Global Advancements in Immersive DiningKate ParadisNovember 7, 2019 by Kate ParadisNovember 7, 20190926 Immersive dining has evolved since the days of “dinner and a show,” which often meant mediocre dinner and tacky theatre...
Koh Samui, Thailand’s Easy 4-Day GetawayKate ParadisAugust 1, 2019 by Kate ParadisAugust 1, 201901737 Want a perfect, long-weekend, island escape, with very little planning required? Koh Samui is close enough to enjoy over an...
Golfing in Jakarta: A Guide for Golfers Visiting or New to JakartaKate ParadisJuly 17, 2019 by Kate ParadisJuly 17, 201902349 Daily walking would be nice, yeah? Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, came in dead last for the number...
Self-Defence Classes & Muay Thai: For a Woman’s Protection? Maybe not. For Fitness, yes!Kate ParadisMay 8, 2019May 10, 2019 by Kate ParadisMay 8, 2019May 10, 201901015 Muay Thai started in Thailand hundreds of years ago as a self-defence technique on the battlefield. It became Thailand’s national...
Ethical Eggs?Kate ParadisMay 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Kate ParadisMay 8, 2019May 8, 201901735 We have many options for eggs in the supermarket, but we should exercise caution in trusting the labels, as there...
Online Learning: Should I? Shouldn’t I?Kate ParadisMarch 12, 2019January 14, 2020 by Kate ParadisMarch 12, 2019January 14, 202002216 The most obvious benefit of online learning is the convenience: you can work at your own pace, from wherever you...
Advice from Your Resident Canadian Polar Bear: Surviving a Proper WinterKate ParadisAugust 1, 2018 by Kate ParadisAugust 1, 20180846 Visiting somewhere cold? Moving to a country with a proper winter? Japan? Norway? Southern Chile? Here are some tips for...
Your Next Trip: FloresKate ParadisMay 21, 2018December 15, 2019 by Kate ParadisMay 21, 2018December 15, 201902239 The island of Flores, home of the extraordinary Komodo National Park, has much to offer and is worth taking some...
Fast Fashion: Trendy Clothing Items at Low Prices – the Scourge of Humanity?Kate ParadisMay 9, 2018 by Kate ParadisMay 9, 201801589 Twenty years ago, we valued the household items that we worked hard to afford. Before the current instant-gratification-obsessed “disposable era”,...
Komunal 88 – Sustainability is Good for BusinessKate ParadisApril 25, 2018 by Kate ParadisApril 25, 201801693 According to a University of Georgia study of 192 countries, Indonesia ranked second in the world for mismanaged plastic waste,...
Jakarta After DarkKate ParadisApril 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by Kate ParadisApril 11, 2018April 11, 201807804 Jakarta is city of stark juxtapositions at every turn. The heralding mosques suggest a conservative lifestyle, but this is contrasted...
An Alternative, Intriguing Speakeasy Conjuring up Custom CocktailsKate ParadisMarch 28, 2018March 28, 2018 by Kate ParadisMarch 28, 2018March 28, 201801226 Lola is a dark Cuban-meets-South American gem of a bar tucked away under Fujin Japanese restaurant in Jl. Gunawarman. It...
Staying Fit In The CityKate ParadisFebruary 28, 2018 by Kate ParadisFebruary 28, 201803908 Despite Jakarta’s bustling and chaotic nature, too many residents lead a sedentary lifestyle. It’s time to move and get healthy,...