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Bintan has no shortage of places for a seaside escape, and Club Med Bintan brings its all-inclusive resort experience to the island with everything from beach days and sports to dining and kids’ activities. With
Benny Gratha has made a life out of preserving Indonesia’s rich wastra heritage, working as a curator who brings the stories, traditions and craftsmanship behind each piece to a wider audience. Photo by Des Syafrizal.

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For Indonesians, sate is far more than skewered meat grilled over glowing charcoal. It is a culinary tradition shaped by generations, regions and local flavours, with each variety telling its own story. This September, food lovers are invited to explore that delicious diversity at the Festival Sate Nusantara (Nusantara Satay Festival) 2026, presented by Sate

Cocktail bars are their own breed of venue – they’re stylish, comfortable and most importantly promise a well-made libation. Whether you prefer a sultry speakeasy or somewhere lively and full of life, you’ll find the full range in this curated list of cocktail bars in Jakarta. These venues represent the crème de la crème of

Sari Pacific Jakarta’s legendary Japanese restaurant returns with a new look and a new name, but the charms that built its reputation still remain. There is something reassuring about returning to a restaurant that has been around for years. Even when faces change, interiors are updated, and new dishes appear on the menu, guests will