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Taking on challenges for the kids of Elisama Hitting middle age for some can cause a big life shift, but it doesn’t have to be
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Madura – Java’s Different Neighbour
The Javanese may tell you that the island of Madura – only 30 minutes away by ferry from Surabaya – is hot and arid and
Where To Wed on Bali
Though Bali has literally hundreds of different venues to hold a wedding, this embarrassment of choices need not be overwhelming. Couples have different preferences, so
Wedding Catering Inspirations
To inspire bride-and-groom-to-be couples planning to tie their knot in Bali, three of the island’s top-notch caterers present some delicious ideas to delight your guests.
The Wedding Singer: Singing the Love Theme of Your Life
Ever since you walked right in, The circle’s been complete, I love you more than ever, And I haven’t begun yet… Wedding Song – Bob
For Better or For Worse
Weddings attract a range of scams, from disappearing contract wives to fake proposals and bogus planners. Arab sex tourists have for decades been visiting Indonesia
Car-Free Sunday: To Be or Not to Be
Every Sunday morning, I go to Car-Free Sunday on Sudirman for my weekly distance run. It is the only time in the week where I
Meet Tarra Marbun
Tarra, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. Firstly, we’d like to know a bit more about your background. Where in America
Meet Kim Durieux, the Bali Wedding Celebrant.
How did you become a minister? When I was at university in Santa Cruz, California I became a Minister of the Universal Light Church. This
One for the Bucket List (and Bring the Bucket)
Munich, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany, is home to the Oktoberfest, one of the biggest p*ss-ups on earth. Despite
Pride and Passion: In Pursuit of the Perfect Bridal Gown
Nothing captures the imagination more than your wedding dress. Never has one garment had so much resting on its shoulders. Not only does it have
Mbak Noor and the Love of Her Life
Noor is married to her job. Every morning she sets up shop on her curb, behind the Ministry of Education in Jakarta, selling mind-numbingly sweet
Ponti Young, Certified Wine Advisor at iMust and Chief Wine Officer of BACCO
When did you first fall in love with wine? What was the catalyst for this lifelong passion? I have had brushes with wine since I
2.5 Men Jumps the Shark
When Charlie Sheen got fired and written out after season eight as an “exploded bag of meat” under a Metro train somewhere in Paris, I
Social Media Sins
Indonesia has about 70 million active social media users, spending an average of over five hours online daily through computers and mobile devices. This has
Sebastien Laurent, Antiques Dealer
In this Business Profile, we meet Sebastien Laurent, a Frenchman who works in the antique and decoration industry from his base in Jogjakarta, Central Java.
Meet Inyigo Ardanaz
A conscious painter from Spain, Living in the Big Durian Where are you originally from and how many years have you been in Jakarta? I’m
Fuel for Thought
Florence Sihombing (26), a postgraduate law student at the prestigious Gadjah Mada University, on August 27 drove her white Honda Scoopy motorbike to a Pertamina
Love Thy Neighbours
Indonesians are among the friendliest people on the planet, keen to avoid confrontation at all costs. Just don’t ever give them a good reason to
Dua Tangan Cukup – Actions From Across The Archipelago
To celebrate Independence Day this year, the children of an NGO in Jogjakarta shared their pride in their country by cleaning up their neighbourhood. Little
Kolewa: The Star of Seminyak
Seminyak on Stage recently pulled out all the stops for their musical event at Red Carpet Champagne Bar on Jalan Laksmana. Without a doubt, Red