RB Collection Family Brochure 2022

Flying the nest – Indonesia
Two sides of the same Far Eastern coin
Jimbaran | Ubud | Sumba
Being the largest archipelago in the world, it would make sense that not all the
islands of Indonesia are made the same. While some rush by at the pace of Bali’s
scooter traffic, other relish the unhurried way of life where anxiety and stress don’t
feature in the vocabulary. Both ways are a glorious shock to the system that come
together to make a trip full of possibilities for every generation.
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A different way of life
Visiting a Brahman family in Ubud opens
eyes to the importance of the Hindu beliefs in
the region, where crafting traditional offerings
like Canang Sari baskets and witnessing a
Gebogan blessing by a High Priest are on
the cards. Later on in the trip, although
most time on the remote island of Sumba is
spent at leisure, their easy-going and sociable
community spirit is very easily absorbed.
The caring side
Studying environmental practices comes a
whole lot easier in a place like the Green
School. A fusion of thatch and bamboo
alongside the Ayung River, the school’s
aim is to teach sustainable practices to the
future generation, but grown-ups certainly
aren’t left out. Also doing some good is the
Sumba Foundation, where guests visit some
of the projects that show how they’re helping
the community in ways like employment,
healthcare and education.
Take on a challenge
Cross stepping out of the comfort zone,
nothing is quite as freeing as conquering
the waves in one of Bali’s renowned surfing
hotspots. The calmer waters around Jimbaran
make it a brilliant place to learn and test skills
with just the right amount of adventure. In
the capable hands of a surfing master, all
levels learn how to improve and add another
seriously cool skill to their repertoire. One
that can be practiced over on Sumba at Occy’s
Left too.
Take some downtime
Emerging from the jungle into a clearing
dominated by a cascading waterfall is a sight
worthy of a few collective “pinch me”s. As
guides set up a picnic lunch by the pool,
spend the time floating together as the sound
of the flowing water blocks out any unwanted
distractions. Taking a moment to appreciate
being the only ones in the world doing that
very thing, in that very place, at that very time.
A way to remember
Wearable keepsakes are arguably one of the
best kinds because they can be taken with
you wherever you go. On an in-depth tour
of designer John Hardy’s jewellery workshop,
you not only get an insight into how the
Balinese heritage is being preserved, but also
get to take a piece of it home. After designing
and helping to create a piece of your own
jewellery, the trip comes flooding back when
the finished product is delivered a couple of
weeks after returning home.