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The Martello fortress, still standing proudly after centuries, warmly welcomes visitors arriving on Kelor Island. Photo by Des Syafrizal. Beyond their white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and tranquil seaside resorts, Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand Islands) offers
In a city where live bands and lounge DJs reign, Indonesia’s traditional music has become increasingly drowned out and pushed aside. Yet, nothing quite captures the ‘essence’ of Java quite like the sounds of gamelan;
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A chrome figure standing eight metres tall is now greeting travellers before they leave Indonesia. Butter Baby, the Jakarta-born character-led IP, has opened its fifth location at the Departure area of Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, marking a significant step for a local creative concept preparing for wider international growth. Unveiled on 22 June 2026,
From Beer Garden to new digital touchpoints, dining-led concepts and bar venues with serious food credentials, BIKO Group is shifting how Jakarta eats, drinks and gathers From the Very First Pint The year was 2010, and a simple after-work drink in Jakarta was starting to feel expensive. People wanted somewhere easy-going to let off steam,
In Jakarta, many Italian restaurants have become sophisticated dining destinations, catering to well-dressed dinner crowds or couples on their weekly date night. Whilst the cuisine certainly suits a special occasion, Italian food is deeply rooted in family meals – and this is something that La Balena is preserving. Occupying its own standalone location in Pondok
