The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and Cuisine
Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
Lifestyle
The Games Children Play
I used to be a kindergarten teacher. Not on purpose of course. I graduated university with a degree in community...
Do You Yakiniku?
For those of my dear readers who enjoy good food and have limited time to spend watching Netflix, there is...
Raising Healthy, Happy, Expat Children in Indonesia
My son finished drinking his milk and yelled out to his nanny, “Finished!” I have tirelessly taught him to take...
Swim and Sway Those Kilos Away
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is also the basis...
Disconnect and Find Yourself
Ever spent a day without your phone? You should give it a try! I remember growing up in Nottingham, in...
Li Cunxin, The Ballet Star Who Could Never Really Leave the Stage
Chinese-Australian dancer Li Cunxin has been enjoying his long yet productive retirement for years, and he has chosen to trade...
Bali House Nominated for Building of the Year Award
A house in Bali has been nominated for Building of the Year Award by Archdaily, a tech company dedicated to...
A Retro Romance – Groovy Valentine’ Day Ideas in Jakarta
What is the ideal way to celebrate love? The most genuine and unconditional feeling — love, can never be weighed...
The Ultimate Guide to a Spiritual Valentine’s Day in Bali
Love is in the air and we’ve got you covered with our soul-inspiring romance rundown for Valentine’s Day in Bali....
Indonesian Soccer League 2018 Preview
With the new Liga One season due to kick off in the second half of February most of the 18...
Parlour of Therapy
Hidden nail havens are abound in Jakarta for those who do not have the privilege of free time; being busy...
The Lonely Expat Housewife of Jakarta
Being an expat housewife in Jakarta has its own set of challenges even with all of the pros of living...
How expats can maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst working in Indonesia
The idea of working abroad is exciting enough, but the chance to live and work in a beautiful archipelago that...
Cuisine so Delightfully Introspective, It’ Hard to Keep Kaum
The Clandestine Critic is back, this time tackling upscale Indonesian dining in the heart of Jakarta. Kaum Restaurant is well-received...
Jakarta or Manila: Which Southeast Asian Megacity is Safer for Women?
Walking the uneven pavement in the sweltering heat of Jakarta is made even more uncomfortable for women like Anindya Restuviani...
The People Behind the Goods
Colourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterile-looking, cities....
Homegrown Beauty ? A Simple Guide to Indonesian Cosmetic Brands
Often considered as the recession-proof business, the beauty industry attracts both the enthusiast and entrepreneur around the world. There is...
The Vanguard of the New Southeast Asian Cuisine
During the Jakarta Culinary Feastival event in November, chefs from around the region were flown in to provide a...
Chef Matias Ayala, Executive Chef of the Raffles Hotel Jakarta
The Raffles Jakarta’s name is synonymous with elegance, luxury and refinement when it comes to the hotel experience and fine...
The State of Indonesian Football in 2017
To say football is massive in Indonesia is an understatement. Fans of English, Italian and Spanish teams regularly gather in...