It’s not the glamorous, beach holiday you will find in Ha Long Bay or Phu Quoc, but you may walk away with a deeper understanding of not just the Vietnam war, but war as a concept, just as I did. Cu Chi Tunnel. Photo courtesy of iStock/NOW!JAKARTA  Anybody who knows anything about travel has floated

Istanbul has an array of tourist spots. To help guide the first time visitor, however, here’s a short list of some of the city’s riches. The renowned Hagia Sophia , the massive Church-which-became-a-mosque-which-became-a-museum in Istanbul. Photo by Alistair Speirs/NOW!JAKARTA In Turkey, history is a living and breathing entity. The testaments to its past go beyond its

Summer is the best of year to travel and explore new destinations. When we think of summer vacation, images of escaping to the beach, hiking up the mountain, or wandering around a new city come to mind. We curate a short list of destinations to consider as you plan your getaway. One of the architectural

For some, travel is about the destination and the places they visit there, such as iconic sites, mountains or beaches. For music enthusiasts, engaging with the sounds of these places is perhaps more appealing. Located in the heart of Soul, South Korea,The Music Library+Understage has more than 10,000 records, 3,000 books, and every issue of

As a city, London has much to offer. Being one of the most famous and well-developed metropolitan capitals in the world, London has continuously presented itself as a city with various options. Since my first visit there, I have been hearing about the Shoreditch district as one of the hippest and most happening districts to

As a winter traveller, I have never been in Europe during summer. This year, I finally did the unthinkable and agreed to visit Europe in the summer for the very first time. However, deep down I wished that certain places in Europe would still have that nice fresh, cold breeze once I got there. My

It is interesting how different seasons can bring about different experiences. As a winter traveller who finally went to Europe in the summer for the very first time, I learned that daylight there is actually quite long and lasts until around 9 pm. It is quite an unusual experience to have the sun shining up

Being a popular destination among Indonesian travellers, Europe continues to impress us with its natural beauty, amazing metropolitan cities, art and culture, food, and most of it all the diversities of countries to explore. The City of Passau from Danube River. Photo by Erza ST/NOW!JAKARTA On a recent trip to Europe, I decided to revisit

Every year on 19 November,  the United Nations draws the world’s attention to the global sanitary crisis on World Toilet Day. According to the website of the intergovernmental organisation, the world is not on track to reach Sustainable Development Goal 6, which ensures the availability and sustainable management of sanitation and water for all by 2030.

“Peru is often called the quintessential South American destination evoking images of Andean mountains, fabled lost cities, panpipe players, llamas and, of course, the ever-fashionable and functional poncho.” – Blue List, Lonely Planet. Machu Pichu, one of world heritage site in Peru is covered by morning fog during wet season. NOW!JAKARTA Peru is everything unexpected:

The festive season in December is indeed one of the most awaited for many people around the world. Whether you are part of the faith that celebrates it or not, December is the month that we are grateful for, thankful for getting through another year on earth. In the conservative tradition, the festive season is

The longest running festival takes place in a city which inspires artistic dreaming like nowhere else on Earth, Director Wendy Martin tells NOW! Jakarta. Chevron Gardens at Elizabeth Quay, Perth. Photo courtesy of Perth Festival/NOW!JAKARTA How has the festival evolved over the years?  Perth is one of the world’s youngest cities but it hosts the longest-running arts