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Penang Malaysia, Pearl of the Orient
By: Melissa Ling Penang Island, fondly crowned by locals as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ attracts to its shores a multitude of visitors. It is not hard to imagine why,...
Indonesia’s Traditional Streetside Hair Salons
By: Ade Tanesia Long before modern salons invaded all but the most remote villages of Indonesia, long before shampoo ads blared out from television sets across the...
Becoming a Soccer Star in Indonesia
By: Ade Tanesia In Sleman—a district in the Special Territory of Jogjakarta—the local football club PSS Sleman has just won a match against Persikota Tangerang,...
Recipe for Jaja Matahari and Jaja Sirat
By: Mila Shwaiko This article was originally published in Latitudes magazine, a renowned bi-monthly magazine focusing on Indonesian culture. The magazine hailing from...
Insider Tips Kuala Lumpur
By: Melissa Lin An insider’s insight into getting more out of your experience in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Indulge in gastronomic delights, explore KL’s eclectic...
Talismans from the Past, Not At Liberty
By: Diana Darling The other day I saw something that I cannot put out of my mind. A Dutch friend—a serious collector of Indonesian historical documents such as...
