Mentari Sandiastri, Author at TheSmartLocal Indonesia - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

8 Things To Do In Surabaya When You Don’t Feel Like Mall-Hopping

From taking pictures at a cherry blossom park to learning how to make batik, we've compiled a list of things to do in Surabaya away from malls.

Indonesia has its fair share of superstitions, and here are some that our parents successfully drummed into our heads.

We've compiled a list of things to do in Semarang for your next visit to the historic port city.

Though COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, you can still share the joy of this year's Lebaran with your loved ones with these various hampers.

Lebaran is just around the corner, and we've compiled a list of Indonesian Lebaran traditions and customs that make the occasion a festive one.

Local authorities are currently working to identify two foreigners involved in a porn video recorded on the sacred Mount Batur in Bali.

Miss Universe Indonesia Ayu Maulida Putri promises to slay at the world's biggest pageant with a stunning Komodo dragon-inspired national costume.

A combination of a waterpark and a restaurant, Ketjeh Resto in Klaten features boats you can dine on for your next iftar get-together.

An influencer in Bali painted a mask on her face as a prank in a viral video, and now people are calling for her deportation.

Priding itself on being eco-conscious, Greenhost Boutique Hotel in Yogyakarta has lush hanging gardens of veggies you can actually eat.