Bali’s Sartorial Species
We all know Bali is full of varied, enchanting natural beauty. Cliffs, forests, lakes and volcanoes adorn this island, showcasing Mother Nature at her finest.
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The Royal Palaces and Holy Waters of Eastern Bali
Bali’s nickname ‘Island of the Gods’ is no exotic coincidence. Long before this island attracted tourists, Bali has been home to grand kingdoms with cultural
Jakarta Jive, Bali Blues
Living through interesting times and recording them as an observer, albeit with a strong attachment, offers a value not only for future historians, but also
Concerns Loom over Bali’s Readiness Following Visa-Free Travel Policy
Stakeholders are sceptical about whether Bali can accommodate the high number of foreign arrivals that will be caused by the new visa-free policy. Despite concerns
Aaron Mashano of Leaders of Tomorrow: Turning Passion into Profits
Zambian-born Aaron Mashano moved to Australia in 2001 to study English, law and commerce. He was drawn towards helping young migrants in prison, which led
Bonding with the Best: Meet Marten Hubbeling
Australian expat Marten Hubbeling is General Manager of DMC Bali Plus – a one-stop and complete Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) provider in Bali.
Notebooks Shine a Light, Revealing the End of the Tunnel
The Buku Kami Project empowers former sex workers in East Jakarta who have been forced into the illegal trade for many years by providing them
A Person, Another Person and a Third Person Walk into a Bar
Political correctness has become part of everyone’s lives over the last couple of decades. Everyone now needs to be very careful not to offend anyone
Bada Valley Arcas: Indonesia’s Easter Island
The Bada, Napu, and Doda Valleys of Central Sulawesi’s vast Lore Lindu National Park are perhaps most famous for the ancient monolithic human figures (arca)
Indonesia’s Oldest Football Club: Persatuan Sepak Bola Makassar
This year Birmingham City celebrates their 140th anniversary as a professional football club. It hasn’t been much of a history with a second-tier playoff success,
You Say You Want a Revolution?
Cybercrime is on the rise in Indonesia. Government critics claim the biggest online scam is an official website promoting President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo’s “mental revolution”
Sulawesi – Don’t Wait
A dry look at what’s left on Sulawesi After 12 years working in Makassar and Manado, I came to view Sulawesi as home. The port
A Sulawesi Story : Meet Horst Liebner
Maritime expert, anthropologist, Malayologist and linguist Horst Liebner shares his deep knowledge of and love for the amazing cultures, language and history of Sulawesi, in
Ideas Worth Spreading: Meet Mila Shwaiko
If you’ve been to TEDxUbud or TEDxMakassar, chances are you’ve seen Mila busy in action. Born in Australia to American and Australian parents, Mila was
Full Spectrum for Foodies at Fairmont Jakarta
Jakarta’s Sunday brunch game is on point, and new entrant Spectrum at the Fairmont is hoping to get in on the action. We humans
Appetite for Destruction
The Indonesian president, the maritime minister and the Supreme Court are all too weak to stop a Chinese mining company from operating illegally on a
The Business of Branding: Millward Brown
Mark Chamberlain is Managing Director of Millward Brown Indonesia, the global research agency behind this year’s inaugural BrandZ™ Top 50 Most Valuable Indonesian Brands. He
Trans-Sulawesi Railway to Boost Local Economy Without Private Investment
The Government will fund the Trans-Sulawesi railway project entirely, without private investors, in hopes that it will pull foreign money to the region later. The
Justice for All
If you visit the website of Cipinang Penitentiary (http://www.rutancipinang.info/) you’ll most likely be impressed with its flashy modern presentation, which includes a mission statement and
Fun With Weapons
Daniel Pope contemplates whether a foreigner could get away with murder in Indonesia. My local hangout in Jakarta in the mid-1990s – a shabby streetside
The Greatest Show on Earth
By the time you read this the biggest and oldest comedy festival in the world will be over (or very nearly over if you live