Zoning Regulations
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Buying and Selling Property in Bali – A Smart Move
Teito Furukawa, a high performing property consultant who has worked in Bali for two years for Ray White Paradise was asked to answer some questions
The Farmer’ Markets of Bali
Bali’s traditional markets were once a necessity in a society where refrigeration and corner stores were not as widespread as they are today. These age-old
Elora Hardy: Bamboo Entrepreneur
Elora Hardy was part of the first wave of expat kids growing up in Ubud in the 1980’s. Her creative parents would drop the little
Meet Gil Frei aka Bamboo Gil
“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art anyone could ever want.” – Andy Warhol. Meet Gil Frei, also known
More Harm than Good?
An important project for the island of Lembongan is likely to lead to more harm than good. The deployment of a submarine electricity cable from
Mr. Jaga: the Cock Fighter
Jaga, or Mr. Jaga as he likes to be referred to, is a bit of a character. He hails from the village of Petemon in
Land Laws in Bali Differ from the Rest of Indonesia? Not Really.
Real Estate agents around Indonesia, and internationally, think that land laws in Bali are different from the rest of Indonesia, as foreigners can own freehold
Drugged Drinks
An attractive woman in a Jakarta bar looks around for the drunkest and most clueless unaccompanied male foreigner – the competition is usually pretty fierce.
Stephen Chatham
Meet Stephen Chatham, the well travelled family man who has a soft spot for Indonesia. Hi Stephen, where do you come from? I come from
A Place Called Home
As I sit here in my empty apartment a weird feeling settles over me, it feels like insecurity mixed with sadness and excitement – we
The Power of One
Most expats who have lived in Jakarta for any length of time will have a story about electricity problems. From sudden bill increases to blackouts,
Golf Should Be Fair
With all the talk of equipment bans, golf balls that fly too far, and the various rule changes, it has occurred to me that golf
Modern Slavery
She was promised a well-paying job as a waitress-receptionist in Batam. The establishment, although Chinese-owned, was fully halal, so, no need to worry. A few
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
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