Indonesia
The Cost of Free Parking
Fikry Ainul Bachtiar ponders a question with far-reaching implications: ‘Should we have given money to that person we left behind?’
Read MoreThe Unconventional Majesty of Mount Sunda
Flying squirrels, leeches, orchids and spiritual pilgrimages: on the slopes of Mount Sunda, Pradipta Dirgantara finds everything except tourists.
Read MoreWant to Bike Ride the Indonesian City? Prepare for Challenges
In an urban milieu dominated by motorbikes, cars, trucks and buses, Ade Ubaidil orders a bicycle from Facebook Marketplace and bravely pushes off.
Read MoreIn Bandung, a Place of Diversity, and a Place to Sleep Soundly
For Joan Oktavianie, living in Kopo, Bandung, has brought many gifts – including the gift of learning to live among people who are different.
Read MoreOn a Megacity’s Edge, a Place Where I Can Be Myself
Veronica Gabriella on the role a local Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Jakarta plays in her life.
Read MoreThe Heart of Minangkabau Can Feel Far From Freedom
Deddy Arsya on living in the Minangkabau Highlands of West Sumatra.
Read MoreNasi Goreng and the End of Neverland
In a near-empty eatery in Batam, after an exhausting day at work, the freedom and fun of college feel to Surya Gemilang very far away.
Read MoreIn Front of a Mosque I Found Tranquillity, Until I Didn’t
Facing a ‘quarter-life crisis’ as his college graduation looms, Fikry Ainul Bachtiar receives some unsolicited advice.
Read MoreThe Best Hangout Spot in Serang
Muhammad Nanda Fauzan on the solidarity of the sidewalk.
Read MoreMusic on a Motorbike
We’ve all bopped along to a favourite song whilst in a taxi or on a bus. But while riding a motorbike?
Read MoreThe Wisdom of Youth: or, Playing in Rain and Eating Instant Noodles
A schoolteacher in Java faces a milestone of ageing: worrying about things that don’t really need to be worried about.
Read MoreNotes From a Javanese Village
Living in a small village is many things, but a relaxing idyll isn’t one of them.
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