The Secret Island
Travelling to an Indonesian island that is not in the guide books and barely mentioned on Wikipedia in search of...
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A Tibetan Moon: Shamanistic Indie Designers
I recently had a good, earthy chat with a couple of indie jewellery designers who showcased their work at the...
Last Chance to See?
An unspoiled island off the northern coast of Sulawesi is scheduled for partial destruction despite a Supreme Court ruling that...
Wae Rebo: The Duality of Tradition and Progress in West Flores
The first time I saw pictures of Wae Rebo, I was intrigued with the traditional conical straw houses in the...
Beautiful Borders: The Unexplored Borders of Anambas
Although Indonesia is famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, mysterious caves, and rapid rivers, some forget that it is in...
The Christmas Spices of Indonesia
If you enjoy baking festive treats at home during the Christmas season, you may have noticed that imported foods such...
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
The festive season is upon us, and what better time to channel your creativity and be inventive with cocktails and...
Lifesaving Initiatives Against Methanol
With Christmas and New Year almost here, plenty of people will be taking the opportunity to engage in some festive...
Good Tidings from Java-The Spirit of Sendang Sono
Many Catholics find Sendang Sono a great place to draw closer to God and strengthen their faith. And for non-Catholics...
Brendan O’Donnell: Bali Community Choir Director
Brendan conducted two Melbourne-based ?SING AUSTRALIA? choirs before moving to Bali. He has lived in Bali since 2008. In 2009,...
Yellow Coco Creative Nest: Creative after-school programs
Yellow Coco Creative Nest is an open arts space for children designed to nurture creativity and understanding between the Balinese...
Under My Skin: The Explosion of Tattooing
Hidden away in a modest apartment in Gifu, central Japan, 79-year-old tattoo artist Horihide (meaning to carve) is preparing his...
All that Glitters is Gold
For thousands of years, gold has witnessed stories of human civilizations. And just like the Incan or ancient Egyptian empires,...
Seeing the World through Performance Arts
For eight years, Indonesian performing artist Melati Suryodarmo, studied under Marina Abramovi?, whose students undertake a strict schedule of fasting...
Toni Ruttimann: The Bridge-Builder
Meet Toni Ruttimann, the bridge-builder. He is, literally, bringing two worlds together; one community at a time. Toni has built...
Georgius Everhardus Rumphius: From Hobby to Fame
She was called Rumphius in honour and remembrance of the first naturalist of Ambon. Her hull was painted yellow and...
Overwhelming Genius: The World of Harry Darsono
Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo, and Copernicus may be the first names that come to your mind at the mention of...
Clean Up Jakarta Day 2013: Back-Breaking Teamwork Raises Awareness of Jakarta’s Rubbish Problem
The first Clean Up Jakarta Day took place on the morning of Sunday November 10th 2013. Over 1,000 volunteers at...
Development and Shifting Cultures: The Papuan Koteka
Perhaps the most iconic and essential item of clothing worn by the Dani and Yali men is the koteka or...
Meet J.P. Ellis
J.P. is an entrepreneur and a proud new father. He?s also an avid map aficionado; so much so that he...
Welcome to Remarkable Indonesia
The banner headline of the very impressive TV advertising campaign that tries to hook potential investors to take the path...