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3 weeks ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

The editor of Indonesia Expat had the chance to enjoy dinner at Henry’s Steakhouse, Kuta, Bali. This is his story. It was a Friday night at ARYADUTA Bali. As I entered one of the hotel’s establishments billed as Henry’s Steakhouse, I was immediately greeted by a dimly lit scene of a sophisticated-looking tavern with a neon sign “Got Beef?” shining aglow on one of the ceilings, confirming that I was, indeed, at the right place.

3 weeks ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

By unapologetically embodying the spirit of jazz, the 20th edition of this venerated music festival offered all-embracing joy while graciously shutting down the sceptics. Any music festival organiser worth their salt would understand, perhaps all too well, that staying in the game is a lot harder than entering one. Case in point: being one of the most enduring music festivals can be both an accomplishment and a deterrent.

2 months ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

Turns out, there is more to Easter than just a religious public holiday. Easter is an important celebration day for Christians, as it is a moment to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to atone for human sins. Hence, it marks a celebration of victory as well as hope for Christians all over the globe. That being said, there are several interesting tidbits about this millenniums-enduring tradition that add more layers to what might come across as another religious public holiday.

2 months ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

Indonesia Expat had the chance to visit the XTRAT factory as the latter showcased its first-rate technology for coffee and beverage manufacturing solutions. For us Indonesians (and, let’s face it, most people all over the world), drinking coffee has become a daily ritual. Some may feel like they must drink a nice, warm cup of joe before they begin their day. Others may feel like a nice, warm cup of joe is the only effective means of recovery after a long and exhausting day.

2 months ago | indonesiaexpat.id | Felix Martua

The seasoned hotelier and native Austrian, Oliver Kreuzer, is ready to lead the ‘best address’ in Jakarta. After joining the prestigious The St. Regis Jakarta as its General Manager in August last year, Oliver Kreuzer has now set his sights on the hotel’s glorious future.