Romance Ma Joly
Ma Joly is arguably one of Bali’s most famous places for a romantic sunset getaway. The name itself illustrates sweetness, taken from the French phrase
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I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Hatten Wines
Hatten Wines is 100 percent Balinese and owned by a prominent Sanur family. In 1968, Ida Bagus Oka Gotama started Brem Bali, a company
Indonesia to Ban New Palm Oil Plantations to Stop Forest Fires
Indonesia is moving to ban new palm oil operations in the aftermath of massive forest fires in the country last year, partly caused by the
Beautifully Bamboo
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind,” the martial artist and actor
Despite Protests in Bali, Benoa Bay Reclamation Project Moves Ahead Legally
The Benoa Bay reclamation by PT Tirta Wahana Bali International has drawn fervent protests. But the project looks to be legal, and will be underway
Tips for Investors: The Unwritten Rules of Doing Business in Lombok
An experienced entrepreneur shares some important tips you should take note of before starting up a business or putting your money in Lombok. Today, it
British Grandmother on Death Row Could Face Execution within Weeks
In December 2012, Lindsay Sandiford (59) from North Yorkshire in the UK was arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle cocaine from Bangkok. Within weeks,
Bursa Efek Indonesia Joins IPC’ Global Financial Marketplace
IPC Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of specialized communications and managed network-as-a-service (MNaaS) solutions for the financial trading community, today announced it continues to
China to Advance Political and Security Cooperation with Indonesia
Yesterday, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Political, Law and Security Affairs Luhut Panjaitan met with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China,
Australians and New Zealanders Gathered in Indonesia for Anzac Day
On Monday, Australians and New Zealanders gathered in Jakarta, and all over Indonesia, for Anzac Day to commemorate those who served and died in all
Visit Abu Dhabi
Fly to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and experience an enchanting city whose glamorous present can only be equalled by its fascinating past. In the
Another Tiger Dies at Indonesia’s “Death Zoo”
A male Sumatran tiger has died at the Surabaya Zoo, where hundreds of animals have reportedly died in recent years. Rama, a critically endangered tiger
Violations on Stay Permits or Visas!
It just happens, violating the rules of your stay permit (KITAS) or your visa. Sometimes totally absent-mindedly. What happens if you do violate the rules,
Are We the Maritime Axis Yet, Mr. President?
Amidst widespread problems of human rights, poverty, and rampant corruption facing Indonesians as witnessed on daily news reports, hope emerged as President Joko Widodo took
Garda Satwa Indonesia: Defenders of Animal Welfare
Animal wellbeing is often overlooked in Indonesia. Most people are still unaware of their job to protect animals and care for the planet we inhabit.
Rotten Reviews & Bogus Bookings
A holiday should be all about unwinding by replacing any stress with serenity and relaxation. Unfortunately, scammers in the hospitality sector are out to dupe
Ternate Tales of Natural Selection
The Spice Islands are wrapped in an aromatic history of cloves, mace and nutmeg, Kings and Sultans, spice wars, and the rise and fall of
Indonesia and Britain Agree US$1.4 Billion in Trade Deals
Indonesia and Britain have agreed trade deals worth US$1.4 billion during President Joko Widodo’s visit to the UK, where he met with British Prime Minister
Indonesia Opens Discussions on the 1965 Communist Massacres
In an unprecedented meeting that took place yesterday and assembled victims of the atrocities of 1965, along with senior Indonesian officials, Indonesia opened discussions on
The Principals of Education: Meet Dr. Stuart Tasker
Dr. Stuart Tasker is an educator who has been an expat for 12 years. In June, he will be moving from Thailand to act as
Fujin: Rollicking Flatiron Chefs
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Indonesia’s dining scene. No spoon is left unturned in the quest for