Pulau Seribu – get away to amazing islands over Christmas without leaving Jakarta!
Years end in Jakarta can be a stressful experience – traffic becomes worse than usual, flight prices go through the roof, and organizing a family
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2015 at a Glance: the Good, the Bad and the Shocking
2015 was pivotal for Indonesia in many ways, and it’s important to take stock of the 12 months that have passed. We’ve taken the liberty
Indulge in Festive Cheer This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy and sharing with your loved ones. We have taken the liberty of compiling the best Christmas and New
Following Haze Crisis, Indonesia Pledges to Cut Deforestation Rate in Half
This year’s forest fires sky-rocketed Indonesia’s carbon emissions tenfold. The government has announced a plan to revamp the nation’s land and forest management. At the
The Visa Confusion Unravelled
Having visa nightmares, running the risk to be deported? No need… The visa is the most misunderstood document issued by Immigration. Whether, a business, cultural,
Dispute Resolution in Indonesia
In most cases, foreign companies doing business in Indonesia prefer resolving disputes in jurisdictions outside of Indonesia. This, however, may not be advantageous since the
Paisley Things: A New Beginning and Hope for Local Artisans
It’s about time to start your Christmas shopping, and you’re looking for one of a kind, local and handmade gifts, where the artisan is the
Aceh Gayo – Exploring the Central Highlands
Aceh is a beautiful place to explore and a trip to the Gayo highlands of Central Aceh will delight you with pine-studded mountainsides, remote village
Mama Wants Credit, Papa Wants Shares
Police have finally busted one of the most common text message scams in the book; meanwhile, the country’s biggest corruption scandal could just be swept
Damp Spirits
Praise the Lord, for the rains have finally arrived. And so we find ourselves moving and gathering momentum towards the festive period. Indeed, no less
Defender of the Bali Dog: Meet Janice Girardi
The Founder and Director of Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is dedicated to saving all animals in distress, especially the world’s oldest and most diverse
Cyber Attacks on Southeast Asian Organizations on the Rise
FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE) and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) on 19 November released a new report on advanced cyber attacks against organizations in Southeast Asia. In the first
What Good Looks Like: Meet Frank Findlow
After a long career working for major corporations around the world, Frank Findlow, as many successful businessmen do, came to the point in his life
He Who Laughs Last
In the winter of 1990, I was working in real estate in London with my business partner, Steve Collins. One of our clients, a wealthy
The Outdoor Museum of Taman Prasasti – a Window to the Past
We take a trip to the Taman Prasasti cemetery in Jakarta, where Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ wife, along with many other famous or well-known historical
Right As Rain: Hujan Locale
Will Meyrick’s name is now almost synonymous with the emergent Indonesian dining scene, with an ever-growing list of restaurants and accolades, from Sarong to MamaSan;
Indonesia Urged to Be More Vigilant Following ISIS Attacks
Following ISIS terror attacks in Paris, Indonesian officials have been urged to step up the nation’s counter-terrorism measures, as the country remains at risk. The
Dying to Entertain
Despite research that shows dolphins to be highly sensitive and intelligent, numerous facilities in Bali continue to hold the cetaceans captive for commercial gain. With
Promoting Healthier and Happier Days with Re.juve
Colourful Re.juve juice bars are popping up all over the capital, introducing healthy cold-pressed juices with no added sugar to the local market – and
Central Bank and Government Watch Closely as Rupiah Continues to Fluctuate
Analysts say Indonesia’s rupiah will further fluctuate. Meanwhile, the government and Central Bank experiment with stimulus packages and market intervention. In August, the rupiah touched
BAM! Tapas & Sake Bar
BAM! That’s a bit what it feels like to eat at this new Jakarta restaurant. You’re not quite sure whether you’ve been hit by a