Edge of the Ocean: Local Narratives of Marine Conservation in Raja Ampat
Expensive dive resorts and ecotourism seem to be the first things that come to most people’s minds at the mention of Raja Ampat. My recent
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Veni, Vedi, Vino! I came, I saw, Wine!
A South Jakarta hotspot for oenophiles and foodies Tucked neatly away at the end of a long hall of cafes and restaurants at the open-air
US Cooperates with National Police to Arrest Terrorist Leader in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s military has been fighting a guerrilla war with Muslim radicals in Sulawesi for years. Officials claim to be closing in on the group’s leader.
Scams in the City: Property Pitfalls
A property agency in Jakarta has been scamming expatriates by renting out apartments for terms longer than actual leases. “Quality means operating under the highest
Stunning Sumbawa
Few visitors travel beyond the popular neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali, but voyage a little eastwards and Sumbawa Island offers a peaceful escape from
Architecture that Preserves Megacity Slums
The existence of slums within a megacity could be considered problematic, but there are ways to tackle this issue. Last month I attended the exhibition
Lamudi: The Online Property Giant
Lamudi is an online portal that connects property seekers with property suppliers, from land to residential and commercial, generating tens of thousands of leads every
Indonesia Just Made it Easier to Invest in Property, No More Double Taxation on REIT Trading
The government has removed double taxation on Real Estate Investment Trust securities in a bid to attract more investors to the local property game. The
An Appeal for Neil and Ferdinant
The phrase “this is a nightmare” is so often tossed around for events and occurrences that often have minimal impact in our lives. On June
Premium Japanese Restaurant OKU Opens in Jakarta
The premium Japanese restaurant OKU opens today, April 1, at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta. The dining venue, helmed by Chef Kazumasa Yazawa, offers a modern
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Australian Tourists
The Indonesian government has officially granted free entry to Australian tourists, bringing a total of 169 countries to the visa-free list. The new rule, which
Open Data to Make Huge Social Impacts in Indonesia
In recent years, the world saw a drastic rise in the open government data movement. Countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan, the UK, and the US,
Orangutan Adventure
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw it. I awoke to branches
Honey Bee Honey: Beekeeping in Cibubur
Beekeeping, or apiculture (Latin: apis ‘bee’), has been practiced in Egypt for over 4,000 years. And collecting honey from wild bees goes back even further.
Indonesian Critters
You don’t need to watch a scary movie to make your flesh crawl, as Daniel Pope explains. A fellow English language teacher in Jakarta had
Nuts About Cashews: Meet Aaron Fishman
East Bali Cashews (EBC) is stirring things up in today’s business world. From the birth of the enterprise just three years ago, the mission of
Olivier: Dastardly [Dis]Order
Our expert epicure continues an undercover operation to bring you the truth about Jakarta’s dining scene. No spoon is left unturned in the quest for
Real Food by Real People: Meet Brenda Ritchmond
Brenda is the woman responsible for Bali Buda health food shops and restaurants, and is also a practising midwife. She talks to us about health,
Tax-Free Paradise: Lotte Duty Free Indonesia
Lotte Co., Ltd. is a multinational food, chemicals and shopping corporation, which is South Korea’s eighth largest business conglomerate. Their duty free division entered Indonesia
Scams in the City: For Worse
Weddings, an essential rite of passage in Indonesia, remain a source of scamming and discontent. It was supposed to be one of the happiest days
Hammer to Fall: Property Ownership
It’s time to bring out the legal eagles for a look at expatriate matters What with various cable TV channels imploring those with a few