Would You Believe a Talking Fetus?Kenneth YeungNovember 17, 2014September 5, 2017 by Kenneth YeungNovember 17, 2014September 5, 201702679A North Jakarta grandfather hit the headlines this month over his nonsensical claim that he can lay eggs. That’s nothing...
Things that make you go Ahhhh?Eamonn SadlerNovember 17, 2014September 5, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerNovember 17, 2014September 5, 20170908I’m so glad I came to Indonesia. I was pure luck I ended up here really. Had the friend I...
For Whom the Beer FrothsDaniel PopeNovember 17, 2014September 5, 2017 by Daniel PopeNovember 17, 2014September 5, 20170670Had you needed to take refuge from a local war a decade ago when the city’s foreigner hang-outs were livelier...
Herry the Rujak ManHush PetersenNovember 14, 2014September 5, 2017 by Hush PetersenNovember 14, 2014September 5, 20170812Rujak (fruit salad with a spicy sauce) may have been born in East Indonesia, but it makes its home in...
For Sharks? Sake, Take a VacationIndonesia ExpatNovember 11, 2014November 30, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 11, 2014November 30, 20210507City girl Kathy Xu dreamt up a paradise trip to save sharks, help fishermen and promote conservation in Lombok, Indonesia....
Agony and IronyEamonn SadlerNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170524In the early days of the Jakarta Comedy Club, I was fortunate enough to host a radio show every Friday...
Golden Goose ChasesKenneth YeungNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170495Indonesians from all walks of life are still prone to investment scams. Why? Mainly because of a lack of awareness...
The Batang Toru Forest: A Home to Endangered AnimalsFrancesco RicciardiNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by Francesco RicciardiNovember 3, 2014August 8, 201702091Deforestation in Sumatra is reaching dramatic levels, with more that 45% of the tropical rainforest cleared in the last 20...
Crime TsunamiKeimmy XuNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by Keimmy XuNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170913It was with a certain amount of self-congratulation that we use to talk of our social evenings in Makassar. We...
Sutiah the Tengger FarmerDavid MetcalfNovember 3, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfNovember 3, 2014August 8, 20170567Sutiah is a real mountain woman. She lives in a small village high up on the edge of the Tengger...
Recycling Materials and Lives for a Brighter FutureGail G. CollinsOctober 23, 2014August 8, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsOctober 23, 2014August 8, 201701618While Titi Marley was growing up in Jakarta in the 90s, her parents were preachers, and they lived near a...
Be Selfish. Save the Planet.Eamonn SadlerOctober 20, 2014August 8, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerOctober 20, 2014August 8, 20170962There is an ongoing and heated debate about global warming. Not just about what might have caused it and what...
REform! Waste to ArtKarenOctober 20, 2014August 8, 2017 by KarenOctober 20, 2014August 8, 201701205In August, children from Soul Surf Project Bali proudly presented an exhibition at eco-friendly Little Tree, Sunset Road. They teamed up...
Of Human BondageKenneth YeungOctober 20, 2014August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungOctober 20, 2014August 8, 20171812Indonesian women have for decades been working abroad as domestic servants, earning much-needed revenue for their families. Unfortunately, government authorities...
Erdin the PemulungHush PetersenOctober 20, 2014August 8, 2017 by Hush PetersenOctober 20, 2014August 8, 201701013It’s midday in Jakarta, and an unforgivingly hot sun is beating down on the pavement. The city’s voice is roaring. Cement trucks...
In Remembrance of Douwe SolTommy PrayogaOctober 8, 2014August 8, 2017 by Tommy PrayogaOctober 8, 2014August 8, 201701721It was a hot day in Ancol for the Adidas race. I was breaking down around six kilometres in the...
Dua Tangan Cukup: Grand Aston Bali Beach Resort participates in International Coastal CleanupAngela JelitaOctober 7, 2014August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaOctober 7, 2014August 8, 20170794Do you know that a single plastic bag can kill over 100 dolphins? Plastic bags are often eaten by marine...
Stray Puppies Get a Helping HandKarenOctober 7, 2014August 8, 2017 by KarenOctober 7, 2014August 8, 20170700Echo Beach Puppy Adoption Day is held every last Sunday of the month at Olé Olé Ollie Cupcake Shop in...
Child Scammer Nets MinisterKenneth YeungOctober 7, 2014August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungOctober 7, 2014August 8, 20170825E-commerce fraud in Indonesia recently claimed a high-profile victim: Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Roy Suryo. Police swiftly arrested the...
Pak Al FauziDavid MetcalfOctober 6, 2014August 8, 2017 by David MetcalfOctober 6, 2014August 8, 201701032Pak Al Fauzi is a very proud man, who lives on a small island off the coast of West Kalimantan...
Walking for EducationGail G. CollinsSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 20170993Taking on challenges for the kids of Elisama Hitting middle age for some can cause a big life shift, but...