Hadi – The Padang Restaurant Manager
Every morning at 4am, Hadi and the team from Rumah Makan Cahaya Baru 99, a hidden Padang gem in the belly of Benhil, head to
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Jakarta’s Bucket List
We all know about Monas, cheap electronics, Kota Tua?s museums, the Highland Gathering and cycling down Sudirman on a Sunday morning, so to celebrate Jakarta
Glittering Sharia Pyramids
Julisar, a Jakarta-based Chinese Indonesian businesswoman, thought she was onto a winner when a friend invited her to invest $100,100 in Golden Traders Indonesia Syariah
Meet The One
The sport of Mixed Martial Arts, or more commonly known as MMA, is on the move for global recognition. Appearing in Brazil in the 1920s,
Indonesia Face To Face
Ivan Southall (1921-2008) was an Australian writer best known for young-adult fiction, but he also wrote seven books for adults, including Indonesia Face To Face.
Alfred Wallace’ Great Adventure in Indonesia
Wallace?s dedication to research and his perseverance through rainforests in an era of head-hunters, poor medication and tropical diseases was quite admirable. Sometimes he thrived
What’s Your Number?
With seven-plus billion people on planet earth at the end of August 2013, and a further two billion expected to arrive by 2050, we as
A Bali Expat Aid Worker on Syria’ Frontline
John Bunnell, a resident of Bali for nine years, went to war-ravaged Syria as a logistician for two and a half months, working in an
Casa Vintage
Anyone can walk into a department store and pick a mass-produced item of clothing and probably walk into a party later that night wearing the
Meet Nathan Flax
A second generation expat, 30-year-old Nathan Flax is an avid surfer and sportsman, as well as a leading marketing and management consultant in vacation resorts
30 Places to Dive in Indonesia
The Indonesian archipelago, with thousands of kilometres of coral reefs, pristine remote islands and an enormous biodiversity, is one of the world?s best destinations for
30 Delectable Dishes
In celebrating this 30th edition, I have put together a list of my 30 favourite foods found in Bali, from gold foie gras to sate
Nyoman Jiwa, The Woodcarver
Nyoman Jiwa started learning the art of woodcarving from his grandfather when he was just 10 years old. A quiet, gentle man, this very talented
Women Power and Politics
As things stand, only one major country in Western Europe – you know, that bloc with good football,liberal values and rising unemployment – boasts a
Baby Playgroups in Jakarta
For those who are not familiar with playgroups, the concept is quite simple. Starting as soon as a few months old in some places, playgroups
Meet Grace Clapham
Meet Grace Clapham, a woman who is inspiring and advising women entrepreneurs in Indonesia and across the Asia-Pacific. You were born in Indonesia. Tell
Scams In The City: Degrees of Deception
Regulations on qualifications for expatriate English instructors have been tightened over the past decade, so some teachers are resorting to buying fake university degrees –
Getting a Handle on Health in Jakarta
Living in Jakarta, it can be a challenge to stay healthy. Pollution, traffic, unpredictable weather and a lack of sidewalks combine to make outdoor exercise
A Home Called Lestari Sayang Anak
According to a 2008 survey by Save the Children, up to half a million children live in residential care in Indonesia, a frightening number. It
Martha Christina Tiahahu – a Moluccan Heroine
This is Ambon in the early 80s of last century. The land we were going to build houses on was located at Karangpanjang, just below
Painting the Colours of Literacy in Eastern Indonesia
Eastern Indonesia is a realm of a million wonders. A region rich in panoramic landscapes, biodiversity, and ancestral traditions, much of Eastern Indonesia remains relatively