The Unsettling Proximity of Death on Bali: Fierce Fire and Cool Bones
By: Sita van Bemmelen The first time I witnessed a ritual washing of the corpse, it was a rather confrontational experience. However, that was not the only time, I...
Bernice Chauly: ‘Growing up with Ghosts’
By: Melissa Lin Bernice Chauly is a writer, photographer, poet, lecturer and film-maker. Having been active in the Kuala Lumpur arts scene for almost two decades,...
Vesak/Waisak: Contemplation & Self-Reflection on ‘Buddha’s Birthday’
By: Putri Fitria Vesak, or Waisak is a big day in Buddhism. At the Borobudur Temple, in central Java the Vesak celebrations attract thousands of visitors, most but not...
Introducing Thailand, Region by Region
By: Isaac Olson Thailand continues to be a prime destination and the gateway for travelers wanting to experience Southeast Asia. How is it that this country has...
Vietnamese Pho Bo Noodle Soup Recipe
By: Chef Heroe Pho Bo is the all time favorite dish of the Vietnamese. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack all rolled into one piping hot bowl of noodle soup,...
Write for Latitudes.nu: Share your Views on Southeast Asia!
By: Latitudes Have you always dreamed of becoming a writer? Do you consider yourself an unlicensed wordsmith? Latitudes.nu is always on the lookout for fresh talent. ...
Dutchman ‘Van Dis in Indonesië:’ A Critical & Personal View on Indonesia
By: Yvette Benningshof The Dutch tv series Van Dis in Indonesië featured the well known writer Adriaan van Dis, traveling through Indonesië in search of his...
Get your Invitation to the Latitudes.nu Event: Creative Talent Unleashed Here!
May 12...just an ordinary Saturday...not if you're in Jakarta! On May 12 the Latitudes Media Event Creative Talent Unleashed will take place. In collaboration with...
Drum Roll…the Very First Latitudes Magazine & Event are on the Way!
Great news! After our first year online, we decided to see how Latitudes.nu would look like on paper! After months of selecting and top secret editing, our Latitudes...
Pecal Sayur/Gado-Gado Recipe
By: Erna Dyanty My mother in-law loves it when we come by the house. She would always make me her famous pecal sayur which is blanched vegetable salad with spicy...
