Historic Ubud, Bali: A Journey Through Time (Continued)
The Ayung River winds its way through several Ubud villages on its way to Sayan and on to the sea. The Royals Skipping ahead almost a millen...
Temulawak Rhizomes: The Power of Traditional Herbal Medicine
Fortunately, all plants – though many still unknown – give benefits, one form of these benefits is as medicine. Meet temulawak , its roots a...
Traditional Occupations: A Glimpse into Endangered Legacies
A couple “traditional occupation” that consider close to extinction. Some were deemed outdated, while others were regarded simply as ‘having...
Batik: The Unique Soul of Indonesian Heritage
Some of batik motives Batik is unique The same artist asked to paint again – it can’t be the same Intrinsically Indonesian, yet viewed by so...
Toraja Coffee: An Unrivaled Sensory Experience
What does coffee mean to you? For coffee fanatics, a cup of coffee is an essential part of daily life, and often a loyal companion at critic...
The Mosques of Jakarta
Today we are more familiar with the minarets and domes of the Middle East, but early Indonesian mosques sometimes featured a mix of Islamic,...