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Krupuk: The Indonesian Crunch 27 Aug 2013 | 11:47 am
By: Evi Mariani In the annals of Indonesian cuisine, there is one food whose importance is often overlooked. This is the krupuk-a crispy wafer whose name is most likely derived from the sound it make...
The Matted Mystery of the Dieng Plateau 25 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
By: Elcid Li The Dieng Plateau in Central Java, 2,000 meters above sea level, is one of the most stunning areas in Indonesia. It is known for its gorgeous landscapes and its cool weather, which can r...
Women in Indonesia’s military 22 Aug 2013 | 03:00 pm
By: Cok Sawitri The air of Bandung is still and Photo by: Alexander Mak heavy, sending trails of sweat down my back. As the taxi speeds recklessly through the light traffic of the city streets, I f...
Buffalo Beauty in Tana Toraja 20 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
By: Megan James There are many parts of the world where blue-eyed blondes are considered the most beauteous of their species, but nowhere in the world are they more highly prized than in Tana Toraja,...
Spiritual tourism in Bali 18 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
By: Degung Santikarma If you’re seeking enlightenment, there’s no better place to find it than in Bali. At least that’s what the brochures say. According to Weaving the Wisdom Tours, which runs a “Sa...
Merdeka! 68 years of Indonesian Independence 16 Aug 2013 | 01:36 pm
By: Ed Caffin On August 17, 1945 Indonesia declared independence from the Netherlands. A 350-year-long Dutch rule in the Indonesian archipelago had come to an end. From that day onward, the people wo...
Cross-Cultural Couples: Anjo and Megan 12 Aug 2013 | 04:32 am
By: Emma Kwee Latitudes Cross-Cultural Couples is back with a bang! This time we introduce you to Anjo and Megan. Anjo is a Dutchy, whilst Megan is an Indo (half Dutch-half Indonesian. They met in a ...
Cross-Cultural Couples: Kindeng and Jan 5 Aug 2013 | 04:19 am
By: Emma Kwee The whole family Welcome to the third installment of the Cross-Cultural Couples series on Latitudes.nu. After we met Kim and Michele, who live in Pontianak and Siti and Benny, who live...
Idul Fitri: Forgiving Family & Traffic Jams 1 Aug 2013 | 04:08 am
By: Jack Lato & Emma Kwee Idul Fitri, the end of Ramadan is set on the 19th of August. Idul Fitri is the most important day on the Islamic calendar. Cleansed and a few pounds lighter, millions of Ind...
Cross-Cultural Couples: Andrew and Imelda 29 Jul 2013 | 04:06 am
By: Emma Kwee Another love connection made online in our Cross-Cultural Couples series. Andrew and Imelda met on a dating site, exchanged Yahoo Messenger ID’s then e-mail addresses, then phone number...
