Nathan the Snake Rescuer
For people like Nathan Rusli, who picked up his first cobra at the ripe old age of six, handling snakes isn?t so much a hobby
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Twisted Tourism: LUSI
In May of 2006, Lapindo Brantas company, when drilling a natural gas well, was met with quite a surprise; a mud volcano, a geyser of
Twitchers in Town – Birdwatching in Jakarta
It?s hard to imagine Jakarta having any wildlife at all, let alone any birds. The city authorities, after all, do their best to destroy any
Grandma Ni Made Sibuh of Petemon Village
I sat talking with Grandma Ni Made Sibuh in her village in Petemon where she has lived all her life. She was born around 1935
What You See is What You Get?
Myths, truths and reality Men outlive women because they do not bear children, which is an enormous strain on your body. Men die younger
Made Bayak, an Artistic Role Model
Born in 1980 in Tampaksiring, Central Bali, Bayak studied fine art at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) in Denpasar from 1999 to 2006.
Men’ Health: The Statistics Prove Otherwise
The top ten causes of death in men from one to ten are heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, pneumonia, suicide, kidney
Tommee Balukea: Jungle Music with a Laid-Back Vibe
When I first came across Tommee Balukea, the internationally acclaimed musician was playing an acoustic set at Crystal Palace bar on Double Six Beach. Tommee
Meet Tai Graham
Meet Tai Graham, the man behind Single Fin and the world renowned Sunday sessions of surf, dining and music overlooking the Indian ocean at Uluwatu.
Meet Rodney Holt: Founder of Bali Sports Foundation
Rodney Holt was born in Australia. When he was a year old, his family moved to Italy where he grew up. Rodney became interested in
Clean Up Jakarta Day 2013: Back-Breaking Teamwork Raises Awareness of Jakarta’s Rubbish Problem
The first Clean Up Jakarta Day took place on the morning of Sunday November 10th 2013. Over 1,000 volunteers at 16 locations around Jakarta showed
Development and Shifting Cultures: The Papuan Koteka
Perhaps the most iconic and essential item of clothing worn by the Dani and Yali men is the koteka or the penis gourd. Now the
Faking It on the Phone
A slow-witted colleague came to me with a request for help last week. He had telephoned a sex chat line ?just to see what it
Meet J.P. Ellis
J.P. is an entrepreneur and a proud new father. He?s also an avid map aficionado; so much so that he created Mapiary, a powerful social
On Heroes, Animations, and Man’ Quest for Honour
On Heroes Day (November 10) I decided to visit the Hellofest Anima Expo and find out what heroes young Indonesians are currently creating, and what
Peter The Driver Sporting a Movember Moustache
Every morning for the past few weeks, as Peter Sembiring is on his way out the door, leaving to go to work and battle Jakarta's
Welcome to Remarkable Indonesia
The banner headline of the very impressive TV advertising campaign that tries to hook potential investors to take the path to BKPM, the Indonesian National
Dapur Babah Elite: Food With a Story
Dapur Babah adopts the philosophy of ?Bringing art, soul and romance of Indonesia? into its design. And it?s quite true; romance plays a big part
The Red Dress Run
Approximately 100 runners arrived at Everest Bar in Blok M from 1pm onwards on the 9th November. Keen long runners on the first bus alighted
Resource Rich – Language Poor
In 2007, Indonesia was the first country to enact legislation, Law No. 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies, making it compulsory for businesses to
Rise of the Eco-Warriors
In 2010, students bashed their heads together at Microsoft?s Regional Innovative Education Forum and decided that they wanted to tackle the global issue of deforestation