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The Jakarta-Bogor Railroad: 150 Years of History
Railway development in Jakarta has a long history. One such historical railroad is the route between Jakarta and Bogor, originally used to transport plantation commodities from Priangan, West Java, to the city. Today the rail route is still one of the busiest, but its cargo has changed, shuttling commuters and those looking for opportunity in
Welcoming Ramadan in Jakarta
The holy month of Ramadan has arrived, a month when Muslims across the globe are delighted to find a sense of peace and spiritual healing, and test their strength and devotion to God. As the world’s largest Muslim country, where there are 231 million people who practice Islam (World Population Review 2021), Indonesia is a
Sarinah Duty Free: A Curation of Indonesian Products
Sarinah Duty Free is a complete duty-free shopping destination in the heart of the capital offering a selection of luxury goods, from fashion, jewellery, fragrances, liquor, wine, wellness, food and beverage products from both local and international brands. It is also dedicated to showcase handpicked MSMEs products. Since reopening in March 2022, Sarinah has emphasised
A Tale of Two at Lobo & Juno
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan recently launched a new bistro that presents the ‘personalities’ of two characters, translated by the hotel’s culinary team into great comfort food, drinks and experiences that all guests can enjoy. Two main characters, an unexpected pairing, intertwining the world of cuisine and travel. Lobo is a world traveler, and
Torajamelo, Preserving Indonesia’s Ancient Artisanal Weaving
Collaborating with more than 1,100 women weavers from different communities in Sulawesi and East Nusa Tenggara, Torajamelo blends traditional motifs of hand-woven fabrics into an array of fashion and lifestyle products, clothes, accessories, gifts and decor all given a beautiful ethnic flair. There is a lot of folklore behind the woven pieces made using the
The Aesthetic Jakarta Library
The Jakarta Library with modern and aesthetically pleasing looks, aims to build a new ecosystem and becomes a friendly facilitator for the people of Jakarta in learning, working and growing together. The Jakarta Library and the HB Jassin Literary Documentation Center, which is present as a new look for Taman Ismail Marzuki was born as
Indonesia’s ‘Monuments of Love’
When it comes to romance, some seem to prefer fantasy to reality. The world boats famous eternal love monuments: the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a love symbol of the Fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his third wife Mumtaz Mahal; Altenau Palace (now Mirabell Palace) in Austria, built by the prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von
Art Jakarta Gardens Returns to Capture Young Art Enthusiasts
Stunning sculptures and installations by a number of renowned artists will be impressively displayed at the lush manicured lawns of Hutan Kota by Plataran for Art Jakarta Gardens 2023. Held from 7 to 12 February 2023, the outdoor garden exhibition presents displays and programs catered specially to entice young art enthusiasts, though all are welcome
Sepik: A Unique Massage and Spa Experience Amidst the Greenery
The GAIA Hotel Bandung recently added its newest wellness facility, Sepik Massage Therapy & Spa, offers treatment experiences that soothe and alleviate impact of stress and fatigue from body and mind. Named after the world’s 10th longest river in New Guinea, which is one of the most undisturbed natural habitats, to extol its natural background, Sepik
Projections for Indonesian Tourism in the Political Year Ahead
2023 should be a year full of optimism, with the economic shortfalls of the pandemic finally waning. However, this optimism was dampened by the projections of a few international institutions noting the risk of a global recession this year, as well as the turbulence of Indonesia’s political year ahead of the 2025 general election. But
The New Face of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
The revitalisation of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah which began in January 2022 has been completed, restoring its identity as a main tourism attraction for Jakarta. Its new developments presents a more fresh, comfortable and environmentally-friendly space for visitors to explore and experience. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), found in East Jakarta, was built based on
A Preloved Treasure Trove in Senayan
Indonesia’s growing secondhand luxury market has inspired more than 50 sellers to open a brick-and-mortar shopping complex focusing on luxury preloved goods. The luxury secondhand or preloved market in the world has grown significantly in the past few years. According to statista.com, in 2021, the market revenue for preloved luxury goods was estimated to be
Caffe per Tutti: Italian Delights for Everybody
Amuz Gourmet Group recently introduced its new venue to highlight Italian food that you can enjoy casually yet still get a wonderful feeling of togetherness and enjoyment. Italian cuisine offers a wide range of incredibly diverse dishes. The best part of all these sumptuous dishes is that they are made from fresh and simple ingredients,
