Bleeding Hearts Beware: Fraudulent Donation Scams
With poverty still high in Indonesia, some scammers look to exploit the goodwill of strangers and worshippers by soliciting donations...
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I Do: 6 Perfectly Romantic Wedding Venues in Indonesia
Indonesia is brimming with romantic venues and gorgeous natural sceneries, perfect for any dream wedding. Here are six of the...
Bandung Police Smash Motorcycle Theft Gang
Police in Bandung arrested six members of a motorcycle theft gang in an effort to crackdown on crime in the...
Sanur Death Case Breakthrough
Investigations into the suspicious death of an Australian man earlier this week in Sanur, Bali, continue after police discovered blood...
Tourist Killed in Bali Magic Mushrooms Misadventure
A 23-year-old Singaporean tourist died on Saturday, May 6, after reportedly falling from a balcony in Bali while under the...
Women’s Ever Changing and Ever Vital Role in Society
Women have long taken part in humanity’s long road of evolution, but only now are they acknowledged for the critical...
Taking Leaf of Their Sanity
A conman has been arrested near Jakarta after fleecing at least Rp.1 billion (US$75,000) from people who believed his “religious...
Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of Indonesia
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens...
Understanding ‘Bule Prices’ in Indonesia
A huge price disparity between local and foreign tourists reaching every sector from transportation threatens Indonesia?s tourism industry....
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Jakarta Traffic?
In Jakarta, there appears to be no discernible pattern for the traffic. One expat shares his observations about the city's...
The Mystery of Indonesia’s KITAP Explained (INFOGRAPHIC)
The KITAP can open many doors for expats in Indonesia. Here's an interesting graphic to help on your quest for...
Fighting Religious Intolerance with ?Punk Muslim?
A new generation of Indonesian Punk Muslims might give conservatives a slap in the face, but some think they are...
Obtaining a Bank Account, Tax Number & BPJS-K
Living and working in Indonesia, there are always challenges in meeting the changing requirements of the bureaucracy. Some of these...
The Rise and Danger of Fake News
Fake news, a symptom of lazy journalism and deliberate mischief-making, is everywhere. Consequences can be fatal. Many moons ago, “fake...
Opinion: Understanding Indonesia’s Business Culture
Adapting to a new work culture is often challenging. In Indonesia, there are certain rules of thumb that expats need...
Fake Diplomas Reflect Indonesia’s Broken Education System
With chop shops camouflaged as ?foreign-licensed? universities or ?economic institutes?, the demand for fake diplomas is growing in Indonesia....
West Sumatra Eyes Potential of Owl Agritourism
With thousands of majestic owls living in the area, a local environmental centre plans to develop a new agritourism concept...
Is Indonesia Really Free from a Food Crisis?
The United Nations (UN) recently claimed that the world is facing its worst humanitarian crisis since the end of World...
Hoax Tourism Expo Scams Exhibitors
There’s a whole industry devoted to making money by exploiting corporate vanity through promotional activities, listings and awards. The ASEAN...
Ministry of Transportation: Bombs Are No Laughing Matter
After a string of hoaxes caused delays, Indonesia introduced rules allowing airlines and passengers to sue fellow travellers who claim...
Dancing in a Foreign Land
French resort entertainer Guillaume Sanchez shares how his journey to Central Kalimantan changed his way of viewing life and performing...