“Iman”: the Exotic Pet Trader
Although Jalan Barito renowned for its access to some of Indonesia?s most exotic pets, Iman dismisses the rumour that eager buyers could purchase something like
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A Hop, Skip and a Jump to a Hawksbill Turtle Conservancy
We thought about turtles ? more directly, Hawksbill sea turtles ? and imagined their burnished shells gliding amongst the coral reef, sharp beaks snapping at
Jakarta’s Climate Change: Wet to Dry and Dry to Wet
The experts are now 95 percent certain, as opposed to 90 percent before, that the observed warming of the planet is caused by the increase
Tim Husband: Zoo Curator
Working his way up through the ranks, Tim Husband has worked in zoos in Australia, New Zealand, India and throughout Southeast Asia for more than
Broadway Ke Java
Broadway may have its roots in the quintessential iconography of New York City, but the charm, excitement, and artistry of Broadway cannot be contained to
Ketut: the Hair and Beauty Stylist
Ketut is 27 years old and owns a local wedding and hair stylist salon in the back streets of Ubud, Bali. Her little purple shop
Writing by Kids and for Kids
The article looks at some simple ways to turn your son or daughter into a famous writer by using the concepts used to make great
Writing Words that Strain and Fail to Rhyme
Why is it that writers come to Bali to pen a novel, a poem or a memoir? I simply don?t know, is the answer for
Meet Judy Chapman
Meet Judy Chapman. The Author of ?My Singapore Lover?, a contemporary love story in which Singapore is the main character.
Kerinci Calling
Sumatra; while some may not know where it is, others conjure up thoughts of dark, unexplored jungles sitting on both sides of the Equator. The
Paul Spencer Sochaczewski: Redheads
Paul Spencer Sochaczewski was born in 1947 in Brooklyn and grew up in suburban New Jersey. His earliest memory is climbing on to the kitchen
A Brave New Lesson Plan
One of the few things I remember from when I was seven or eight years old was being introduced to the 1812 Overture in class.
Poetry in Indonesia
The poetry world feels like it?s an over-inflated balloon about to burst after the number of scandals that have emerged ? award-winning poets Christian Ward
Crazy Little Heaven: An Indonesian Journey
With his fellow Tasmanian wife and their two young children, Mark Heyward arrived in East Kalimantan in 1992 to teach at an international school for
What to Wear and What Not to Wear in Indonesia
Indonesia has a rich fashion tradition, and since tailoring is quite affordable, many are tempted to go for tailor-made pieces. You?ve probably heard about batik
Small Change, Big Scam
In recent months I have been repeatedly short-changed at minimarts, mostly at Indomaret, which started business in 1988 and now has over 8,000 outlets across
Essential Addendum to Your Pocket Indonesian-English Dictionary
This is a list of three letter words/sounds you?ll never find in any Indonesian Dictionary.
Faces of Jakarta: Citra, the National Library Librarian
For the last six years, Citra, who boards a train and a bajaj every day, wakes up well before the sun comes up in order
Laying Down Roots: The Forgotten Folklores of Indonesia
Being a 1990s Indonesian child and early 2000s teen, I grew up being taught projections on the 21st century ?global era?. It was, and maybe
Shaping Women’ Roles through Literature: Helvy Tiana Rosa
Helvy Tiana Rosa has produced 50 written works including short stories, plays and poetry, in addition to her role as past Editor in Chief at
Meet Bill Dalton
Bill has spent much of his life travelling and writing. His saga took flight in 1971 as he embarked on an eight-year backpacking journey across