Youth group helps cocoa farmers in Indonesia
By: Okky David Feliantiar In parts of Java where some youth have been drawn into militancy, many young people are working to help local farmers develop their...
Myanmar’s food
By: Keith Lyons After decades of isolation, Myanmar is opening up to the rest of the world. Virtually unknown outside South-East Asia, Myanmar's cuisine is now being...
‘The Lady’of Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi
By: Diana van Oort Aung San Suu Kyi is without a doubt the most iconic Burmese politician. As the Chairperson and General Secretary of the National League for...
We built this city: Jakarta’s change makers (2)
By: Dina Indrasafitri Jakarta’s cyclers are determined cruise the streets their own way, and while some only do it on car-free days or weekends, others are even more...
We built this city: Jakarta’s change makers (1)
By: Dina Indrasafitri Jakarta and wildlife do not really go together. Unless you count beasts in cages or chained macaques used for street entertainment. But the city...
Nawu Sendang — A Local Thanksgiving Strategy
For the people of Dusun Clapar—a hamlet in Kulon Progo regency in the Special District of Jogjakarta (DIY)—giving thanks for the bounty provided by Sang Pencipta...
Love, Sex, and Harmony: Bedtime Stories from the Heart of Java
Most of us have heard of India’s Kama Sutra and Tunisia’s Perfumed Garden. Every ancient agricultural society has its own celebration of fertility, sensual pleasure,...
Spoil yourself in these Luxury Hotels in Yogya
By: Monica Dominguez Accommodations keep popping up in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as more and more international and local travelers explore this wonderful city. Luckily...
Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake
By: Melissa Lin Come February 10 2013, Chinese folk all over the world celebrate the most important festival in Chinese culture, Chinese New Year. This festival marks...
Cambodia Says Farewell to King Sihanouk
Text and photos: Ate Hoekstra “That is the most beautiful firework I have ever seen!” a young Khmer yells. The management student watches the fireworks that...
