Let There Be DarkTerry CollinsJune 18, 2012September 6, 2017 by Terry CollinsJune 18, 2012September 6, 201701370“… the sight of stars always sets me dreaming…” – Vincent Van Gogh – The front terrace of Jakartass Towers...
In Jakarta’s Gubernatorial Race, Money is Not EverythingWill SymondsJune 18, 2012October 20, 2017 by Will SymondsJune 18, 2012October 20, 201701438By late afternoon on July 11, the day Jakartans will be casting their votes, most of them will already have...
The Jaksa Position & Jl. PalatehanKenneth YeungJune 4, 2012October 13, 2022 by Kenneth YeungJune 4, 2012October 13, 20226 2134Jalan Jaksa and Jalan Palatehan have been serving the needs of tourists and expatriates in different ways for decades. Jaksa,...
A Day at Banten LamaAntony SuttonJune 4, 2012September 6, 2017 by Antony SuttonJune 4, 2012September 6, 201701109Jakarta is sadly lacking in opportunities for a pleasant day trip out of the city. The traffic, not to mention...
A Bottle of Wine and a PlayroomBartele SantemaMay 21, 2012January 21, 2021 by Bartele SantemaMay 21, 2012January 21, 20210604In Eastern Promise (EP) we now have a playroom for kids. During recent trips to New Zealand and Australia, I...
Not Losing Their ReligionKenneth YeungMay 21, 2012September 6, 2017 by Kenneth YeungMay 21, 2012September 6, 201701612How many people know there’s an Indonesian god at Jakarta’s oldest Chinese temple? And who knew the city’s oldest church...
Andreas StokowyAngela JelitaMay 7, 2012June 1, 2021 by Angela JelitaMay 7, 2012June 1, 202101437Meet Andreas Stokowy. The German Restaurant Manager and Founding Member of the Combined Martial Arts Academy Jakarta. Andreas, where are...
Chris LittlechildAngela JelitaApril 10, 2012September 5, 2017 by Angela JelitaApril 10, 2012September 5, 201701489Meet Chris Littlechild. The Comedy Club consultant from England who likes to unwind in the boxing ring. So Chris, where...
Dan RobertsAngela JelitaApril 10, 2012September 6, 2017 by Angela JelitaApril 10, 2012September 6, 201701016Meet Dan Roberts. The clown with a heart of gold, devoted to helping Indonesia’s underprivileged youth. So Dan, can you...
The Artisan’ TableAngela JelitaMarch 27, 2012October 23, 2017 by Angela JelitaMarch 27, 2012October 23, 201701605When you see a Kain Ikat you may think to yourself, “Hmm, that’s pretty. Maybe I’ll buy that for Mum.”...
Negev – An Oasis in a Busy DesertAngela JelitaMarch 27, 2012January 25, 2021 by Angela JelitaMarch 27, 2012January 25, 202101711This new restaurant has the X factor. When you enter, you feel class ooze out of its multi-faceted walls. Surrounding...
Delicacies for the Daring DinerHush PetersenMarch 15, 2012September 4, 2017 by Hush PetersenMarch 15, 2012September 4, 20171733It’s hard to put your finger on what makes Ben Hil (short for Bendungan Hilir), right at the heart of...
Mark WoutersAngela JelitaMarch 14, 2012December 16, 2022 by Angela JelitaMarch 14, 2012December 16, 20224 1353Meet Mark Wouters. A Dutch F & B Manager at the Mandarin Oriental who’s fresh off the boat from New...
Going Nowhere Fast – Can Jakarta Learn from Bangkok?Antony SuttonFebruary 27, 2012September 4, 2017 by Antony SuttonFebruary 27, 2012September 4, 20172 1739Bangkok’s new international airport may look like the result of a kindergarten class having too much free time with the...
Tee Off MoreJeremy AllanFebruary 6, 2012August 8, 2017 by Jeremy AllanFebruary 6, 2012August 8, 20170640The Long Par 5 Hole #11 At Sentul Highlands, photo by Dennis G. Kloeth Jakarta is probably one of Asia’s...
Top 10 Technological Woes in JakartaAngela JelitaJanuary 31, 2012August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaJanuary 31, 2012August 8, 20172 15901. “The internet has stopped working.” This shouldn’t even surprise me anymore. I arrive at the office in the morning,...
Straight From The HeartAngela JelitaJanuary 17, 2012August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaJanuary 17, 2012August 8, 201701313The Family at Lestari Sayang Anak Orphanage I think a lot of us, although we may not like to admit...
Bye Bye Bunnies, Enter the DragonsKenneth YeungJanuary 17, 2012August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJanuary 17, 2012August 8, 201701843As the Year of the Rabbit nears an end, hundreds of expatriates in Jakarta’s Chinatown are preparing to return home...
Edo FreseAngela JelitaJanuary 17, 2012January 15, 2021 by Angela JelitaJanuary 17, 2012January 15, 202111816Meet Edo Frese. A Dutchman in Jakarta with a finger in many pies. When did you come to Indonesia and...
Floods of ExcusesTerry CollinsJanuary 16, 2012August 8, 2017 by Terry CollinsJanuary 16, 2012August 8, 201701370Floods by Pablo Neruda The poor live on low ground waiting for the river to rise one night and sweep...
Chris CromartyAngela JelitaJanuary 12, 2012September 4, 2017 by Angela JelitaJanuary 12, 2012September 4, 201701233Hi Chris Cromarty. The Canadian Aerial Surveyor whose release is getting mean on the ice rink. Chris from Canada, I...