Nonong and Basio: The Street Dancers
Nonong and Basio, both 47 years old, are not your typical Jakarta workers. In fact, they don’t live in Jakarta...
Outreach
My Apocalypse
The end of the world – that was a very interesting thing for me. I mean who can say, “I...
Ten Traffic Rules for School Kids 2012 Style!
At school, seven-year-old kids in Bali learn about the rules of the road; like to walk on the left side...
New Year Superstitions Around the World
In Britain, the first person who crosses the threshold on New Year’s Day foreshadows what will happen for the...
Tri: The Electrical Technician
Tri is a fairly determined young man with a plan. He moved to Jakarta three years ago from Yogyakarta where...
Deskom: The Part-Time Busker Boy
I came across Deskom and his best mate, Aris one hot morning on Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, as they were...
Beyond The Fringe
The first Jakarta International Fringe Festival is over and what a week it was! Bill Bailey was in town with...
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
Movember ? In your Face, Cancer!
There are two kinds of men in the world: those who can pull off a moustache and those who can’t....
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic...
A Business with No Future: Shark and Ray Fisheries in Indonesia
Fishermen in Indonesia have been catching sharks and rays for centuries, using traditional boats and artisanal tools. For some families,...
Jakarta Set to Hold First International Fringe Festival
The performing arts and entertainment scene in Indonesia is set to enter a new era in November with the launch...
Retiring in Indonesia
Some things in life are worth spending a little extra time and effort preparing for, and retirement is certainly one...
Top 5 Financial Tips For Expats In Indonesia
1. Don’t accept below standard Health Insurance Any expat with his head screwed on will be well aware of the...
Mystery, Magic and Ghosts
Was it a coincidence or something more? Our Editor emailed me with a list of upcoming themes and said that...
Savage Swangis, Boogey Men, and ?A Bird on a Wire?
It cut through the night like a knife with a vengeance and silence fell in two; the dogs woke, pricked...
Volunteering in Indonesia
Individuals from all over the world come to Indonesia for a variety of reasons. Some arrive for the purpose of...
Are Mobile Phones Killing Ghosts?
Sightings of ghosts have plummeted in number over the past decade. Are mobile phones responsible for their demise? It may...
Yuningsih : The Bakso Lady
I met Yuningsih in the middle of Ramadan. Business had slowed down considerably for Ungingsih, due to the fasting month...
Abdul: The Guitar Man
I met Abdul on a street near Block M, while he was taking a break from singing. The self taught...