Bintang Beer, the Drink of Champions
Indonesia can boast everything that Zappa dreamed of – except that the…
The Dutch East India Company (VOC): Indonesian Chapter
Before the vanguard of the United East Indian Company – the Vereenigde…
Samarinda, the Exotic Gateway to East Kalimantan
Samarinda’s city centre is certainly not be one of the Republic of Indonesia’s…
Spicy and Proud: The Sasak People of Lombok
Geography and history define the Sasaks – the indigenous people of Lombok who…
The Tropical Rainforests of Borneo
Borneo is huge. After Greenland and New Guinea, it’s the third-largest island…
Decoding the World of Balinese Hindu Offerings
On Bali, they’re everywhere. From a few grains of rice stuck to a slice of…
Borneo’s Orangutans: Just Don’t Call Me A Monkey!
This loveable, gentle, shaggy-haired ape shares 97 percent of our DNA. Like us,…
The Mighty Mahakam River
The fabled Mahakam River (Sungai Mahakam) snakes sinuously for over 900…
Prambanan Temple: The Seat of Shiva
Folklore has it that the Javanese Hindu temple of Prambanan wasn’t built by Man…
Nyepi: Bali’s Hindu Day of Silence 2023
If previous New Year’s Days have seen you waking up with a crippling hangover…
Crossing The Wallace Line
If you’re travelling by speedboat from Bali to Lombok’s Gili Islands, you might…
Durian, The King of Stink
Like any good outlaw, durian is tough on the outside with a heart of gold. At…
Meet The Dayaks: (Ex-) Headhunters of Borneo
If you think of ‘Dayaks’, you might just picture a headhunter – and you’re not…
Indonesian Volcanos: A Journey to the Land of Erupting Giants and Dormant Beauties
You’d be forgiven for not knowing where Indonesia is. It’s not a…
Sambal, The Spice of Indonesian Life
Whether you’re sitting in a five-star restaurant or relaxing at a street-side…
The Twin Mirrors of Bali’s Legong Dance
All Balinese children are exposed to the world of dance long before they can…