Valentine’s Day
Indonesia’s top Islamic authority deems Valentine’s Day haram (forbidden) on the grounds that it is an infidel celebration promoting sexual promiscuity. It’s actually just a
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Predict Your Future?
Astrology, fortune tellers and horoscopes are part of our daily lives. Computers and mobile phones opened new doors for the so-called mediums, fortune tellers, psychics
Melissa Calmes
Meet Melissa Calmes. Passionate Belly Dancer, Musician and one third of the Calmes Triplets! So Melissa, where were you born and raised? I was
Cause-ology: Predicting the Future through Action
I believe in Cause-ology. Cause-ology dictates that the easiest way of predicting the future is to get out of bed in the morning and create
Tintin in Indonesia
Belgian reporter Tintin is one of the world’s most enduring comic book characters, especially in Indonesia, which was the setting for his 22nd adventure, Flight
Little Spain in Jakarta
Tapas are appetisers or snacks that make up a wonderful part of Spanish culture and cuisine. The smaller portions enable you to taste a variety
Pak Aseni: The Ojek Driver
Aseni was a Metro Mini driver for twelve years before deciding to become a motorbike taxi (ojek) driver. Ten years later he is quite content
Owning Your Own Personalized 19th/21st Century Map of Jakarta
The recent flooding followed by the inevitable Jakarta traffic grid-lock must make us look back wistfully to a time when Jakarta really was a big
The Un-Laws
Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever believe it. But believe it
Rumble in the Jungle
The one thing that strikes me when you walk along the sidewalk of anywhere in Bali that sells clothes is the relative similarities of contents
Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’
Meet Robin Lim, also known as ‘Ibu Robin’ Founder and Executive Director of Yayasan Bumi Sehat [Healthy Mother Earth Foundation]. Robin was awarded the prestigious
Laugh and Death in the Slow Lane
Some friends and I in the fire service used to work part-time as coffin bearers. I guess it was because we already had dark uniforms,
Stars over Bali
From time immemorial humans have been transfixed by the heavens. The oldest map of the night sky, found in Germany in 1979, is of the
The Ancient Puzzles of Borobudur
The Borobudur Temple is considered by many to be a wonder of the ancient world. We all probably have heard raves of its majestic landscapes
The Traditional Fish Market of Jimbaran and Sustainable Seafood Choices
Every visit to a pasar ikan (fish market) in Indonesia can be an unforgettable experience. Not only for the smell and frantic activities around the
Cosmic Art
The Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars have served as the muses of artists, musicians, poets and writers since the beginning of time. Precise knowledge of
Counterpoint: Dutch Colonialism Versus the Divisive Legacy of the British in South Asia
As an Indian-American currently living in Indonesia, I was surprised to read Mr. Rooseboom’s recent article comparing the Colonial experiences of Indonesia and India and
Surfing In The Rain
They don’t call it the wet season for nothing. Buckets of rain are pouring and winds are howling from the west. Trash is washing up
The Future of Law and Development in Indonesia
Law and development is defined as a study of law and economic and social development that examines and analyzes how to utilize law as an
Bob & the Chocolate Factory: Meet Bob Formston
Meet Bob Formston. The chocolatier also known as ‘Chocolate Bob’. Bob, how did you get into making chocolate? My wife and I bought land up
Padangbai: Hot Bus to the East Coast
Buses will take you just about everywhere on Bali. “When are you leaving for Amlapura?” I asked the bus driver one recent Friday at