Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Makassar, At Least 13 Dead and Dozens Injured
At least 13 people have died after a boat carrying holidaymakers capsized off the coast of Makassar. Dozens of other...
Welcome to the Indonesian Kampung!
Since many Indonesians are returning to their family homes over the Ramadan holidays, here is Sacha Stevenson’s take on what...
Payments to be Integrated at Jakarta Outer Ring Road Starting June 20
The Indonesia Toll Road Authority (BPJT) will integrate the payment system of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) starting on...
Indonesian Idul Fitri Dishes
Have you ever tried the traditional food served over Idul Fitri? This holiday, why not explore some of the delicious...
Four Japanese Men Arrested in Papua for Immigration Violations
Four Japanese men have been arrested in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua allegedly for immigration violations during a massive raid...
Road Tripping through the Western United States
Have you ever sat in a car and drove through the American countryside with your best friends searching for adventure...
Tourist Dies After Falling Off Cliff While Taking a Selfie
A Chinese tourist fell from a cliff to his death after attempting to take a selfie on the edge of...
The Best Ayam Taliwang is in Mataram
Have you ever ventured to Lombok without knowing where to go for the best eats? On this sleepy island east...
Mayor of Blitar Surrenders to KPK for Corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Muhammad Samanhudi Anwar, the mayor of Blitar, East Java, after he surrendered on Friday...
Great Expectations
If there is one thing that Sacha Stevenson is good at, it’s her amazing ability to be at once cynical...
Russian Arrested for Dealing Cocaine on the Streets of Kuta
A Russian man was arrested in April for allegedly dealing cocaine in Bali’s famous tourist spot, Kuta. A press conference...
Destination Indonesia
Ever wonder what you can do with a GoPro, four weeks, a beautiful country and two of your best mates?...
The Trillion-Dollar Investment Trend You?ve Never Heard of and How You Can Be a Part of It
If today you take a look at your investment portfolio, what will you find? A number of properties around your...
Anti-Terror Sweeps Across the Country Capture 96 Suspects
Indonesian police revealed yesterday that 96 people allegedly involved in terror activities have been captured or killed as part of...
Member of Infamous “Bali Nine” Dies of Cancer
A member of the Bali Nine convicted drug smugglers, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, has reportedly died in a hospital in...
Green Spaces in Surabaya
It is quite difficult to find green spaces within Indonesian cities and Surabaya is no exception. Dr. Ir. Tri Rismaharani,...
Solving Indonesia’s Talent Deficit
Over the past two decades, Indonesia has added 40 million people to its population. The country’s demographic dividend is often...
Blitar: A Grave Town
There’s much that’s curious about Blitar. Harmonious yet discordant, mainly subtle, then abruptly blunt. Certainly different. Well worth sampling. It’s...
Foreigners Relocating to Bali
It’s easy to visit Bali as a tourist because most nationalities don’t need a visa to stay on the island...
Thierry Sanders, CEO of Mekar
Indonesia Expat sat down with Thierry Sanders, CEO of Mekar, and talked about peer-to-peer lending in Indonesia: Tell us about...
Bules Trying Traditional Indonesian Medicine
Indonesia has a plethora of herbal, medicinal drinks and remedies to soothe any aches or pains one might experience. Jamu...