New Tables in Jakarta – January 2026
Here are our recommendations for five relatively new restaurants, eateries, cafes, and bars in Jakarta for this month. Looking for...
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Cantonese Legacy at Joempa: A Lunar New Year Celebration of Timeless Flavours at Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar
A warm Lunar New Year celebration where loved ones come together to savour timeless flavours and create lasting memories. Welcoming...
Habitat for Humanity x Global Jaya School: A CAS Journey of Building Hope
As part of their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) journey, students at Global Jaya School embarked on a meaningful partnership with...
Tribute Portfolio Expands in Indonesia with the Opening of Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
A New Door to Nature’s Rhythm Opens in the Heart of Ubud. Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio...
Ban on Tourist Ships Sailing in Labuan Bajo Extended Until 27 January
The ban on tourist boat sailings in the waters of Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, has been further...
A Journey of Flavours at the Puhu Restaurant
Payangan, Bali — The Puhu Restaurant at Padma Resort Ubud invites guests to embark on A Journey of Flavours, a...
Beyond borders: How online school can give your child a world-class education
Walk into many classrooms in Indonesia, and you’ll likely see students diligently writing notes, memorising formulas, and preparing for their...
Immigration Dismantles International Love-Scamming Syndicate in Tangerang, 27 Foreign Nationals Detained
Authorities have detained 27 foreign nationals as an effort to crack down on an international romance scam syndicate in Tangerang,...
Bali Tops TripAdvisor’s World’s Best Travel Destination 2026
Bali has ranked first on the list of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best Travel Destinations 2026,...
Uncovering Yogyakarta: Hidden Gems Every Foreign Traveller Should Experience
For expats and foreign travellers who stay longer or prefer to explore Yogyakarta at a measured pace, these lesser-known destinations...
Bali Zoo Stops Elephant Rides Amid Animal Welfare Pressure
Bali Zoo has stopped its elephant ride attraction following years of criticism from animal welfare groups, as authorities warn conservation...
What are We Going to Leave to Our Grandkids?
Dutch-born Professor Geert Arend, also known as Gerry van Klinken, is a late-arrival greenie—a person who campaigns for protection of...
Six Cruise Ships Entered Bali in Early 2026, Bringing 5,500 Foreign Tourists
In early to mid-January 2026, six cruise ships have so far docked at Benoa Harbour, Bali, carrying 5,500 foreign tourists....
This January, Time to Come Up with Your Own Definition of ‘New Beginnings’
Our editor ponders how one should start realistically defining the phrase “new beginnings” and why we should no longer put...
Grill, Gather, and Celebrate: Australia Day at SKAI Bar & Grill
For the second time, SKAI Bar & Grill brings the laid-back spirit of Down Under to the shores of Legian...
Welcome the Year of the Horse with a Magnifique “Flavours of Prosperity” Celebration at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort invites guests to welcome the Lunar New Year with Flavours of Prosperity, a refined...
Indonesia Targets 17.6 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals by 2026
Indonesia is aiming to welcome between 16 million and 17.6 million international visitors in 2026, supported by improved connectivity, visa...
Gatam Institute at Eka Hospital Records 100 Robotic Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Using Advanced Technology
Gatam Institute has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing 100 Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedures using VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Technology,...
Nusantara Mindfulness: New Beginnings Through Indonesia’s Art of Slowing Down
As modern life rushes us from one moment to the next, Java and Bali offer timeless wisdom on the art...
At BSJ Kindergarten, Play-Based Learning is Key to Lifelong Success
Sheetal Singh, the Head of Kindergarten at British School Jakarta (BSJ), discussed how play-based learning from an early age can...
The Magic of Multilingualism
Why international schools are the perfect language playground. Multilingualism wasn’t something I thought much about until my own children came...