Official Guide to the Asian Games 2018
Here is the official guide and everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2018! This guide can also be found on our print
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President Joko Widodo Chooses Muslim Cleric Ma’ruf Amin as Running Mate
Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s choice of a conservative Muslim cleric as his running mate took many by surprise, but it underscored his determination to counter
Indonesia’s Speed Jockeys
Indonesia’s need for speed is evident in the large, underground drag racing culture that fuels illicit gambling and wagers, sometimes at the cost of young
Plane Crash Kills Eight, 12-Year-Old Boy Sole Survivor
A 12-year-old boy has been found alive in the wreckage of a plane crash which killed eight people in Indonesia. He was found with the
Lombok Earthquake Lifted the Island by 25 Centimetres, Scientists Say
Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed more than 300 people has lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimetres. Using
Sacha and Angga go to Australia
Sacha Stevenson takes her husband Angga to Australia on his birthday to watch an acclaimed Indonesian film “Setan Jawa.” Along the way, they realize how
Man Gets Cheated on During 10-year Anniversary Trip to Bali, Turns to Reddit for Help
A husband has turned to the internet for advice after he caught his wife of 10 years cheating during a trip to Bali to celebrate
Lombok Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 300
The island of Lombok was shaken by a third big earthquake in little more than a week on Thursday as the official death toll from
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shocks Lombok for the Third Time
The Indonesian island of Lombok was shaken by a third big earthquake in little more than a week Thursday as an official said the death
Take a Trip to Addis Ababa with Mark Wiens
Travel and food vlogger Mark Wiens recently explored the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. He partnered with a local tour company, Go Addis Tours, and
Lombok Earthquake: Death Toll Now at 131, More Than 156,000 Left Homeless
Hopes of finding survivors faded in quake-devastated Lombok island in Indonesia on Wednesday as a humanitarian crisis for 156,000 left homeless looms with a shortage
Mamah Dedeh: Indonesia’s Most Popular Female Preacher
Dedeh Rosidah, also known as Mamah Dedeh to her followers, is one of Indonesia’s most popular preachers. The fact that she is a middle-aged woman
83-year-old Indonesian Shaman Kept 12-year-old Girl as Sex Slave for Years
A traditional healer in Indonesia is accused of imprisoning a 12-year-old girl and tricking her into having sex with him for 15 years, according to
Sacha Goes Comparison Shopping in Canada
Indonesian YouTube star Sacha Stevenson shows us how much things cost when she goes shopping in her home country, Canada. Surprisingly, there is not much
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Lombok and Bali, Latest Death Toll at 91
A powerful earthquake rocked Lombok and Bali on Sunday, causing death and destruction as homes were flattened and at least 91 people were killed. The
Indonesia’s Transsexual Muslims
Many of Indonesia’s transsexuals, also known as warias, are practising Muslims even as many religious authorities shun their lifestyle and publicly shame them for alleged
37 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in West Java Ahead of Asian Games
The West Java Police have arrested at least 37 suspected terrorists ahead of the 2018 Asian Games, in which several events will be held in
Singaporean Detained Over Scamming Indonesians
Indonesian police have arrested a man claiming to be an oil tycoon from Singapore who is suspected of hypnotising people while robbing them. “The suspect
British Tourist Slaps Immigration Officer Over Visa Fine
A British tourist who lashed out at an immigration officer has been detained in Indonesia and is facing criminal charges, according to the Directorate General
Several Toll Gates to be Closed During Asian Games
Jakarta traffic authorities have decided that seven toll gates will be closed during the 2018 Asian Games. The decision was made after assessing a traffic
Tasting the Best Seafood in Portugal
Fancy a trip to Western Europe? Have you ever thought about Portugal as a destination? With its gorgeous coastline and mild Mediterranean climate, it’s one