The Kangaroo & the Komodo
?Australians remain wary of Indonesia,? declared a headline on the eve of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott?s recent meeting with...
Travel
Take a Tour Down Moke Land, Flores
I had come many times to Indonesia and had visited islands and places all the way from Sabang to Sumbawa,...
There’s Gold in them thar Hills
The western foothills of the volcano look rather desolate, consisting largely of dry shrubland with a few stunted trees. During...
One Wave is All it Takes!
Onewave is a non-profit surf community, founded by two young Australians in February 2013, to give people hope in order...
When There’ Torque of Bikes
Late last year I was invited to attend a ‘motor show’ in Sanur, which I was told would be spectacular,...
Clean Up Jakarta Day 2014
As you may be aware, the second annual Clean Up Jakarta Day is around the corner and will take place...
Expats and Locals in Solidarity for a Safer Bali
In response to the recent increase in street crimes, road accidents, home burglaries, and murder in Bali, expats have created...
Global Village: An English School without Walls
Bukik Batabuah, Agam regency in West Sumatra. is blessed with beautiful rice terraces and cool air. The road along the...
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...
Unlucky Charms
It is widely believed in Indonesia that daggers, polished stones and fabrics can be imbued with magical powers that will...
Meet Rony Indo
Meet Rony Indo, The French-Indonesian Prince who is living happily ever after in Bali. Hello Rony. Where were you born...
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...
Birth Certificates
When Fanta, a four-year-old girl living with her family under the toll road in West Jakarta was molested, Jakarta Police...
The Warung Ritual of Bali
There is something so delightfully charming about the warung. It?s a celebration of culture, where traditional foods meet a relaxing,...
Ferzya from Aceh
Whenever I meet someone on my travels around Indonesia like Ferzya, I am filled with great hope for the future...
The Village that Saved its Culture, Leatherback Turtles and its Coral Reefs
There are only a few beaches in the world on where the giant leatherback turtle lays its eggs. The leatherback...
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...
Sekolah Kami – Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Trash-Pickers’ Children through Education
As we approached the school to volunteer our time, girls swept with rush brooms and boys tidied up. They are...
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...
An Endless Journey: Reflections of an Indonesian Journalist
One doesn’t plan to live 97 years, but in doing so, it is impossible not to consider how it was...
Inaro the Kerokan Healer
A conversation about world of healing would be incomplete without mentioning the wonderful world of kerokan. Kerokan, synonymous with masuk...