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
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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
Petty : The Restaurant Critic
For the last nine years Petty Elliot has been living a secret life. She’s ducked in and out of Jakarta’s Restaurant taking mental notes and
Yoga: Bringing into Focus
What is the difference between jogging and doing yoga exercise? Answer: the iPod! A serious yoga practitioner will not find the merit of using an
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
As a middle aged man I don’t mind admitting I have no idea what wellness is. Then again I don’t know how to use leverage
Dwi – A Modern-Day Balinese Heroine
Dwi, the second of six children brought up in Singaraja, who is today studying for a degree in International Hospitality Management at Stenden University’s Bali
Marjan van Ravenzwaaij
Marjan van Ravenzwaaij. The Dutch founder of The Organic Farm Bali – a natural sanctuary of wellness in the heart of Balinese culture. The unspoiled
Bali’s Healthy Food Producers from A to Z
Our local food producers are island treasures. Practicing sustainable agricultural techniques and using pure ingredients with no preservatives or genetically modified additives, Bali’s organic growers
Patterns of Health: The Lungs
The Balinese belief system is similar to the philosophical foundations of Chinese Medicine. According to the Balinese, the universe is divided into three realms; the
Wayan Sunarda: The Female Gamelan Player
Wayan is one of twenty-five ladies in her Banjar (small village/neighbourhood) who plays the Gamelan in an all-female gamelan orchestra. A gamelan is a traditional
ReAct
His mind was tired from too little sleep, his head itchy with a stomach that was groaning from barely enough to eat. As far as
Ti Tin: The Graceful Dancer
Ti Tin loves to dance. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combine for an iconic vision of Bali. To watch Balinese dance is to
Educating Rita
What do expatriate parents in Indonesia spend most money on? Educating their children. Educating your child through school and University will cost the average expatriate
The Safe Childhoods Foundation
The Safe Childhoods Foundation considers every childhood to be precious. Their dedicated team provides healthcare and aid packages to those living in absolute poverty across
Liat Solomon
Meet Liat Solomon. The owner of Zula, Down to Earth, and Earth Café where focus is on creating a better world through pure, organic foods.
Kopernik: Serving the Last Mile
More than a decade ago, Ewa Wojkowska remembers driving at night in complete darkness through a remote town in East Timor. Located in one of
Alberto Remondi: Pasta Maker
Alberto Remondi was born in Italy in 1963 and grew up in the family home in Rome, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. He
A Ray of Hope
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure
Education Degeneration
“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” – Abraham Lincoln- On National Education Day,
Crooks in Uniform
Heading home after a late night out, I was pulled up in West Jakarta by two apparent policemen. At such spot-checks, police usually want to
Use your Mum’ smartphone to do your Homework
Ban hand phones It was only a few years ago that cell phones were being banished from classrooms. As far as schools were concerned, these