How To Spend Idul Fitri In the CityIndonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 19, 2017November 11, 202102212Idul Fitri is one of Indonesia’s most important holidays, celebrating the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Many non-Muslim...
Major Ciputra Golf and Cultural Events Tipped to Boost Foreign TourismSharon HambaliJune 16, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 16, 201702018Two major tourism events are expected to boost the number of visitors to Indonesia in the long term, including the...
Bintan Takes On the Maldives With Water Villa Resort DevelopmentSharon HambaliJune 15, 2017 by Sharon HambaliJune 15, 201702710The Bintan development will take inspiration from the world's top tourist destination Maldives, which also boasts stunning waters and natural...
Lake Toba Tourism Boom Expected With Singapore Flight, Infrastructure DevelopmentIndonesia ExpatJune 14, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 14, 2017November 11, 202101391Lake Toba is expected to see a boom in foreign and domestic tourists following the announcement of key infrastructure developments...
Garuda Indonesia Fills Qatar Airways Demand Amid Political TensionsIndonesia ExpatJune 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 12, 2017November 11, 202102110Qatar Airways has been banned from flying through most of the Middle East?s airspace, leaving Garuda Indonesia to fill the...
Whitesky to Provide Helicopter Taxi For Soekarno Hatta AirportIndonesia ExpatJune 8, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 8, 2017November 11, 202106270The service will accommodate passengers from Jabodetabek and Bandung who want to get to the airport fast....
Skytrain Ready To Connect Soekarno-Hatta Airport Terminals Next MonthIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 202101789The innovative Skytrain transport system will improve airport services and connections between the terminals....
Terror Threat No Match For Bali-Bound Holiday MakersIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2017November 11, 202101485The threat of terrorism throughout the region has failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Australian holiday goers who continue to...
Tugu Hotel’ Four Magical Spells (Advertorial)Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017June 5, 2017 by Indonesia ExpatJune 5, 2017June 5, 201701226Hotel Tugu Lombok Hotel Tugu Lombok is set on the heavenly white sand beach of Sire, on the northwest coast...
Bloo Lagoon ? A Quiet Hideaway in BaliStephanie BrookesJune 5, 2017June 16, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesJune 5, 2017June 16, 201702027Padangbai is a small, friendly Balinese seaside village and a great little getaway about an hour and a half from...
Weaving Hope: Threads of LifeGrace SusetyoJune 5, 2017 by Grace SusetyoJune 5, 201702482In the bold Sumbanese cloth, I could almost see pairs of horses fighting and giant birds greeting each other, as...
Viewpoints: Indonesia in PicturesDavid MetcalfMay 26, 2017May 26, 2017 by David MetcalfMay 26, 2017May 26, 201701722Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and KickingStephanie BrookesMay 24, 2017May 24, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesMay 24, 2017May 24, 201701346Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
Indonesia Through the Eyes of Rio HelmiGrace SusetyoMay 24, 2017May 26, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMay 24, 2017May 26, 201701618Best known for his large format photo books Memories of the Sacred (2011) and River of Gems (1991, with Lorne...
Bali One Step Closer in Benoa Port PlanIndonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 12, 2017November 11, 202103368In addition to offering an alternative transportation hub for domestic and international tourists arriving in Bali, the harbour is expected...
Tourist Killed in Bali Magic Mushrooms MisadventureIndonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 202103472A 23-year-old Singaporean tourist died on Saturday, May 6, after reportedly falling from a balcony in Bali while under the...
Five Fantastic Eastern Indonesian Holiday DestinationsGrace SusetyoMay 10, 2017May 10, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMay 10, 2017May 10, 201702293The Indonesian archipelago, featuring 17,000 islands, has so much to offer insatiable adventurers. While more and more expat travellers are...
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be decipheredIndonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 2017November 11, 202103677Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently....
Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of IndonesiaSharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 10, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 9, 2017May 10, 201701784Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens...
10 Breathtaking Bali Getaways with Infinity PoolsIshia ToledoMay 1, 2017June 4, 2020 by Ishia ToledoMay 1, 2017June 4, 2020016309Bali is home to a plethora of resorts that range from budget-friendly to luxurious. Take your pick from these stunning...
Borobudur Reliefs Tell Wise TalesIndonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 26, 2017November 11, 202104699Borobudur Temple was built in the eighth century and has more than 2,670 reliefs. Each set of reliefs tells a...