Bandung Tornado Damages Hundreds of HousesIndonesia ExpatJanuary 12, 2019January 12, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 12, 2019January 12, 20190 A tornado hit the sub-district of Rancaekek, Bandung Regency on Friday afternoon, January 11, and a total of 200 people...
Garuda Launches New Bandung – Singapore RouteIndonesia ExpatDecember 3, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 3, 20180 Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia started on Sunday its Bandung-Singapore route, which will be available four days a week: Monday, Wednesday,...
Government to Integrate Jakarta and Bandung into Massive SprawlSania RasyidNovember 1, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 1, 20170 The government has announced plans to integrate Jakarta with Bandung and turn it into a massive urban area but says...
Are You Brave Enough to Tour a Haunted House?Sania RasyidOctober 11, 2017October 12, 2017 by Sania RasyidOctober 11, 2017October 12, 20170 On the back of a popular horror film’s success in Indonesia, a travel agent has launched a one-time tour through...
A Luxurious Getaway to InterContinental Bandung Dago PakarIndonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2017July 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2017July 13, 20230 Are you looking for upscale accommodations for your getaway from Jakarta to Bandung, “The City of Flowers”? Then head down...
Bandung Awarded Asean’ Cleanest Air PrizeSania RasyidSeptember 15, 2017 by Sania RasyidSeptember 15, 20170 The city of Bandung received an award for having the cleanest air among other major cities in Asean in the...
BMKG: High Waves To Strike West Java’ South CoastIndonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 16, 2017November 11, 20210 The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) has warned fishing communities and tourists along West Java?s south coast,...
Bandung Police Smash Motorcycle Theft GangIndonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 20210 Police in Bandung arrested six members of a motorcycle theft gang in an effort to crackdown on crime in the...
Bizarre Hailstorm Strikes Bandung, Leaves Cars WreckedIshia ToledoApril 20, 2017 by Ishia ToledoApril 20, 20170 For a tropical country like Indonesia, a hailstorm is a rare phenomenon. Such an occurrence is not only unusual, but...
Is Now The Time To Invest In Bandung Property?Sharon HambaliMarch 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMarch 10, 2017March 10, 20170 Bandung sees steady rise in property prices due to the LRT project. Is this a sign that foreigners will now...
Bogor Named Second Worst City to Drive InLeighton CosseboomSeptember 21, 2016September 21, 2016 by Leighton CosseboomSeptember 21, 2016September 21, 20160 Popular navigation app Waze just ranked Jakarta?s suburban neighbour Bogor as the second worst city to drive your car in,...
Jalan Sultan Tirtayasa: Bandung’ Best Kept Secret for FoodMay TienSeptember 19, 2016 by May TienSeptember 19, 20160 Let’s be real. When we travel to Bandung, most of us simply want to hide away in our five-star luxury...
China to Build Indonesia’s High-Speed Train, Experts Remain CautiousMarkus YohannesNovember 2, 2015February 5, 2016 by Markus YohannesNovember 2, 2015February 5, 20160 China won the bid over Japan to build the first high-speed rail line in West Java. The Government hopes for...
What’ App-ening in Bandung?Indonesia ExpatOctober 3, 2015August 4, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 3, 2015August 4, 20170 Seeing Bandung by murderous GPS When growing kitchen herbs, I generally read the packet then enjoy acquiring new knowledge through...
Joyful Holiday Offers to Celebrate Christmas and New Year’ EveIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2014August 8, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2014August 8, 20170 JAKARTA MERCURE Jakarta Simatupang Add some sparkles into your holiday season with special offers from MERCURE Jakarta Simatupang Hotel. We...
Just Two Hands: Reducing Plastic BagsTim HanniganAugust 27, 2014August 8, 2017 by Tim HanniganAugust 27, 2014August 8, 20170 Imagine on one fine morning, you are strolling down the street, and then someone robs you. But they won’t take...
Bandung Heritage WalkKate WillskySeptember 9, 2013May 9, 2021 by Kate WillskySeptember 9, 2013May 9, 20210 When visiting Bandung there are certainly many attractions to see, but few folk are aware of the fascinating heritage this...
Meet Jez O’HareKenneth YeungJuly 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 2, 2013August 16, 20170 Meet Jez O’Hare, the adventurous aerial photographer, whose work you’ve probably already seen in books and magazines. You were...
Geek’s Guide to Bandung – Part 1Grace SusetyoDecember 3, 2012September 6, 2017 by Grace SusetyoDecember 3, 2012September 6, 20170 Celestial Wonders of the Southern Sky “Bandung” often evokes images of the star-studded café and shopping scene. Granted, Bandung does...
Teaching The Kids Who Will Prevent World War ThreeDachlan CartwrightJuly 4, 2012September 6, 2017 by Dachlan CartwrightJuly 4, 2012September 6, 20172 Teaching in international schools has been a great privilege. Here I would like to share some personal impressions based on...
Bandung’ Colonial LegacyAntony SuttonJune 18, 2012September 6, 2017 by Antony SuttonJune 18, 2012September 6, 20170 Bandung, with its factory outlets and bakeries selling the ubiquitous brownie, this city has long been a favourite destination for...