Dining ala Javanese Ningrat at Harum Manis RestaurantMirella PandjaitanSeptember 9, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanSeptember 9, 20230238Having a sweet tooth doesn’t stop at dessert. Not when you’re relishing in Indonesian cuisine. So, for all sweet tooths...
Alvin Gozali Boosts Innovative and Convenient Living at Thamrin NineMirella PandjaitanAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanAugust 8, 2023August 8, 20230388“When I returned to Indonesia in the early 2000s, I became adamant to bring forth slices of the countries I’ve...
Laid-back Evening Drinks at the Cosy BART KuninganMirella PandjaitanJuly 12, 2023July 13, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanJuly 12, 2023July 13, 2023081Days are passing by swiftly. Take a glance at your calendar – is it filled with back-to-back meetings, endless tasks,...
Simple Steps for Employee EmpowermentMirella PandjaitanJuly 9, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanJuly 9, 2023059Some view a job as a means to solely support their lives, while others consider a job as an outlet...
Belitung Part Two, the Earth Saga: May We Go Back to Our RootsMirella PandjaitanJuly 5, 2023July 6, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanJuly 5, 2023July 6, 20230165“May we go back to our roots” highly correlate with my crucial lesson of “stay as calm as the waters”....
Belitung Part One, the Water Saga: Stay as Calm as the WatersMirella PandjaitanJuly 5, 2023July 6, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanJuly 5, 2023July 6, 20230203“A tourist is someone who wants to escape their lives, a traveller is someone who wants to experience theirs.” This...
It is What it is, So Let Go and be FreeMirella PandjaitanJune 18, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanJune 18, 2023060Music accentuates the mood. Whether in deep sorrow, overpouring with joy or needing a motivation boost, there’s always a song...
Slide through the Bewitching, Earthy Waterbom Bali with Sayan GulinoMirella PandjaitanMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanMay 11, 2023May 11, 20230481“Travel is escapism; it allows you to enjoy a new experience or way of being and allows people to feel...
Unlimited Dim Sum for Brunch at Bai Yun Restaurant, The Apurva Kempinski BaliMirella PandjaitanApril 4, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanApril 4, 20230202Weekend brunch is picking up more steam. The convenience of people sleeping in and then gathering with friends and family...
Engaging and Intimate Gastronomical Downtime at Shu Cuisine and BarMirella PandjaitanApril 3, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanApril 3, 20230114Are you yearning to experience an exhilarating meal accompanied by fresh cocktails to colour your scrambling day in Jakarta? Indeed,...
Pizza Making with Michele Cuozzo of Mike PizzaMirella PandjaitanApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanApril 3, 2023April 3, 20230400“I did many other jobs besides working in the kitchen since restaurants were an easy way to make money. People...
Take Time Out in Seclusion and Culture at Arkamara Dijiwa UbudMirella PandjaitanMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanMarch 14, 2023March 14, 20230136Ubud has had a special place in my heart since I celebrated my 21st birthday. It’s Bali’s cultural heartland, providing...
Marriott’s Bali Nusa Dua Terrace: Quintessential Personalised Vacation RentalMirella PandjaitanMarch 10, 2023March 12, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanMarch 10, 2023March 12, 20230434As luck would have it, I gravitate towards a 5am flight from Jakarta to Bali, be it for business or...
How Bad Can Gadgets Harm Kids?Mirella PandjaitanMarch 9, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanMarch 9, 20230286Sometimes, when I look at children glued to iPads or smartphones, I tend to sympathise with them. I understand they’re...
Understanding Indonesia’s Modern Dating PoolMirella PandjaitanFebruary 3, 2023 by Mirella PandjaitanFebruary 3, 20230411It always starts with a “Hey” – Turns into “How was your day?” Turns into “Meet at my place” –...
Top Historical and Art Museums in JakartaMirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 17, 20220573With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums...
Warm Up at the Idyllic Partying Pit Stop, Frestro Kitchen & BarMirella PandjaitanNovember 14, 2022November 19, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 14, 2022November 19, 20220308Bali, the Island of the Gods, is synonymous with abundant cherished memories for holiday-seekers from around the world. Bali is...
Be a Home Barista Through One Push of a Button with Nespresso IndonesiaMirella PandjaitanNovember 4, 2022November 5, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanNovember 4, 2022November 5, 20220516“Everyone drinks coffee at different times. My perfect day enjoying a Nespresso cuppa is after lunch because it suits the...
Well-Rested, Well-Rejuvenated at Blue Karma Dijiwa SeminyakMirella PandjaitanOctober 14, 2022October 17, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanOctober 14, 2022October 17, 20220371At the end of my whirlwind summer tour of Bali, I find myself enthralled in a harmoniously chic villa in...
Apurva Spa: Borneo Beauty Secret Harmonises the Mind-BodyMirella PandjaitanOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanOctober 12, 2022October 12, 20220491I’m a sucker for a spa day. My mother introduced massages to me as a little girl, as her mother...
A Day Under the Sun and Stars at the Dynamic Reef Beach Club, The Apurva Kempinski BaliMirella PandjaitanOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by Mirella PandjaitanOctober 6, 2022October 6, 20220751A friend and I were discussing our depiction of Bali’s areas, based on several holiday moods. We both agreed on...