South Solok: a Place with One Thousand Rumah Gadang
South Solok, located along mountain ranges of Sumatra, has a cool climate. While taking a trip from Padang city to...
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The Salvador Dali Quest
After living in Southeast Asia back and forth for over twenty years, I have come to realize that most of...
Isen Mulang – A Cultural Extravaganza
A very special event occurs in Central Borneo on May the 18th each year. Thousands of Dayaks converge on the...
Mount Bromo: Where Heaven and Hell Meet
Mount Bromo (Gunung Bromo), an active volcano two hours’ drive east of Surabaya, East Java, is by far the most...
Down but Not Out in Tanjung Priok
You can find some wonderful things in the most unlikely of places. In this particular case a trek – well...
Multi-City Flying: Save Money on the Way to Europe
In Europe the holiday season begins in June and lasts until the first few days of September. The longest day...
Ferzya from Aceh
Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future...
Vinod Kannan, General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia
The Business Profile this issue is Vinod Kannan, General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia. Mr. Kannan has been with the...
The Yoga Bomb – Can it Explode with Flowers?
There seems to be a lot of confusion, everywhere. No-one quite knows what to believe in anymore. There?s just so...
25 Years of Flawless Blues and Roots Music
What does one look for in a music festival? Of course, there are many different types depending on the kind...
Dua Tangan Cukup – Actions from across the archipelago
Raja Ampat in West Papua of Indonesia is known for being paradise for divers, bird-watchers and nature lovers. It is...
Meet Boris de Koning
Meet Boris de Koning, a funny Dutchman with gold teeth who enjoys life in Indonesia, especially in the peacefulness of...
Meet David Metcalf
Meet David Metcalf, aka Dayak Dave, a photographer and author whose passion for Indonesia gives back to the people he...
Soul Searching Across Six Continents on a Bicycle
This is Dr. Steve Fabes? life and he?s four and a half years through this incredible journey that has so...
Life’ a Beach at Tanjung Bira
“I go to seek a Great Perhaps.” – François Rabelais There can’t be many things in life that are...
Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014
With the closure of 2013, industry strategies for 2014 and beyond are being defined ? and redefined ? by the...
The Secret Island
Travelling to an Indonesian island that is not in the guide books and barely mentioned on Wikipedia in search of...
Wae Rebo: The Duality of Tradition and Progress in West Flores
The first time I saw pictures of Wae Rebo, I was intrigued with the traditional conical straw houses in the...
Beautiful Borders: The Unexplored Borders of Anambas
Although Indonesia is famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, mysterious caves, and rapid rivers, some forget that it is in...
Trains, Planes and Other Perils
As a lifelong train enthusiast, I felt a great sense of achievement upon making the journey across Java by all...
Meet Paul van der Aa
Meet Paul van der Aa, the easy-going Dutchman who owns a beautiful police Harley-Davidson motorbike. He rides with the Silverhawk...