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Food 9 years ago

Backstory behind favorite dining spot of locals: 'warteg'

There’s no denying the fact that warung Tegal—shortened as “warteg” (a food ...

Books 9 years ago

An elitist bloom of youth: Laurie Penny's pharma-dystopia

In Everything Belongs to the Future it is the year 2099, and the first recipients of a pow...

Food 9 years ago

Jakarta's 2017 dining forecast: 4 trends to look out for

Let us begin 2017 with deep gratitude for how remarkable 2016 has been. Myriads of both imaginative ...

Food 9 years ago

Delicious 'ikan patin bakar' in a cozy setting

A small, modest shop sits by the side of the road on Jl. Cipete, close to RM Pagi Sore. Its inviting...

Books 9 years ago

The case of reading and preserving Indonesian literature

Based on those surveys and quizzes, it found that Indonesian youngsters are not entirely aware of In...

Lifestyle 9 years ago

10 mantras for happiness and health in 2017

The New Year is a time to reflect and rejoice. It brings hope, aspirations, resolutions and introspe...

Food 9 years ago

Kelapa Gading's tasty 'bubur' with mustard on the side

Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta is home to a smorgasbord of various delicacies, which includes B...

Parents 9 years ago

Balinese foundation treats autistic children with organic food

According to many local parents, children with very low IQs are not received by Sekolah Luar Biasa (...

Youth 9 years ago

More teaching volunteers needed in Indonesia's rural, remote schools

About 200 kilometers from the city of Merauke, Papua, there is a village named Bupul located at the ...

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Visiting the luxurious but not elitist Le Grand Musee du Parfum in Paris

Perfume has always been one of France’s luxury exports coupled with haute couture, cosmetics a...

Food 9 years ago

The fried rice battle royal in South Jakarta

In this edition of Food Wars, we’re pitting two fried rice joints that are coincidentally loca...

Destinations 9 years ago

Marveling at Egypt's historic civilization, man-made structures

Egypt was probably one of the earliest tourist destinations for worldwide travelers and continues to...

Food 9 years ago

The many traditional culinary delights of Solo

Known as a city of diverse culture and genial citizens, Solo is also home to delicacies that will te...

Books 9 years ago

Shedding light on an Italian adventure in Nias

Italian explorer and scientist Elio Modigliani literally took his life in his hands as he ventured t...

Youth 9 years ago

A teenager's perspective on Governor Ahok

Since his role as deputy governor to now President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, Pak Aho...

Food 9 years ago

The best nasi uduk in Kebon Kacang

I still remember to this day the first moment I stepped foot in Kebon Kacang to take on its renowned...

Food 9 years ago

A different take on 'nasi campur' at RM Sidodadi, Makassar

My recent culinary adventure in Makassar opened my eyes to the diversity of its food-scape. I didn&r...

Food 9 years ago

Up close and personal with Makassar's unique 'sup ubi'

A warm beef soup is even better when complemented with steamed rice – the ideal combination fo...

Science & Tech 9 years ago

Operating and innovating at the speed of startups

According to a survey by Dell Technologies, the majority of Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) businesses,...

Food 9 years ago

5 Betawi restaurants to indulge your palate

Here are five eateries offering Betawi food to visit with your family.

Food 9 years ago

7 tantalizing eateries in Tebet

It is no secret that Tebet in South Jakarta is home to a slew of tempting culinary destinations.&nbs...

Food 9 years ago

Tasty roadside pempek

A friend of mine recommended a place called Kedai Pempek Pak Jenggot at Pasar Minggu not far fr...

Food 9 years ago

Top Soto Betawi picks you shouldn't miss

For me, the deliciousness of a bowl of Soto Betawi (Betawi beef soup), and its dense broth is able t...

Food 9 years ago

Enjoying the near-forgotten act of communal dining

Known as “makan bedulang”, served on a dulang (large platter) is enough food for four in...

Entertainment 9 years ago

Review: The force is strong with 'Rogue One'

There are many Star Wars fans who like to pretend that Episodes I-III, which serve as the prequ...

Food 9 years ago

Lunch at oldest coffee roaster in Java

Cikini has long been a center for culinary tourism thanks to its noodle shops, Chinese res...

Youth 9 years ago

Illiterate society: Today's challenge for social media users

Amid the rise of social media, our brains are ambushed by words. Weapons are not popular in this era...

Food 9 years ago

Conversation with the mastermind behind ABCD Coffee

From organizing small-scale activities in Pasar Santa to producing successful graduates, ABCD has do...

Food 9 years ago

Warung Mie Achoi: Tanjung Pandan's favorite 'mi yamin' joint

If you’re ever in Tanjung Pandan, spare a little time to stop by Warung Mie Achoi and sample i...

Books 9 years ago

Book Review: Exploring Southeast Asia's imperial history through art

Sarah Tiffin, through her new book with the National University of Singapore Press, Southeast A...

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