Christinas Province Town
According to a recent report from Indonesia’s state news agency Antara, Bali is considering implementing a two-year moratorium on new hotel and club constructions to tackle the escalating issue of overcrowding. This initiative aims to manage the growing number of tourists and safeguard the island’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, which are currently under pressure … Read more
The people of the Indonesian island combat the impact of climate change on livelihoods by taking up weaving and exporting traditional textiles. Sumba, located in Indonesia’s severely climate-sensitive regions and considered an ecological forefront for desertification, is a fragile ecosystem whose heart beats to the rhythm of three things: the availability of water for crops, … Read more
With further support from the following Main Partners, Art Jakarta 2024 will also unveil special presentations by artists: SUPERMUSIC. Presenting “Super Art Box”, an invitation to explore and embark on new adventures, SUPERMUSIC will bring a one-stop dynamic musictainment media that showcases artworks by SUPERMUSIC Superstar Winners, serving as the pulse of inspiration, communication, and … Read more
Two lifelong friends embarked on a remarkable journey that combined the artistic traditions of the Philippines and Indonesia. Inspired by the beauty of Indonesian batik, they began a quest to blend it with the delicate Philippine fabric Jusi. Through perseverance and experimentation, Freddy Mercado Jr. and Thelma Victorio created Barong Batik—a stunning fusion that revolutionized … Read more
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — On Day One of Pope Francis’ visit to the Asia-Pacific, I called him “Your Holiness”, unsure of how he would react if I misspoke. But on Day 12 — the last day of moving as a unit of about 150 as part of his entourage — “Papa Francesco” and “Santita” are no … Read more
An unrepentant maximalist whose genre movies are defined by the mad gluttony of someone born to leave it all on screen, Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto is nothing if not easy to root for. There’s something indivisibly pure and precious about a guy who doesn’t know the meaning of the words “too much;” whose horror stuff … Read more
Ta’aktana, a new Luxury Collection resort on the Indonesian island of Flores, has seven overwater sea villas and is a short boat ride from the famed Komodo dragons. Courtesy of TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo TA’AKTANA resort and spa in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, during sunset. As a travel writer, one question … Read more
Whatever ails you, it’s safe to say Java has the cure. Nausea? There’s a ginger tea for that. Fever? A poultice with resurrection lily should do the trick. And skin issues? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This island is the homeland of jamu, a traditional system of health and beauty treatments based on botanical ingredients. … Read more
Crowds cheered on Friday night as a group of Indonesian transgender women showed off glittering gowns in a beauty pageant held almost entirely in secret to avoid unwanted attention from hardliners in the Muslim-majority nation. I am happy, but I want to cry as well … I didn’t expect this Miss Transgender Indonesia Twenty-eight-year-old Pie … Read more
Bali Island © Richard Taylor/4Corners Images Indonesia continually beckons discerning travellers with its promise of sun-soaked beaches and varied wildlife to discover, all set against a dramatic backdrop of waterfalls, smouldering volcanoes, and rugged rainforest. The sprawling Indonesian archipelago encompasses over 17,000 different islands; with a dizzying number of places to explore, and warm locals … Read more
