I Hate SpasIndonesia ExpatNovember 25, 2011November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 25, 2011November 11, 202111763 Most people like massages and spa treatments, but I am not one of them. All those ‘SPA-aholics’, addicted ladies, always...
Le Souq C’est ChicAngela JelitaNovember 25, 2011May 2, 2024 by Angela JelitaNovember 25, 2011May 2, 202412078 Literally translated as “Arabic Market”, Le Souq captures the young and vibrant spirit which is somewhat lacking in Jakarta’s interior...
Jakarta Air Pollution: Not all Doom, Gloom & Catastrophe!Clayton BondNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Clayton BondNovember 25, 2011April 4, 20212 1636 In 1994 there were an estimated 1.38 million vehicles (cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses) in Jakarta. 27 years later in...
Health RemediesEmily SprakelNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Emily SprakelNovember 25, 2011April 4, 202101571 As the dry season turns wet and the rains come knocking on our doors (and, in my case at least,...
Hashing In JakartaPaul V. WaltersNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Paul V. WaltersNovember 25, 2011April 4, 202112666 Hash House Harriers also known as “The Hash” can be found in many countries throughout the world and especially in...
Alliance Jiu-Jitsu: Now Available in IndonesiaBob HollandNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Bob HollandNovember 25, 2011April 4, 20217 2054 Alliance Jiu-jitsu is one of the most prominent Brazilian Jiu-jitsu associations, and the current, defending Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World team champions,...
Carl AlbillotAngela JelitaNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Angela JelitaNovember 25, 2011April 4, 202101747 Shw mae Carl Albillot! The Welshman who leases small aircrafts into the jungle for a living What business are you...
Tim HenssenAngela JelitaNovember 25, 2011April 4, 2021 by Angela JelitaNovember 25, 2011April 4, 202101336 Hage Tim Henssen! A Dutchman who manufactures cosmetics in Ethiopia. I can tell from your accent that you’re Dutch. From...
I love IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatNovember 25, 2011November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 25, 2011November 10, 202120 912 I was on my way to Jepara (the biggest jungle furniture centre in the world, around 2,500 different small, medium...
Yoga in Nature; Nature in YogaChristopher J.November 24, 2011September 24, 2017 by Christopher J.November 24, 2011September 24, 20172 947 Let nature calm your mind through yoga Many yoga asana (pose) names and characteristics are derived from nature like the...
The Rinjani [Rubbish] TrailHush PetersenNovember 24, 2011September 24, 2017 by Hush PetersenNovember 24, 2011September 24, 20170787 The naturalist John Muir is credited with a quote most mountain climbers have memorised and tend to recite after a...
Apps that will help smart phone users go greenMark LediardNovember 24, 2011September 24, 2017 by Mark LediardNovember 24, 2011September 24, 20170518 Living in a country that is not really ready to go green yet makes it a bit difficult to say...
Sticks and Stones won?t Break by Bones and Artfully they Speak for me ? the Eco in Kamoro ArtDennis G. KloethNovember 24, 2011October 23, 2017 by Dennis G. KloethNovember 24, 2011October 23, 20170662 Long and heavy it lies on the wet morning grass, the dew licking its undersides. Young sunlight grazes its skin....
Roberto PucciniAngela JelitaNovember 24, 2011September 24, 2017 by Angela JelitaNovember 24, 2011September 24, 201701499 Ciao Roberto Puccini! The very passionate Italian kitchen designer who believes banks are thieves with licenses. Roberto, that’s a...
Living a Greener Life in the Big DurianRoderick des TombeNovember 24, 2011March 8, 2021 by Roderick des TombeNovember 24, 2011March 8, 20211890 Imagine if you could turn your home in Jakarta into a modern tropical paradise. Imagine it was like staying in...
The Jakarta Belly SyndromeDavid MetcalfNovember 24, 2011September 24, 2017 by David MetcalfNovember 24, 2011September 24, 201702563 A few days ago, as I was in the clinic practicing like usual when a patient of mine – Priti...
Jakarta for the Weekend?Tinnike LieNovember 17, 2011September 24, 2017 by Tinnike LieNovember 17, 2011September 24, 201702012 Jakartans leave their work early on Fridays, hoping they can beat the traffic to the airport and enjoy a weekend...
Disneyland BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2011November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2011November 10, 20212 1485 I know, I know, the expatriates in Bali are such an easy target to laugh at, but still… As I’ve...
A Million Dollar Treasure in West-JavaBartele SantemaNovember 17, 2011September 24, 2017 by Bartele SantemaNovember 17, 2011September 24, 20172 1182 The kids in the kampong peeked from behind broken windows. It was a poor kampong and a lot of the...
How Indonesia’ Spices Unrolled the Map of the WorldClayton BondNovember 16, 2011December 10, 2020 by Clayton BondNovember 16, 2011December 10, 202012806 As Indonesia prepares to celebrate 66 years of independence it is an appropriate moment to turn the clock back 560...
Art and RevolutionBruce W CarpenterNovember 16, 2011September 24, 2017 by Bruce W CarpenterNovember 16, 2011September 24, 201702235 S. Sudjojono, 1913-1986 One of the ultimate tools of revolution is art. So, too, revolution ideas often stimulate revolutionary visuals...