Children of Srikandi: The First Indonesian Documentary about Queer Women
Published first on Latitudes.nu For the first time in the history of Indonesian cinema, queer female filmmakers are breaking the code of silence. Eight Indonesian
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Get Some Fresh Bandung Air!
When visiting Bandung there are many attractions and nature reserves to explore in the surrounding mountains. Included amongst these are waterfalls, lush tropical rainforests and
Run to New York
The English, bless our little cotton buds, have always loved a gallant loser. Years of feeble cricket and football performances have assured us that we
A Bottle of Wine and a Playroom
In Eastern Promise (EP) we now have a playroom for kids. During recent trips to New Zealand and Australia, I noticed a lot of pubs
Pocket Guide to How to be a Bureaucrat
Follow these simple rules to being a good Bureaucrat and enjoy countless benefits for you, your friends and your family. – Don’t set deadlines. These
Not Losing Their Religion
How many people know there’s an Indonesian god at Jakarta’s oldest Chinese temple? And who knew the city’s oldest church was originally built for slaves,
A Trip to the Badui Tribe
First published on Alterity Incredible as it may seem, but just 120km (75 miles) from the bustling metropolis of Jakarta live an ancient tribe of
The French Spirit of Wine
Wine is the only subject that I can’t handle as the “Grumpy French Man”. Wine is not only alcohol for me. It contains alcohol, nobody
Mark Hanusz
So Mark, what were you doing before you started Equinox Publishing? I started working in Switzerland after college with a bank and they moved me
Meet Ian Burnet
Ian Burnet, a former geologist and avid historian, spoke to us about his recently published book Spice Islands. Spice Islands takes the reader on the
Education Extremes
‘‘I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way’’. I couldn’t agree more with this excerpt from the
Alcoholics Anonymous Anyone?
Alcoholics Bar & Grill Jalan Kemang Raya no. 72N Jakarta Selatan 021 7195675 info@alcoholicsbar.com If you’re trying to wean yourself off the booze, maybe it’s
Literary Works Capable of Change
Take an ambitious businessman drunk on being so close to power, a media baron who uses his political acquaintances to strengthen his own newspaper’s position,
The Raid: Redemption
The Raid: Redemption is an Indonesian film like no other. It’s a wildly exciting adrenaline rush of a punch fest that recently reached number 11
Culture Shock-Jakarta-Sydney
My wife Srie and I, normally resident in Indonesia, recently spent four months in Sydney where our son is studying. I’m British, and this was
Andreas Stokowy
Meet Andreas Stokowy. The German Restaurant Manager and Founding Member of the Combined Martial Arts Academy Jakarta. Andreas, where are you originally from? I was
The Truth Hurts
I have decided I am going to be completely honest with everyone from now on. No more lies, no more pretence. When I meet people
Bengkulu Blues
At first sight Bengkulu seems an odd place for a trading post. It’s situated on the west coast of Sumatra, maybe three quarters of the
Don’t Drink and Type!
If you think that alcohol and your computer do not mix, think again. Normally a few glasses of beer will not boost your memory, but
Alcohol and Islam
During one period of my years in living in Jakarta, a favorite activity was my weekly visit to Pak Trisno, an elderly antique dealer and