Spirituality in the Subak – Bali
The humble rice field is a gateway to Balinese culture and spirituality. Since the 9th century, a sophisticated system of...
Stephanie Brookes
Vibrant Jakarta – Alive and Kicking
Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
Travelling with a Diabetic Child
We were living in Jakarta, thousands of miles from our home country, when we took our daughter to the doctor...
Why People From Around the World Want to Retire in Bali
John and Kerry For many, Bali is a wonderful retirement option. The climate is perfect, the culture fascinating and the...
Top Five Treetop Stays in Bali
While the island is often regarded as a beach paradise with a variety of boat tours and diving options, many...
A Centre of Strength for Divorced Women in Bali
Ni Komang Sariadi is the founder of Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan Women’s Centre (PKP) located just outside Ubud, Bali. PKP is...
Ternate Tales of Natural Selection
The Spice Islands are wrapped in an aromatic history of cloves, mace and nutmeg, Kings and Sultans, spice wars, and...
Stunning Sumbawa
Few visitors travel beyond the popular neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali, but voyage a little eastwards and Sumbawa Island...
Orangutan Adventure
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw...
Aceh Gayo – Exploring the Central Highlands
Aceh is a beautiful place to explore and a trip to the Gayo highlands of Central Aceh will delight you...
Weh Island: The Outer Edge
A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the...
North Lombok – Heading for the Mountains
North Lombok combines a stunning coastline, beautiful terraced rice fields under the shadow of Mt. Rinjani and a traditional culture...
Remote River School, Kalimantan
I sat on the wooden floor of Fery Irawan’s humble home. I held my hands out in the receiving position...
Dewi: A Success Story
Dewi is a bright, young 19-year-old and has a real spark about her. She was so excited to tell me...
Made Sudarsana the Topeng Dancer
Made Sudarsana has been dancing since he was seven years old. “We learn dancing as a child,” Made explained. “The...
Mur the Offering Lady
Mur is 16 years old and has been dutifully carrying out her task as a tukang banten since she was...
Grandma Ni Made Sibuh of Petemon Village
I sat talking with Grandma Ni Made Sibuh in her village in Petemon where she has lived all her life....
Kadek the Penjor Maker
I met Kadek on the street putting the finishing touches to his penjor. He started making penjors when he was...
Wayan the Ubud Painter
Wayan lives in Ubud, but as an artist who paints for a living, he does not turn to Ubud to...
Ketut: the Hair and Beauty Stylist
Ketut is 27 years old and owns a local wedding and hair stylist salon in the back streets of Ubud,...
Nyoman the Organic Advocate
Abe-do Organic Warung, located 2 kilometres from Ubud, in Banjar Kutuh Kaja, was created a year ago with only three...