The Surabaya Zoo: ‘The Zoo of Death’
A Concentration Camp for Animals Even in optimal conditions, zoological gardens, or ‘zoos’, are often golden jails for the imprisoned animals. When the conditions and
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Indonesian Expat Entrepreneur
As an expatriate in Indonesia you probably chose to live here for a job assignment, or an extended visit or retirement, preceded by one or
Soroako – Home of Indonesia’s Deepest Lake
A surprisingly pleasant destination for a relaxing holiday Soroako, a small nickel mining town in East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi province, is located at the
Hotel Trends 2014
Hospitality technology continues to evolve – and fast. Everything from in-room entertainment options to meeting room technology to effective use of social media in marketing,
Meet Camille Massard Combe (aka Chef Kamil)
Meet Camille Massard Combe (aka Chef Kamil). Camille is the proud owner and chef of Mediterranea, a traditional French and Mediterranean restaurant in Jogjakarta, Central
Meet Dr. Titus Leber
Meet Dr. Titus Leber, an Austrian filmmaker who transformed Borobudur into interactive multimedia.
The Thin Light Blue Line
There are a number of things that I believe everyone should do before they die (other than “shout for help” as the great Jimmy Carr
Path vs. Facebook: How Indonesia’s Present is the World’s Social Media Future
Closed networks. A limit on friends. Strong privacy settings. It’s Path, of course. The social network, launched in 2010, received scant attention from users in
A Decade of Jazz
The energy was high as I stepped onto the premises of Jakarta International EXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta. The 10th annual Java Jazz Festival was in session
The Physical and Emotional Connections of the Five Vital Organs
The foundations of traditional Chinese medicine dates back some five thousand years. The concept of Yin/Yang, together with the five elements, has permeated Chinese philosophy
The Gamelan Group: All Nationalities, Ages and Motives Welcome
As Pak Parno threads his way through the gamelan, he claps his hands to guide the tempo and calls out to beginners who have lost
Stockroom Dishes
If you’re the adventurous kind of foodie then Stockroom Dishes might do well to satiate your curiosity for new eateries. Located a little off the
For Japan: Our Sister
March 2011: In the streets of Jogjakarta some unconventionally dressed young Indonesian men and women carry boxes marked ?Jogja Care for Japan?.
Siti the Dayak Dancer
Siti is an extraordinarily beautiful and determined young woman. Her story is one of courage and determination and a desire to represent her culture through
Dua Tangan Cukup: Staff of Aston Belitung Cleaned Tanjung Pendam Beach
Positive actions from across the archipelago. Dua Tangan Cukup (Two Hands are Enough) is a movement started by Clean Up Jakarta Day, under Indonesia Expat,
Rick Creamer: Owner of Rick’ Pub Crawl
Rick Creamer was born on the Gold Coast in Queensland, but his family moved to Victoria when he was still a child. He grew up
Vapers Speak Out!
John Duffy, 46 years old, UK “I started vaping a few months after suffering a heart attack at 45. This was brought on by a combination
Doctor on a Mission
Dr. Rani (Dr. Alhairani Manu Mesa) is a young doctor working among the poor and underprivileged at the Humanitarian Permaculture Project, Indonesia. Rani is a
Life’ a Beach at Tanjung Bira
“I go to seek a Great Perhaps.” – François Rabelais There can’t be many things in life that are better than a sandy beach
Football and Cigarettes
I wish I knew the joy of smoking cigarettes. I tried to have a puff for two seconds in the name of curiosity and I
Physicians’ Heal Thyself
From pointless prescriptions to counterfeit medicines, the treatment of illnesses in Indonesia can be a minefield. A few weeks ago, I was involved in a