarKebyar is usually danced by two women with beautiful, long, shiny black hair accentuated at the top by a band of frangipani blossoms. Fans on one hand, they move dramatically. Feet are strongly grounded, and hands and feet move abruptly.
8 9GambuhGambuh is a danced drama. It tells the courtly story of a Javanese prince in his quest for a beautiful Balinese princess.
LegongThe dance of Legong is the most feminine dance. It is usually danced by two females before they reach puberty (in fact, they must retire by the time they reach puberty).
KecakThis dance is also known as The Monkey Dance, for the movements may remind us of monkey’s movements. There can literally be one hundred or more bare-chested men, sitting down on the ground surrounding the bonfire, led by a priest in the middle. The only tunes to accompany them are the beats of their palms hitting their chests, their thighs, or other parts of their bodies, or their claps, rhythmically accompanied by shouting and chanting.
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Kupu-Kupu Foundation
A non-profit, non-governmental organization, Kupu-Kupu Foundation aims to improve the lives of the physically and mentally- disabled children, adolescents and adults in Bali. Story of the foundation began in 1998 when Begonia Lopez, a visitor to Bali who later founded the foundation, met three handicapped brothers with a disability called “sensitive bones”. After that meeting, not satisfied with just being a tourist, she decided to do some volunteer work. Until 2002, the foundation was operating without any formal organization.
Kupu-Kupu has two centers, in Ubud and Bangli. The Ubud centre is built with a school and workshop where handicapped people can meet, socialize and obtain support. Many handicapped people have some skills but are disadvantaged because of lack of mobility and
being far away from the tourist areas of the island. The center provides a meeting place for the foundation’s activities. These activities include a school that teaches basic numeracy and literacy skills. There is also a physiotherapy room at the centre and facilities for groups to stay overnight for special events and activities.
Later in 2009, Begonia decided to establish another centre in Bangli, because the area is quite isolated and transportation to other areas in Bali is much more difficult. People, especially those who are disabled, have many more difficulties with mobility. A bus is provided at the center to collect students on a daily basis to help address this problem. Without the bus many of the students—who mainly live in the small villages—would not be able to attend the centre.
Kupu-Kupu Foundation is always desperately in need of funds to keep its operations going. Any help in any way you can will make a big difference.
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Gentle Begonia with her Bangli ‘family’.
Our VisionChildren and adults with disabilities in Indonesia are supported and integrated into society. Working together we will create a better world.
Our MissionTo improve the lives of physically and mentally-disabled children, adolescents and adults in Bali, Indonesia.
Services• Assisting with medical care by providing medicines, physiotherapy and surgical operation.• Providing wheelchairs and other physical aids.• Adapting facilities to make them more handicapped-friendly.• Increasing the awareness in the local community of the problems of the handicapped.• Getting handicapped children to school by providing the necessary support that they need.• Helping the handicapped to become more independent through job training and support. This is done primarily through selling and promoting handicrafts that they make.
Kupu-Kupu FoundationUbud Center, Jalan Tirta-Tawar N. 22Banjar Kutuh Kelod
Bangli CenterJalan Lettu Kenten (next to Saraswati School near the soccer field in city center)
Gallery ShopJalan Raya Ubud (at the corner of Jalan Hanoman, in front of the BPD Bank) Opens daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Contact person Begonia (0812 3628720) E-mail [email protected]
Note Please do not send any parcels or packages without prior express permission from Begonia as there is a delivery charge payable to receive the parcel when it arrives.
La’ CasaWarm, Friendly Atmosphere
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SELAMAT MAKAN
he Bali food scene just seems to keep on getting better, and better. Once again the pleasant surprises
were not just limited to the new elite up-market restaurants, although there were some wonderful ones, it has rather been the constant stream of high quality, yet budget-priced restaurants that excite most. La’ Casa in Legian, as an example, is one of those restaurants that have finally flown under the radar of food enthusiasts.
Eating in Legian comes at many levels and costs; and La’ Casa is one place that offers good value and above average quality. It’s a warm and homey restaurant, with an honest, dedicated team that has made the place as one of the area’s most popular eateries, offering a wonderfully diverse menu. The food is stunning and so is the ambience.
The live music is pumpin’, and anyone who can play guitar is encouraged to come up and play a song with the band; and quite a few actually do. While you’re there, feel free to request a song or jump up on the mic.
With more than 20 years of experience as a chef, Made Suwada (the man behind La’ Casa) knows exactly how to build a fine reputation and keep his steady flow of loyal customers satisfied. Sampling a few of the delicacies offered on the menu, we ordered Ceramcam Segare (seafood combination and beans, stewed with golden shallots and coconut milk) and Reef n’ Beef (grilled beef fillet with prawn barbecue). Both dishes were enjoyable in taste and presentation.
In La’ Casa, you can get your fill without draining your wallet (or money belt). This fuss-free restaurant also offers the opportunity to rub shoulders with everyday locals, the staff members.
La’ CasaJl. Werkudara, Legian-KutaPhone/ Fax: 0361 751 822E-mail: [email protected]/la-casa
From top to bottom: Ceramcam Segara, Reef n’ Beef
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Bali SurfspotsMedewi
Medewi is a fun wave for all surfers. It can be a bit fat, but has its day. Come early to avoid onshore winds. This spot handles bigger swells also.
Balian
Balian is a swell magnet and a quiet spot in North Bali. This break is getting more crowded as more accommodation is build daily. Its playful lefts and rights are great for beginners and advanced surfers alike. This spot doesn't like bigger swells.
Canggu & Perenan
Canggu always gets more swell than Kuta beach. It actually consists of a few different breaks; The right breaks better on a mid to high tide and is a great performance wave. The sandbank is better on a lower tide and is in front of the restaurants, it's fun to watch the surfers hit the lip whilst enjoying the delicious food. Canggu is becoming a very popular tourist spot, the sunday barbeque gets more packed every week.
Kuta Reef
Kuta Reef is an exposed reef break that is quite consistent. There are a few breaks here: Airports rights and left, Middles and Kuta reef. MayÐOctober (dry season) is the best time of the year for waves here. It gets crowded due to its close proximity to Kuta.
Belangan
Belangan is known for its longs peeling walls. It does get sectiony, so you have to race a bit. Belangan handles big swells and can offer good barrels on the right direction. On the wrong swell direction, it tends to close out. It's a beautiful beach, great to spend the day!
Dreamland
Dreamland was famous because it was a 'dreamy' spot, with the building of 'New Kuta beach' the dream became a nightmare. A beautiful green cliff made place for concrete jungle, the worst example of so-called progress. The wave is still there, a nice peak
and a fun beach break. There's a great shore break on a bigger swell, where many a tourist has lost their top or bottom (or almost drowned).
Bingin
Bingin is a consistent, mechanical barrel machine. It's a short wave with a very small take off spot so if hassling is not your thing, it will be quite hard to get waves here. Impossibles
Impossibles gets fun on a big swell. Its located between Bingin and Padang Padang, if you are sick of dealing with the crowds at either of those two places you can paddle to Impossibles and get some long walls.
Padang Padang
Padang Padang only starts to work when a big swell is running. It offers an amazing barrel but breaks in front of trocks, so experts only! It is an easy paddle out through the channel and one of the world-class waves in Bali.
Uluwatu
There are 4 different sections at famous Uluwatu: Temples is a hollow wave which works on the mid to high tide. The peak can offer a nice barrel and is right in line with the cave. Racetracks is the low tide section, it's superfast and gets seriously shallow. Outside Corner is an world class wave which won't even start breaking unless the swell is at least in the 8 foot range.
Nyang Nyang
Nyang Nyang beach is a 'secret' spot, it's not very easily accessible which it's why it's usually uncrowded. This beach is like a secret paradise for every surfer.
Green Ball
Green Ball is a left and a right, situated at the bottom of a steep cliff. No worries going down but after you have been surfing for a couple of hours the return trip is quiet challenging.
Nusa Dua
To get to this reef you have to drive into the hotel area itself and then weave your way south. There's no channel which makes getting caught inside on a big swell quite annoying. There are a couple of other good waves in this area so it pays to do a bit of exploring.
Sri Lanka
In the northern part of Nusa Dua lays Sri Lanka, a bowly right which breaks into a deep water channel. This break is better on a bigger swell but is shifty.
Sanur Reef
Sanur Reef is a right and considered another world class wave. It's the local break of many expats and locals so gets very busy. The wave breaks better on a mid to high tide and is usually better in the early morning or in the rainy season (November-April).
Padang Galak
Padang Galak is a reliable rivermouth beach break north of Sanur. The break is quite popular, but only works under certain conditions.
Keramas
Another well known wave, which received a lot of media attention the last few years. It has a nice barrel after take-off which turns into a wally lip. This break is very popular with visiting and local pro's and if you don't want to deal with them in the water it is nice to watch them surf from the warung right in front of the break.
Padangbai
Padangbai has the flat bottomed mixed reef and sandy bottom with some wally waves. This break needs a bit of swell.
Kuta Beach
The warm water and sandy bottom make Kuta beach one of the best places in the world to learn to surf. Also for advanced surfers this beach is very popular, you can often see the locals busting airs on the punchy lefts and rights.
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Bali Tide Charttime
day date 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18OCTOBER 2010Fri 01 0.3 1.0 0.7 0.6* 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.5* 1.5 1.4 1.2
Sat 02 1.6 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8* 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4
Sun 03 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.8* 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5
Mon 04 1.7 1.7* 1.7 1.5 1.3 0.1 0.9 0.7 0.7* 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5
Tue 05 1.6 1.8 1.8* 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6* 0.7 1.0 1.3
Wed 06 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.0* 1.9 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5* 0.5 0.8 1.1
Thu 07 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.1* 1.9 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.5 0.4* 0.5 0.9
Fri 08 0.6 1.0 0.5 1.9 2.1* 2.1 1.9 1.4 0.9 0.5 0.3* 0.4 0.7
Sat 09 0.3 0.7 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.2* 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.7 0.4 0.3* 0.5
Sun 10 0.1 0.4 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.1 2.1* 1.9 1.5 0.0 0.5 0.3* 0.4
Mon 11 0.1* 0.2 0.6 1.1 1.6 2.0 2.1* 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.4*
Tue 12 0.1 0.1* 0.4 0.8 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.0* 1.8 1.4 1.0 0.7 0.5*
Wed 13 0.4 0.2* 0.3 0.6 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.9* 1.8 1.6 1.2 0.9 0.7
Thu 14 0.7 0.4 0.3* 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.7* 1.8* 1.7 1.4 1.1 0.9
Fri 15 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.5* 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6* 1.5 1.3 1.1
Sat 16 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.7 0.7* 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.5* 1.5 1.4
Sun 17 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8* 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5*
SuY 2010Mon 18 1.7* 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8* 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.6
Tue 19 1.6 1.7* 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7* 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.6
Wed 20 1.5 1.7 1.8* 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.6* 0.8 1.1 1.5
Thu 21 1.2 1.5 1.8 1.9* 1.9 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5* 0.6 0.8 1.3
Fri 22 0.8 1.2 1.7 1.9 2.0* 1.9 1.6 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.4* 0.6 1.0
Sat 23 0.5 0.9 1.4 1.8 2.1* 2.1 1.8 1.4 1.0 0.6 0.4* 0.5 0.8
Sun 24 0.2 0.6 1.1 1.6 1.9 2.1* 2.0 1.7 1.2 0.8 0.5 0.4* 0.6
Mon 25 0.1* 0.3 0.8 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.1* 1.8 1.5 1.0 0.6 0.4* 0.5
Tue 26 0.1* 0.2 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0* 1.9 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.5*
Wed 27 0.2 0.1* 0.3 0.7 1.1 1.6 1.9 1.9* 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6*
Thu 28 0.4 0.2* 0.3 0.5 0.9 1.3 1.6 1.8* 1.9 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.8
Fri 29 0.8 0.5 0.4* 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.7* 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.1
Sat 30 1.1 0.8 0.6 0.5* 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.4 1.5 1.6* 1.6 1.5 1.3
Sun 31 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.6* 1.5
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Barcode Bar & LoungeMediterranean Restaurant and Tapas Bar Jl. Petitenget No. 2001-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 730 629www.newinbali.com/barcode
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Il CieloDelizioso Momento Con Cucina ItalianoJl. Kartika Plaza No. 172 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 762 027www.newinbali.com/il-cielo
Osteria TeleseCucina ItalianaJln. Laksmana No. 14 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 734 566www.newinbali.com/osteria-telese
RusticaCucina ItalianaJl Batu Belig No. 1 (Batu Belig)Phone: +62 361 360 4562www.newinbali.com/rustica
TrattoriaCucina ItalianaJl. Laksmana (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 737 082www.newinbali.com/trattoria-bali
UltimoWhere Everything is ExcellentJl. Laksmana No. 104-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 738 720www.newinbali.com/ultimo
Warung ItaliaItalian RestaurantJl. Kunti No. 2 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 737 437www.newinbali.com/warung-italia
ZanzibarFollow Your SensesJl. Pantai Blue Ocean No. 21 (Legian)Phone: +62 361 733 529www.newinbali.com/zanzibar
Yut’s PlaceExcellent Swiss Steaks and Tasty SausagesJl. Werkudara No. 521 (Legian)Phone: +62 81 2395 1454www.newinbali.com/yuts-place
Neno RestaurantWe Care about Your Well-beingJl. Petitenget No. 2-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 910 3003www.newinbali.com/neno-restaurant
Queens TandoorEnjoy the Taste of India!Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 73 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 732 770www.newinbali.com/queens-tandoorChinoiserie
Singapore Modern Chinese RestaurantJl. Sunset No. 7 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 8088 777www.newinbali.com/chinoiserie
Fortune CookieHealthy Chinese Food with No MSGJl. Sudamala No. 5 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 283 342www.newinbali.com/fortune-cookie
Canang BaliYakiniku House RestaurantJl. Kartika Plaza No. 21 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 766 203www.newinbali.com/canang-bali
Dahana RestaurantJapanese Dining at PetitengetJl. Petitenget No. 98-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 730 131www.newinbali.com/dahana
Cabe RawitNot Just a Warung!Jl. Kunti No. 8 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 744 0995www.newinbali.com/cabe-rawit
Warung OchaIndonesian & Western RestaurantJl. Raya Seminyak No. 52 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 736 222www.newinbali.com/warung-ocha
Atelier 13French CuisineJl. Kunti No. 7 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 733 671www.newinbali.com/atelier-13
LemongrassExperience the Taste of Fine Thai FoodJl. Raya Seminyak No. 37 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 736 149www.newinbali.com/lemongrass
Fresh Sushi LoungeThe Best Original Japan FusionJl. Laksmana No. 5 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 736 834www.newinbali.com/fresh-sushi-lounge
Kaizan / K2Fine Japanese DiningJl. Laksmana No. 33 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 747 2324www.newinbali.com/kaizanwww.newinbali.com/k2
RyoshiFresh Sushi & Sashimi Everyday!Jl. Raya Seminyak No. 17 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 731 152www.newinbali.com/ryoshi
MannekepisBelgium Bistro in the Heart of SeminyakJl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 847 5784www.newinbali.com/mannekepis
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Bugils BaliCafé & RestaurantJl. Dewi Sartika No. 1-BB (Tuban)Phone: +62 361 758 322www.newinbali.com/bugils-bali
Double DutchDutch Bar and Restaurant in SanurJl. Cemara Semawang No. 29 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 270 554www.newinbali.com/double-dutch
Mama’s German RestaurantGerman Restaurant in BaliJl. Raya Legian (Legian)Phone: +62 361 754 831www.newinbali.com/mamas
KhaimaMoroccan Restaurant, Lounge & BarJl. Laksmana (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 742 3925www.newinbali.com/khaima
PassargadPersian Restaurant & Sisha CaféJl. Dhyana Pura No. 3 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 738 857www.newinbali.com/passargad
TJ’sCalifornia-Mexican Bar RestaurantGg. Poppies I (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 751 093www.newinbali.com/tj-s
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Black Canyon CoffeeA Drink from Paradise Available on EarthSeminyak Square (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 738 029www.newinbali.com/black-canyon-coffee
Grocer & GrindBistro - Delicatessen - CateringJl. Kayu Jati No. 3-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 737 321www.newinbali.com/grocer-and-grind
Ifiori RistoranteFood - Wine - Chill OutJl. Kartika Plaza (Tuban)Phone: +62 361 750 158www.newinbali.com/ifiori-ristorante
Ma JolyEnjoy the Finer Things in LifeJl. Wana Segara (Tuban)Phone: +62 361 753 708www.newinbali.com/ma-joly
The JunctionStreet Side Café with Air-ConditionerJl. Laksmana (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 735 610www.newinbali.com/the-junction
Café BaliWith LoveJl. Laksmana (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 736 484www.newinbali.com/café-bali
Rio RestaurantBar & GrillJl. Raya Seminyak (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 732 685www.newinbali.com/rio-restaurant
RumoursEverything You Hear is TrueJl. Laksmana No. 1 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 738720www.newinbali.com/rumours
Waroeng BonitaHome Cooking from the IslandJl. Petitenget No. 2000-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 731 918www.newinbali.com/waroeng-bonita
BikuBali Tea House, Restaurant and Book StoreJl. Raya Petitenget No. 888 (Petitenget)Phone: +62 361 857 0888www.newinbali.com/biku
ARC ClinicsLook and Feel Years YoungerJl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No.1 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 767543 www.newinbali.com/arc-clinics
Penta Medica24-Hour Medical AssitanceJl. Teuku Umar Barat No. 88 (Denpasar)Phone: +62 361 490 709www.newinbali.com/penta-medica
BahianaSalsa Bar in BaliJl. Dyana Pura No. 4 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 738 662www.newinbali.com/bahiana
Bali JoeGay Nightlife DestinationJl. Dhyana Pura (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 931www.newinbali.com/bali-joe
MixwellBar & LoungeJl. Dyana Pura No. 6 (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 736 846www.newinbali.com/mixwell-bar
Sky GardenBar & LoungeJl. Legian No. 61 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 755 423www.newinbali.com/sky-garden
Bodyworks SpaRelaxation - Rejuvenation - WellnessJl. Kayu Jati No. 2 (Seminyak)Phone:+62 361 733 317www.newinbali.com/bodyworks-spa
Prana SpaSpa at The VillasJl. Kunti No. 118-X (Seminyak) Phone: +62 361 730 840www.newinbali.com/prana
Well Being SpaTherapeutic Massage & Beauty CareJl. Laksmana No. 66-B (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 735 573www.newinbali.com/well-being-spa
Fabulously FeetReflexology & Foot MassageJl. Sunset No. 888 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 847 5764www.newinbali.com/fabulously-feet
Absolute ScubaDiving in Bali - 100% ProfessionalJl. Danau Tamblingan No. 27-C (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 282 664www.newinbali.com/absolute-scuba
Atlantis InternationalFive Star Dive CenterJl. By Pass Ngurah No. 350 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 284 312 www.newinbali.com/atlantis-international
Blue Oasis Dive (Rip Curl)Come Dive with Us!Jl. Danau Tamblingan (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 287 749www.newinbali.com/blue-oasis-dive
Blue Season Bali5 Star Instructor Development ResortJl. Danau Tamblingan 69-X (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 282 574www.newinbali.com/blue-season-bali
Crystal DiversStriving for Perfection in DivingJl. Danau Tamblingan No. 168 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 286 737www.newinbali.com/crystal-divers
Bali Eco VillageA Green HideoutBjr. Dinas Lawak Perbekel Belok/Sidanwww.newinbali.com/bali-eco-village
DeKuta HotelModern Boutique Hotel in Kuta BeachGg. Poppies II No. 8 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 753 880www.newinbali.com/dekuta-hotel
Harris ResortSimple - Unique - FriendlyJl. Raya Pantai Kuta (Kuta)Jl. Dewi Sartika (Tuban)Phone: +62 361 753 868 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 765 255 (Tuban)www.newinbali.com/harris-resortwww.newinbali.com/harris-tuban
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Annora Bali VillasVillas in SeminyakJl. Abimanyu No. 999-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 734 793www.newinbali.com/annora
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Ellora VillasAn Exotic Blend of East and WestJl. Danau Tamblingan No. 60 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 282 496www.newinbali.com/ellora-villas
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Blue Water ExpressFastboat to the Gili Islands and LombokJl. Raya Pelabuhan BenoaPhone: +62 361 723479www.newinbali.com/bluewater-express
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Bali Architecture and ConstructionFully Licenced Construction CompanyJl. Raya Petitenget No. 6-X (Kerobokan)Phone: +62 361 735 780www.newinbali.com/bali-architecture-and-construction
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SKR ExpressDomestic Transportation ServiceJl. Teuku Umar No. 80 (Denpasar)Phone: +62 361 221 186www.newinbali.com/skr-express
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Becik BoutiqueBoutique and Mini BarJl. Dhyana Pura No. 4-X (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 737 816www.newinbali.com/becik
Celepuk BaliRetail & Wholesale Online StoreJl. Raya Seminyak No. 36 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 274 2323www.newinbali.com/celepuk
ScandiContemporary JewelryJl. Raya Seminyak No. 26 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 733 446www.newinbali.com/scandi
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Mata BaliBali Villa Rental & Property MaintenanceJl. Basangkasa No. 151-A (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 730 233www.newinbali.com/mata-bali
Villa BugisVilla Investment SeminyakJl. Laksmana Gg. Bugis No. 6 (Seminyak)Phone: +62 361 744 8592www.newinbali.com/villa-bugis
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Australia (Canada & New Zealand)Jl. Empu Tantular No. 32 (Denpasar)Phone: +62 361 241 118E-mail: [email protected]
Brazil (Honorary Consulate)By The Sea Shop, Jl. Legian (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 757 775E-mail: [email protected]
Chile (Honorary Consulate)Jl. Pengemcak Gg. 1/3 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 756 781E-mail: [email protected]
Denmark & Norway (Honorary Consulate)Mimpi Resort (Jimbaran)Phone: +62 361 701 070 (ext. 32)E-mail: [email protected]
France (Consular Agency)Jl. Mertasari II No. 8 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 285 485E-mail: [email protected]
Germany (Consulate)Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 288 535E-mail: [email protected]
Hungary (Honorary Consulate)Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 219 (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 287 701E-mail: [email protected]
Italy (Honorary Vice Consulate)Lotus Enterprise BuildingJl. By Pass Ngurah Rai (Jimbaran)Phone: +62 361 701 005E-mail: [email protected]
CONSULATES & EMBASSY AIRLINES
TAXIS
Air AsiaI Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportPhone: +62 361 760 108
China AirlinesI Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportPhone: +62 361 757298
Garuda IndonesiaI Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportPhone: +62 361 751 011 (ext. 5216)
Japan AirlinesJl. Raya Kuta No. 100-X (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 757 077/ 764 733
Malaysia AirlinesI Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportPhone: +62 361 764 995/ 766 925
Singapore AirlinesI Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportPhone: +62 361 761 574
Thai AirwaysGround Floor, Bali Beach Hotel (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 288 141
Blue Bird TaxiPhone: +62 361 701 111
Japan (Consulate General)Jl. Raya Puputan No. 170 (Renon)Phone: +62 361 227 628E-mail: [email protected]
Mexico (Honorary Consulate)Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 1-A (Denpasar)Phone: +62 361 223 266E-mail: [email protected]
Netherlands (Honorary Consulate)Jl. Raya Kuta No. 127 (Kuta)Phone: +62 361 761 506E-mail: [email protected]
Spain (Honorary Consulate)Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Br. Lungsiakan (Ubud)Phone: +62 361 975 736E-mail: [email protected]
Sweden & Finland (Honorary Consulate)Jl. Segara Ayu (Sanur)Phone: +62 361 288 407E-mail: [email protected]
United States of America (Consular Agency)Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188 (Denpasar)Phone: +62 361 246 859E-mail: [email protected]
EMERGENCY
PolicePhone: +62 361 424 436
AmbulancePhone: +62 361 118
Fire DepartmentPhone: +63 361 113
VETERINARIAN
Drh. I Made BudianaJl. Kertadalem Sari III/XX, DenpasarPhone: 0361 [email protected]
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Tabanan
Tanah Lot
Seminyak
Legian
Kuta
Kedonganan
Jimbaran
Pecatu
Bajra
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Penida
Toya Pakeh
Jungut Batu
Tenganan Candi Dasa
Amed
Tulamben
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Sambirenteng
Bondalem
SangsitKubutambahan
Bunutan
Seraya
CulikMt. Agung
Lake Batur
Mt. Sangiang
Menjangan Island
Mt. Merbuk
Mt. Musi
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Benoa
Gilimanuk
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Bakungan PenulisanDausa
Singaraja
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Gianyar
Ubud
Lebih
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Sempidi
BatubulanCeluk
Sukawati
Batuan
Mengwi
Kerobokan
Canggu
Uluwatu
Mumbul
Klungkung
Bangli
Ujung
Amlapura
Lempuyang
Pupuan
Pekutatan
Asahduren
Pengambengan
Perancak
Yeh Kuning
Tegalcantel
Mendoyo
Lebih
Mayong
Subuk
Lake Buyan
Yeh Sanih
Ponjok Batu
Dalem
Les
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Labuhan Lalang
BanyuwedangPemuteran Pulaki
Banyupoh
Gerokgak Seririt
LovinaBeratanAnturan
Kalibukbuk
Kaliasem
Banjarasem
Celukanbawang
Melaya
Tuwed
Pulaki
Negara Menanga
Rendang Selat
Sidemen
Tamanbali
Batur
Kintamani
Peludu
TampaksiringPujung
Tegalalang
Payangan
Bedulu
Pejeng
Tirta Empul
Ulun Danu Batur
Batukaru
Rambut Siwi
Taman Ayun
Blahbatuh Kusamba
Goa Lawah
Padang Bai
Rubaya
Denpasar
Sanur
Serangan
Sakenan
Nusa Dua
UngasanUluwatu
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Amed
Amed is one of the Bali's best-kept secrets that hosts some of the island's enchanting beaches. With not much is going on for the nightlife, Amed is a perfect destination for families and the more mature travelers.
Amlapura
Amlapura is the main town in Karangasem Regency. It hosts some of the island’s enchanting attractions such as the Tirta Gangga (the Water Palace).
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Asahduren (Clove Plantation)
Asahduren Clove Plantation is located 20km inland from Negara. It Offers the beautiful sight from the greenery of clove plantations.
Bali Barat National Park
Bali Barat National Park lies at the western side of Bali and occupies an estimated 10% of Bali’s total land area. The park is the last refuge of one of the most endangered birds in the world: the Bali Starling.
Bali Bird Park
Bali Bird Park provides a home to almost 1,000 birds of 250 different species. Here you can find the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa and South America.
Bangli
Bangli offers beautiful views of Mount and Lake Batur. Situated hundreds of meters above sea level, the breeze in Bangli is cool and refreshing.
Banjar
Banjar is a worth visit place to watch cockfight and Brahma Vihara Arama, Bali’s only Buddhist mastery. You can as well bathe at the Banjar’s hot springs during your visit there.
Batubulan
Batubulan is is an artistic countryside located in west part of Gianyar regency. It has been famous in Indonesia and all over the world which has been built based on an artistic blessing dance of Barong. The villagers sustain by both wood carving and stone sculpting, whereby the craftsmen can make up your order and arange the shipment to your home address.
Bedugul
Bedugul is a village located in the mountainous area connecting northern and southern Bali.\
Besakih Temple
Besakih is the most important, sacred temple in Bali. Known as the Mother Temple, Besakih provides spectacular views of the natural surroundings.
Batubulan
Pura Besakih - Mother Temple
Blahmantung Waterfall
Blahmantung Waterfall is located in the Pupuan area of Tabanan. This part of Bali is very fertile and receives a lot of rain. You can swim here, or at least go for a soak in the shallow water.
Botanical Garden
Eka Karya Botanical Garden in Bedugul was founded in 1959 and is the youngest yet the largest of the four Indonesian botanical Gardens.
Butterfly Park
The Butterfly Park is located 7km from Tabanan on the way to Panebel. It is the biggest butterfly park in Asia and it is perfect venue to relax with family.
Candi Dasa
Candi Dasa is located in Karangasem regency with less than 10km distance to Tenganan village. It was once a fishing village which later undergoing rapid tourism development, as now it becomes the best destination for embracing tranquility.
Candi Dasa beach
Celuk
Celuk, in the sub-district of Sukawati, owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver crafting. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold crafting.
Denpasar
Denpasar is the capital city of Bali, with an estimated population of 500,000 people from different background living in the area. A number of Bali’s notable museums is located in Denpasar.
Denpasar - War Monument
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a cultural park and a landmark with gigantic statue of Vishnu sitting on his ride, which is half man half Garuda bird.
Gianyar
Gianyar is the regency famous for artistic and high culture. As a tourism area, Gianyar has beautiful natural sceneries such as mountains and coasts.
Gilimanuk
Gilimanuk is the main port for traffic between Bali and Java island. Gilimanuk can be reached by heading west from Negara, or west through the National Park from Singaraja.
Gitgit
Located on busy traffic,11km south of Singaraja, Gitgit is the most visited waterfall in Bali.
Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) comes outstanding with the shape of its entrance: a skillfully carved depiction entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth.
Goa Lawah
Goa Lawah is inhibited by thousands of bats hanging down on the ceiling and flying around. It is also the home of one of the most sacred temples in Bali, Pura Goa Lawah.
Goa Gajah
Jimbaran
Jimbaran is a fishing village which also houses some of the finest luxury hotels in the world. The beaches of Jimbaan are cluttered with seafood restaurants, where you can dine with your feet on the sand.
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KKintamani
Kintamani is the village with its impressive panorama located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount Batur.
Klungkung
Klungkung holds a special place in Bali’s history and culture. As artistic centers, the palaces wherein the Kings of Klungkung and noblemen patronized and developed the styles of music, drama and the fine arts that flourish today.
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Kuta
Kuta is the most celebrated area in Bali. The beach area is also known as the center of nightlife activities and a shopping Mecca with its lines of shops, boutiques and galleries.
Kuta - Poppies Lane
Lake Batur
Petulu - Bird Watching
Sangeh Monkey Forest
Lake Batur
Lake Batur is the widest lake in Bali which is surrounded by scenic view and cool atmosphere. It lies down in the feet of Mount Batur and Mount Abang, with hot spring activity right by the lake. It is considered as sacred place by the Balinese.
Lake Bratan
Lake Bratan is located in Bedugul and is the second largest lake in Bali. Bratan offers stunning view of Pura Ulun Danu temple that solemnly guards the lake.
Lovina
Lovina Beach is a 12 km stretch of coast to the Northwest of Singaraja in North Bali. It is considered one of the best places for family trip with its famous morning dolphin trip as well as other activities such as snorkeling and sightseeing.
Mount Agung
Mount Agung is Bali’s highest and holiest mountain as it is believed that the mountain is the home of the Gods. Bali’s most sacred temple, the Mother Temple of Besakih, sits on its slope.
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Negara is mainly known as the place to see Makepung or the Bull Race. This area is rarely visited by tourists, while it actually also offers a glimpse of the real Bali.
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is known as the home of large international five-star resorts. Many beautiful beaches with peaceful atmosphere can be found in this area.
Nusa Ceningan Nusa Ceningan offers many tourist attractions such as cockfighting and the unique seaweed farming.
Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is a small island located 20km off the eastern coast of Bali. The island is known as a ‘virgin island’ with crystal-clear water and the local seaweed farming.
Nusa Menjangan
Nusa Menjangan is a small island in the northwestern off the Bali Barat National Park. Only a limited number of divers are allowed to visit the island daily. All dive sites are only a short boat trip away.
Nusa Penida
The main attraction in Nusa Penida lies on the chance to see turtles, sharks, and reefs in crystal-clear visibility.
Nusa Serangan (Turtle Island)
Serangan Island is used as a turtle breeding ground with beautiful coral reefs. Another thing Serangan is known for Pura Sakenan, the famous Balinese temple facing the mainland.
PPadangbai
Padangbai is a small fishing village in East Bali. It offers the visitors with some of Bali’s most beautiful white sandy beaches.
Petulu
Petulu is a heaven for photographers who love the nature shots. Petulu provides awesome bird watching activity, where around 6,000 egrets living around the area.
Sangeh Monkey Forest
Sangeh Monkey Forest is located in the southwestern of Bali. The main attraction here is the monkeys inhabiting both the trees and the temple.
Sanur
Sanur is one of the Bali’s largest traditional villages and is also an established tourist area. It is known as the best spot for diving and snorkeling, especially surfing. It is also known as the ‘Sunrise Beach’.
Seminyak
Seminyak is one of the Bali’s top tourist spots with its natural appeal and great collection of fine restaurants. It also houses many of nice places to stay (hotels and villas).
Sing Sing Waterfall
Located 1km out of Lovina town, Sing Sing Waterfall is the perfect place for people who wish to see a waterfall and do not want to deviate far from the main food.
Singaraja
Singaraja was once the capital city of bali before Denpasar. It was Bali’s main port during the Dutch occupation and still retains colonial feel, especially with its clean, quiet and distinctve culture.
Tabanan
The regency of Tabanan is the home of the dramatic temple of Tanah Lot, which probably is known as the most photographed temple in Bali.
Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located in the Tabanan regency. it is the home of a dramatic ocean-front Hindu temple, which is one of the main temples in worship of Balinese Gods.
Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa is a scenic area full of coconut palms. It is one of the perfect spots for water sports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts.
Tegallalang
Tegallalang is a major area for handicraft production in Bali. There are several business in this area, but they are not visible to the passing-by tourits. The view here on the rice is amazing.
Tulamben
Tulamben is a small town on the north-east coast of Bali. It is now popular for its most famous dive site that contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem, especially around the wreck of the Liberty Glo, a US Army Transport ship torpedoed by Japanese submarines in 1942.
Ubud
Ubud is largely known as a remarkable center of fine arts, dance and music. The spectacular view of green paddy terraces makes Ubud as one of the most visited areas in Bali.
Uluwatu
Uluwatu is known for its breathtaking cliff views, with its spectacular temple overlooking the clear blue water of the ocean below. Plenty of monkeys inhibit the area. Kecak dance is also regularly performed in Uluwaatu’s amphitheatre.
Uluwatu - Kecak Dance
Lake Bratan - Ulun Danu temple
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KutaKuta is dedicated to those seeking fun and sun in affordable ways. The area consists of busy laneways lined with bars and restaurants, basic accommodations and various stalls selling multitudes of items. Although often considered the ‘absolute ugliest’ area of the island due to its mix-bag tourism projects in combination with rampant commercialism, Kuta still manages to retain a slice of Balinese charm. The smell of incense wafts down the crowded gangs and offerings of brightly colored flower petals are laid out each morning to appease the gods.
LegianThe current Legian is packed with venues that turn this used-to-be sleepy hollow area into a spot that knows no rest with almost non-stop activities and crowds. More and more amusement centers like nightclubs, restaurants and shops are now making Legian a vibrant area that never sleeps.
TubanBeing a part of Kuta, Tuban doesn’t really share the loud noises and crowds of Kuta’s main party scenes. Villas and fine restaurants in this area are not really seen from the main road as they mostly take place beachside.
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Ma Joly
Harris Kuta
Papas Café
Hotel Etnik
Roma Amor
Tambo CigarsMama’s
Nero Bali
Shoot Images
Hard Rock Hotel
BuGils Bali
Pepito
Kimia Farma
Joger
Harris Tuban
Bali Top Property
TJ’s
ESC
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Eikon
Ketumbar Bali Mode
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Karma Developments
Rip Curl
BIMC SOS
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SeminyakOwing to its high density of upscale shopping, combined with the clustering of many fine-dining establishments, Seminyak has rapidly become one of the most well-known tourist areas in Bali. In addition to a few commercial strips with popular and lively restaurants, bars and good crafts, furniture, and antique shops, there are a few notable establishments that have earned numerous titles as the best venue or party spot in Bali in various magazines. Land and accommodation prices are amongst the highest in Bali and plenty of luxury spas and hotels abound.
Petitenget & CangguPetitenget is where the chic ambiance of Seminyak continues. Although recently there have not been as many happening scenes as in Seminyak, emergence of a number of new stylish venues in Petitenget should indicate that this area would serve as the extension of Bali’s southern fashionable playground. Canggu, on the other hand, is where the ricefields are still widely spread and clearly seen, even due to its close proximity with Seminyak and Petitenget. A number of luxurious villas can be found within Canggu area – most of them are blessed with the tranquil view of the ricefields.
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Warung ItaliaPrana Spa
Niluh Djelantik
Grocer & Grind
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Insenso
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Nico Nico
Fabulously Feet
Bali Deli
Yut’s Place
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Fabulous Bali Wedding Baby Belly
Bodyworks Spa
Osteria TeleseAmoaras Spa
Bali Architecture & Construction
Pantarei
Rio
Scandi
Chinoiserie
Lemongrass
Ryoshi
MixwellBali Joe
The Breezes
Tekor BaliRip Curl School of Surf
AJ Hackett
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SanurOne of the most pleasant aspects of Sanur is its large expanse of beachfront. A footpath that covers about five kilometers allows visitors to casually stroll and explore, stopping when they feel like it for a drink or snack at one of the many beach side restaurants. A large reef shelters Sanur’s white-sand beach, resulting in low-key surf that is ideal for beginner surfers and families with small children. However, swimming is only possible at high tide as low tide exposes the reef. Well-stocked bars and decently priced food and drinks have turned this area into a popular nighttime destination as well.
JimbaranAlthough Jimbaran now houses some of the finest luxury hotels in the world, its original color as a fishing village still remains. Unlike many other coastal areas in Bali that have wholly converted from fishing villages into tourist spots crowded with umbrellas, hawkers and surfboards, Jimbaran exploits its natural potential as a fishing village with the establishment of row upon row of seafood restaurants serving that day’s catch of fresh fish and crustaceans. Jimbaran is now known to be a haven of the finest seafood (both raw and processed) in Bali.
Nusa DuaSome of the most luxurious hotels in the world find their home in Nusa Dua. Yet, unknown to even some of its loyal visitors, Nusa Dua actually offers more than just ranks of five-star hotels and up-market restaurants and shops. For instance, the thousands who stay in the luxurious hotels within the Nusa Dua complex and Tanjung Benoa are largely unaware of a beautiful white-sand beach located just five minutes away on the southern edge of the peninsula, named Geger beach. Immediately north of Nusa Dua enclave is the peninsula of Tanjung Benoa that includes less exclusive hotels and Benoa village. As a mixed culture area, visitors can see a mosque and Chinese and Hindu temples in close proximity.
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Absolute Scuba
La Piccola
Double Dutch
Fortune Cookie
Bali Prefab
As the home of Bali’s legendary artists, Ubud is all about culture, inspiration, meditation, nature and comfort. The area’s scenic rice fields, villages, art and craft communities, palaces and rivers are probably some of the top reasons that bring people to Bali. For more than a century, Ubud has been the island’s preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. Accommodations range from the cheap ones sited in the town’s center to the jet set retreats that sit high up on the edge of green valleys.
There are plenty of interesting things on the main streets, but most of the magic of Ubud is hidden away on the backstreets, backwaters and courtyards.
Ubud
PENATARAN SASIH TEMPLE
TEBING
KALEMBUTAN
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PUSERING JAGAD TEMPLE
SIWA RATIH TEMPLE
GUNUNG SARI TEMPLE
KABOEDAN TEMPLE
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
YEH PULUH RELIEF
ARJUNA METAPA TEMPLE
GOA GAJAH
ART MUSEUM
MONKEY FOREST
PAINTING MUSEUM
NEKA MUSEUM
AYUNG RIVER
AYUNG RIVER
UBUD PALACE
To GianyarTo KemunuhTo DenpasarTo Denpasar
To Chedi, Bagawan-giri To Kintamani
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Nusa LembonganNusa Lembongan is one of Bali’s three small offshore islands (the other two are Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan) with tourist infrastructure; thus making it a popular destination for visitors to Bali. Lembongan is a destination to experience the abundance of marine life, coral beds, drop off walls and exhilarating drift dive. Lembongan’s white-sand beaches and clear water are just perfect for visiting sun
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JUNGUTBATU VILLAGE
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SWALLOW CAVE
UNDERGROUND HOUSE
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CENINGAN SURFBREAK
SHIPWRECK SURFBREAK
LIGHTHOUSE
LACERATIONS SURFBREAK
PLAYGROUNDS SURFBREAK
worshippers. Unlike most beaches in Bali, there are no hawkers in Nusa Lembongan, with the sole exception of the boat guys who wander along the beach in the morning and ask you if you would like to join the snorkeling or fishing trips.
Getting to or from Nusa Lembongan is easy due to the numerous options. From Sanur, visitors are provided with several fast boat services as well as the traditional jukung boats (wooden boats). Alternatively, travelers can depart from Benoa Harbour, any of the Gili islands, or even charter their own helicopter.
Batu Karang Resort
Lembongan Island Beach Villa
THE GILIS
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Lombok’s three sister islands of Gili Terawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air are currently amongst the top alternative destinations for tourists visiting Bali. The three are tiny coral-fringed islands blessed with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water swarming with an array of coral fish. Known as budget stopovers in the old days, the Gilis with their rapidly increasing popularity now have diversified accommodations ranging from luxury villas to rustic yet chic bungalows for rent. Oceanfront restaurants and bars are also scattered around. Water activities, of course, are some of the highlights on the must-do list during a stay in these islands.
Each Gili has its own character and charm; Terawangan is known as the party scene, Meno is very mellow (perfect for honeymooners) and Air’s ambiance falls somewhere
between the two. The three islands, very fortunately, are pleasantly free from air pollution due to the absence of motorized land vehicles. Transportation means vary from the traditional cidomo (horse-drawn carts), horses and bicycles.
However, it’s important for you to note that the Gilis are homes to Muslim locals. Although bikinis are tolerable, it is advised for you to avoid any excessive skin displays – including public affection displays. You also need to tolerate the loud call for early Morning Prayer at around four or five in the morning. Restaurants and bars will run as normal during the fasting month of Ramadan.
The Gili islands are easily accessible direct from Bali with the current fast boat services available. Ferry services from Padangbai to Lombok run 24 hours a day. Morning flights from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport to Lombok’s Selaparang Airport are also available daily.
The Gilis