I met Janie in late 2013, during our fleeting visit to Jakarta for our 'Look-See'. Although she had no idea who I was, she welcomed me with open arms (literally!). I felt like I was being reacquainted with a dear friend. I had so many questions buzzing around in my head and Janie immediately instilled a sense of calm in me. But what struck me Continue Reading
I'm a bit partial to an interesting gate (and fences too come to think of it). Yes, you did read right. Why you may (or may not) ask? Well it's because a gate and a good fence can either frame a property (like a good hair cut frames your face), or it can add a sense of intrigue (what lies beyond that fine perimeter?) Although there are Continue Reading
You may be fortunate to be armed with an expansive Bahasa Indonesia vocabulary at your disposal when you first arrive in Jakarta, however, it is more likely that your proficiency of the language will be a little less sophisticated. If this is the case, then perhaps the following list of words will get you started and help you navigate your way around a Continue Reading
The industrial style warehouse building on Jalan Kemang Selatan inspired me to visit from the moment I first drove passed, two years ago. Tall glass windows framed in timber and a tidy grass space in front were my first memories. What drew my eye to the windows and the building itself was that it was so different to the street scape around Continue Reading
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