Shenny Fierdha
The Loving Bond in the Family
As its proponents will tell you, Valentine’s Day calls for an expression of love. That’s the one occasion where commercialization of love is condoned and couples are urged to splurge on material things to show their plus ones that they’re loved. But is Valentine’s Day reserved only for spouses or partners? Many would beg to
Romantic Couple Spa at Hotel Borobudur
In order to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the five-star Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta has launched the special spa experience “Romantic Couple Rejuvenate” at its Klub and Spa Borobudur that allows couples to indulge in top-to-toe treatment for 150 minutes. Available at IDR 1,870,000++ for two persons, couples can enjoy a side-by-side massage followed by a
“Tree of Life” A Photography Exhibition by Elisabetta Zavoli
Somewhere along the coastal villages of Banten and Central Java, Elisabetta Zavoli discovered a deeper calling for her journey as a photographer. Trained in environmental sciences, the 41-year-old Italian woman has been on a life-changing mission for the past four years, visiting coastal villages in those two provinces every three or four months, often staying
Where to Stay in Yogyakarta and Solo
Yogyakarta and Central Java’s Solo have always attracted both local and international tourists given the cities’ cultural charm and natural beauty. To be able to fully enjoy a visit to Yogyakarta and Solo and explore as many sites as possible, one needs a comfortable place to stay to recharge before embarking on this Javanese adventure.
Dance of Two Countries
Earlier last month, Jakarta hosted a prestigious ballet show called ONCE—a collaboration between the dancers from West Australian Ballet and Indonesian Youth Ensemble at Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki on 6-7 August. Taking less than a year to prepare and supported by the Government of Western Australia through the Department of Culture and the Arts,
Solo When the Past Still Present
Often shadowed by its close neighbour Yogyakarta, Solo possesses the humble charm of indigenous Java since the early Hindu period. Only an hour away from Jogja, Solo has a complete package for those looking for historical and cultural excitements. In the city center, you can find Keraton Surakarta to learn about the sultanate family and
Where To Stay in Central Java
Still dominating the Indonesia’s tourism destinations map especially in Java, both Jogjakarta and Solo have hundreds of hotels to accommodate the travelers’ need for stay, including the top-rated ones: Jogjakarta’s Royal Ambarrukmo, Hyatt Regency and Santika Premiere, also Solo’s Alila. Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Situated in laidback Caturtunggal away from the noisy city center, the five-star Royal
Stand Up Against Cancer
To commemorate September as the National Children Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, this edition’s article will focus on the issue of cancer in children and how it affects our lives as humans. INDONESIA AND CANCER As one of the deadliest diseases in the world, cancer has so far been a “final verdict” for
The Charm of Belitung
Blessed with countless islands and relatively calm seas with the tropical sun shining all day, out of Indonesia’s many beaches, one should not skip the hidden gem, Belitung Island. Located on the east of Bangka Island, Belitung only covers 4,800 kilometers square, smaller than Bali. Its tourism destinations cannot be overlooked given its numerous powdery-sand
Yogyakarta Welcomes Two Whiz Prime Hotels
Amid the burgeoning mid-market segmentation of the local hospitality industry, major names in the business are continuing to boldly expand their presence. Beginning in September 2016, Intiwhiz Hospitality Management is opening two new Whiz Prime hotels 3 star Hotels in Yogyakarta: Whiz Prime Hotel Kusumanegara and Whiz Prime Hotel Malioboro. These are in addition to
A Marriage Between Caligraphy And Expressionism
Born in 2 August 1965 as the youngest of two, Sakri picked up interest in the dynamic world of arts ever since he was a little kid and his passion continued to grow even larger as he matured, especially when he saw the Indonesian maestro Affandi’s (1907–1990) poster depicting native fishing boats at his time
Maple & Oak
Opened its door to public this July, Maple & Oak restaurant is ready to satisfy the hungry foodies with their various brunch menu. Set in the quirky Menteng area, the pertite eatery aims to popularize all-time favourite brunch items like Eggs Benedict and Hotcakes, and make them available the whole day. Established by a group
Korean Craze at Ojju K-Food
To facilitate the mostly Indonesian youth generation’s love and excitement for Korean food, the prominent food and beverage company GF Culinary Group this August launched Ojju K-Food at Kota Kasablanka Mall. Located on the UG floor, Ojju K-Food is presenting the most mouthwatering Korean dishes such as the fermented vegetable Kimchi, the saute beef and
