Super Sandwiches at Brown Bag
Sandwiches can be extremely subjective. One man’s tuna trash is another’s turkey treasure. To avoid coming to blows over butties, certain principles can be applied
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British Trade in Indonesia | Meet Lizzy Hawkins
Lizzy Hawkins is Director of Trade and Investment at UK Trade & Investment Indonesia, a part of the British Embassy, which aims to help British
Brothers at the Coalface: Mining Consultancy Britmindo
Britmindo is a family-run mining consultancy firm powered by brothers Stephen and David Nye, along with their father and the company’s founder, Alan Nye. Stephen
Indonesia Aims to Capitalise on Renewable Energy
Indonesia possesses the lion’s share of Earth’s geothermal resources that can be used for renewable energy. Here’s what the government plans to do about it.
Age Does Make a Difference: Retirement Age Laws in Oil & Gas
Like working in Indonesia? Don’t get old. I was 38 years old when I first stepped off the Garuda plane in Indonesia for my first
What We Bring to the Table
My family and I are moving house – no small feat in the world’s largest archipelago. Our imminent upheaval to Bandung is a timely opportunity,
The Boys are Back in Town
April 2015 marks the 14th anniversary of the Jakarta Comedy Club and I am pleased to announce that on April 30th we will present two
#SaveDodo: Swiss-Belhotel International Kalimantan’ CSR Program for Orangutans
The word orangutan translates to “person of the forest” in Bahasa Indonesia. These majestic primates have distinctive orange hair and are highly intelligent, sentient beings.
Caught for a Song: Rehabilitating Captured Wildlife with Animal Sanctuary Trust Indonesia
Indonesia is blessed to be one of the most naturally biodiverse countries in the world; however this blessing comes with a curse: it is also
Do You Pétanque
I must be honest and say that when I was first told about pétanque in Jakarta my initial reaction was ‘what?’ and ‘what?’ It may
Hungry for Change: Meet Katherine Shea
Katherine Shea is a consultant with the World Food Programme, a part of the United Nations system. She talks to us about how poverty and
Turning Water Into … Water
Indonesia’s top Islamic authority is warning the country’s Muslims to beware of fake holy water being marketed as a miracle cure from an ancient well
Glamour Photographer in Bali: Meet Dominic Clarisse
French Photographer, Director, Music Producer and Adventure Travel Guide Dominic Clarisse tells us of his life in Indonesia. When did you develop your passion for
Operation Starfish: The Untold Story of Australian Commandos in Lombok, 1945
The Lombok Strait averages about a thousand metres in depth, though in places it is far deeper. And not only is the strait deep, it
Funking Up My Platforms: The Essential ’70s Style Guide
Listen up, people – get your dancing shoes on and stomp your way into the decade that style almost forgot. The fabulous, sexy, gregariously, garishly
Minahasa Highlands | Land of Volcanoes, Bizarre Food, and Ancient Heroes
I remember my first flight into Manado in 2011. From the aircraft window the sea glittered under the sun, with a vast carpet of coconut
The Clandestine Critic | One Thousand Regional Flavours
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
Delivering Joy with HappyFresh Indonesia
HappyFresh Indonesia is a recently launched grocery delivery app for Jakarta. The startup has seven co-founders, bringing together a myriad of experience, ranging from Boston
Investor’ Guide to Indonesia: The Most Promising Startup Sectors
Startup business in Indonesia is moving forwards in a positive direction, providing a larger area to be cultivated, whilst still giving benefits to existing players.
Indonesia’s Migrant Maids: A President’ Shame, a Country’ Dilemma
Many of you reading this will not often consider yourself a type of migrant. ‘Expat’ is the socially preferred term for someone who chooses to
Online Hazards
Victims of online retail fraud in Indonesia tend to cut their losses, chalking down their experience as a lesson to be more careful before buying