Pak Aseni: The Ojek Driver
Aseni was a Metro Mini driver for twelve years before deciding to become a motorbike taxi (ojek) driver. Ten years...
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Jokowi’ Resolution: Must Reduce Traffic
During the 2nd half of 2012, the whole of Jakarta was plastered with banners and posters of potential candidates all...
Hero to Zero
“Oy! Elvis! It’s your round!” The words sent shivers down my spine. Not because I was in a pub with...
Feeling the Vibes of Jakarta Latin Nights
Dancing salsa for twelve years in Rome, which is home to some of the largest Cuban Diaspora in Europe, and...
Raewyn Ashby
Meet Raewyn Ashby. The school principal from New Zealand who strives for her students to become confident, connected and actively...
Surviving Summer : How to enjoy being ?home? without going ?home?
Summer, the time of the year where the biggest event in the expat community takes place: the Expat Exodus. Most...
Salyem: The Jamu Lady
Salyem is 39 yrs old and has been selling her herbal-based medicines for eight years. Her Aunty educated her in...
Indonesian Expat 8 Ball Doubles Championship
They take their pool very seriously in Jakarta. Most evenings in many bars across the city you will find small...
JAKARTA – from Health Hazard to Traffic Jams
Batavia, as Jakarta was called during the colonial days, was once styled the “Queen of the East”. This label was...
A Little Perspective Please?
Sitting in the Bali domestic airport it can be easy to forget the reasons why I call Indonesia home, no...
Let There Be Dark
“… 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 Everything
By late afternoon on July 11, the day Jakartans will be casting their votes, most of them will already have...
The Jaksa Position & Jl. Palatehan
Jalan Jaksa and Jalan Palatehan have been serving the needs of tourists and expatriates in different ways for decades. Jaksa,...
A Day at Banten Lama
Jakarta 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 Playroom
In Eastern Promise (EP) we now have a playroom for kids. During recent trips to New Zealand and Australia, I...
Not Losing Their Religion
How many people know there’s an Indonesian god at Jakarta’s oldest Chinese temple? And who knew the city’s oldest church...
Andreas Stokowy
Meet Andreas Stokowy. The German Restaurant Manager and Founding Member of the Combined Martial Arts Academy Jakarta. Andreas, where are...
Chris Littlechild
Meet Chris Littlechild. The Comedy Club consultant from England who likes to unwind in the boxing ring. So Chris, where...
Dan Roberts
Meet Dan Roberts. The clown with a heart of gold, devoted to helping Indonesia’s underprivileged youth. So Dan, can you...
The Artisan’ Table
When 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 Desert
This new restaurant has the X factor. When you enter, you feel class ooze out of its multi-faceted walls. Surrounding...