Miss Indonesia Places Third at Miss World 2016Nadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 22, 2016December 22, 20160Miss Indonesia Natasha Mannuela Halim bagged the third place in the prestigious Miss World competition held in in Oxon Hill,...
Five Ways to Have a Great Honeymoon in BaliRadheka KumariDecember 20, 2016December 8, 2021 by Radheka KumariDecember 20, 2016December 8, 20210We?ve rounded up five must-do things that newlyweds should not miss for that intoxicating mix of relaxation, enjoyment and romance...
Locavore: An Offbeat Culinary Lab in The Heart of UbudLeighton CosseboomDecember 19, 2016March 11, 2023 by Leighton CosseboomDecember 19, 2016March 11, 20230Locavore is a saga of fine dining, presented as visual works of art. It?s perfect for foodies willing to pay...
Jamie James and The Glamour of StrangenessKunang HelmiDecember 19, 2016December 19, 2016 by Kunang HelmiDecember 19, 2016December 19, 20160Jamie James’ book “The Glamour of Strangeness” is a global survey of exotes, artists and writers who “roam the world...
Upscale Resort Rebrands in JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 16, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 16, 20160Intercontinental, one of Jakarta’s most successful hotels, plans to rebrand itself to Ayana Midplaza with hopes of becoming the capital’s...
The Curious Case of Holidaying in JakartaCaranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 2016December 14, 20160Behind Jakarta’s chaotic exterior sits an alternate world that might just get you to fall in love with the capital...
Intergalactic ParentingIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20160Ruth Reken’s co-authored book, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, explores the experiences of people who have spent a...
Top Holiday Treats and Feasts in JakartaMay TienDecember 13, 2016 by May TienDecember 13, 20160It’s that time of year again. As Jakarta’s shopping malls’ halls are decked with boughs of plastic holly, carols are...
Five Interesting Expats and Their Startups in IndonesiaCaroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 2016 by Caroline WinataNovember 29, 2016November 30, 20160After scouring the sea of startups at Balai Kartini earlier this month, here are five interesting techies in Indonesia, who...
An Expat Guide: Having a Baby Naturally in JakartaAngela JelitaNovember 28, 2016June 7, 2024 by Angela JelitaNovember 28, 2016June 7, 20240Pregnancy can be a time of great unease, especially if it’s your first. Add to the mix a foreign country,...
Rocking New Cocktails During the Month of DecemberMay TienNovember 28, 2016September 10, 2019 by May TienNovember 28, 2016September 10, 20190The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta rolls out a new collection of boozy and refreshing beverages throughout the month of December....
This Gadget Knows When You’re Breathing Harmful Air in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2016June 14, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2016June 14, 20240Researchers from Harvard and Columbia Universities estimated there were more than 90,000 early deaths this year in areas close to...
5 Holiday Shopping Trends to Look Out For This SeasonIndonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2016November 17, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2016November 17, 20160Scandinavian renowned furniture and warehouse store IKEA guides us through this holiday shopping season with its latest winter collection. Whether...
Asia’ Biggest Tech Event Invades JakartaEnricko LukmanNovember 14, 2016 by Enricko LukmanNovember 14, 20160Tech in Asia Jakarta 2016 invited international entrepreneurs and investors to Balai Kartini on November 16 and 17, followed by...
Amuz Gourmet RestaurantClandestine CriticNovember 14, 2016September 10, 2019 by Clandestine CriticNovember 14, 2016September 10, 20190Jakarta’s premier special occasion French restaurant misses the mark It is never a good sign when entering an eating establishment...
A Raw Food Religion in BaliOliviana HandayaniNovember 14, 2016November 17, 2016 by Oliviana HandayaniNovember 14, 2016November 17, 20160Living and raw food diets, juice cleansing programmes and detox retreats are gaining popularity not just in Ubud – where...
NUSA Gastronomy: A Delicious Journey through the ArchipelagoClandestine CriticNovember 2, 2016September 10, 2019 by Clandestine CriticNovember 2, 2016September 10, 20190Where modernity and tradition collide in a bountiful and elegant display of unique Indonesian ingredients and regional cuisine. The challenges...
Serving Up American Nostalgia in JakartaMay TienOctober 17, 2016September 10, 2019 by May TienOctober 17, 2016September 10, 20190When I first set foot in Applebee’s at Plaza Senayan Mall, I was taken by surprise when I saw the...
Chef’ Recommendation: Hotel Borobudur’ New Italian DishCaranissa DjatmikoOctober 13, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoOctober 13, 20160The five-star hotel invites guests to try its new restaurants’ signature dish. Hotel Borobudur’s Bruschetta is introducing the restaurant’s new must-try...
The Sexual Gymnastics of Women in MaduraKenneth YeungOctober 11, 2016November 17, 2022 by Kenneth YeungOctober 11, 2016November 17, 20228 Madura women are famed for their ability to enhance sex by clenching their vaginal muscles. Some even take sexual gymnastics...
Yeu’ Saigon Cafe: Hello, Vietnam!Clandestine CriticOctober 4, 2016October 6, 2016 by Clandestine CriticOctober 4, 2016October 6, 20160Friends near and far know Vietnam and its cuisine hold a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the...