Expats Behind the Burners of Jakarta’s Top Eateries
There is a vibrant culinary scene in Jakarta and expats are no stranger to it. French, German, Italian, Australian expats...
Sophie Chavanel
Tapas Movida’ Makeover
UPDATE / THIS PLACE HAS CLOSED Tapas Movida Cipete is going through some changes and it is all about the...
Car-Free Sunday: To Be or Not to Be
Every Sunday morning, I go to Car-Free Sunday on Sudirman for my weekly distance run. It is the only time...
Dining with the Stars
Jakarta is a huge metropolis that keeps growing in superficies but also in altitude, and when you rise above the...
Non-Smoking Restaurants in Jakarta? Yes, they Exist!
When I started to work on this article, people laughed at me when I asked if they knew a good...
Sunday Brunches in Jakarta
You have probably noticed it by now, but Indonesians love to eat and they love to make you eat. One...
Broadway Ke Java, A Musical Revue
Musical fans of Jakarta had all the reasons to be thrilled last weekend as Jakarta Players theatre troupe beautifully and...
Thousands of Athletes Took Over the Streets at the First Jakarta International Marathon
Jakarta held its very first official International Marathon, supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia on October 27th. Runners...
Broadway Ke Java
Broadway may have its roots in the quintessential iconography of New York City, but the charm, excitement, and artistry of...
What to Wear and What Not to Wear in Indonesia
Indonesia has a rich fashion tradition, and since tailoring is quite affordable, many are tempted to go for tailor-made pieces....
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...
Recycling in Jakarta
If you are like me and you can't bear the idea of throwing away a growing amount of plastic, metal...
Baby Playgroups in Jakarta
For those who are not familiar with playgroups, the concept is quite simple. Starting as soon as a few months...
Where Can We Play Outside?
Jakarta is not the most inviting place to play outside with children due to traffic, pollution and omnipresent smoking. It...
Jakarta Players Stages ”An Inspector Calls”
The Jakarta Players, a half Expat, half Indonesian community theatre ended their season with “An Inspector Calls” in an intimate...