Honouring the Faiths in Java’ North Coast
Being the multicultural country that it is, there are many ways of celebrating Christmas in Indonesia. Even the weather is a departure from the Northern
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In Pursuit of Happiness: Learning from Tom, Dick and Harry
Despite the hype about New Year being a time to celebrate there is something about the end of a year that causes us to pause,
Festive Feasting
If you’re yearning for a festive feast with all the trimmings but you lack the inclination to cook at home, then simply head to one
Andrew Whitmarsh
Meet Andrew Whitmarsh. The adventurous travel writer and author of the newly released walking tour guide, Jakarta: 25 Excursions in and around the Indonesian Capital.
Colonies – Dutch East Indies vs. British India
Examining a map of the world, preferably a globe, one cannot but wonder how a few nations, occupying but a tiny fraction of the world,
Indonesia’s Hidden Paradise
Tucked away on the east coast of Sumatra in the Java Sea lies a hidden gem, untouched by commercialism and the hoards of tourists usually
Forbidden Love Part 3 – Girls Will Have Fun
“Music melts all the separate parts of our bodies together.” Anaïs Nin, Delta of Venus, Erotica 1977. When it comes to cross-cultural amorous relationships, cavorting
Jump into Bali’s Past: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
Walking around the touristic area of Bali, surrounded by the noise of horns and a thousand motorbikes, anesthetized by car fumes and chased by
Online Booking – The New Way to Book Your Travel Trips
Let me start by dazzling you with some numbers. How do travellers use the web to search for hotels, flight information, tickets and other stuff,
The Batu Bolong: Living Aboard the Good Life
The Komodo National Park, an area of 1,817 square kilometres made up of three main islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as several smaller
Dhaka’s Old Town
Old Dhaka is a mish mash of narrow lanes, crumbling houses home to a myriad of artisans and a history that dates back more than
Hidden Gems
A public awareness campaign uncovers Jakarta’s few suitable but forgotten parks, whetting local appetites for green spaces they can use. When Samsuri moved into the
Geek’s Guide to Bandung – Part 1
Celestial Wonders of the Southern Sky “Bandung” often evokes images of the star-studded café and shopping scene. Granted, Bandung does have a glamorous charm that
Best Sport & Humour Apps
Humour is the best medicine. It may sound cheesy, but experts agree that laughter can improve job performance, increase our tolerance to discomfort, and can
Deskom: The Part-Time Busker Boy
I came across Deskom and his best mate, Aris one hot morning on Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, as they were wandering amongst the traffic in
UFC Comes to Asia ? Macau, 10th November, 2012
It’s quite surprising how many people don’t know what the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is considering it is the world’s fastest growing sport. A lot
Beyond The Fringe
The first Jakarta International Fringe Festival is over and what a week it was! Bill Bailey was in town with 15 other top international comedians
Get Fit for NYE!
If you have not noticed we have 6 weeks to NYE so put down the cupcake and pick up the training gear; its time to
Support Your Local Team
We’ve all seen them. Dickensian scamps clad in orange t shirts, scarves and joker hats hanging perilously on the roof of a metro mini or
Doing Business in Indonesia
With a population of nearly 240 million people, with more than 17,000 islands, and with a significant political and economic place in Southeast Asia, Indonesia