Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One)
The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal...
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A Vespa Trip Across Indonesia
Ever had a crazy notion to ride a Vespa across Indonesia? Well, for years I’ve had this idea stewing in...
10 Stunning New Holiday Alternatives to Bali
In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The 10 Bali”. Currently, Indonesia...
England’s Got Talent Too
While my friend Sean and I were touring northern France and Belgium in my Datsun 260Z, we found ourselves, for...
Emirates to Launch First Year-Round Direct Flight Between Auckland and Bali
Starting June 14, 2018, Emirates will have a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali,...
Bena and Tololela – Preserving tradition in Flores
Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province is a combination of sea and forested mountains with meandering highways cutting the...
The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and Cuisine
Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
SAY ‘I DO’ TO ROMANCE AT MENJANGAN DYNASTY RESORT
Planning a dream wedding? Looking for an astonishing place to celebrate your newly-wedded bliss? Hoping to escape for a romantic,...
Philippines Government Wants its Overseas Workers to “Bring Home a Friend”
Filipinos working overseas are being encouraged to help boost the number of foreigners visiting the Philippines. The “Bring Home a...
Romancing the Stone
When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking...
Humanitarian Who Swam For Indonesia
Monte Few foreign athletes have devoted themselves to humanitarian and environmental causes in Indonesia as much as Montgomery Monfore, an...
The Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese
Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter...
Tourists Return to Bali
Businesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of...
Chubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of Japan
Christabel Sasabone spent a week in Chubu, Japan and showcases some unique destinations for the adventurous and curious traveller who...
Club Med Resorts in Hokkaido ? A Unique Ski and Winter Wonderland Holiday the Entire Family will Love
Ever wonder what it’s like to experience an all-inclusive resort vacation in one of the world’s top-rated ski destinations? Writer...
Corruption and Mismanagement in the Times of the VOC
The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) was established in 1602. The company was initially granted a 21-year...
36 Hours in Surabaya
Do you want to explore Surabaya, but don’t know how to begin your journey? Don’t worry, The SNA Media Club...
The Resurrection of Krakatau
When Krakatau erupted in 1883, it became the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. Scientists stationed in Batavia (Jakarta)...
Precious Indonesian Artifacts Being Looted by Treasure Hunters
Precious Indonesian artifacts in the paddy fields of Sukoharjo district, Central Java, are being dug up by illegal treasure hunters who...
48 Hours in Yogyakarta
All around Indonesia, there are wonderful experiences to be had even if you are somewhat short for time. This is...
The Dutch Pioneering Voyage to the East Indies
The last decade of the sixteenth century heralded the emergence of the Dutch as the colonial power that was to...