NOW! Jakarta
A Feast for Carnivores
If you have ever found yourself craving for a juicy steak in an authentic Texas-style barbeque house, Carne Smokehouse, located in Cipete, South Jakarta is your answer – it is the perfect place to indulge in smokey goodness. The restaurant that opened its doors in October 2016 has gained popularity for serving mouthwatering brisket, ribs,
Hunting Rare Antique Maps and Prints at Bartele Gallery
Bartele Gallery was founded in 2009 by Bartele, who lived and worked in Indonesia for 25 years. When he first bought a batch of maps and prints of the East Indies at an auction in Europe, Bartele noticed the great interest shown by his Indonesian friends in these historical maps and prints. His passion for
Benedict Opens at Pacific Place
Benedict Pacific Place is the second location of Benedict, the all-day breakfast and coffeebar concept by The Union Group. After the successful first outlet in Grand Indonesia, Benedict is now catering to the SCBD crowd on the fourth floor of Pacific Place. Floor-to-ceiling open windows flood the airy space with light, making it perfect for
Hamad International Airport Receives Five-star Skytrax Accolade
Hamad International Airport, the home hub of Qatar Airways was recently awarded the coveted five-Star Airport’ award by Skytrax, a London-based aviation institute and the gold standard for conveying the passenger’s voice in airport and airline rankings. Hamad International Airport is the first ever in the Middle East to receive the honour from Skytrax, which
A Hassle-Free Yogyakarta Getaway
Yogyakarta Special Region is home to many historical sites and a cultural heritage that never fails to charm travellers. From enchanting natural scenery, fascinating museums and the Kratons to delicious traditional food and beverages, a trip to Yogyakarta will make a perfect getaway for you and your family. When it comes to accommodation, it is
DKT Indonesia Promotes Family Planning
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, DKT Indonesia, an organisation dedicated to promoting family planning and lowering HIV infection rates in the country, organised a conference to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as guidance toward a better, healthier Indonesia. Held in January 2017, the conference entitled SehatIndonesiaku, Sejahtera Negeriku (Healthy, Prosperous Indonesia) brought to
Hong Kong, Where East Meets West
Sitting on the southeast coast of China, on the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most thriving cities: the skyline of Victoria Harbor, embellished by dazzling lights at night, is a world-famous sight. It is, in fact, Hong Kong’s strategic location that has mainly determined both its economic
Commonwealth Bank Launches AusStudent Study Package
Given its close proximity and good education system, Australia is one of the most popular study destinations among Indonesian students. Bearing that in mind, PT Bank Commonwealth (“Commonwealth Bank”), a subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, launches a new program called AusStudent Study Package. With this programme, the Bank helps to simplify the process for
What’s On at the Gym
Today, a healthy lifestyle has become an important part of modern life, especially for those who live in big cities such as Jakarta. This can be seen from the number of fitness centres that are packed with gym bunnies every day. In order to accommodate the needs of fitness enthusiasts, many new innovations continue to
The Importance of Healthy Eating
A healthy lifestyle should be an essential part of modern living and be on your top priority list today. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to good health, but unfortunately many people associate healthy eating with a strict diet with complicated rules. This assumption is not true as there are many ways to start healthier
Experiencing Exhilarating Adventure Sports Around the Capital
Forget the city’s hustle and bustle for a moment. There are many things to do in Jakarta which don’t include shopping at the malls. City people often feel the need for challenging outdoor activities. With a penchant for excitement and an adrenaline pumping, they will be delighted by the myriad of adventure sports that can
Interconnectivity
The world is a very inter-related place these days with things happening in one country affecting many others without even direct connections. The prime example of this is of course the recent “Brexit” scenario with The UK population voting by a narrow margin to leave the European Community. It didn’t even take an actual event
Gear Up for a Workout Look Good, Feel It
When it comes to working out, motivation plays a big part in your success, but what you wear also matters. It’s important to remember that your workout gear is not only for practicality but also to make you feel good! So let’s get fit! Nike Sock Dart iD This unisex shoe takes a minimalist approach
