Java Spirits
In Indonesia’s colonial period, alcohol was nothing new. When Raffles invited the local Muslim officials to drink wine with him,
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President Jokowi Talks about Foreign Culture Infiltration
President Jokowi calls for people of Indonesia to appreciate their own culture, before fearing infiltration of foreign culture. Recently during
Take a Journey To Thailand to try Halal Thai Food
Think you know Thailand? Although the majority of the population are Buddhists, there is roughly four percent of the population
Take a Street Food Tour in Mombasa, Kenya
Food and travel vlogger Mark Wiens recently traveled to Mombasa, and was able to meet up with Farhana Oberson who
Is it Nice Being a Bule in Indonesia?
More often than not, the humour from Stevenson’s comedy sketches can be found in our day-to-day experiences as a foreigner
The Role of Contemporary Art Museums in Indonesian Society
With the recent opening of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta, its Director Aaron Seeto reflects on
When Indonesia and Japan Take Centre Stage
Indonesia and Japan are solidifying their bilateral relationship by co-producing a theatre show, directed by Japanese theatre maestro Tadashi Suzuki.
Kampung Pulo – Cangkuang: A temple and a tomb
Floating bamboo rafts on a placid lake are ready to take you to the island of Kampung Pulo from Cangkuang
Sailing Indonesia’s Heritage with Rofinus Monteiro
Centuries before electronic charts and 10,000 horsepower engines existed, ancient Indonesians have voyaged as far as Africa on the wind
Weaving Hope: Threads of Life
In the bold Sumbanese cloth, I could almost see pairs of horses fighting and giant birds greeting each other, as
Indonesia Through the Eyes of Rio Helmi
Best known for his large format photo books Memories of the Sacred (2011) and River of Gems (1991, with Lorne
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be deciphered
Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently.
Dancing in a Foreign Land
French resort entertainer Guillaume Sanchez shares how his journey to Central Kalimantan changed his way of viewing life and performing
Trouble in Paradise: Komodo Island, Tourism and Conservation
With Komodo Island gaining popularity in recent years as a favourite expat destination, it’s easy to only come for the