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Author: Fikri Harish
08
Jun
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Batu Guide – What To Eat, Where To Stay & Things To Do In This Chilly Hillside Retreat

Hilly Batu’s average temperature of 20°C makes it popular among heatstroked Indonesians. Here's what to see, eat, and where to stay here.
27
May
2021
  • Food Guides

8 Historic Restaurants In Jakarta With Age-Old Recipes Even Older Than Your Parents

They must be doing something right - these historic restaurants in Jakarta have lasted all these years without going out of business.
27
May
2021
  • Career

10 Bali Coworking Spaces Where Future Digital Nomads Can Have Workcations By The Beach

With COVID-19 rendering traditional offices obsolete, coworking spaces in Bali for freelancers and remote workers now make a lot more sense.
25
May
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Ritatkala Cafe: Brunch Cafe In Bali Where You Can Sip Tea While Admiring Misty Mount Batur

If you've hit up one too many Balinese beaches, a sunrise Mount Batur hike will be an excellent antidote, as well as scenic Ritatkala Cafe.
18
May
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

South Shore Beach Lounge: Santorini Vibes In Yogyakarta With A Pool Overlooking The Ocean

Along Java's southern coast is the South Shore Beach Lounge, a little slice of Greek-inspired haven that looks straight out of Santorini.
18
May
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

8 Hidden Beaches in Bali Where You Can Have Pristine White Sands & Caves All To Yourself

If you’re looking for some downtime, there are plenty of secluded hidden beaches in Bali with no loud partying and minimal distractions.
12
May
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Critical 11 In Bandung: Hangout Spot Where You Can Sip Coffee & Shoot Hoops As Planes Fly Overhead

Outdoor recreational complex Critical 11 offers plane-spotters ice-cream and coffee, a basketball court and crossfit gym, and live music.
10
May
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Goa Giri Putri Temple: Hidden Underground Hindu Temple In A Massive Nusa Penida Cave

Not all of Nusa Penida’s attractions are outdoors, with the northeastern cliffs hiding the unique Goa Giri Putri Temple inside a dark cave.
10
May
2021
  • Food Guides

Myst Bar Is A Mysterious To-Go Beverage Bar For The COVID-19 Era With Drinks Served By Hand Puppets

Myst Bar in Bandung and South Jakarta bizarrely serves drinks with an adorable hand puppet through a hole in the wall.
07
May
2021
  • Nightspots

NORU Jakarta Is A New Rooftop Lounge Serving Original Cocktails With A Stunning View Of Skyscrapers

Sandwiched between the office towers of Sudirman and Kuningan, the new NORU Jakarta offers a laid-back vibe with a Japanese-inspired menu.
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