Tattoo Aftercare

What Expats Get Wrong About Tattoo Aftercare in Bali

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 13, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 13, 20260

Almost everyone who gets tattooed in Bali has been tattooed somewhere else first—in Europe, Australia, North America, or Russia. They...

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Album Review: Nadin Amizah, 'Laika, Yang Ditinggalkan'

11 Sep 2026 — In her third full-length album, Nadin Amizah masterfully demonstrates how to address pain and darkness with grace, composure, and emotional intelligence. There is a reason why many newlyweds in the Western part of the world decide to get a dog before starting a family. (See the 2008 American film, Marley...

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Album Review: Nadin Amizah, 'Laika, Yang Ditinggalkan'

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South Jakarta Emerges as Largest Hub for Expatriates in Jakarta

09 Sep 2026 — South Jakarta is home to the largest expatriate population in Jakarta, with 3,048 foreign nationals holding valid residence permits in the year 2025, according to recent data by Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik or BPS). According to official data from Statistics Indonesia, the total population of expatriates holding valid residence...

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South Jakarta Emerges as Largest Hub for Expatriates in Jakarta

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ISMAYA Group, Indonesia's Largest Lifestyle and F&B Ecosystem, Debuts Its Renewed Spirit at IDEAFEST 2026

07 Sep 2026 — ISMAYA Group attended IDEAFEST 2026, Indonesia’s largest creative festival, which marked its 15th year and ran from the 4th to the 6th of September at the Jakarta Convention Center, with a retail booth featuring a citywear collection in collaboration with Tenue de Attire. Over two decades, ISMAYA had grown from...

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ISMAYA Group, Indonesia's Largest Lifestyle and F&B Ecosystem, Debuts Its Renewed Spirit at IDEAFEST 2026

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Robert McKinnon

12 Jan 2012 — Hello Robert McKinnon. The Scotsman who accidentally found himself a home in Indonesia. Robert McKinnon So, Robert McKinnon, how did you end up living in Indonesia? This is a funny question that I have been asked many times. It was that I had to leave Australia because of visa problems,...

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Arts/Entertainment

Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

23 Feb 2024 — Time to be charmed by the best of Indonesian cinema but also, educated about all the things that make up this complex, yet diverse nation. Contrary to what our parents might think, films can be a profound means of education. From watching brilliantly crafted films, audiences can discover the more...

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Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

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