Bali’s Co-working SpacesOliviana HandayaniMarch 7, 2016January 30, 2021 by Oliviana HandayaniMarch 7, 2016January 30, 202112366Those ready to abandon their uninspiring home or hotel desks for greener pastures will be happy to know that Bali...
Art Spaces in BaliDivya PridhnaniFebruary 24, 2016February 26, 2016 by Divya PridhnaniFebruary 24, 2016February 26, 201602225When thinking of Bali’s premier art and cultural destinations, immediately the tourist Mecca of Ubud springs to mind. For those...
Beyond Bunaken: Touring the Minahasa HighlandsGail G. CollinsFebruary 10, 2016March 2, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsFebruary 10, 2016March 2, 20173 1425Divers dig the underwater magic of Bunaken’s world class reef. The biodiversity is unmatched, but even experienced divers needs 24...
Chinese New Year Extravaganza: Hong KongGail G. CollinsJanuary 26, 2016February 9, 2016 by Gail G. CollinsJanuary 26, 2016February 9, 20160966The gateway city to China commands a stunning harbour skyline, urban greenspaces, unmatched shopping, a fusion of Chinese, British and...
Canggu: Surfer-Cum-Yogi HavenAngela JelitaJanuary 12, 2016 by Angela JelitaJanuary 12, 201601395Discovering the still-quiet area of Canggu to reboot and revitalize body and soul through yoga, healthy eating and total relaxation....
Thriving Coral Reef, Thriving Community: Wakatobi Resort ConservationGail G. CollinsDecember 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by Gail G. CollinsDecember 15, 2015December 15, 201501649The Coral Triangle has been likened to an underwater Amazon rainforest for its density and diversity of species. Stretching from...
Pulau Seribu ? get away to amazing islands over Christmas without leaving Jakarta!Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2015 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 201501504Years end in Jakarta can be a stressful experience – traffic becomes worse than usual, flight prices go through the...
The Visa Confusion UnravelledThe Permit HouseDecember 2, 2015December 3, 2015 by The Permit HouseDecember 2, 2015December 3, 201509196Having visa nightmares, running the risk to be deported? No need… The visa is the most misunderstood document issued by...
Aceh Gayo ? Exploring the Central HighlandsStephanie BrookesNovember 30, 2015November 30, 2015 by Stephanie BrookesNovember 30, 2015November 30, 201501871Aceh is a beautiful place to explore and a trip to the Gayo highlands of Central Aceh will delight you...
The Outdoor Museum of Taman Prasasti ? a Window to the PastHans RooseboomNovember 30, 2015November 30, 2015 by Hans RooseboomNovember 30, 2015November 30, 201501758We take a trip to the Taman Prasasti cemetery in Jakarta, where Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ wife, along with many...
The Ancient Temple of Gunung PadangDachlan CartwrightNovember 2, 2015May 26, 2016 by Dachlan CartwrightNovember 2, 2015May 26, 201602067The recent revelation that Gunung Padang, a megalithic site south of Cianjur in West Java, almost certainly conceals a step...
Antiques Hunting in SurabayaGraeme SteelOctober 26, 2015October 26, 2015 by Graeme SteelOctober 26, 2015October 26, 201504336East Java resident, Graeme Steel, takes us shopping for antiques in Indonesia’s second largest city, and reveals where to search...
Discovering Cirebon: A Haven of HandicraftsGail G. CollinsOctober 3, 2015November 9, 2015 by Gail G. CollinsOctober 3, 2015November 9, 201502104A mix of cultural influences and media on Java’s North Coast When one looks to Mount Ciremai, with scudding clouds...
Bali’s Sartorial SpeciesMaximilian SurjadiSeptember 19, 2015August 4, 2017 by Maximilian SurjadiSeptember 19, 2015August 4, 201701812We all know Bali is full of varied, enchanting natural beauty. Cliffs, forests, lakes and volcanoes adorn this island, showcasing...
The Royal Palaces and Holy Waters of Eastern BaliGrace SusetyoSeptember 19, 2015August 4, 2017 by Grace SusetyoSeptember 19, 2015August 4, 201701502Bali’s nickname ‘Island of the Gods’ is no exotic coincidence. Long before this island attracted tourists, Bali has been home...
Bonding with the Best: Meet Marten HubbelingAngela JelitaSeptember 19, 2015November 16, 2015 by Angela JelitaSeptember 19, 2015November 16, 201501395Australian expat Marten Hubbeling is General Manager of DMC Bali Plus – a one-stop and complete Meeting, Incentive, Convention and...
Bada Valley Arcas: Indonesia’s Easter IslandGrace SusetyoSeptember 7, 2015August 4, 2017 by Grace SusetyoSeptember 7, 2015August 4, 201702125The Bada, Napu, and Doda Valleys of Central Sulawesi’s vast Lore Lindu National Park are perhaps most famous for the...
The Mentawai Islands: Surfing’ Favourite DestinationPhil BriggsAugust 21, 2015August 4, 2017 by Phil BriggsAugust 21, 2015August 4, 201701698Ask any surfer to pick one place for their dream surf trip and the answer will surely be the Mentawai...
Weh Island: The Outer EdgeStephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015October 1, 2022 by Stephanie BrookesAugust 21, 2015October 1, 202201331A small tropical treasure trove of peace and adventure can be found tucked away in Aceh’s far north, at the...
Sumatra Paradiso: Meet Dominique MurailAngela JelitaAugust 21, 2015August 4, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 21, 2015August 4, 201701177Dominique is Managing Director of Cubadak Paradiso Resort on Cubadak Island in West Sumatra. Established in 1992, the resort was...
A Modern Day Robinson Crusoe: Meet Max AmmerAngela JelitaAugust 7, 2015August 4, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 7, 2015August 4, 201702224Dutch-born Max Ammer first visited Indonesia when he was 29 and not long after made Raja Ampat his permanent residence....