The Salvador Dali Quest
After living in Southeast Asia back and forth for over twenty years, I have come to realize that most of...
Travel
Sailing the Spice Islands
The great arc of the Indonesian archipelago starts north of the island of Sumatra and curves south and east until...
Isen Mulang – A Cultural Extravaganza
A very special event occurs in Central Borneo on May the 18th each year. Thousands of Dayaks converge on the...
Mount Bromo: Where Heaven and Hell Meet
Mount Bromo (Gunung Bromo), an active volcano two hours’ drive east of Surabaya, East Java, is by far the most...
The July 9 Election: a Toss-up
One month before the July 9 presidential election day, a poll held by Kompas showed that about 40% of voters...
Selamat Pagi, Malam: Good Morning, Night
Jakarta is so much more than meets the eye. Behind all the night lights and afternoon smoke of pollution and...
Adventures into the Heart of Borneo with Michael Palmieri
Borneo is the third largest island in the world, which is politically shared by three countries, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei....
Indonesia’s Mountains of Fire
With approximately 127 active volcanoes spread across the country, it can be difficult to know where to begin if you...
Rut Dini: the River Guardian
Dini is a passionate defender of the rivers of Borneo, which is not surprising, as her memories of growing up...
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...
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...