The Curious Case of Holidaying in Jakarta
Behind Jakarta’s chaotic exterior sits an alternate world that might just get you to fall in love with the capital...
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Intergalactic Parenting
Ruth 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 Jakarta
It’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 Indonesia
After 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 Jakarta
Pregnancy 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 December
The 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 Indonesia
Researchers 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 Season
Scandinavian renowned furniture and warehouse store IKEA guides us through this holiday shopping season with its latest winter collection. Whether...
Asia’ Biggest Tech Event Invades Jakarta
Tech in Asia Jakarta 2016 invited international entrepreneurs and investors to Balai Kartini on November 16 and 17, followed by...
Amuz Gourmet Restaurant
Jakarta’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 Bali
Living 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 Archipelago
Where modernity and tradition collide in a bountiful and elegant display of unique Indonesian ingredients and regional cuisine. The challenges...
Serving Up American Nostalgia in Jakarta
When 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 Dish
The 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 Madura
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!
Friends near and far know Vietnam and its cuisine hold a special place in my heart. Perhaps it is the...
Despite Cultural Conservatism, Hooters to Open in Jakarta
US-based restaurant chain Hooters will open its first Indonesian location in Jakarta?s trendy Kemang district. But will the nation?s conservative...
Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa: Bandung’ Best Kept Secret for Food
Let’s be real. When we travel to Bandung, most of us simply want to hide away in our five-star luxury...
Luca Pezzera: A Serial Restaurateur in Southeast Asia
Luca Pezzera, executive chef of the Union Group’s Caffè Milano and the recently opened Bistecca, shares his story of Italian...
Smoke and Mirrors at Namaaz Dining
Jakarta’s famed molecular gastronomy restaurant is a whole lot of style over substance. Imagine if your teenaged son was gifted...
Fitness in Motion: Meet Melanie Bomba
Melanie is the creative founder of Motion Fitness Studio in Petitenget and Avocado Café in Canggu. As the top choice...