Vintage Home in East Java
The civilisation of Java boasts of intricately artistic traditional architecture that stands the test of time. But people often forget that Java is not only
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All Aboard! Vietnam to Jakarta via California
Cali Deli is a Vietnamese chain of deli-restaurants that gained its inspiration from a restaurant in California and established itself in Jakarta 7 years ago.
Herwan: The Painter
Herwan’s shirt keeps the paint from dripping on his face. He figured out how to wrap the turban on his first day, two weeks ago
Where are all the Country Houses?
When it comes to ostentatious shows of wealth, no one does it better than the Europeans. Backed by generations of inherited riches, the elites of
Saved by the Smell
In the summer of 1984, a friend and I decided to take my beloved, but ageing Datsun 260Z, over into mainland Europe from England for
Where are Indonesia’ Top Football Players to Come From?
In the game of football, FIFA counts over 300 million players in 2012, mostly men and boys, but an increasing number of women. Despite this,
Maksim ABVGD
Meet Maksim ABVGD, the Soul Surfer From Russia. Maksim, where are you from? Originally I’m from Kazakhstan. I lived in the capital, which is Alma
Something For The Kids
A surfing and wrestling camp for kids is not the most likely combination. Sort of like the similarities between speaking German and Japanese. Still, yet
Miracle on a Bali Beach
The one hundred and eight passengers and crew onboard the Lion Air flight from Bandung to Bali on Saturday afternoon 13 April 2013, which landed
Wayan Simprig: the Salt Farmer of Kusumba
I met Wayan for the fourth time in front of her simple dwelling just metres from the pounding surf in Kusumba, about 30 minutes drive
Art & Intellectual Property Rights – Who Owns What?
Although art is essentially useless (you can’t eat or drink it, it provides little shelter and makes bad clothing, and thus serves no utilitarian purpose),
I’m Addickted
No, that isn’t a spelling error, but you’ll have to read on to find out why. I first started wearing glasses when I was seven
Scams in the City – Internet Boyfriends
Nigerian Sweetheart Unlike most scams coming from Nigeria that rely on greed, the Sweetheart Scam preys on heart-strings to loosen purse-strings. Scammers trawl social networking
Football Fanatics and the Ideal of Sport
It’s only a few weeks to the European Champions League Final, May 25th, and though it will take place far way, in London, England, and
Gareth Rae
Meet Gareth Rae, a British Expat and the Captain of Jakarta Komodos, who has lived most of his life in Asia. Gareth, where do
Sports I.T.
IT development never stops and has found its way into sports, to make our life, during our games, easier and perhaps even better. How cool
Rhyme Time: Indonesian Badminton
Its origins can be traced back to a game called Poona, British soldiers felt it was fun when they played it in India, So the
Score! Girls Join Jakarta Football Association
The sound of the referee’s whistle pierces the humid afternoon. Players bolt into action vying for the soccer ball. There is a solid thud as
The Mystery of Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea and the name of a restaurant chain operating outside of the fatherland. I had no idea what to
Twisted Tourism: My brief brush with North Korea
In this sick and twisted world, there is an elite group of the most sick and twisted countries. Adding a new layer of twistedness to
Arema Three Muskateers
It’s not just oil and gas, English teachers and missionary types who like to call Indonesia home. Despite all the problems that plague football in