Exploring Sungai KapuasKarenApril 25, 2018April 18, 2023 by KarenApril 25, 2018April 18, 202302691Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas in Kalimantan, begins in the foothills of the Muller Mountain Range, snakes for 1,143km, and...
Interesting Landmarks in MaduraIndonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018November 10, 202102925You’ve ventured to the historical city of Surabaya. Are you confused about where to go? Well, we have an excellent...
A Traditional Japanese Bathhouse in East JavaIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018November 10, 202103236Batu, a small mountain side town located close to Malang city, is known to locals for its excellent attractions. From...
The History of Mapping AustraliaIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018April 24, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018April 24, 201802810The mapping of Australia holds a special place in the history of cartography, as both the search for the mythical...
Sun, Sea and Sand in SawarnaIndonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 11, 2018November 10, 202101470Sawarna is a hidden gem situated on the south-west coast of Java in Banten Province. Much less popular than its...
Lalalaway, The Last and Only Place to Look for the Best Hotel PricesIndonesia ExpatMarch 21, 2018March 22, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 21, 2018March 22, 20180980While there are many online travel agents (OTA) offering deals for luxury hotels in Indonesia, customers are often disappointed or,...
Baguettes and RiceDaniel PopeMarch 15, 2018 by Daniel PopeMarch 15, 201801134Throughout my twenty years of teaching EFL in Indonesia, we – that is my noble fellow teachers and myself –...
Surabaya: A Journey Through TimeIndonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 201801910Have you ever wondered why Surabaya is nicknamed the City of Heroes? Well, here are two historical places in the...
Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One)Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 201803337The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal...
A Vespa Trip Across IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018November 10, 202101822Ever 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 BaliKarenFebruary 28, 2018November 27, 2020 by KarenFebruary 28, 2018November 27, 202009119In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The 10 Bali”. Currently, Indonesia...
England’s Got Talent TooEamonn SadlerFebruary 28, 2018 by Eamonn SadlerFebruary 28, 201801521While 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 BaliIndonesia ExpatFebruary 20, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 20, 2018November 10, 202101372Starting 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 FloresIndonesia ExpatFebruary 14, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 14, 2018November 10, 202102857Flores 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 CuisineHans RooseboomFebruary 13, 2018 by Hans RooseboomFebruary 13, 201805334Nowadays 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 RESORTIndonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 2018March 25, 2019 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 2018March 25, 201901530Planning 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”Indonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2018February 1, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2018February 1, 201801492Filipinos working overseas are being encouraged to help boost the number of foreigners visiting the Philippines. The “Bring Home a...
Romancing the StoneStephanie BrookesJanuary 31, 2018 by Stephanie BrookesJanuary 31, 201801330When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking...
Humanitarian Who Swam For IndonesiaKenneth YeungJanuary 31, 2018 by Kenneth YeungJanuary 31, 201802058Monte 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 BalineseIndonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 20180937Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter...
Tourists Return to BaliIndonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 17, 201801864Businesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of...