The Growth of Indonesia’s Travel Sector Spells Bright Future for SMEsSharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 9, 201701567According to global research firm McKinsey, Indonesia is among the fastest growing emerging markets in the world today, with a...
Maria Loretha: Championing Sorghum, Flores’ Crop of HopeGrace SusetyoApril 26, 2017 by Grace SusetyoApril 26, 201702483Sorghum is a gluten-free and nutrient-rich crop that can replace rice in times of need. It is drought-resistant and grows...
A Shortlist of Ubud’ Organic Farmers? MarketsStephanie BrookesApril 26, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesApril 26, 201703637Not only known for its laid back and artsy ambiance, Ubud is also comprised of healthy organic food markets. This...
Travelling with a Diabetic ChildStephanie BrookesApril 11, 2017April 12, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesApril 11, 2017April 12, 201701399We were living in Jakarta, thousands of miles from our home country, when we took our daughter to the doctor...
Dancing in a Foreign LandCaranissa DjatmikoApril 3, 2017April 10, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoApril 3, 2017April 10, 201701102French resort entertainer Guillaume Sanchez shares how his journey to Central Kalimantan changed his way of viewing life and performing...
Trouble in Paradise: Komodo Island, Tourism and ConservationGrace SusetyoMarch 29, 2017April 4, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMarch 29, 2017April 4, 201703910With Komodo Island gaining popularity in recent years as a favourite expat destination, it’s easy to only come for the...
Taman Daun: The Whale Hunter’s Library and Art SpaceGrace SusetyoMarch 15, 2017January 27, 2024 by Grace SusetyoMarch 15, 2017January 27, 202402391As I first lay eyes on Taman Daun, I had to ask myself, “Where am I?” Having spent the past...
Top Five Treetop Stays in BaliStephanie BrookesMarch 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 15, 2017March 15, 2017022863While the island is often regarded as a beach paradise with a variety of boat tours and diving options, many...
Tambora: Mysteries of a Lost CivilizationGrace SusetyoFebruary 28, 2017 by Grace SusetyoFebruary 28, 201705180In addition to changing the global climate through “The Year Without Summer” and losing nearly half of its original altitude,...
Upscale Resort Rebrands in JakartaIndonesia ExpatDecember 16, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 16, 20160816Intercontinental, one of Jakarta’s most successful hotels, plans to rebrand itself to Ayana Midplaza with hopes of becoming the capital’s...
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD RENT A BIKE IN BALIIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2016March 10, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2016March 10, 202403977It is not uncommon for Bali tourists to use motorcycles to experience the scenic landscape of Bali. Here are five...
Why There’ More to Travel Memories than Just TechCaranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 2016December 14, 201601242Tony Wheeler set up the world’s largest travel publisher in 1973 with his wife Maureen before selling it to BBC...
Jamal Hussain: The Blessing and Curse of Running a Hotel in BaliCaranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 14, 201601925Earlier this year, it was predicted that the number of hotels in Bali will see a 100 percent increase compared...
Pelabuhan Ratu: Adventure, Relaxation and No Need for BaliPT Cekindo Bisnis GrupDecember 13, 2016 by PT Cekindo Bisnis GrupDecember 13, 201601463Pelabuhan Ratu town sits in the armpit of the eponymous bay, on the ruggedly beautiful and sparsely populated south coast...
Top Five Holiday Retreats in BaliCaranissa DjatmikoDecember 13, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoDecember 13, 201601291With luxurious hotels and villas permeating every space on the island, you’re probably wondering which ones would best suit you...
Villa Alamanda, the Ubud Sanctuary for Solo Travellers (Advertorial)Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20160848Solo travellers looking to have the ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ style holiday experience should consider staying in this secluded luxury villa,...
Pullman Legian Nirwana: Not Your Average Bali HotelIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2016June 26, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2016June 26, 20230868Hotels in Bali are known to be exceptionally enchanting. After all, who would not want to wake up in the...
Out of Eden: Mountain Spirits from the Heart of TimorGrace SusetyoNovember 28, 2016 by Grace SusetyoNovember 28, 201601794“Timor’s very own Garden of Eden,” Grace Susetyo recalls a description someone once told her of Mount Mutis’s bonsai forest....
Climbing Java’ Capricious Gunung SlametMartin JenkinsNovember 14, 2016 by Martin JenkinsNovember 14, 201601534Never again. That’s the last time I ever scale one of these bloody volcanoes. Those were my pitiful sentiments after...
Baraka Nusantara: Coffee Heroes for EducationGrace SusetyoNovember 2, 2016November 9, 2016 by Grace SusetyoNovember 2, 2016November 9, 201601642The fertile Sembalun highlands at the foot of Mount Rinjani produce some of Indonesia’s finest Arabica, but until recently it’s...
Hundreds of Tourists Missing after Volcano Erupts in LombokCaranissa DjatmikoSeptember 30, 2016September 30, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoSeptember 30, 2016September 30, 201601314Nearly 400 tourists are missing after a volcano erupted on the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara Province....