Eastern Indonesia’s Endless Gems
Eastern Indonesia is well known for having exotic tourist destinations. This region consists of Sulawesi, the Nusa Tenggara islands, Bali,...
Millennial Locals Take on Chicken Wings and Brownies
I spent four and half years in the US as a little girl; a time my everlasting love for chicken...
Welcome Home at Otto Trattoria Italiana
Are you an Italian cuisine foodie? Jakarta has been embraced by Otto Trattoria Italiana, a new Italian restaurant that opened...
Digging Deeper on Cross Cultural Families and Culture Differences
“When feelings are valid, perception can still be unreliable”, is a quote I stumbled upon from cross-cultural marriage and parenting...
45 Years in Indonesia – Eleonora Detmers
Eleonora Detmers Lives the Pelabuhan Ratu Cowabunga Eleonora Detmers, often called Nora, has never looked back since moving to Indonesia...
Let’s Meet Brice: Former Long-course Triathlete, Current Managing Director of Goodwood Interiors
Brice van der Post may be new to the world of business, but he has a strong mindset that stems...
Home Décor Tricks for Livelier Sanctuary
I was watching YouTuber Rachel Nguyen’s loft tour; surprisingly, I’m taking an interest in home décor nowadays. From furniture and...
Brendon Meppem Learned to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
It’s a confronting, difficult, and never-ending situation the world is facing, said Brendon Meppem. Regardless, spreading love and warmth are...
ORO Italian Restaurant: Food Radar Beeping
The quest to discover Italian restaurants in Jakarta never ends – at least not for me. Italian cuisine is one...
Staycation Mission: Master the Art of Doing Nothing at The Alana Sentul
If you’re too bored with Jakarta and its antics, why not escape the city for an hour to Sentul City?...
Pizzeria: Jakarta’s First Specialised Pizza Restaurant is Back
Back in the 1990s, other pizza outlets were still scarce in Jakarta. It was a challenge to get authentic Western...
Secrets to Indonesian Cooking
Travelling to a new area means exploring; nature, the culture, and most importantly, the food. Indonesia is known to be...
Restless at Home? Go and Staycation at The Sultan Hotel and Residence Jakarta
It’s been seven months since the coronavirus hit Indonesia; for seven months our habits have changed. We’ve become more cautious...
How did Indonesia’s Economy Come Around?
Studying the Indonesian economy from a historical perspective is essential. A deep understanding of history is needed to support sustainable...
Meet the Driving Force behind Cekindo
Running a successful business in Indonesia, a land filled with abundant business opportunities, diverse culture and breathtaking natural landscapes, is...
Rumour Has it, Indonesia is Ready to Enter Economic Recession
It’s been over two decades since Indonesia last experienced an economic recession. This could once again occur with the country’s...
A Sense of Belonging for Cross-Cultural Kids
“Sometimes, my children complain about how a mixed marriage child, who seems to be living a lovely life to a...
Leave Your Cars at Home, Cycle and Longboard Instead
The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, is an advocate for cyclists to use the capital’s main roads. Anies encourages...
Relive the Spirit of Isen Mulang Done Virtually
Vast, deep jungles and being home to the orangutan and the Dayak tribe are usually illustrated when someone mentions Kalimantan...
Strike a Pose
A few months ago, Annabel North-Lewis was on the go; heading to a few castings each week all over London...
Is Something Missing this Ramadan?
As the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, also known as the Quranic month, Ramadan is about self-discipline, self-reflection, and...