The Growing Popularity of Overseas Boarding School Experiences
With large numbers of local students attending boarding schools for summer programs, one-year exchanges and more, an elite group of these schools is coming to Jakarta for an Expo for local parents, students and counselors. Boarding schools from across the US, Switzerland and more will be at the InterContinental Jakarta Midplaza on 19 November between
Willy Cup Dusted Off To Help Encourage Women’s Rugby
Back in 2003, I had a chance to play alongside Willy Ellison in the 2003 Bali Rugby 10’s. That weekend we both played for a team called the Bali Memories which was organised by the late Alan Nye to remember the 27 Rugby players and supporters killed in the Bali Bombings the year before. Willy
A Carnival of Colourful Couture
In a “Carnival of Colourful Couture”, internationally renowned Indonesian designer Harry Darsono showcased his signature art-to-wear collections, recreated from his previous Haute Couture shows, at the Pullman Thamrin Hotel on October 15. More than 20 pieces of Harry Darsono’s vibrant and colourful designs were presented, all of them 100 percent handcrafted: the designer used handwoven
The Joy of Working Out
With the launch of #LIVEtoPLAY, Celebrity Fitness introduced a new campaign on November 13th that aims to revolutionize the common fitness lifestyle by enhancing the training experience with groundbreaking workout routines, and thus creating an exciting playground atmosphere. Celebrity Fitness is establishing new classes at its venues specifically designed to optimize workout by combining functional methods
Adidas’ Hu Collection Draws on Pharrell’s Unique Inspiration
As part of their continuing partnership, Adidas Originals and American musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams presents the latest Hu Collection, scheduled to be released globally on November 17th. Named Hu Holiday, this new collection was inspired by mathematical forms that can be seen throughout nature for its style. The geometric designs come together on natural
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
Book Week at Global Jaya School
Book Week, a five-day celebration of books and the love of reading, was held at Global Jaya School, Tangerang, from 7 to 11 November. The annual event has always been popular with students at the prestigious IB world school since its establishment in 1995. Throughout the years, Book Week always manages to captivate students in
The Miraculous Health Benefits of Water and Sleep
Ask Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post, what her secret to success is, and she’ll tell you, “Sleep.” More people are now sleeping less because of our addiction to devices, leading Huffington to start The Sleep Revolution, which is also the title of her book published earlier this year. But sleeping isn’t the only recipe
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
How to Tackle A Hangover
Why painful headaches always follow any great night out is an oxymoron often raised and blissfully regretted by partygoers. This recurring phenomenon tends to take place on weekends, holidays and, of course, year-end celebrations. If you experience stinging pain in your head, thirst, nausea, fatigue and lethargy, diarrhea, sensitivity to light and decreased motor skills,
Sensatia Botanicals Opens New Shop in Karawaci
Sensatia Botanicals, one of the most recognizable brands from Bali producing skincare and wellness products, has recently opened its first shop in the Jabotabek area. Located at Supermal Karawaci and in conjunction with long-time Jakarta distributor Greenshop, the new shop is Sensatia’s springboard into the Jakarta market. Founded in 2000 in the fishing village of
Looking Trendy with POP-Pilot
The newest watches from Europe have arrived in Indonesia to cater to the growing demands of the fashion industry. POP-Pilot, a brand from Zeitgeber GmbH based in Hamburg, was inspired by German air force in the early 20th century, where pilot watches were a compulsory military equipment, meeting the high military standards set by the German
Kérastase for Shiny Hair and Healthy Scalps
Kérastase, the exclusive hair and scalp treatment series from French cosmetics company L’Oréal, officially launched four new products to to prevent hair loss and dandruff called New Specifique. Formulated with L-Carnosine, Moringa, and Vitamin E, those with dandruff issues can apply Anti-Pelliculaire or Anti-Dandruff, Anti-Chute or Anti-Hair Loss to deal with hair loss and promote
