A Memorable Face Jakarta
What are the things you look for when choosing a venue for a dinner date? Good food, possibly to share for a bit more intimacy.
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Jakarta Set to Hold First International Fringe Festival
The performing arts and entertainment scene in Indonesia is set to enter a new era in November with the launch of the country’s first ever
Jakartans Get a Bum Deal…
To celebrate World Toilet Day* (http://toiletday.org/about/), which is held on November 19th every year, I’ve tried to get to the bottom of the mystery as
Thomas Stamford Raffles and The History of Java
If I were to ask you, who Stamford Raffles was, you would most likely answer: the founder of Singapore. In fact, I have asked this
Retiring in Indonesia
Some things in life are worth spending a little extra time and effort preparing for, and retirement is certainly one of those. After several decades
Top 5 Financial Tips For Expats In Indonesia
1. Don’t accept below standard Health Insurance Any expat with his head screwed on will be well aware of the importance of having health insurance
Paul Beale
Meet Paul Beale. CEO and founder of GMS Global Management Services, a firm believer of buying only what you need, not what you want. Paul,
Chris Salans of Mozaic Restaurant
Few fine dining venues in Bali have distinguished themselves with such flair and inspiration as Ubud’s award-winning Mozaic Restaurant run by Chef Chris Salans.
Katie Allan
Meet Katie Allan, the Barista, the Surfer, the Legend. Katie, you’re a bit of a legend on Bali. Tell us why that is? Am I?
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2012: International Poetry Slam!
In Quantum mechanics, water forms nice shapes for nice words and bad shapes for bad words. Our thoughts shape the world and our words can
The Seven Ghosts: Surfing Water from the Moon
Braving crocodiles, mechanical malfunction and remote distances from medical help are some of the sacrifices one makes in order to surf the Seven Ghosts on
A Decade Gone and Bali’s Spirit Lives On
It was 10 years ago this month that people’s perceptions of the island of Bali changed forever. The idyllic island of the Gods, the artists
Sit Back and Relax at Lio Bistro
On Jalan Kemang Timur Raya you can find an array of galleries and home decor shops; Kemang has an abundance of shops that live to
Mystery, Magic and Ghosts
Was it a coincidence or something more? Our Editor emailed me with a list of upcoming themes and said that she thought that I might
Savage Swangis, Boogey Men, and ?A Bird on a Wire?
It cut through the night like a knife with a vengeance and silence fell in two; the dogs woke, pricked up their ears, barely whined
Volunteering in Indonesia
Individuals from all over the world come to Indonesia for a variety of reasons. Some arrive for the purpose of exploration, some for the purpose
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Belief in black magic is a psychological condition that afflicts millions of people who are susceptible to the power of suggestion because they have been
Are Mobile Phones Killing Ghosts?
Sightings of ghosts have plummeted in number over the past decade. Are mobile phones responsible for their demise? It may seem crazy but paranormal investigators
Yuningsih : The Bakso Lady
I met Yuningsih in the middle of Ramadan. Business had slowed down considerably for Ungingsih, due to the fasting month however, there was little sign
The Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park : Getting the Best of Bromo for Free!
We have all seen it, the iconic image of a sunrise filtering through a vast cloud filled caldera with Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount