What to See, Do & Eat in Hanoi, Vietnam
By: Gabrielle Yetter There’s singing in the streets of Hanoi. Around almost every corner in the city’s Old Quarter, you’ll find wooden birdcages hanging from...
Toward Indonesian Children’s Awareness for Diversity
By: Labodalih Sembiring Indonesian children today face a greater challenge than ever. We do still have street children, children who cannot continue their education,...
The Unsettling Proximity of Death on Bali: The Ritual Washing of the Corpse
By: Sita van Bemmelen Death is a neat affair in the Netherlands, the country where I come from. The only and last relative that I have seen laid in state at home was...
Sambal Bendi Recipe (Okra Sambal)
By: Erna Dyanty Sambal Bendi is absolutely amazing! The first time I had this at a vegetarian restaurant in town, I ended up going back to the restaurant the...
City Reflection: Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
By: Isaac Olson After traveling around Malaysia for several weeks, entering the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan (commonly shortened to Bandar) in the tiny country...
Wanted: Dutch Expats for Research on Expat Life in Post-Colonial Indonesia
Hello Latitudes.nu readers. My name is Yannick Wassmer, and I am a 24-year old 'Dutch' student. I'm currently finishing my masters degree in Intercultural...
Luang Prabang: Temples, Colonial Heritage, & More
By: Maya Liem Luang Prabang. The city with a magical sounding name, which literally means 'Royal Buddha Image,' is an elegant place in north central Laos. The city is...
Asian Vegetarian Recipes: Tofu & Mustard Greens Soup
By: Erna Dyanty When I feel like the day has just let me down, I’m tired and exhausted from the mad KL traffic – I start thinking about making a dish that takes...
Give it up for West Hill, Chinese Hip Hop band Features in Docu & on Stage!
By: Yvette Benningshof ‘I’m the pioneer of Yunnan’s local hip hop culture’, says MC ‘Nan’ laughing about his own statement in the documentary ‘Say...
Jecko Siompo: About Papua, Dancing Kangaroos & Hip Hop
By: Gerard Mosterd Being one of the first Europeans to spot Jecko Siompo’s eclectic work I remember watching his In Front of Papua as it was performed at the opening...
