FUNtastic and Joyful Festive Season at Hotel Borobudur Jakarta
December is approaching and the excitement is building up because of the Christmas and New Year vibe in every corner....
Food
In Praise of Pedestrian Tastes
Daniel Pope prods his proletarian fork at a few Indonesian favourites. “Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard! While we’re...
Adventures with Ayam Geprek
As we all know there are four primary tastes – sweet, sour, bitter and salty – with umami (savoury) considered...
El Machote ? Where the Best of US Southwest BBQ and South American Grilling Collide
When the summer months come around in America’s southwestern states the air is filled with the delicious aroma of meat...
Five Indonesian Recipes You Can Cook In An Air Fryer
Among all forms of Asian cuisine, Indonesian fare is as succulent, vibrant, and wonderful as that of any region. Even...
Tasting the Best Seafood in Portugal
Fancy a trip to Western Europe? Have you ever thought about Portugal as a destination? With its gorgeous coastline and...
The Most Insane Doner Kebab in Istanbul
Have you ever seen such a glorious mound of meat? Travel and food vlogger Mark Wiens discovers the most insane...
Great Market Eats in Kunming, China
Ever wonder what to buy when traveling through a Chinese market in Kunming, China? Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens...
Arabic Food Journey through Jordan
Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens journeys to Petra in the Middle Eastern country of Jordan, but encounters amazing local...
Take a Journey To Thailand to try Halal Thai Food
Think you know Thailand? Although the majority of the population are Buddhists, there is roughly four percent of the population...
Take a Street Food Tour in Mombasa, Kenya
Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens recently traveled to Mombasa, and was able to meet up with Farhana Oberson who...
Indonesian Idul Fitri Dishes
Have you ever tried the traditional food served over Idul Fitri? This holiday, why not explore some of the delicious...
Mark Wiens Eats and Vlogs his Way Through Glodok
Mark Wiens is an online food and travel vlogger who makes a living exploring different cultures and eating the different...
Traditional and Delicious – Nasi Tumpeng
“Tradition” is a word you hear a lot when you live in Indonesia. Traditional dances, traditional clothing and traditional ceremonies...
The People Behind the Goods
Colourful street vendors are an integral part of Jakarta’s landscape; one that separates Jakarta from other boring, even sterile-looking, cities....
The Vanguard of the New Southeast Asian Cuisine
During the Jakarta Culinary Feastival event in November, chefs from around the region were flown in to provide a...
Leftover Wedding Food Donated to Needy in New Bridal Vendor Program
Typical Indonesian weddings are synonymous with abundance of buffet food offered to hundreds of guests. In many cases, some of...
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...
Alternative Weekend Brunches
Sick of the hedonistic hotel brunches where you feel the need to spend hours on the treadmill to work off...
Diabetes: Indonesia’s Hidden Killer
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report released in 2016 found 7 percent of Indonesians suffer from diabetes, or just over 18...
Obesity Rates in Children on the Rise in Indonesia
Obesity rates amongst youth in Indonesia is on the rise and is likely to result in more cases of non-communicable...