Introduction to Jakarta
By: Ario Triwibowo Jakarta is a megacity that has been growing rapidly ever since it was designated the capital of Indonesia. Most visitors to Indonesia land at ...
Best Time to Travel to Indonesia
By: Emma Kwee Indonesia is a tropical country and has two main seasons: the dry season that runs roughly from April to October and the wet season from November to ...
The Indonesian Rupiah: Money with Character & a lot of Zeros
By: Ed Caffin Indonesian money surely isn’t the most practical. Most people carry many notes around in their wallets, because even for the smallest purchase,...
Dragon Boat Festival
By: Mariecke van Vugt This event is also known as the Patriotic Poet’s festival and is celebrated by Chinese communities who live in the coastal areas. This day the...
Marina Bay, Singapore’s Swanky Bayfront
By: Cher Tan The name “Marina Bay” may be an anomaly of sorts – while it technically describes the body of water around the mouth of the Singapore River and...
How to Party Like Pirates in Tobelo
By: Labodalih Sembiring A group of women stand in a moving boat, dancing to traditional beats from a distant loudspeaker. They are all over 40 years old — one is in...
Tempe Burgers Recipe
By: Emma Kwee These delicious vegetarian tempe burgers are done within 10 minutes and great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Tempe is a fermented soybean cake...
Wat Phu Champasak, an Ancient Journey up a Mountainside
By: Isaac Olson It's 41 degrees, dusty, dry, no clouds, the midday sun is scorching my head and I can feel it cooking my skin beyond a desirable tan to a crispy burn....
Indonesian Writer & Activist Ayu Utami: ‘I love Indonesia with Pain in my Heart’
By: Yvette Benningshof Questioning politics, human behavior and her own religion made Ayu Utami into a taboo breaking writer, journalist and activist. She gained...
Brace Yourself, SBY, a Sack of Postcards is Coming
By: Reza Daffi In the award-winning clay-animated film Mary and Max, the two main characters find a best friend in each other through letters. Mary Daisy Dinkle and...
