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The power to rebuild
A hydroelectricity mega-project is creating new problems in Poso Lian Gogali Peura villagers protest at the site of one of the towers Fian Before a crowd of thousands of...
Yogyakarta and its Hill of Stones
By: Anthony Sutton, published in Jakarta Expat edition 53 Anyone with but the flimsiest knowledge of Indonesia will know the pivotal role Yogyakarta has played. In...
Where to Stay in Metro Manila, Philippines
By: Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan The Metro Manila is the political, economic, and social center of the Philippines. It is a sprawling metropolis that is composed of 16 cities...
10 Best Beach Destinations in Malaysia
By: Adline A. Ghani Blessed with miles and miles of coastline, Malaysia is home to a varied selection of beach and island getaways, each with its own attractions and...
Introduction to the Philippines
By: Joan Mae Soco-Bantayan The Philippines or the Republic of the Philippines, as it is officially known, is a country located in Southeast Asia in west Pacific Ocean....
Pchum Ben Festival: Pagodas, Ghosts & Sticky Rice
By: Gabi Yetter This week is not about the living. It’s about the dead. It’s a 15-day celebration (culminating in the big three days this week) where Cambodians pay...
“Sticks & Stones won’t Break my Bones “- the eco in Kamoro Art
By: Jina Muller, published in Jakarta Expat Long and heavy it lies on the wet morning grass, the dew licking its undersides. Young sunlight grazes its skin. Carvings...
Jakarta for the Weekend?
By: Thibaud O. Jakartans leave their work early on Fridays, hoping they can beat the traffic to the airport and enjoy a weekend in Bali or Singapore, away from the...
Asian Hot Shots Berlin: Berlin’s most exciting Asian film festival!
Asian Hot Shots 2011: September 9th-11th at Berlin's Moviemento "Berlin's most exciting Asian film festival"! Since its inauguration in 2008 Asian Hot Shots Berlin...
Raw Talent in the Latitudes Transport, Transport Photo Competition!
By: Emma Kwee Since we started our Transport Transport Photo Contest, candidates have been trickling in steadily. In this first update we'll show you the entries...
