Keyaki’ Key is Freshness!
Japanese cuisine is no doubt an acquired taste to some. In Jakarta, Japanese food has often been ‘watered down’ to more casual joints, with modified
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Shoe-be-do Heaven
It is official - I am a shoe addict! Four hundred pairs and counting! I don't care much for ?it? bags and I carry a
Parman the Tissue and Face Mask Seller
The idea of being an entrepreneur is quickly trivializing itself, and rightfully so. Over the past five years Indonesia—and the rest of the world for
Clean Up Jakarta Day 2014
As you may be aware, the second annual Clean Up Jakarta Day is around the corner and will take place on October 19th this year.
Adrian Bramantyo Musyanif, Chief Executive Officer at Samali Hotels & Resorts
Adrian Bramantyo Musyanif, affectionately known by many as Pak Bram, is the Chief Executive Officer of Samali Hotels & Resorts. Pak Bram, you are a
Expats and Locals in Solidarity for a Safer Bali
In response to the recent increase in street crimes, road accidents, home burglaries, and murder in Bali, expats have created forums and events to bring
Global Village: An English School without Walls
Bukik Batabuah, Agam regency in West Sumatra. is blessed with beautiful rice terraces and cool air. The road along the village turns into a place
Down but Not Out in Tanjung Priok
You can find some wonderful things in the most unlikely of places. In this particular case a trek – well actually a very lengthy cycle
Stick it to ’em: Field Hockey in Jakarta
Every time I told people I was off to an international hockey event on the weekend I was greeted with the same reaction. “I didn’t
Unlucky Charms
It is widely believed in Indonesia that daggers, polished stones and fabrics can be imbued with magical powers that will provide protection and good luck.
Meet Audrey Soraya Rodriguez Rincon
Meet Audrey Soraya Rodriguez Rincon, a beautiful mother of two with more than 20 years of experience in the healthy lifestyle world. This health coach
Meet Rony Indo
Meet Rony Indo, The French-Indonesian Prince who is living happily ever after in Bali. Hello Rony. Where were you born and educated? I was born
Long Live the Hamster
When my youngest daughter was about five years old she asked me if she could have a hamster. Not an unusual request for a child
Multi-City Flying: Save Money on the Way to Europe
In Europe the holiday season begins in June and lasts until the first few days of September. The longest day in Europe is called the
A Mended Broken Promise
I arrived in Indonesia more than ten years ago and then duly scarpered back to England. After a year of “Flip you, Misters!”, inaccessible public
Birth Certificates
When Fanta, a four-year-old girl living with her family under the toll road in West Jakarta was molested, Jakarta Police wanted to help find the
The Warung Ritual of Bali
There is something so delightfully charming about the warung. It?s a celebration of culture, where traditional foods meet a relaxing, unpretentious ambience that reflects the
Ferzya from Aceh
Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future of this country. This bright,
Singapore International School Bona Vista students seriously care for their environment
Dua Tangan Cukup: Actions from Across the Archipelago The students of Singapore International School, Bona Vista, are always eager and ahead to keep the environment
The Village that Saved its Culture, Leatherback Turtles and its Coral Reefs
There are only a few beaches in the world on where the giant leatherback turtle lays its eggs. The leatherback is the fourth largest reptile
Social Media Marketing: Where’s the Payoff for Small Businesses?
Like most small business entrepreneurs in Indonesia you have probably progressed from posting your most recent meal photos on Facebook to experimenting with one or