Feasting With Panthers
An Englishman living in Jakarta, never a fan of intimate female companionship, made the mistake of accepting an offer from a pimp to introduce him
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Islam in the Netherlands East Indies
Islam came to Indonesia by way of Malabar and Coromandel, the respectively south-western and south-eastern coasts of India, along the age-old trade routes. Both regions
Meet John Falch
John Falch, better known as Uncle JC. After years of radio and TV stardom here, he has written a book and is now calling quits
Terracotta Memories of the Majapahit Civilisation
As a writer, traveller, and art enthusiast, I’ve come to find Majapahit as probably one of the most romantic and inspiring pre-Indonesia eras. One of
Faces Of Jakarta : Imron, The Carpenter
No one cares more for details than Imron. As a carpenter at Konsep Gallery along Jalan Kemang Timur Raya in Kemang, South Jakarta, the 35-year-old
Changing a KITAS to a KITAP
Immigration. The mere mention of the name is enough to send shudders down the spine of many an expat. At some stage we all have
Well Done Whoever You Are
About ten years ago I received a call from an old friend of mine in Manila. He asked me if I had much spare time
A Celebration of Indonesian Cuisine
WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO EAT INDONESIAN FOOD? Bali is a strange place — you can find French fine dining easier than a good
Sexy Rio Sidik Jazz Quartet
Rio Sidik is Indonesia’s most famous jazz and fusion musician and singer, well known too on the International music scene. He has played in some
Pavilion – Music and Art Combine
Jalan Batubelig is a 3 km stretch of winding road starting from Leo Square junction (going west) off Jalan Kerobokan Raya, which becomes Jalan Berawa
Faces Of Bali: Ketut Lasia
Ketut does not remember exactly how old he is, but he remembers when he was very young hiding in the village during the fight against
Meet Fantuzzi
Meet Fantuzzi, the man who believes in changing the world through music. How long have you been bringing your talent to Bali? Since 1974 I
Learning to Dive in Bali – What to Do and What Not to Do
Bali is universally recognized as a top destination for divers, due to wonderful marine life and spectacular dive sites. If you are planning to start
Uncovering Sanur’s Hidden Treasures
Where to start? Sanur’s restaurants’, hotels’, and galleries’ walls are adorned with work from artists right across Bali, but where to source the locals? A
Hari Saraswati: In Praise of Books
With the islandwide celebration of Dewi Saraswati on August 10th, it’s only appropriate to offer a paean to Bali’s bountiful World of Books. The wife
Beware the Bule Conman
Scammers come in all shapes, nationalities and professions. Christopher Linn Shields (35) is a toad-like American expat who scammed his students while employed at an
Yogyakarta International School – Building our Ship, while we are Sailing
CULTURAL CAPITAL Yogyakarta is located on the southern coast of the island of Java between Mount Merapi and the Indian Ocean. The city is the
Airam Nogueira
Meet Airam Nogueira, the passionate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor who teaches martial arts as a way of life. Hi Airam. You have a very unique
Patterns of Heart Harmony
The Heart is considered to be the most important of all the internal organs and is sometimes described as the “ruler” or “monarch” of the
How the Other Half Lived – Batavia in the 18th Century
Founded in 1619 on the smouldering remains of Jacatra, Batavia was meant to function as a depot for the produce destined for Holland and as
Killing Two Birds with One Stone: The Other Benefits of Exercise
I am not a sporty person. I’m a commitment-phobe when it comes to fitness programs, and find it irksome when a trainer points out physical