Swapping shirts with Plato: Kicking the Atlantis Football Around
cIn contrast, popular publishers love it, as its inclusion in a book title is a powerful selling point. Recently there has been an outpouring of
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Weh Island: The Outer Edge
A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the north-westernmost edge of the Indonesian
East and More-iental
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
Sumatra Paradiso: Meet Dominique Murail
Dominique is Managing Director of Cubadak Paradiso Resort on Cubadak Island in West Sumatra. Established in 1992, the resort was a hospitality pioneer in this
In Search of the Perfect Smile: Neu Premium Dentistry
Dr. Andri is the owner of Neu Premium Dentistry, which has two branches in Jakarta. He explains his business philosophy to us, and how New
Indonesia looks to modernise Sumatra’s seaports to boost economic growth
Sumatran seaports are set for an upgrade so Indonesia may capitalise on increased trade traffic in the Malacca Strait. But are Singapore and Malaysia too
Activists Say Sharia Law Perpetuates Violence Against Women In Aceh
In light of a growing number of corporal punishment cases and an unruly Sharia ‘police’, activists ask Indonesia’s government to reconsider Aceh’s autonomy. Last November,
Booze Blues
The price of alcohol in Indonesia continues to soar into the stratosphere as new import duties are introduced. I’ve been cajoled into penning a
Fetch the Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti
Where I come from people never die. Before you rush to buy a house next to mine, I don’t mean people live forever, I mean
Holiday-makers clean Birie Island Beach in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat in West Papua is known for being a paradise for divers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. Although it is a sanctuary for flora and
Rights as Citizens: The Strife for Reconciliation of Indonesia’s Indigenous Communities
With nearly 70 years of independence, Indonesia prides itself as a nation founded upon the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples who call the Nusantara archipelago
Development Vs Indigenous People and the Environment
Over the past 50 years, the name of the region of Papua has been changed several times from Netherlands New Guinea to Irian Barat (West
Persipura Jayapura’s Long Road to Success
The Black Pearls overcome long flights and tiring transit times to become the best football club in the land. For cash-starved Indonesian football clubs, the
It’ All About the Money
President Joko Widodo came to power on promises to fight corruption and initiate a mental revolution, but scammers are still finding hundreds of people willing
The Big Apple and the Spice Islands
For whatever reason, New York picked up the appellation ‘Big Apple’ – is it even appropriate? Unbeknownst to most people, and as a result of
Raja Ampat Dive Pioneers: Meet Burt Jones & Maurine Shimlock
Throughout Indonesia and the wider diving world, Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock are known as the people who put Raja Ampat’s dive sites on top
Like Mamma Used to Make
In Italy, a cantina is a kind of cellar found below most private residences, where the household’s wine, cured meats, cheese and pantry staples are
A Modern Day Robinson Crusoe: Meet Max Ammer
Dutch-born Max Ammer first visited Indonesia when he was 29 and not long after made Raja Ampat his permanent residence. Running two dive resorts and
Born to Ride: PT GO-JEK Indonesia
GO-JEK, the army of green-helmeted motorbike taxis that has taken over the streets of Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Bali, provides fast transportation and delivery services
Concerns Loom Over Feasibility of Papua Mega Agriculture Project
Experts say Jokowi’s grand rice harvest plan for Papua will fail, as it would require the Government to round up US$2.9 billion and fly in
No Way Out
Papua’s abundant natural resources are a blessing and a curse. As the Indonesian military’s last remaining place to quash rebellion, there is unlikely to be