Revisiting PangandaranIndonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2018November 10, 20210 On my third visit to the still rustic-yet-a-bit-touristy Pangandaran I was able to go spelunking in the national park near...
Lazy Cats and Savannah Lands – Baluran National Park, East JavaStephanie BrookesNovember 7, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 7, 20180 Leaning over the sturdy railing at the waterhole, I made sure to look up to check no lazy cats were...
An American Abroad: Tips for Saving Money and Avoiding Unnecessary Fees on your Indonesian TripIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018December 21, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018December 21, 20230 Whether visiting the temples and mountains of Java, exploring the sprawling melting pot of Jakarta, or finding tranquility on the...
Malang: Villages with A Splash of ColourIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018November 10, 20210 A new coat of paint and a change of colour can make a big difference in people’s lives. SNA Media...
Five Things to Do in TokyoIndonesia ExpatSeptember 26, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 26, 2018November 10, 20210 One of the first things most travellers think about when planning a Japan trip is managing the costs. Japan is...
TIPS ON CAR RENTAL BOOKINGIndonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 2018April 7, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 2018April 7, 20240 A good car rental brand must offer the best choice of options. Booking a car from the best car rental...
Discovering Western Australia in a CampervanIndonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2018November 10, 20210 Whenever expats ask me for advice on where to travel to from Jakarta, I suggest Western Australia and not the...
Setulang ? A Stay in the Forest, North KalimantanStephanie BrookesJuly 18, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesJuly 18, 20180 When I arrived at Setulang Village, I noticed there were no supermarkets to be seen anywhere. The village is located...
A Staycation in Surabaya: Part 2Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018July 24, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018July 24, 20180 JW Marriott Surabaya is truly a timeless, luxurious gem right in the heart of downtown Surabaya. JW Marriott Surabaya brings...
Wonderful Flores Heading down the Wrong Path?Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 20210 When two French visitors returned to Richardo Darung’s guest house in Ruteng, Flores, they told a disturbing story. They had...
The Tangkoko Tarsier TrailPramod KanakathJuly 4, 2018April 10, 2023 by Pramod KanakathJuly 4, 2018April 10, 20230 It is pitch dark and the night is full of sound: cicadas, the waves of the Molucca Sea, and the...
The Great Wall of IndonesiaDonny SyofyanJuly 3, 2018 by Donny SyofyanJuly 3, 20180 It’s not anywhere near the length of the one in China, but Indonesia does have its own “Great Wall.” It...
Five European Destinations to Discover this AutumnIndonesia ExpatJuly 3, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 3, 20180 Europe in the autumn offers visitors a more relaxed experience than the frantic pace of the tourist-filled summers. The kids...
Delightful Derawan IslandsStephanie BrookesJuly 3, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesJuly 3, 20180 The coral reefs that surround Derawan Island are bursting with colour and life. In fact, over 870 fish species live...
Adventure Travel through Sumatra, Java, Bali and LombokIndonesia ExpatJune 20, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJune 20, 20180 To be young and free again to travel the country! Watch this gorgeously shot travel-adventure video from JoesFlow on YouTube...
Destination IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJune 7, 2018November 17, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 7, 2018November 17, 20210 Ever wonder what you can do with a GoPro, four weeks, a beautiful country and two of your best mates?...
Nusa Penida: Angels and NatureStephanie BrookesJune 6, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesJune 6, 20180 Nusa Penida is a beautiful, rugged island, just a short 30 minutes by boat from Sanur in Bali. Angel Billabong,...
Blitar: A Grave TownIndonesia ExpatJune 6, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 6, 2018November 10, 20210 There’s much that’s curious about Blitar. Harmonious yet discordant, mainly subtle, then abruptly blunt. Certainly different. Well worth sampling. It’s...
Indonesian AntiquesIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018September 19, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018September 19, 20230 Due to the intertwined histories of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, some “Indonesian antiques” actually share their roots with our Malaysian...
Kids Summer Holiday Camp at Novotel Lombok Resort and VillasIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018March 25, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018March 25, 20190 In partnership with Rinjani Indah School, Novotel Lombok is hosting for the first time a super fun kids holiday program...
Novotel & ibis Styles Bogor, Hidden Gems Perfect for a Family Getaway in BogorIndonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMay 22, 2018May 22, 20180 A retreat from the heart of Jakarta and reachable in only 50 minutes from the city, Novotel & ibis Styles...