Satiable September
'Om Swastyastu'
Welcome to the archipelago and welcome to the September edition of Bali & Beyond. We've prepared our usual regular features and the information updates that we hope will be useful to you during your visit to Bali and the surrounding destinations.
Through Focus Feature we take a look at a most overlooked yet significant small item, the ancient Chinese coin with a square hole in its center and some Chinese characters on its sides, and its place in Balinese culture. Read about how these coins, called pis bolong in Balinese and uang kepeng in Bahasa, are such the living relics that they are.
In Craft & Culture this month we look at how the array of rituals and daily activities in Bali are predetermined by whether a certain day is 'good' or 'bad'. For their adherence to an exact day for a certain activity, virtually every Balinese household possesses this unique Balinese calendar that assists them throughout each day of their lives.
Through Shopping & Style our regular contributor shares with us her views on the easy access from Bali to Jakarta's fashion scene and no 'International Departure' hassles, so even the most dedicated of island dwellers can relish a quick shopping trip these days.
In Dining & Delights enjoy summer holiday delights as Executive Chef Christian Josef Louis and Executive Chef Alejandro Jiminez Real unveil the authentic flavors of Spain entwined with genuine Balinese hospitality.
Through Action & Attractions let's walk under the waters of Lembongan with a revolutionary new diving system. You don't have to know how to swim or dive, you just breathe naturally, and girls can keep their makeup on!
Resort Review presents our contributor's experience with all that can be done on Bali's East Coast, visiting the secret Pasir Putih, climbing Mount Agung at midnight, snorkeling and cruising on AmanXII, trekking and cycling through charming villages and the stay at the Amankila.
In Beyond Bali two historical underground water channels in East Java that used to be employed for guerilla warfare are now popular tourist destinations. Bali & Beyond's former editor shares his adventures in exploring the lengthy lairs. In Capital Corner our Jakarta-based contributor takes you to visit a house-cum-gallery in South Jakarta filled with treasures and artifacts from all over Indonesia, and even beyond.
Happy reading!
'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om...'
—The Team
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