LUNA Beach Club’s First Anniversary: A Full Moon Celebration Like No OtherIndonesia ExpatApril 9, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatApril 9, 20250A Year of Unforgettable Moments, Now Culminating in the Ultimate Celebration Bali’s most electrifying beach club, Luna Beach Club, is...
AI Meets Artistry in Paradise: The Bali International AI Film Festival Debuts in 2025Indonesia ExpatApril 7, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatApril 7, 20250The Bali International AI Film Festival (BIAIFF), an innovative new event exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, cinema, and human...
Ify Alyssa ‘Menata’ Album Review: A Sweet Examination of What It Means to Be HumanFelix MartuaMarch 18, 2025 by Felix MartuaMarch 18, 20250This 28-year-old jazz-pop artist has delivered one of the best Indonesian albums of 2025 as she arranges life’s complicatedness into...
Jordan Susanto ‘Jordan’ Album Review: Excellent Debut Stacked Against All OddsFelix MartuaFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by Felix MartuaFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 20250The rising soul-pop artist knows how to make an impressive debut album (and an even more impressive live performance), though...
Wijaya 80 ‘Perjumpaan’ EP Review: Effortless Teamwork Creates Lovable DreamworkFelix MartuaFebruary 20, 2025 by Felix MartuaFebruary 20, 20250Its short length might leave listeners wanting more, but this pop trinity proves that some creative magic can only be...
Board Game Cafés in Indonesia: An Expat’s Guide to Breaking the BubbleIndonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 11, 20250For expats seeking authentic connections in Indonesia, board game cafés offer a unique opportunity to step outside the typical expat...
Adventurous Love: Bali Activities for Thrill-Seeking CouplesEylul TuncFebruary 11, 2025 by Eylul TuncFebruary 11, 20250Bali is not just a paradise for romantic sunsets and tranquil beaches; it is also an exhilarating playground for adventurous...
Padma Musical Series Returns With an Enchanting Night of OperaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 20250Padma Musical Series is proud to announce its return with a groundbreaking evening dedicated to the timeless art of opera....
Salma Salsabil ‘Berharap Pada Timur’ Album Review: Not a Perfect Album, But a Praiseworthy StartFelix MartuaFebruary 5, 2025 by Felix MartuaFebruary 5, 20250The Indonesian pop singer-songwriter is fearless enough to pursue her pop idealism in her first-ever studio album, even when the...
New fine art gallery opens in Selong Belanak, LombokIndonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2024December 21, 20240Sempiak Seaside Resort proudly announces the grand opening of Sempiak Seaside Gallery, the first international-level fine art gallery on South...
The Top 10 Indonesian Films You Must Watch in 2025Felix MartuaDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024 by Felix MartuaDecember 18, 2024December 18, 20240From potential award darlings to likely box-office hits, here we have selected 10 upcoming films that may shape and define...
Shopping for Festive Gifts in Bali: From Artisans to BoutiquesEylul TuncDecember 11, 2024 by Eylul TuncDecember 11, 20240This festive season, immerse yourself in the beauty of Balinese craftsmanship and bring home something truly special. Bali, often called...
BSJ’s ‘We Will Rock You’ and Putting Arts Education on Centre StageFelix MartuaDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024 by Felix MartuaDecember 6, 2024December 6, 20240On Tuesday, the 26th of November, Indonesia Expat had a chance to catch the jukebox musical before its cast and...
The Ultimate Family Fun at Mai Main Canggu: Bali’s Newest PlaygroundIndonesia ExpatNovember 12, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 12, 20240Located in Bali’s iconic Canggu, Mai Main Canggu is a newly opened children’s playground that’s rapidly gaining popularity. Set to...
Top 10 Recent Books on IndonesiaKenneth YeungNovember 8, 2024November 10, 2024 by Kenneth YeungNovember 8, 2024November 10, 20240Who reads books anymore? Let alone magazines crammed with undisclosed and unreadable advertorials generated by ChatGPT. With global stupidity soaring...
Into the Wild Skies: Matt Dearden’s High-Flying Journey Behind Flying from Shangri-LaAnastasia NareswariNovember 8, 2024 by Anastasia NareswariNovember 8, 20240Matt Dearden’s journey from computer programmer to bush pilot in Papua is the kind of story that grabs you by...
The Bar at Park Hyatt Jakarta Reopens as a Refined Cigar and Cocktail LoungeIndonesia ExpatNovember 6, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 6, 20240Park Hyatt Jakarta is delighted to announce the grand reopening of The Bar, now transformed into an elevated cigar and...
SKAI Bar & Grill: A New Chapter BeginsIndonesia ExpatOctober 25, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 25, 20240Discover the newly transformed SKAI Bar & Grill at Padma Resort Legian, offering a stunning sunset destination with a sophisticated...
Gran Melia Jakarta Unveils Spooktacular Halloween Events for October 2024Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 17, 20240Celebrate Halloween at Gran Melia Jakarta with exciting events, including a painting workshop, a Halloween-themed cooking class, and a thrilling...
Jade In The Jungle: An Exclusive Collaboration of The Jungle Club and Jade by Todd EnglishIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 20240Experience “Jade in the Jungle” at The Jungle Club Ubud – an exclusive culinary collaboration with Jade by Todd English,...
Pamungkas ‘Hardcore Romance’ Review: His Least Interesting, Most Awkward Album to DateFelix MartuaOctober 4, 2024 by Felix MartuaOctober 4, 20240The pop-rock singer-songwriter’s fifth original studio album feels more like a confusing déjà vu than a confident step into a...