Know Your Style: Interior Design 101
Designing and decorating your house can be a daunting task, especially when you have little knowledge on interior styles and concepts. Here we share background and the visual basics of today’s most popular styles, helping you to lock down a direction that suits you and your home. Art Deco Everyone knows the exuberance of the
SU MA Restaurant Merges Southeast and Far East Flavours
The meeting of Rachel Tjahja and Ryan Kim saw two culinary cultures collide. Having met in Sydney, the two chefs have created SU MA Restaurant here in Jakarta, where they have found a way to unite their cultural backgrounds and present a fusion of their respective countries’ dishes with style and finesse. SU MA is
A Taste of Indonesia’s Coastline at Terumbu Seafood Terrace
The waters that surround Indonesia are among the richest in the world, and this is reflected in the abundance of seafood dishes in regional cuisine across the archipelago. Terumbu Seafood Terrace brings diners on a spice-filled sailing journey on the nation’s seas to savour these dishes. Located on the 2nd floor of Cilandak Town Square,
The Best of Indonesian Comfort Food at Sate Khas Senayan
Sate Khas Senayan first built its restaurant on Jalan Pakubuwono, South Jakarta, in 1974. At the time, it was hard to find a place for families to go and share big spreads of Javanese and Balinese meals together. Fulfilling these cravings for local food, Sate Khas Senayan devoted themselves to serve families in Jakarta dishes
Staying Stimulated: Jakarta’s Summer Activities for Kids
Summer holidays can be described with just one word: fun! Yes, school is out, and that means the children are ready to enjoy their ample free time and hopefully go on vacation with the family. Well, unlikely for the entire summer, so to help parents keep their stay-at-home kids stimulated and entertained this school holiday,
Betawi Culture, in a Nutshell
In light of the 494th Anniversary of Jakarta, it seems only fitting that we explore the very essence of what makes the capital ‘Jakarta’, with its plethora of cultures merging, and its history that’s rich with pride and struggle, the Betawi culture carries centuries of continuous amalgamation and union, birthing traditions and costumes that are
Hotels in the Sky: Reviewing the Best Airlines in the World (By Cabin Category)
Long-haul flights can make or break a vacation, so choosing the right airlines for your journey is of utmost importance. To help you, we share the best airlines, per cabin category, in the world right now. Let’s be honest, holidays really begin once you’ve boarded your flight. It’s the first ‘hotel’ of the journey, where
Ayumu Gendouts: A Funky Twist on Indonesian Woven Crafts
The Indonesian handmade crafts industry is no stranger to woven bamboo bags. Due to their practicality and affordability, it is almost a guarantee that all Indonesians, especially women, own at least one of these types of bags. Because of this commonality, however, lots of artists and vendors have to explore their creativity in order to
Love in Indonesia: Redefining Valentine’s Day
In Indonesia, Valentine’s Day has been somewhat of a ‘taboo’ celebration. As someone raised in a Muslim family, I was never prohibited from celebrating Valentine’s Day, but it was something that was frowned upon by my parents, or those more religious than myself — many of us were told that the origin of this observation