Sekolah Kami – Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Trash-Pickers’ Children through Education
As we approached the school to volunteer our time, girls swept with rush brooms and boys tidied up. They are used to picking up trash;
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The Yoga Bomb – Can it Explode with Flowers?
There seems to be a lot of confusion, everywhere. No-one quite knows what to believe in anymore. There?s just so much information out there and
In Pursuit of Happiness: Expat Clubs in Bali
For whatever reason, people have been forming clubs since time immemorial and it is no different here in Indonesia. Early colonials, for example, had the
Car Theft Hoaxes
“There’s a new method of car theft,” a colleague breathlessly told me last week. “Thieves throw an egg at your windscreen when you’re driving. If
25 Years of Flawless Blues and Roots Music
What does one look for in a music festival? Of course, there are many different types depending on the kind of music you’re after, but
Meet Mike Shipton
Meet Mike Shipton. A South African expat with a high-pressure, demanding job, Mike is an exceptionally cheerful guy with a positive outlook on life. Mike
Meet Sara Amy
Meet Sara Amy. Sara is a Vipassana Meditation practitioner and advocate, devoting her life to sharing its ways to benefit others.
The Curious Case of the Innocent Driver
The university city of Oxford in which I am fortunate enough to have been born, raised and schooled, attracts approximately 9.5 million tourists per year.
An Endless Journey: Reflections of an Indonesian Journalist
One doesn’t plan to live 97 years, but in doing so, it is impossible not to consider how it was accomplished, and moreover, what one
The Big Noise
Jakarta is not the ideal domicile for a person fond of peace and quiet. It is packed with roaring vehicles, policemen blowing whistles, parking attendants
The Rebirth of Riva
Jakarta, with its endless surplus of restaurants, is not without a nostalgic element; many people keep coming back to restaurants they are familiar with. Regardless
In Sickness and in Wealth
Indonesia aims to implement a system of universal healthcare by 2019, but that won?t stop the country?s richest citizens from going to Singapore hospitals when
From London to the Jaks: A Fashionista’ Journey
Nonchalantly, Mr. Grubstaker dropped it in conversation over a glass of wine, “Hey doll, you fancy hanging out in the Jaks (Jakarta to you and
Inaro the Kerokan Healer
A conversation about world of healing would be incomplete without mentioning the wonderful world of kerokan. Kerokan, synonymous with masuk angin, is the storied act
Dua Tangan Cukup – Actions from across the archipelago
Raja Ampat in West Papua of Indonesia is known for being paradise for divers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. It is one of the world’s last
Meet Brian Billdt, CEO of LifeSpa Fitness
This issue we meet Brian Billdt, the CEO of LifeSpa Fitness whose life’s work is committed to making people look better, feel better and live
It’ all Downhill on a Cycling Tour of Ubud
When visiting Bali, people either stay by the sea or head for the hills. My husband and I opted for Ubud’s cooler mountains. Everything necessary
The Jakarta Expat Pool League
I’ll be honest with you, I have never really taken to pool. It’s all the rules I can’t handle. You know, those regulations that say
Money Politics
Vote buying is risky business, especially for candidates who fail to get elected and cannot repay their debts. Yet the biggest losers are Indonesian voters
Karan Berry, General Manager of JW Marriott Jakarta
Karan is very passionate about his work and is a senior hospitality professional. He is well-versed with all operations and functions related to hotel management,
Meet Nathalie Hocquart
Meet Nathalie Hocquart, the woman who turned her patisserie into the hot new venue for international and Indonesian artists. Wide Open Space Gallery is currently