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Art & Culture 8 years ago

An odyssey with your future self: Singapore Art Biennale 2016

From safe and clinical Singapore, with the Zika-virus frenzy contained for now, the fifth edition of...

Food 8 years ago

Bakmi Villa: A simple yet nostalgic meal

Cinere is renowned not only for being a cozy place to live filled with trees and greenery but also f...

Youth 8 years ago

Three things UK university admissions officers value the most

Here is some advice on what distinguishes the kind of student top universities really want to a...

Destinations 8 years ago

A stroll with Gaudi through the city of Barcelona

It is no wonder the city of Barcelona is listed as one of the top destinations in Eur...

Food 8 years ago

Enjoying a bowl of Makassar's local treat, 'sup konro'

“Sop Konro Bawakaraeng! It might not be a familiar name to visitors, but the locals consider i...

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Three underrated Indonesian folktales that teach us a little more about life

The following are three Indonesian folktales unique in their own ways.

Food 8 years ago

A unique take on 'martabak telur' in Central Jakarta

In general, martabak telur (stuffed fried pancake) is consumed with a watery dark-colored vinegar sa...

Entertainment 8 years ago

Why filmmakers should focus more on storytelling, not special effects

As films began featuring special effects, the audience’s demand for them soared to unprecedent...

Food 8 years ago

5 perfect traditional snacks for a get-together

Here are five traditional Indonesian cakes that would be ideal for an afternoon snack with family an...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

How employers in Indonesia can harness the full potential of female employees

In the past few years, Indonesia has experienced an average of 5 percent annual gross domestic produ...

Destinations 8 years ago

48 hours in Negombo, Sri Lanka

If you are in transit for 48 hours at the Sri Lankan capital airport at Colombo, here’s what y...

Food 8 years ago

A delicate 'soto ceker' to end the night

Jakartans from all walks of life should be more than familiar with Soto Ceker Pak Gendut. Most peopl...

Food 8 years ago

Tasty 'nasi uduk' is talk of town

Not long ago, my culinary adventures took me to Pasar Baru, which is home to one of the most popular...

Books 8 years ago

Five things millenials can learn from 'Don't Sweat Small Stuff at Work'

Richard Carlson's first book Don't Sweat Small Stuff brought so many benefits to my personal...

Food 8 years ago

Seven 'bubur ayam' joints to warm your tummy at night

Besides being a breakfast staple, bubur ayam is just as perfect as a meal after the sun setting&mdas...

Food 8 years ago

Breakfast at the legendary 'bakmi karet' eatery

There are restaurants out there that require you to go the extra mile just to sample its food. One f...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Four signs you have too much debt

Tremendous effort, courage and proper financial knowledge are needed to battle with one’s debt...

Food 8 years ago

The tender star satay of Jl. Sabang

The frenetic atmosphere of Jl. Sabang in Central Jakarta as the day turns to night can only leave yo...

People 8 years ago

Loving Leia: Carrie Fisher's lasting legacy

"A New Hope" was an apt title for the first Star Wars movie—for Leia’s entranc...

Food 8 years ago

Savoring 'konro bakar', the pride and joy of Makassar

Some of you Jakartans may either have heard of Konro Karebosi or have had a taste of it at one of it...

Food 8 years ago

Jakarta's top 7 new restaurants of 2016

We all agree that 2016 has been a delicious year for the capital’s gastronauts, yet some playe...

Food 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 ...

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