Canggu – the New Kid on the Block
Canggu Square, Canggu Plaza and AMore Villas are the new kids on the block which have all been built within...
Outreach
How well do you know your Highway Code?
The Indonesian government updated the Road Safety and Public Transportation Act of 1992 with a more comprehensive act and implementing...
How to Make a Maltese Cross
While I was on holiday in Malta with some friends a few years ago we booked a boat trip to...
Environmental Terrorism in the Mentawai Islands
An eerie undercover video posted on January 28th that shows coral reefs being illegally bombed for catching fish off the...
A Model for Rehabilitiation
The children’s penitentiary in Karangasem primarily houses young boys aged 12-18. It is a model for juvenile rehabilitation. Governor Ketut...
Bali’s Sashimi Tuna Journey to the World’ Biggest Fish Market
Five local Indonesian wooden longline vessels enter Benoa harbour within the space of two hours. They have been fishing for...
The Unfortunate Anagram
Brian Warken was never going to win a Nobel Prize. He was the sort of guy you watched whenever he...
Indonesian Heritage Society
Located on the 17th floor of Sentral Senayan 1, a square office tower next to the Sogo side of Plaza...
Joko: The Construction Worker
I am sure you have all noticed the huge shopping malls going up all over Jakarta in recent times. Behind...
Left Side, Right Side
Well if you heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times before, as the saying goes. So get ready,...
Anita Scheeres: Independent Bookseller in Bali
Anita Scheeres fell into bookselling. Each time she would visit her family in Sydney, she would lug books back to...
Legal Realities of Indonesian Expatriates – Family Matters
The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
Finding Love in Bali
Finding true love anywhere these days is difficult or it seems maintaining the love buzz is more of the...
Aquatic Alliance: Research & Conservation of Manta Rays in Nusa Lembongan
The Islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are synonymous with wonderful coral reefs, amazing surf breaks, peace and...
Pak Aseni: The Ojek Driver
Aseni was a Metro Mini driver for twelve years before deciding to become a motorbike taxi (ojek) driver. Ten years...
The Un-Laws
Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever...
Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’
Meet Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’ Founder and Executive Director of Yayasan Bumi Sehat [Healthy Mother Earth Foundation]. ...
Laugh and Death in the Slow Lane
Some friends and I in the fire service used to work part-time as coffin bearers. I guess it was because...
The Traditional Fish Market of Jimbaran and Sustainable Seafood Choices
Every visit to a pasar ikan (fish market) in Indonesia can be an unforgettable experience. Not only for the smell...
The Future of Law and Development in Indonesia
Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how...
Jokowi’ Resolution: Must Reduce Traffic
During the 2nd half of 2012, the whole of Jakarta was plastered with banners and posters of potential candidates all...