The Root of All Evil
A travel agency has scammed millions of dollars from Muslims who wanted to visit Mecca. Victims are now clamouring for...
Outreach
Pure and Authentic Bali
I stood poised at the top of the Kintamani volcanic rim with my trusty two-wheeled mountain bike ready to take...
On Top of the World: Hiking Across Indonesia
Indonesia is well known as a country with many major volcanoes, with the majority of the 130 still active. Situated...
The Yanks are Coming: US Tourists to Bali on the Rise
Long a favoured destination for America’s top celebrities and former presidents, the resort island of Bali has grown in popularity...
West Nusa Tenggara Housewife Jailed in Blasphemy Case
A housewife from West Nusa Tenggara province has been jailed for two and a half years after being found guilty...
Tourists Rescued In Bali Beachside Fire
Tourists have been forced to evacuate from a popular hiking trail in Bali after the sudden eruption of forest fires...
Maintaining Your Mental Health As An Expatriate
Whenever you pack your bags, relocate and settle in a foreign country, starting anew in a place that’s unfamiliar can...
King Con Gets 18 Years for Murders
Notorious conman and cult leader Taat Pribadi, who gave himself the noble-sounding title of Dimas Kanjeng, has been sentenced to...
The Future of Apartments and Luxury Residences in Jakarta
Shangri-La’s Property Manager Kathryn Urquhart discusses the strategies behind managing luxury residences in the capital city. Hi Kathryn, thank you...
UK Visa Requirements Divides Indonesian-British Family
A British family has been left divided between Suffolk in the United Kingdom and Jakarta following visa complications. According to...
Jokowi Rocks Out at We The Fest
President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo, who is well-known for his love of metal and punk music, made a surprise appearance this...
Shock Death Won’t Hinder e-KTP Case: KPK
The Corruption Eradication Commission, or KPK, confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 12, that it would not be involved in the investigations...
Bali in Drug State Emergency Says Governor
Bali is in the grip of a drug crisis verging on a drug state emergency with drug abuse cases reaching...
In the Name of the Fraudster
Indonesian media recently seized on the story of a gang that forged letters from President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to request...
East Bali Cashew takes a Bite Out of Eco-Tourism
Against the stunning backdrop of Mt Agung, in a humble low-rise building in the East Bali village of Desa Ban,...
Jazz Gunung Bromo: The Yin And Yang of Music And Nature
Jazz Gunung Bromo, one of the country’s largest musical festival which has become a stalwart of the cultural calendar, will...
Dog Meat Outlawed Following Shock Bali Investigation
The sale of dog meat has been officially outlawed in Bali following an international outcry from animal rights activists, Bali...
30,000 Flock The Streets in Clean Up Jakarta Day Events
Each year, thousands of volunteers take to the streets of Jakarta to clean up the city in a mass effort...
Fool’ Gold Fever
If you want to invest in gold, a 1 kilogram bar will set you back about US$40,000 at today’s prices...
Dogged Lies: Bali Official Denies Dog Meat Report
A recent Australian media investigation which reported Bali food vendors are serving unwitting tourists dog meat are just lies designed...
Dissecting The Demise Of 7-Eleven In Indonesia
The debate over the cause of the sudden departure in late June of 7-Eleven, known locally as Sevel, from Indonesia...