Is Your Kid a Komodo?
If you have just arrived in Jakarta and are looking for sporting opportunities for your young boys and girls then bring them along to play some Rugby Union and let them become part of the fastest growing sport in the world. The Jakarta Komodos Junior Rugby 2016-17 Season starts 9am September 3, 2016 at Jagorawi
Negativity is Nothing But Fat
Three years ago, I was writing about the reality of being fat in a slim world. Many people seemed to be moved by it and I was glad to share the fact that sometimes fat is just a fact of life. Time has passed since then and so has me being fat. I still dress
Yoga Mats & Activewear Combining Enviromentally-Friendly Materials & Stylish Design
CUCA, the brainchild of Priscilla Aliwarga, a certified yoga teacher, offers eco-friendly products, from a chic activewear range to comfortable yoga mats. As well as being in Indonesia, CUCA goods are also available in many other countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe. CUCA, whose name is derived from Kuka, the Incan goddess of happiness and well-being,
Stand Up Against Cancer
To commemorate September as the National Children Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, this edition’s article will focus on the issue of cancer in children and how it affects our lives as humans. INDONESIA AND CANCER As one of the deadliest diseases in the world, cancer has so far been a “final verdict” for
River Deep, Mountain High
After an exhausting hike through the thunder and rain, we finally arrived at a clearing. A few farm houses had been built in the clearing and a dog came to greet us. Both groups huddled around a lady called KK, our trip leader and we stood around anxiously awaiting news that we were close to
Jakarta Komodos Junior Rugby Club Launch 2017 Season
The Jakarta Komodos Junior Rugby Club are pleased to announce that the new 2017 season will kick off with a morning of fun, rugby-based games, activities and a BBQ at the club’s training grounds at the Jagorawi Golf and Country Club on the outskirts of Jakarta on September 3, 2016. Despite a decline in the
Olenka: From Bali with Love
Many people love having a beach getaway; Bali-based Olenka offers lots of cool items, from cute shorts and tops to chic swimwear to spruce up your look when you hit the beach. Even if you are not a beach junkie, Olenka’s ready-to-wear pieces are still worth a look – maxi skirts, pants, dresses and jumpsuits
AIS Grants Scholarships to Talented Indonesian Students
The Australian Independent School (AIS) currently opened a scholarship program for Indonesian 10th graders (senior high school) in the 2017 school year. Academic scholarships in the amount of IDR. 1.120.000.000,- will be offered to four talented students in their respective academic areas in which they will be provided with a high quality education from AIS.
Meet Gaylia Kristensen, The Skincare Expert
In a quest for eternal beauty, the brand new skincare products from Australia, Gaylia Kristensen has thankfully arrived to help both men and women stay young naturally. Inspired by her own personal experience of having bad skin once returning to her homeland after spending a quarter of a century in Europe for work, the self-established
AIS Camps: Unleashing Potentials & Connecting to Nature
Each school has its own unique tradition and AIS is no exception. Keeping the tradition and culture of togetherness, AIS holds an annual outdoor camp event for both Primary and Secondary students to foster teamwork, appreciation of nature, and to further develop friendship and camaraderie. AIS camps are a celebration of outdoor learning, enjoyment, and
HIP HIP HOORAY at Global Jaya Kindergarten Camp
In another highly anticipated Kindergarten Camp event at Global Jaya International School, last May students got to explore the great outdoors and honed their creativity in an unusual setting. Take a look at their itinerary that day, from 2:30 in the afternoon until 7 in the evening. The fun began in the afternoon as parents
Designed For Everyone
Everyone who has ever shopped at IKEA would appreciate the fact that quality doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. In keeping with its commitment to promote good design, sustainability and functionality, IKEA now also introduces products with a New Lower Price, making it easier to refresh your home without burning a
Diabetes It’s All About A Healthy Lifestyle
Diabetes is a health condition where the amount of glucose or blood sugar is higher than the normal standard. This happens because the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to help glucose enter the body’s cells, or in other cases, the insulin doesn’t work properly. Based on recently released data by the World Health Organization, one
