Parkour Indonesia
Published first on Latitudes.nu Parkour, the trend that has become a lifestyle, originated in France. Parkour (or PK, for short) is an activity of moving
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Bob Holland
Meet Bob Holland. The avid Aussie Hasher and Deputy Director at AIPEG. You have been the Deputy Director at the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic
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
Jokowi’ Resolution: Must Reduce Traffic
During the 2nd half of 2012, the whole of Jakarta was plastered with banners and posters of potential candidates all vying for Jakarta’s top position.
Health Issues of the Past in the Present’
I remember friends and family with small children regularly consulting their well worn copy of Baby and Child Care by Dr Benjamin Spock, first published
A Walk through Memories of Indonesia’s Underwater Missions
With a marine area of 93,000 square kilometres interlacing throughout some 17,000 islands, a good navy force should be one of Indonesia’s top priorities. The
Nonong and Basio: The Street Dancers
Nonong and Basio, both 47 years old, are not your typical Jakarta workers. In fact, they don’t live in Jakarta but travel in from Cilicap
Pitching with Confidence!
One of the most difficult shots in golf is the pitch or lob shot, especially from close around the green, and amid the ‘sting of
My Apocalypse
The end of the world – that was a very interesting thing for me. I mean who can say, “I experienced the end of the
The Act Of Killing
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” – Voltaire The
Albert Kok
Meet Albert Kok. General Manager of Panorama Destination Management and an advocate for change and growth. What is the Panorama Group? The Panorama Group, or
Tania Lonker
Meet Tania Lonker. A down-to-earth leader in the natural building and sustainable living movement of Bali. How did Lumbung Damuh, your natural homestay, come
Meet Bruce Granquist: Artist, Mapmaker, Writer, Bookseller
For half a decade Bruce Granquist travelled the hills, valleys and back roads of Bali on an old Honda 200cc making sketches, jotting down names
A Little Snip of Heaven
Indonesia can be a difficult place to search for an address. It is no longer a surprise to me that 101 is next to 26
Ten Traffic Rules for School Kids 2012 Style!
At school, seven-year-old kids in Bali learn about the rules of the road; like to walk on the left side of the road, to cross
New Year Superstitions Around the World
In Britain, the first person who crosses the threshold on New Year’s Day foreshadows what will happen for the year. On the Isle of
Chinese Food with a Twist
Jakartans who take their love of food seriously, rarely settle for a meal in a mall. Restaurants located in malls offer convenience, but nothing more.
Warwick Purser
Meet Warwick Purser. The Australian-born entrepreneur who gained Indonesian citizenship through his passion for humanitarian work. So Warwick, what first brought you to Indonesia? A
The Road Less Travelled: Sumatra’ Padang
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago and is a place of rich and diverse culture and natural beauty, much of which is off the main
Tri: The Electrical Technician
Tri is a fairly determined young man with a plan. He moved to Jakarta three years ago from Yogyakarta where he studied Electrical Engineering having
Raffles Unravelled
Raffles and the British Invasion of Java Tim Hannigan Monsoon Books 2012 368pp ISBN 978-981-4358-85-9 As a lad growing up in post-World War II London,