Toast The Macallan A Delight For Whisky Connoisseurs

“Whisky, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink,” bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami once said. Indonesian whisky connoisseurs rejoiced when the iconic event “Toast The Macallan” returned to Jakarta for the second time from October 18 to 21. Founded in 1824, The Macallan was one of the first

Bringing French Flair to Jakarta

Saint Tropez conjures up many images: celebrities, summer, sunshine and sandy beaches. Swimwear brand Vilebrequin, which was born at the French Riviera, now brings a whiff of this art-de-vivre to Jakarta by opening its first store at Plaza Indonesia. The story of Vilebrequin starts in the early 1970s when Fred Prysquel, a French photographer and

An Education for Life

Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life. – Maria Montessori Montessori is an approach to education based upon the principle that schooling should work with the nature of the child instead of against it. Therefore, education should be based upon scientific study of the child and a resulting

The Cultural Treasures of Solo

Once the royal city of the great Mataram kingdom, Solo is still deeply entrenched in its Javanese heritage. Solo may be lacking the hustle and bustle of big cities like Yogyakarta and Jakarta, but therein lays its biggest appeal; here, everything seems a little bit quieter, more peaceful, and almost sleepy. Travellers usually head straight

Alila Solo, Dare To Be Different

Alila Solo stands tall – and not just literally. The highest building in the Central Javanese city, the hotel has taken the hospitality industry in Solo to the next level. Though it is a stylish urban retreat with resort-inspired features, the hotel doesn’t forget the roots of Solo and its unique culture, entrenched in centuries-old traditions

Balik Jakarta: The Search of Home

In a world where living in and travelling to foreign countries and cities has long become a normality, fostering cultural understanding remains an important issue. How can we avoid cultural clashes and encourage mutual interest in one another? And if we manage to do so, will we be able to take roots and eventually call

Introducing New Ambassadors to Indonesia

President Joko Widodo recently welcomed 18 new Ambassadors to Jakarta as they presented their credential letters during an official ceremony at the State Palace. We have spoken to some of the Ambassador’s expectations of their time in Indonesia and the focus of their work in the years to come. H.E. Michael Freiherr von Ungern-Sternberg, Ambassador of

Memories of Christmas

Come December, the most magical time of the year begins. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the air is filled with anticipation, for children and adults alike. Every family usually follows their very own Christmas traditions. We asked a couple of Jakarta-based foreigners about their most beloved Christmas memories. General Manager Sari Pan Pacific

Quintessential Lowland Malt

Scottish people are known for their warmth and friendliness, their sense of humour, and most of all, their love of good whisky. Auchentoshan – pronounced “Ock-un-tosh-un” – is one of only three remaining malt distilleries in the Lowland whisky region of Scotland. Established in 1823, Auchentoshan is renowned for its smoothness and light body, which

The Power of Photography

In this day and age, everybody who owns a smartphone with an integrated camera can snap pictures at any given moment. In addition, popular and fast-growing social media networks like Instagram are providing a platform to post these photos online for the whole world to see, like and comment on.   Photos By Edy Purnomo

Winter Highlight in France

Colourful lavender fields in Provence, wine tasting in the region of Bordeaux and sunbathing at the French Riviera – France attracts millions of tourists in summertime. But the country is just as mesmerizing in winter. Here are some travel ideas for those who would like to experience a different kind of France. Exploring the French

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