Return of a FriendDaniel PopeSeptember 7, 2016 by Daniel PopeSeptember 7, 20160747Jakarta’s Jalan Jaksa was once a great place for making odd, surreal and semi-imaginary friends, as Daniel Pope recalls. When...
Take on TubanGraeme SteelAugust 24, 2016 by Graeme SteelAugust 24, 201601609Exploring the distinctly Mediterranean town of Tuban on the north coast of East Java, home to an impressive crab temple,...
Lake PlacidSimonAugust 8, 2016 by SimonAugust 8, 201601255The mighty Lake Toba remains one of Indonesia’s most impressive stop-offs Outside of Bali, the dodgy pizzas and dishevelled hotels...
Cangkuang, West Java’ Small and Mystical Hindu TemplePramod KanakathJuly 26, 2016April 10, 2023 by Pramod KanakathJuly 26, 2016April 10, 202302363Discovering one of the few Hindu-Buddhist relics ever to be discovered in West Java. One Tuesday morning, a gang of...
Tana Olen, the Forbidden ForestDavid MetcalfJune 29, 2016 by David MetcalfJune 29, 201602045“We call this place Tana Olen,” Philius, the Dayak elder explained. “In Kenyah Dayak language this means forbidden forest –...
Climbing Mount LawuMartin JenkinsJune 29, 2016 by Martin JenkinsJune 29, 201603716A punishing yet beguiling ascent into the heavens of Central Java Philosophical arguments are usually given when mountaineers explain why...
Nyambu Holds the Secret to Sustainable Tourism in BaliOliviana HandayaniJune 29, 2016 by Oliviana HandayaniJune 29, 201602699As an ever-increasing amount of Bali’s farmland is being converted into hotels, resorts and other tourism-related infrastructure, one project is...
You Can Check Out Anytime, but You Can Never LeaveSimonJune 29, 2016 by SimonJune 29, 20160993There comes a time when we all need a break from the carbon monoxide and burning plastic smoke that drifts...
Navigating the UK Visa Minefield: PT AGS Visa SolutionsAngela JelitaJune 29, 2016 by Angela JelitaJune 29, 201601947PT AGS Visa Solutions was founded in 2014 by Daniel Choat, former Country Manager of the UK Visa and Immigration...
The Bare Necessities: Gunung Leuser National ParkAngela JelitaJune 14, 2016March 12, 2023 by Angela JelitaJune 14, 2016March 12, 202303091Trekking Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra in search of endangered orangutans in another world. Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio...
Although April Sees Fewer Tourists than March, Indonesia Notices a Surge in Visitors Compared to Previous YearIndonesia ExpatJune 2, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatJune 2, 20160697Indonesia is facing a decline in the number of foreign tourists in April from the previous month by 1,52 percent,...
The Thousand Islands ? A Hidden GemIndonesia ExpatMay 17, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 17, 20162 5552Been to Bali? Tired of the haggling hawkers vying for your attention? Explored Lombok? Looking for a relaxing island getaway...
Bagging Mountain TrashCaranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMay 17, 201602715Indonesia’s mountains are known for their spectacular summits and surreal beauty, attracting hikers from near and far. Sadly, the sight...
Classic Summer Camp for Kids: iCamp ThailandIndonesia ExpatMay 10, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 10, 201601944Believe it or not summer is right around the corner! Let your kiddos get the classic summer camp experience at Asia’s...
Visit Abu DhabiIndonesia ExpatApril 22, 2016April 22, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatApril 22, 2016April 22, 201601001Fly to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and experience an enchanting city whose glamorous present can only be equalled by...
Rotten Reviews & Bogus BookingsKenneth YeungApril 20, 2016April 20, 2016 by Kenneth YeungApril 20, 2016April 20, 201601767A holiday should be all about unwinding by replacing any stress with serenity and relaxation. Unfortunately, scammers in the hospitality...
Ternate Tales of Natural SelectionStephanie BrookesApril 20, 2016April 20, 2016 by Stephanie BrookesApril 20, 2016April 20, 201601627The Spice Islands are wrapped in an aromatic history of cloves, mace and nutmeg, Kings and Sultans, spice wars, and...
Edge of the Ocean: Local Narratives of Marine Conservation in Raja AmpatGrace SusetyoApril 5, 2016 by Grace SusetyoApril 5, 201601373Expensive dive resorts and ecotourism seem to be the first things that come to most people’s minds at the mention...
Stunning SumbawaStephanie BrookesApril 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by Stephanie BrookesApril 5, 2016April 5, 201602850Few visitors travel beyond the popular neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali, but voyage a little eastwards and Sumbawa Island...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Australian TouristsIndonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2016March 24, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 24, 2016March 24, 201601204The Indonesian government has officially granted free entry to Australian tourists, bringing a total of 169 countries to the visa-free...
Orangutan AdventureStephanie BrookesMarch 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Stephanie BrookesMarch 22, 2016March 22, 201611115I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw...