Cliff Top Golfing on the Bukit in Bali
There is nothing quite like golfing in Bali. What can be more invigorating than hitting a golf ball over terraced...
Bargaining in Bali
There is no doubt Bali is a shoppers’ paradise, but how do you know if you are getting a good...
Setulang ? A Stay in the Forest, North Kalimantan
When I arrived at Setulang Village, I noticed there were no supermarkets to be seen anywhere. The village is located...
Delightful Derawan Islands
The coral reefs that surround Derawan Island are bursting with colour and life. In fact, over 870 fish species live...
Nusa Penida: Angels and Nature
Nusa Penida is a beautiful, rugged island, just a short 30 minutes by boat from Sanur in Bali. Angel Billabong,...
Gluten Free – What’s It All About?
When my young daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of ten, I had to learn all about...
Romancing the Stone
When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking...
Do You See What Eye See ? A ?Photo Voice? Project for Children with Special Needs
Writer Stephanie Brookes shares a heartwarming tale from Bali about a couple of university grads from the Netherlands who are...
Sustainability, Permaculture and Organic in Bali
Ever wonder where your organic food products are grown or made, distributed or sold? Stephanie Brookes looks into the local...
Exploring the Butterfly Bounty in Buton
Exploring obscure islands in Indonesia can bring the traveller face-to-face with extraordinary travel experiences. Luckily, expats can now take advantage...
A Deeper Look Into The Languid Lake Toba
Lake Toba is surrounded by highlands and jagged peaks on the island of Sumatra. The lake spreads out to meet...
Wild Rivers and Wildlife – Gunung Leuser National Park
A Wilderness Escape A trip to the Gunung Leuser National Park in Southern Aceh is an authentic wilderness experience. Your...
A Jungle Adventure With Kalimantan’ Orangutan
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw...
Bloo Lagoon – A Quiet Hideaway in Bali
Padangbai is a small, friendly Balinese seaside village and a great little getaway about an hour and a half from...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and Kicking
Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
A Shortlist of Ubud’ Organic Farmers’ Markets
Not only known for its laid back and artsy ambiance, Ubud is also comprised of healthy organic food markets. This...
Dinner Served on a Village Plate in Ubud
It is not easy to find great cooking classes to dig up more about traditional Balinese cuisine. Stephanie Brookes explores...
Travelling with a Diabetic Child
We were living in Jakarta, thousands of miles from our home country, when we took our daughter to the doctor...
Why People From Around the World Want to Retire in Bali
John and Kerry For many, Bali is a wonderful retirement option. The climate is perfect, the culture fascinating and the...
Top Five Treetop Stays in Bali
While the island is often regarded as a beach paradise with a variety of boat tours and diving options, many...
A Centre of Strength for Divorced Women in Bali
Ni Komang Sariadi is the founder of Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan Women’s Centre (PKP) located just outside Ubud, Bali. PKP is...