Jakarta, Rattle and Roll
Not long ago, I watched Dawn of The Planet of the Apes in 4-D at a Blitzmegaplex cinema complex in Jakarta. Strapped into a seat
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Nothing New
When I went to Istanbul recently, I was eager to submit to the full tourist experience and immerse myself completely in the city’s ancient and
Lombok’ Clean Up Hero
Gavin Edward Birch rose earlier than the sunrise. He loved staring at the horizon, that thin line between the sky and the sea, witnessing the
Keeping Lombok Clean
Lombok Eco Development formed the NGO Keep Lombok Clean as a way of thanking Lombok for its warm hospitality and smiles, working with different local
Hiking Gunung Tambora: Celebrating 200 Years Since the Eruption that Shook the World
Two hundred years ago a volcano violently erupted on the island of Sumbawa, sending molten rock 40km into the sky – the most powerful eruption
What Price Glory?
It’s official. Batam City, the polluted playground for neighbouring Singaporeans seeking sex, is the best, most attractive and smartest city in the world. So says
Paddling Paradise: Meet Grace Ariens and Astrid Gordijn
Grace Ariens and Astrid Gordijn are a Dutch pair who followed their hearts to create the simple yet elegant Karma Kayak Bungalows and Restaurant in
North Lombok – Heading for the Mountains
North Lombok combines a stunning coastline, beautiful terraced rice fields under the shadow of Mt. Rinjani and a traditional culture that holds strong to its
West of the South-Eastern Islands
Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) is one of Indonesia’s 34 provinces. Wedged between Bali and the tiny island of Komodo, it is trying to carve itself
Striving for Excellence: Meet Charles Choi
Charles Choi has a remarkable story in his hotelier career, advancing steadily from waiter and receptionist to the position of General Manager. A passionate leader,
Investing in Lombok Real Estate: Naga Indo Investment Limited
With development in Bali reaching a tipping point, more and more investors are looking eastwards to Lombok. Silk Air has recently requested a direct route
With a Projected $200B Opportunity, Lombok is Looking to Attract More Muslim Tourists
As a republic with the world’s largest Muslim population, Indonesia plans to tap the Islamic tourism market by promoting Lombok, one of the lesser-known island
The Immigration Inquisition
Carrying a photocopy of your passport, KITAS or KITAP in Indonesia may no longer be good enough if you don’t want to be treated like
East Nusa Tenggara to Support $20B Industry by Transforming into Industrial Salt Producer
Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province holds great potential to produce salt needed for many industries, including those of glass, paper, rubber, and textiles. As the
Chain Reaction
Our intrepid reporter tackles the idyllic island of Sumba by bicycle. If you’re a wild-eyed bounder of adventure and boast a pair of those absence-of-flesh-in-the-earlobe,
Real Heroes
I’ve never been a fan of those works of fiction that portray super muscular, superheroes performing amazing and noble feats of bravery and derring-do. Batman,
WWF Indonesia Reduces Waste in the Komodo Islands
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is an endangered species that can only be found in the Komodo National Park (KNP) in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Weaving a Social Enterprise in Flores
Du’Anyam is a social enterprise focusing on bettering the lives of mothers and families in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, through the art of weaving. The
Our Obsession with Birds – The Sad Words of the Yellow-Crested Cockatoo
You many have heard about the recent shocking photographs of at least 21 yellow-crested cockatoos smuggled in plastic bottles in jam-packed crates. The peering, suffocating
Sail Indonesia Promotes Indonesia’s Nascent Maritime Leisure Industry
Hardy crews get up close and personal to spectacular and remote destinations in the eastern islands. With 17,000 islands of all shapes and sizes spread
Winnie the ‘Penipu’
An elderly beggar who wore a tattered Winnie the Pooh costume has been deemed a scammer following reports that he was pocketing Rp.500,000 daily and