Away We Go

72 hours in Labuan Bajo: Everything you want in a quiet, luxury escape

Katamaran Hotel & Resort Komodo offers the combination of peace and luxury that’s getting harder to find in increasingly crowded Bali. For now, at least.

Culture and Entertainment

Why ‘nonton bareng’ might be the future of indie cinema

In an era of solo streaming, a global project is bringing people back together through film, dialogue and shared meaning.

Culture and Entertainment

Claresta Taufan and her long road to an ‘overnight’ success

From martial arts to movie stardom, Claresta Taufan proves that perseverance pays off in its own time.

Away We Go

A sweet, private escape at Umana Bali

In the southernmost tip of the Island of the Gods, pampered seclusion from the hustle and bustle is all but guaranteed.

Culture and Entertainment

Retro resurgence: Why Gen Z is falling for digicams and Walkmans

As everything turns AI and algorithmic, my generation is turning to digicams, cassette tapes and Walkmans in search of something real.

Arts

Sun, sea and sculptures: A weekend at the Island of the Gods’ newest art fair

Set in Bali’s up-and-coming Nuanu Creative City, Art & Bali’s inaugural edition felt more like a festival than a fair, celebrating the arts in all its forms.

Culture and Entertainment

So, do you really know Oslo Ibrahim?

The alternative-pop musician’s new EP, Top 5, is less about reinvention and more about reintroduction.

Conversation

The life of a tropical snow girl: Zazi Landman’s Winter Olympics dream

At just 13, Zazi is aiming to be something that doesn’t exist: a professional snowboarder from Indonesia.

Away We Go

Sleeping between sea and trees: A stay at Oshom Bali

A beachfront sanctuary in Bali’s budding Nuanu creative city balances seclusion, comfort and creativity.

The Neighborhood

Turning Jakarta’s overlooked sidewalks into common ground

In a city built for cars, sidewalks often feel like an afterthought. But revitalized stretches in Jakarta are proving that these in-between spaces have the power to shape not just how we move, but how we connect and belong.

The Neighborhood

Courts, clubs and connections: The rise of community sports apps

From billiard tables to padel courts, community sports apps are helping turn strangers into teammates, and sometimes even friends.

Culture and Entertainment

Tinggal Meninggal: How Kristo Imanuel dares moviegoers to laugh at death

Kristo Imanuel didn’t expect this film to be made. But now that it is, it might be doing exactly what he hoped: Helping people laugh at things they’re too afraid to talk about.

Conversation

#KaburAjaDulu? Why some are saying ‘no thanks’

While many dream of life abroad, others are choosing to stay, for family, for familiarity or for a future they still believe in.

Arts

Irish coming-of-age film ‘Spilt Milk’ hits close to home, even in Indonesia

Set in 1980s Dublin, Spilt Milk explores childhood, addiction and the strength of family. Director Brian Durnin shares why the story resonates across cultures, and why kids deserve more credit than we think.

Arts

Inside the art auction: Putting Indonesian masters back in the spotlight

As Global Auction marks its 22nd year, a rare Raden Saleh painting leads a lineup that bridges heritage, homecoming and the next wave of contemporary talent.