Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival Announces New Names
UMI, Lee Ritenour, Tontrakul, Tara Lily, RAN and many more set to perform at BNI Java Jazz Festival 2025. The...
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LUNA Beach Club’s First Anniversary: A Full Moon Celebration Like No Other
A Year of Unforgettable Moments, Now Culminating in the Ultimate Celebration Bali’s most electrifying beach club, Luna Beach Club, is...
AI Meets Artistry in Paradise: The Bali International AI Film Festival Debuts in 2025
The Bali International AI Film Festival (BIAIFF), an innovative new event exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, cinema, and human...
Ify Alyssa ‘Menata’ Album Review: A Sweet Examination of What It Means to Be Human
This 28-year-old jazz-pop artist has delivered one of the best Indonesian albums of 2025 as she arranges life’s complicatedness into...
Jordan Susanto ‘Jordan’ Album Review: Excellent Debut Stacked Against All Odds
The rising soul-pop artist knows how to make an impressive debut album (and an even more impressive live performance), though...
Wijaya 80 ‘Perjumpaan’ EP Review: Effortless Teamwork Creates Lovable Dreamwork
Its short length might leave listeners wanting more, but this pop trinity proves that some creative magic can only be...
Board Game Cafés in Indonesia: An Expat’s Guide to Breaking the Bubble
For expats seeking authentic connections in Indonesia, board game cafés offer a unique opportunity to step outside the typical expat...
Adventurous Love: Bali Activities for Thrill-Seeking Couples
Bali is not just a paradise for romantic sunsets and tranquil beaches; it is also an exhilarating playground for adventurous...
Padma Musical Series Returns With an Enchanting Night of Opera
Padma Musical Series is proud to announce its return with a groundbreaking evening dedicated to the timeless art of opera....
Salma Salsabil ‘Berharap Pada Timur’ Album Review: Not a Perfect Album, But a Praiseworthy Start
The Indonesian pop singer-songwriter is fearless enough to pursue her pop idealism in her first-ever studio album, even when the...
New fine art gallery opens in Selong Belanak, Lombok
Sempiak Seaside Resort proudly announces the grand opening of Sempiak Seaside Gallery, the first international-level fine art gallery on South...
The Top 10 Indonesian Films You Must Watch in 2025
From potential award darlings to likely box-office hits, here we have selected 10 upcoming films that may shape and define...
Shopping for Festive Gifts in Bali: From Artisans to Boutiques
This festive season, immerse yourself in the beauty of Balinese craftsmanship and bring home something truly special. Bali, often called...
BSJ’s ‘We Will Rock You’ and Putting Arts Education on Centre Stage
On Tuesday, the 26th of November, Indonesia Expat had a chance to catch the jukebox musical before its cast and...
The Ultimate Family Fun at Mai Main Canggu: Bali’s Newest Playground
Located in Bali’s iconic Canggu, Mai Main Canggu is a newly opened children’s playground that’s rapidly gaining popularity. Set to...
Top 10 Recent Books on Indonesia
Who reads books anymore? Let alone magazines crammed with undisclosed and unreadable advertorials generated by ChatGPT. With global stupidity soaring...
Into the Wild Skies: Matt Dearden’s High-Flying Journey Behind Flying from Shangri-La
Matt Dearden’s journey from computer programmer to bush pilot in Papua is the kind of story that grabs you by...
The Bar at Park Hyatt Jakarta Reopens as a Refined Cigar and Cocktail Lounge
Park Hyatt Jakarta is delighted to announce the grand reopening of The Bar, now transformed into an elevated cigar and...
SKAI Bar & Grill: A New Chapter Begins
Discover the newly transformed SKAI Bar & Grill at Padma Resort Legian, offering a stunning sunset destination with a sophisticated...
Gran Melia Jakarta Unveils Spooktacular Halloween Events for October 2024
Celebrate Halloween at Gran Melia Jakarta with exciting events, including a painting workshop, a Halloween-themed cooking class, and a thrilling...
Jade In The Jungle: An Exclusive Collaboration of The Jungle Club and Jade by Todd English
Experience “Jade in the Jungle” at The Jungle Club Ubud – an exclusive culinary collaboration with Jade by Todd English,...