Meet Catherine Fourcard
Meet Catherine Fourcard, the creative owner of Innuendo Boutiques and creator of Watercress Café. Catherine, where are you from? I was born and raised
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The Secret Island
Travelling to an Indonesian island that is not in the guide books and barely mentioned on Wikipedia in search of waves is always an adventure.
Two Plus Two Equals 3.9996
I like to tell people I am numerically dyslexic. When I look at a page of numbers, for example a spreadsheet, all I can see
New Bali Starling Bloodline Released into Island Bird Sanctuary
A pair of critically endangered Bali starlings (Jalak Bali), from the West Bali National Park, have been set free on Friends of the National Parks
A Tibetan Moon: Shamanistic Indie Designers
I recently had a good, earthy chat with a couple of indie jewellery designers who showcased their work at the Brightspot market in Jakarta. Brightspot?s
Mystery Meats
What’s a Jewish dilemma? Pork at half price. That was one of the first jokes I heard during a visit to Israel about 20 years
Last Chance to See?
An unspoiled island off the northern coast of Sulawesi is scheduled for partial destruction despite a Supreme Court ruling that it cannot be mined. Local
Wae Rebo: The Duality of Tradition and Progress in West Flores
The first time I saw pictures of Wae Rebo, I was intrigued with the traditional conical straw houses in the picturesque valley in Satarmese Barat,
Dede the Ojek Payung
For as long as there have been umbrellas, there have been ojek payung. Every time the skies open over the Big Durian, thousands of unorthodox
Beautiful Borders: The Unexplored Borders of Anambas
Although Indonesia is famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, mysterious caves, and rapid rivers, some forget that it is in fact a maritime country filled
Trains, Planes and Other Perils
As a lifelong train enthusiast, I felt a great sense of achievement upon making the journey across Java by all three classes of train operated
The Last Laugh on Us
Every year at Christmas many of us look back misty-eyed at the year that is almost over and ask ourselves what we have achieved. How
The Last Laugh on Us
Every year at Christmas many of us look back misty-eyed at the year that is almost over and ask ourselves what we have achieved. How
Help Make a Difference this Christmas
Iris worldwide Indonesia is using its dynamic and creative approach to raise awareness for a slum village in Jakarta. As Christmas fast approaches most readers’
The Christmas Spices of Indonesia
If you enjoy baking festive treats at home during the Christmas season, you may have noticed that imported foods such as dried fruits, nuts and
Sunday Brunches in Jakarta
You have probably noticed it by now, but Indonesians love to eat and they love to make you eat. One way to celebrate this eating
Taxi Troubles
New arrivals to Jakarta are often warned to be on the lookout for taxi scams. The truth is that cab services are generally much better
Getting into the Holiday Spirit
The festive season is upon us, and what better time to channel your creativity and be inventive with cocktails and wine pairings? Whiskey-Cola, Gin and
Meet Paul van der Aa
Meet Paul van der Aa, the easy-going Dutchman who owns a beautiful police Harley-Davidson motorbike. He rides with the Silverhawk Motorcycle Club to travel around
Lifesaving Initiatives Against Methanol
With Christmas and New Year almost here, plenty of people will be taking the opportunity to engage in some festive drinking. If you?re holidaying anywhere
Good Tidings from Java-The Spirit of Sendang Sono
Many Catholics find Sendang Sono a great place to draw closer to God and strengthen their faith. And for non-Catholics like myself, I?ve found it