Disneyland BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2011November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2011November 10, 20212 1485 I know, I know, the expatriates in Bali are such an easy target to laugh at, but still… As I’ve...
A Million Dollar Treasure in West-JavaBartele SantemaNovember 17, 2011September 24, 2017 by Bartele SantemaNovember 17, 2011September 24, 20172 1182 The kids in the kampong peeked from behind broken windows. It was a poor kampong and a lot of the...
How Indonesia’ Spices Unrolled the Map of the WorldClayton BondNovember 16, 2011December 10, 2020 by Clayton BondNovember 16, 2011December 10, 202012806 As Indonesia prepares to celebrate 66 years of independence it is an appropriate moment to turn the clock back 560...
Did You Know??Antony SuttonNovember 16, 2011October 23, 2017 by Antony SuttonNovember 16, 2011October 23, 20170902 In 1602 eight early British expats were dropped off in what is now known as Banten Lama by the first...
Understanding Today’ Young Indonesian ConsumersCecilia ForsmanNovember 16, 2011September 24, 2017 by Cecilia ForsmanNovember 16, 2011September 24, 20170649 Let me start with a big disclaimer- the following commentary on today’s young consumers of Indonesia is not based on...
To my Expatriate Friends who always Complain (Including me!)Indonesia ExpatNovember 15, 2011November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 15, 2011November 10, 202126 907 It’s a bit of an international sport or hobby for expatriates to always complain about how things are better in...
Riding Jalur NuRaKaren DavisNovember 15, 2011September 24, 2017 by Karen DavisNovember 15, 2011September 24, 20170775 As the crow flies Puncak is a mere 80 kilometres to the south east of Jakarta. In the hills of...
The Origins of the Piggy BankBruce W CarpenterNovember 15, 2011September 6, 2017 by Bruce W CarpenterNovember 15, 2011September 6, 201703885 In the west the Piggy Bank has long been a time-honoured rite of passage, a whimsical but didactic tool for...
Music, Is It Here To Stay?Bill DaltonNovember 15, 2011September 6, 2017 by Bill DaltonNovember 15, 2011September 6, 201701283 THE FALL Is it the real death of the music industry? How many songs do you have on your...
Breaks for Bread WinnersTerry CollinsNovember 15, 2011September 6, 2017 by Terry CollinsNovember 15, 2011September 6, 20170816 School holidays are both a curse and a boon for expat parents living in Jakarta. Firstly, not all of us...
Pulau Tidung @ Pulau SeribuMartin JenkinsNovember 8, 2011September 6, 2017 by Martin JenkinsNovember 8, 2011September 6, 20170995 I used to think the ultimate culture shock trip from Jakarta was the flight over to saccharine sweet Singapore but...
Dancing in the StreetEmily SprakelNovember 8, 2011September 6, 2017 by Emily SprakelNovember 8, 2011September 6, 20170928 Busking is an activity that can be witnessed in any number of the world’s cities. London, for example, is particularly...
Climbing the Less Well-Known Peaks of IndonesiaJoe YaggiNovember 8, 2011September 6, 2017 by Joe YaggiNovember 8, 2011September 6, 201701618 As editor of the not-for-profit hiking website Gunung Bagging, I have spent the last few years exploring countless mountain peaks...
Finding and Booking Flights on Your PhoneDeddy WigrahaNovember 8, 2011September 6, 2017 by Deddy WigrahaNovember 8, 2011September 6, 20170936 School holidays are nearly upon us and I am sure you are busy planning for a trip somewhere. I...
Religious Affairs Indonesia MovingRoy Simson and Bartele SantemaNovember 7, 2011December 3, 2019 by Roy Simson and Bartele SantemaNovember 7, 2011December 3, 20190884 Easter recently came and went and so, with contrition on my mind, I took myself along to the Easter Sunday...