East Nusa Tenggara Ready for Tourists from Mid-June
The government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has announced it’s ready to open its leading tourist destinations starting 15th June...
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Staying healthy. How to cope with COVID-19? Can I still see my doctor? Health certificates?
A lot of information is available on COVID-19. For those of us who are living in Jakarta or elsewhere in...
Jakarta’s Malls Ready to Reopen, PSBB Depends on Public
The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, has invited the people of the city to continue to be disciplined in...
Nadiem Makarim: Schools Reopening in July is Untrue
As a precaution against the continued spread of coronavirus, schools across Indonesia have been closed since mid-March. Recently, there has...
Public Eid Prayers Held Throughout Indonesia
President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana have sent wishes of Eid Mubarak 1441 H to Muslims throughout Indonesia. “Happy...
New Requirements to Enter Bali
The Bali Provincial Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling of COVID-19 has a number of conditions for people who...
Oops! I Overate Again
Have you seen the memes circulating on social media about the “Quarantine 15”? It’s basically poking fun at the 15...
Pay Now, Stay Later Deals in Bali, Jakarta and Java
One day, we will live in the new normal. Whilst we sit patiently and anticipate the days when we can...
Top Lebaran Foods to Try
Idul Fitr, or as the locals call it “Lebaran”, involves not just religious practices but also an array of delectable...
Borobudur and Prambanan Temples Set to Reopen in June 2020
Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Ratu Boko Temple will reopened for tourists in June 2020. Previously, these three tourist sites...
Starting Friday, Entering Exiting Jakarta Requires Permit Letter
DKI Jakarta provincial government will require people who want to exit or enter the capital to show an admission permit...
Spirituality in the Subak – Bali
The humble rice field is a gateway to Balinese culture and spirituality. Since the 9th century, a sophisticated system of...
Novice’s Drone Photography Notes
Interest in Drone Photography? Drone photography has now made it to many average photographers’ kit and has amazingly shifted their...
Service Education in Schools to Create Far-Reaching, Positive Changes
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is fostering social responsibility, community spirit, and empathy through service education. Schools and universities around the...
The Current Visa Situation for Foreigners in Indonesia
Unprecedented times are upon us and it is by no means an exaggeration to admit, the COVID-19 pandemic will forevermore...
Ersya Aurelia – Break in the Clouds – Film Industry
Many industries have been experiencing downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the phrase coined by Teri Hatcher goes, “Patience is...
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...
Large-Scale Social Restrictions in Jakarta Re-extends until 4 June 2020
The governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan has decided to re-extend the large-scale social restriction (PSBB) for another 14 days...
Digital Tax for Foreign Companies Coming in July 2020
The Directorate General of Taxation (DJP), part of the Ministry of Finance, began will begin to apply a purchase tax...
An Expat’s (Atypical) Indonesian Love Story
She fascinated me. She pulled me closer irresistibly no matter how much I tried to pull away. She stimulated my...
Yogyakarta Hotels and Restaurants Reopen on June 2020
Dozens of hotels and restaurants in Yogyakarta that have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be re-open in...