Pilius, the Dayak Kenyah Elder
Dayak Pilius was born in paradise, in a place called Long Saan, deep in the heart of North Borneo. I...
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Staying Safe on Your Travels
This is the time of year when many of us are travelling on leave and staying in hotels. I have...
Lutfi the Law Clerk: Finding Peace at Ramadhan
Sahur, the pre-dawn meal Muslims take before the first call to prayer during Ramadhan is tricky. Most Indonesians wake...
Meet Julia Simens
Meet Julia Simens, an international relocation consultant with years of experience under her belt. She helps global families transition to...
Karan Berry, General Manager of JW Marriott Jakarta
Karan is very passionate about his work and is a senior hospitality professional. He is well-versed with all operations and...
Meet Boris de Koning
Meet Boris de Koning, a funny Dutchman with gold teeth who enjoys life in Indonesia, especially in the peacefulness of...
Linda the Tsunami Survivor
Linda’s story is somewhat of a reflection of Aceh itself, sad but uplifting. Her life was changed forever a little...
A Home Away from Home at Christmas
Ever since I could remember, I loathed the atrocious winters of New York City, regardless of the fact that the...
Throwing the Perfect Kid’ Birthday Party
My daughter just turned one and I spent the past couple of weeks thinking about how to celebrate this important...
Meet Natalia Perry
Founder and Director of Safe Childhoods Foundation, Natalia has spent over a decade supporting abused children around the world. She...
Bali to Flores Overland and Overseas
A three-week trip with two kids in tow from Bali to Flores by ferry, bus, foot, motorbike and shared taxi...
Family Fun
Are you bored with watching your children's boredom as they play boring video games? Do you send your children emails...
(No) Stranger in the Third Culture Kid’ Homeland
In Confessions of a Third Culture Kid, I said I have a complicated relationship with the question, ?Where are you...
Bandung Heritage Walk
When visiting Bandung there are certainly many attractions to see, but few folk are aware of the fascinating heritage this...
A Home Called Lestari Sayang Anak
According to a 2008 survey by Save the Children, up to half a million children live in residential care in...
School’s Out – Time for Some Holiday Fun!
Pack your swimming gear we’re off to the beach to swim, slide, surf, parasail, jet ski or scuba dive. Take...