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The many faces of corruption
Corruption continues to dominate discussion but is a different beast to what it once was Elisabeth Kramer and Michele Ford Activists protest the Bank Century corruption...
Introduction to West Java
By: Emma Kwee West Java is the most populated province in Indonesia, with over 43 million inhabitants. The capital Bandung is the third largest city in the...
Arriving & Getting into Jakarta
By: Emma Kwee Jakarta is serviced by Soekarno Hatta International airport, located about an hour driving (20 kilometers) from central Jakarta. The airport is often...
Jakarta City Layout
By: Ario Triwibowo Jakarta is both a city and a geographical region. In reality, there are five cities or municipalities in Jakarta, each with its own unique ...
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 ...
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...
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...
