The Living Dead
Benjamin Franklin once said, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’’ While one occurs habitually, from an artisan coffee purchase to your paycheck; the same can’t...
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Surabaya’s Top 10 Interesting Sites
Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia with Jakarta sitting at the top. Surabaya may not be on the radar for expatriates and tourists, but our humble city has its charms and hidden gems. Do...
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Bali Dynasty Resort: A Haven for Expat Families in Booming Kuta
Most visitors won’t associate the nightlife of Kuta with family friendliness, but Bali Dynasty Resort serves as a private oasis for foreign parents to settle in. As the father of an 11-month-old baby,...
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The Dutch Pioneering Voyage to the East Indies
By Bartele Gallery Jakarta The last decade of the sixteenth century heralded the emergence of the Dutch as the colonial power that was to supercede Portugal as the premier trading nation in Asia; they...
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48 Hours in Yogyakarta
All around Indonesia, there are wonderful experiences to be had even if you are somewhat short for time. This is first in a series of travel articles that will offer suggestions for those who desire a...
View ArticlePrecious Indonesian Artifacts Being Looted by Treasure Hunters
Precious Indonesian artifacts in the paddy fields of Sukoharjo district, Central Java, are being dug up by illegal treasure hunters who then sell the items on the black market, conservationists report....
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The Resurrection of Krakatau
When Krakatau erupted in 1883, it became the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. Scientists stationed in Batavia (Jakarta) used seismographs to measure the earth’s movements and this...
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36 Hours in Surabaya
Do you want to explore Surabaya, but don’t know how to begin your journey? Don’t worry, The SNA Media Club is here to enlighten you with our 36-hour guide to this wonderful, historic city. Friday 7:25...
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Corruption and Mismanagement in the Times of the VOC
The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) was established in 1602. The company was initially granted a 21-year monopoly to trade in Asia. A license to trade included the...
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Club Med Resorts in Hokkaido – A Unique Ski and Winter Wonderland Holiday the...
Ever wonder what it’s like to experience an all-inclusive resort vacation in one of the world’s top-rated ski destinations? Writer May Tien places another tick on her bucket list and visits Japan’s...
View ArticleChubu: The Underdog Travel Destination of Japan
Christabel Sasabone spent a week in Chubu, Japan and showcases some unique destinations for the adventurous and curious traveller who wants to indulge in some of the best scenic views of central Japan....
View ArticleTourists Return to Bali
Businesses have done well over the Christmas period with reports of normal numbers of foreign tourists everywhere and plenty of domestic visitors occupying the roads. In November last year, arrivals to...
View ArticleThe Great Gunung Agung and the Displaced Balinese
Following the months of turmoil amongst the displaced Balinese who live within the impact zone on Mount Agung our reporter describes their ordeal and imminent issues surrounding the volcano, those...
View ArticleHumanitarian Who Swam For Indonesia
Monte Few foreign athletes have devoted themselves to humanitarian and environmental causes in Indonesia as much as Montgomery Monfore, an American world record ocean swimmer, who spent much of the...
View ArticleRomancing the Stone
When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking a journey back in time. The pages of history opened before me as I sat in the late afternoon sun at...
View ArticlePhilippines Government Wants its Overseas Workers to “Bring Home a Friend”
Filipinos working overseas are being encouraged to help boost the number of foreigners visiting the Philippines. The “Bring Home a Friend” program offers more than ten million Filipinos working outside...
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SAY “I DO” TO ROMANCE AT MENJANGAN DYNASTY RESORT
Planning a dream wedding? Looking for an astonishing place to celebrate your newly-wedded bliss? Hoping to escape for a romantic, close-to-nature getaway, combined with tranquillity and glorious views...
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The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and Cuisine
Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafés. Not so long ago it was a collection of hamlets or possibly...
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Bena and Tololela – Preserving tradition in Flores
Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province is a combination of sea and forested mountains with meandering highways cutting the island from west to east, and is home to a friendly people still firmly...
View ArticleEmirates to Launch First Year-Round Direct Flight Between Auckland and Bali
Starting June 14, 2018, Emirates will have a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali, Indonesia. The new Dubai-Bali-Auckland flight will provide the only non-stop daily service...
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