Picture Postcards: Writing on a wall in Sanur, Bali IndonesiaTopics of the World October 14, 2013 Today’s writing sample comes to us from our contributor Carrie, in Indonesia. More writing samples from [...]
Picture Postcards: Traditional dress in Indonesia IndonesiaTopics of the World June 10, 2012 Our Contributing Editor, Carrie, has sent in this photo of traditional Indonesian holiday dress. Read more: Carrie [...]
Picture Postcards: Bali boats IndonesiaPocketCulturesTopics of the World January 9, 2012 This week’s photo was taken by our contributor in Bali, Carrie, who says that these boats are [...]
Picture Postcards: Bali street scene IndonesiaPeopleTopics of the World May 23, 2011 Our street scene of the week comes to us from Carrie, our contributor in Bali who sent [...]
Indonesian student life: a trip to Sempu island IndonesiaPeopleTopics of the WorldTravel May 13, 2011 1 In this post, I would like to share my backpacker experience with my friends. When I was [...]
Naming children: traditions in 13 different countries ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaIndiaIndonesiaLanguagesNigeriaPeoplePolandPortugalReligionRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA April 13, 2011 31 How are children’s names chosen in your country? Do you follow ancient naming traditions or are modern [...]
Which part of Belgium takes mealtimes more seriously? BelgiumFoodIndonesiaPeopleTopics of the WorldTravel April 7, 2011 4 Test your cultural expertise with our weekly quiz question. This week’s question is from Belgium, which is [...]
Nyepi Day in Bali: Still. Slow. Soft. Gentle. Easy. CelebrationsIndonesiaReligionTopics of the World April 1, 2011 8 As an American living in Bali, I sometimes wonder how incongruous my personality is with the Balinese [...]
What question do Indonesians ask travellers? AustraliaFoodIndonesiaPeopleTopics of the WorldTravel March 31, 2011 Test your cultural expertise with our weekly quiz question. This week’s question is from Indonesia. When meeting [...]
Breakfast around the world ArgentinaCosta RicaFoodIndonesiaJapanNew ZealandThailandTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA January 12, 2011 16 What’s for breakfast where you are? In some countries, sweet foods are the norm. In others, breakfast [...]
Galungan celebrations with a Balinese family CelebrationsIndonesiaReligionTopics of the World December 24, 2010 “Three more day until biggest Balinese holiday” he says, mouth wide, grinning ear to ear. Scooters buzz [...]
Photo tour of West Sumatra CelebrationsIndonesiaPeopleReligionTopics of the World February 3, 2010 3 This is a guest post by Kaja Dutka. All photos are also by Kaja. Two years ago [...]