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Destinations 8 years ago

Five highlights of delightful Malioboro

The road is an essential tourist destination in Yogyakarta, offering folksy yet somewhat modern trad...

Environment 8 years ago

Depok: The front line in Indonesia’s fight against waste

100,000 households in Depok have managed to divert almost 72 percent of their household waste from l...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Status: Online, but not present

It seems like we have become obsessed with experiencing life through our smartphone screens rat...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Thinking about going into business? If you’re a woman, please do

The curiosity of a 3-year-old prompted me to start my company – amidst the turmoil of a financ...

Destinations 8 years ago

Banten's Sawarna: A hidden paradise facing the Indian Ocean

Sawarna is an under-the-radar holiday destination in Indonesia.

Books 8 years ago

All the things we've lost in translation

Language is a fickle thing, and oftentimes words betray meaning.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Top 10 Air Jordan 1 re-releases every sneaker collector must have

Over the years, Nike Air Jordans, just like the player, has been transcendental in pop culture.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Four 'lesser-known' gems of the manga world

Here are four ongoing series that may be lesser known outside Japan for readers interested in whetti...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

5 reasons why Vancouver is a great university destination

Canada might not be on top of your list when it comes to studying abroad, but here are some reasons ...

Art & Culture 8 years ago

How BEKRAF and Art Jakarta 2017 supported emerging Indonesian artists

Indonesia Creative Economy Agency (BEKRAF) invited young artists to participate in the special secti...

Books 9 years ago

Getting to know Ahok through 'Merubah Indonesia'

Ahok’s penchant for inflammatory comments most likely stemmed from his upbringing.

Entertainment 9 years ago

Dissecting 'Dunkirk's excellence in sound design

While most filmmakers might focus on the visual aspect of the movie to create the immersion in their...

Health 9 years ago

Let's talk openly about mental health

Every year, millions of people around the world face the reality of living with a mental health cond...

Entertainment 9 years ago

'Twin Peaks: The Return' brings fans on walk down memory lane

Twin Peaks is designed to be felt at the moment and puts you in the moment.

Entertainment 9 years ago

'Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan', or whoever is listening

Fajar Bustomi’s Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan (A Note to God), breaks this comfortable rhythm and as...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Art project explores the selfie phenomenon

In his on-going venture in community engagement beginning early this year, Kenyut randomly seeks out...

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Plagiarism: What can we learn from Afi's case

Afi’s plagiarism case is best understood with some background knowledge about Indonesia’...

Parents 9 years ago

The profound struggles of parenting in the digital age

So what are the great mental-behavioral/ethical/philosophical/social debates and dilemmas the age of...

Entertainment 9 years ago

Orangutan conservation: Government agencies no 'cleaning service'

I really don’t understand the local conservation authorities. A protected species like the ora...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Reviving Panji tales in arts and culture

Massively popular for centuries in Java, Bali, Sumatra, and even in other Southeast Asian countries,...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Great Indonesian literature: Tales of Panji

The stories of Javanese cultural hero, Prince Panji Inu Kertapati, dating from the 13th century, mar...

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Yogyakarta students give back through integrated learning

Students who come to the city obtain quality education and cultural experiences, and also give back ...

Food 9 years ago

The zeitgeist of Asian food trends that influence the world

Asian flavors are the new zeitgeist that influence the world.

Science & Tech 9 years ago

Startup 101: Where and what you should study

Here are three interesting findings on startup founders and their educational background.

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Welcoming a new student with dyspraxia

My school welcomed a new student with dyspraxia in the second semester of this academic year, and he...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Highlighting Indonesian culture by revisiting the past, glimpsing the future

“[Berselingkuh Dengan Masa Lalu, Berkencan Dengan Masa Depan] is a departure from dia.lo.gue&r...

Destinations 9 years ago

Visit these murals for your #ootd posts from Singapore

On your next trip to Singapore, check out these 10 places where you’ll find amazing murals.

Destinations 9 years ago

Chasing the end of the rainbow in Vinicunca, Peru

Peru is not just Machu Picchu. It is also home to another spectacular spot not to be misse...

Lifestyle 9 years ago

Confessions of a millennial: Job-hopping and burning bridges

Building a career isn't all about passion, says author, blogger and self-confessed millennial Ma...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Retracing identity, individuality and roots through art

Titled Kain #11 [Cloth #11], the work by Dutch artist Rob Renoult evoked De Stijl artist Piet M...

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