Voices for the Orangutan
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Aussie Rules in Indonesia
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the close proximity of Australia to Indonesia, that Australian Rules Football, better known as AFL, has quite a
Meet Federico Tomasi
Federico is a Stockholm-born artist, who grew up in Italy and now lives in Bali. He speaks to us on art, love, and life. You
Online Romance Extortion
Should you ever have the misfortune to become an inmate of an Indonesian jail, you quickly learn that regular funds are required to survive within
Animal Magic
In a bygone era, the colonisation of Africa and Asia brought bountiful riches of unimaginable grandeur and beauty to Europeans. Kings were indeed sovereigns who
Say it with Flowers in Bali
Spirits dominate everything the Balinese do. Offerings are presented every day Every full and new moon and whenever there’s an event taking place in the
Tana Toraja: Love for the Departed
Grace always knew that honouring the dead is central to Toraja culture. But on her second visit to Tana Toraja during the festive season, she
Romance to Order
Annali Hayward endured hours staring into her husband’s eyes to bring you our definitive list of Indonesia’s most romantic restaurants. Pick one of these and
Why do We Cheat?
Cheating is not a laughing matter in Indonesia and people can lose their marriage, reputation, family and dignity over a fling. In the province of
Is Chinese Business a Key Pillar for Indonesia’s Economy? ?
Although China planned to invest $18.4 billion in Indonesia in the last five years, its investment hasn’t been as significant as its trading activities with
Heart Inc: Matching Up to Love in Indonesia
Heart Inc is a leading matchmaking company in Indonesia and was founded by Zola Yoana, Indonesia’s only certified matchmaker. Established in 2013, Heart Inc provides
Meet Thomas Tan
Thomas Tan is Finance Director and Board member of PT Tunas Ridean Tbk, the largest independent automotive dealer group in Indonesia, and a part of
Despite Killing Traffickers, Indonesia’s Drug Use has Spiked
Indonesia claims to be one of the hardest nations on drug users and traffickers. However, according to recent statistics from the government, about 50 drug
Water, Water Everywhere
A weekend getaway to the Thousand Islands brings these seafaring friends more than they bargained for. No other start to the day can compare with
The Death of the Movie Star
Of all the great technological advancements that have taken place in the history of mankind, the ability to record things must surely be among the
Indonesia’s Contribution to the Mitigation of Global Warming
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Conference of the Parties, 20th Session (UNFCCC COP 20) was held in Lima, Peru, during the first
Young Guns Cut their Teeth in the Jakarta Schools Football League
It was hot, very hot. Hardly the best conditions for playing football anywhere, let alone a school in South Jakarta offering little in the way
Meet Ken Pattern
Ken is a Canadian artist specializing in stone lithography, producing iconic prints of scenes from Indonesia. Ken first arrived in Indonesia in 1989 and has
Failing to Buy an Income
One of Indonesia’s biggest problems is law enforcement, or more accurately, the lack of it. Part of the problem is that recruitment and promotion within
Jakarta’s Fashion Faux Pas
Victoria Bannerman people-watches in malls to bring you the fashion rights and wrongs of Indonesia’s capital city. Being a stylista, I am always intrigued by
What do you pack?
Roberto Di Marco was born and grew up in Rome, Italy. He attended a liceo in Rome, earning degrees in philosophy, psychology, criminology and forensic psychiatry. Roberto has