Moving to Ho Chi Minh City? A Rental Checklist For Expats
Relocating within Southeast Asia can feel deceptively simple. The flight is short, the climate is familiar, and many of the...
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Indonesia to Tighten Naturalisation Rules for Foreigners
The Indonesian government has decided to tighten the naturalisation process for foreign nationals becoming Indonesian citizens in order to protect...
Is It Getting Harder for Foreigners to Do Business in Indonesia?
Kenneth Yeung gets a whiff of Indonesia’s souring investment climate. It has long been fashionable to declare that doing business...
Ascott Indonesia Celebrates World Mangrove Day Through Collective Mangrove Planting
Ascott Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by commemorating World Mangrove Day through mangrove conservation initiatives under Ascott CARES,...
Riding Nusa Penida: What the Day-Trippers Never Learn
Nusa Penida produces some of the most striking coastal scenery in Indonesia — the dinosaur-spine cliff at Kelingking, the natural...
Padma Hotels Partners with Djarum Foundation to Raise Awareness of Javan Hawk-Eagle Conservation
A travelling exhibition across Bandung, Semarang and Bali invites guests to discover why protecting Indonesia’s national bird means protecting Java’s...
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort and Bali Life Foundation Open New School in Southwest Sumba
A collaboration between Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort and Bali Life Foundation brings a new learning space and renewed...
House Versus Apartment in Jakarta: A Choice That Reflects Our Values
Even with easy access to information in this modern era, choosing between purchasing a house and purchasing an apartment in...
Living With Dogs in Indonesia: What Every Expat Pet Parent Should Know
A veterinarian’s guide to tropical pet care, food safety, rabies, parasites, daily routines, and adapted love. By six in the...
Can You Measure Trust in Bali’s Property Market?
Trust is one of the most frequently discussed qualities in Bali’s property market, yet it remains one of the most...
The Art of Settling In: Lucie Hautreux and the Vision Behind Get My Home
Drawing on more than 15 years of international experience across France, Vietnam, Australia, Mexico, and Bali, Lucie Hautreux brings a...
‘Tukang’ Versus Tradesman
Kenneth Yeung turns the screws on Indonesian home renovations and repairs. Home repairs and renovations in Indonesia are usually cheap...
The Weight of Elegance: Redefining Beauty Through the Matrilineal Lens of the Minangkabau
The Minangkabau concept of beauty reminds us of what the mainstream global beauty industry so often forgets: that true radiance...
The Era of Racquet Sports: Why Padel and Tennis are Becoming Social Lifelines for Young Adults
In a time when loneliness and burnout sometimes go hand in hand with modern young adults’ busy, connected lives, racquet...
Still Samba, Not Sambal
Kenneth Yeung looks at why football-crazy Indonesia still can’t reach the World Cup. Indonesia has long languished in the global...
Top-Rated Family Holiday Support Services in Bali for School Holiday 2026
As Bali heads into peak school holiday season, more expatriate families and international travellers are opting for curated, end-to-end holiday...
The School Holiday Dilemma: Travel, Rest, or Enrichment?
“Can’t we just stay at home? You know, have a staycation.” The words were seemingly being prised out of my...
Escape Economics and the Price of Getting Away
People are now travelling more than ever, whereas for many others, the idea of going anywhere feels further away than...
Business Immigration in Indonesia: The Globy Way
When Globy first heard the words “business immigration Indonesia”, he imagined endless queues, confusing stamps, and officials speaking in mysterious...
Nespresso Honours Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort for Recycling Over 41,000 Coffee Capsules
As one of the world’s most visited destinations, Bali continues to face growing challenges related to waste management. According to...
Top 10 Foreign Tourism Sins in Indonesia
It is often said that “travel broadens the mind”—yet this doesn’t explain the hordes of small-minded tourists fiercely competing for...