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Java Jazz Festival 2023: Let Music Lead Your Memories
The Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival is back from 2-4th June 2023 at JIExpo Kemayoran Jakarta. Bringing the theme ‘Let Music Lead Your Memories’, participants will be able to witness legendary artists, set to bring back nostalgic memories, as well as discover up and coming musical acts. This year’s big names include The Chicago
Explore Global Culinary Traditions at the Ubud Food Festival 2023
The Ubud Food Festival 2023, one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting culinary events is back. From 30 June to 2 July 2023, the celebrated festival will be bringing more than 40 local and international chefs in an array of shows, talks, classes and dining experiences. The festival’s theme is Soil (‘Tanah’), as the source of
Binus School Sends Students to International Leadership Conference
In an effort to give students invaluable international learning experiences, Binus School and its branches from Simprug, Serpong, Bekasi and Semarang sent their students as delegates in The Asia Pacific Young Leaders Convention (APYLC) 2023. APYLC 2023 was hosted in St. Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton, New Zealand from 12-16th April 2023. APYLC is a
Plataran Bandung Opens in the ‘City of Flowers’
A brand new dining and events destination has recently been unveiled with the opening of Plataran Bandung West Java. The new venue facilitates for MICE, large and private gathers, wedding and also regular dining, all encapsulated in a sophisticated, Javanese-style. Officially opened on 8 March 2023, Plataran Bandung adds to the impressive repertoire of the
Mensa The Table: Semarang’s Asian-Fusion Restaurant Lands in the Capital
After its success in Semarang, Central Java, Mensa The Table has now expanded its high-end dining experience to the capital, opening their doors in Gedung Kemang 37, South Jakarta. Mensa The Table welcomes diners into a chic, design-led space, featuring furnishing by sister company, Forme. The space is sleek and sophisticated, capturing urban tastes with
An Island Education: Mike Miller, Head of Bali Island School, on Learning and Living in Bali
Many in Jakarta have romanticised the idea of living in Bali, but perhaps fear that ‘island life’ may not have the institutions one needs in the big city: for families, children’s education is certainly a main factor in the decision. As one of the premier international schools on the island, Bali Island School (BIS) offers
Plan the Ultimate Blow Out with Karma Kandara’s Luxury Party Villa Package
Imagine hosting the party of your dreams in the most luxurious and picturesque venue, perched above a majestic cliff with endless ocean views. The illustrious Karma Kandara resort has launched its brand-new Luxury Party Villa Package at their palatial Grand Cliff Front Residence. Perched on a majestic cliff edge, Karma Kandara’s Grand Cliff Front Residence
Central Market PIK Celebrates Pivotal Sustainability Milestone
The one-stop shopping destination, Central Market PIK, recently celebrated an historical achievement: becoming the first retail building in Indonesia to attain the EDGE Advanced Certificate, a global benchmark in building sustainability. Located at the heart of Golf Island, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), this eco-lifestyle hub presents an array of numerous new experiences in one centralised
Ini Vie Hospitality Presents Private Villa Escapes for Your Lebaran Getaway to Bali
Ini Vie Hospitality has a vast collection of villas and resorts under their management with properties all around the island, from Ubud, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Sanur and Tabanan. As such, the group presents a selection of ‘Lebaran’ getaway offers for those looking to exchange city life for an island escape. As the Holy Month
The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta ‘Shares the Happiness of Ramadan’ with Community
In the sharing and giving spirit of Ramadan, The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta held an iftar event with children of the Al Furgon & Aisyiyah Foundation orphanages and dhuafas. The event was rolled out as part of the hotel’s effort to give back to their community, and share in the time of the holy
Ramadan Delights at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Embrace the spirit of Ramadan and celebrate the season of forgiveness with family and loved ones at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. The iconic Nusa Dua resort has prepared a series of enticing dining programmes including a chef’s collaboration at the revamped Ikan Restaurant. The fantastic dining programmes at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali have
Devina Konatra, Designing Success in Hospitality
Tanly Hospitality is one of Indonesia’s rising stars. It is a growing hospitality management company with three hotel brands under its umbrella, including VASA Hotel Surabaya, one of the city’s top five-star destinations. Leading the charge is Devina Konatra, CEO of Tanly Hospitality, whose success in the business is proving to be an inspiration for
BaliSpirit Festival 2023: Bali’s Biggest Yoga Event Returns
If you’re a practicing yogi you’ll be ecstatic to find out that BaliSpirit Festival 2023 will return for its 14th edition this coming May. As always, the festival will take place in magical Ubud over 4 days and 5 nights, featuring workshops, music and dance performances, food and a fair! Since its inception in 2008, BaliSpirit Festival has
