Hidden Gems in East Java
When people think of travel destinations in Indonesia, one word comes to mind: Bali. But what about other places such...
East Java
Four Regions in Indonesia Threatened by Extreme Drought
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, or BMKG, has stated that four districts in the Nusa Tenggara region are on...
East Java Coronavirus Cases Quickly Increases
The number of COVID-19 positive cases in East Java has continued to see a significant increase over recent days. Based...
Learning from Home Extended by Six Weeks in East Java
The Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, has issued an extension of the school closures on 16th April 2020,...
Explore the Wonders of Banyuwangi
The city of Banyuwangi, according to a traditional folk tale, got its name from an example of noble and sacred...
Explore Kediri: Where Nature Meets History
East Java has a lot of places to discover. You’ll be mesmerised by its beautiful nature which offers many attractive...
Police Name Two Suspects East Java Racism Case Against Papuans
Two people have been named as suspects in racist speech reports against Papuan students in Surabaya and Malang, East Java....
Overweight Police in East Java Undergo Weight Loss Training
The State Police Academy (SPN) in Mojokerto, East Java, has ordered overweight officers to go through a weight loss programme....
Top 4 Waterfalls in East Java
Long weekend holidays always leave us confused about what to do and where to go. A common question we ask...
Lazy Cats and Savannah Lands – Baluran National Park, East Java
Leaning over the sturdy railing at the waterhole, I made sure to look up to check no lazy cats were...
Viral Video Shows Toddler Playing with a Large Python
An alarming viral video shows a toddler playing with a huge python snake in East Java, Indonesia. Pythons are capable...
Homework Now Officially Banned in Blitar Schools
Students in the city of Blitar, East Java can now live a homework-free life after the local administration decided to...
Impatient Child Torches Family Home
A 16-year-old boy in Jambon, Ponorogo, East Java, burned down his family house after his parents told him he would...
Boat Capsizes in East Java, One Killed Four Missing
Huge waves caused by poor weather conditions capsized a boat carrying Islamic boarding school students off the coast of East...
Ten Most Unique East Javan Eats
Indonesia Expat and Singapore National Academy are joining forces to provide insightful articles on Surabaya. The young, student journalists in...
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English Proficiency
Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF)....
Take on Tuban
Exploring the distinctly Mediterranean town of Tuban on the north coast of East Java, home to an impressive crab temple,...
Antiques Hunting in Surabaya
East Java resident, Graeme Steel, takes us shopping for antiques in Indonesia’s second largest city, and reveals where to search...
Prigi: Where Java Meets the Ocean
Prigi on the south coast of East Java is a beautiful unspoilt place to enjoy fine beaches, fresh seafood and...
Swinging in the Shadow of Three Mountains in East Java
Finna Golf & Country Club Resort boasts an 18-hole championship course located 500m above sea level in the foothills of...
1,000 Trees Planted at MesaStila, Magelang
13 February 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of the eruption of Mt. Kelud in East Java. This day reminded us...