Meet the Expat: Chef Chris Salans
What happens when a classically trained chef turns to the island of Bali for inspiration? A new type of cuisine...
Meet the Expats
Vladimir Karpov: Promoting Indonesian Art
Vladimir Karpov came to Bali for an Indonesian marketing agency and decided to stay. He has been involved in promoting...
Jamal Hussain: The Blessing and Curse of Running a Hotel in Bali
Earlier this year, it was predicted that the number of hotels in Bali will see a 100 percent increase compared...
Kim Patra: Babies, Bombs and Hypnotherapy in Bali
A prominent healthcare consultant, Bali’s famous nurse Kim Patra is the founder of Community Health Care. She is a registered...
The Most Down-to-Earth Restaurateur in Jakarta
Executive Chef Andrew Zarzosa of the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta is one of the city’s most well-regarded and nicest expat chefs....
The Godfather of NYC’s Club Scene Joins Bali’s Raw Food Movement
Former Godfather of the NYC club world and former co-owner of the Bali nightclub Townhouse, Mark Baker is now involved...
A Photographic Surf Legend in Bali
Meet the photographer who brought Indonesian surfers to the international level. Jason Reposar is now one of Bali’s top fashion...
Billions in Change
Manoj Bhargava is the Indian American businessman and philanthropist who is the founder and CEO of the popular consumer drink...
Founder of Vice Indonesia Aims to Change the Local Media Game
One of the world’s most popular youth-focused media companies has come to Indonesia. Caranissa Djatmiko sits down with Vice Indonesia’s...
Holding in Bali’s Guts with Mechanized Composting
Meet Rob and Olly of Bali Compost Crafters, two guys responsible for a project that has brought mechanized composting techniques...
Anael Audureau: The Famous Cafe Owner of Eat Street
Anael Audureau is a familiar face to the dedicated clientele of Café Bali, the popular restaurant on Eat Street known...
Growing Your Business Online: Meet Arne Van Looveren
Belgian expat Arne Van Looveren has been all around the world, having lived in London, Malaysia and currently Jakarta for...
Bali’s One and Only Wake Park: Meet Kimo Rusna
Meet Kimo Rusna, the founder of Bali Wake Park. The spot features state-of-the-art, full-size cable systems built around a five-hectare...
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...
Foreign Experts Can Help Nationals Develop Indonesia: Gene Sugandy
Gene is the Division Manager for Residential Tenant Representatives at Colliers International, helping newly repatriated expats navigate the property minefield...
Meet James Ofili
James Ofili*, a textiles trader from Nigeria, discusses corruption, drugs and discrimination. Why do so many Nigerians come to Indonesia?...
Skull-Rattling Retail: Meet Vera Ribeiro
Brazilian expat Vera Ribeiro and her partner Rhett Hutchence are the creators of the world’s largest skull memorabilia shop, where...
From Bali to the World’ Stage: Meet Melati and Isabel Wijsen
Sisters and founders of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, a campaign to ban plastic bags in Bali, share how they are...
The Missionaries: Meet the Mormons
Imagine travelling halfway across the world at your own expense for a religious calling. A handful of Indonesians are doing...
For the People: Meet Daniel Elber
Meet the former Swiss banker who swapped his corporate life for one eradicating poverty in Bali. Tell me about your...
Benedicte Hansen: Business with a Purpose
Benedicte Hansen swapped a successful 20-year career at IKEA, her latest posting as Marketing Manager at IKEA Jakarta, with one...