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Buddha Bar, Jakarta

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188]

Asia's first Buddha Bar is under attack in Indonesia, caught up in an ugly row over religion and alleged corruption.

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Travel

Indonesia's bird flu warrior

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188]

Siti Fadilah Supari is Indonesia's Health Minister. She is in charge of the response to bird flu in the country most heavily hit by the virus...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: People
Jakarta Cathedral.

In Search Of Old Jakarta

Tom Cockrem - tcockren [1,959]

Sunda Kelapa now, as in pre-colonial days, is a truly Indonesian port. A visit to its ancient docks is a treat not to be missed...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Travel | 20th Century History

Busking for a break in Jakarta's bustle

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188]

The "street musicians" of Jakarta, Indonesia . . .

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: People | Performing Arts

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Indonesia

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188]

Chinese medicine stores retain their lure in Indonesia...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Culture | Economy | 20th Century History

Indonesia's Million-rupiah Hamburger

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,188]

It's a whopper with fries, and it sells for a million-rupiah in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. They sold twenty of them in the first month...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Food
Perkedel - Meat and Potato Patties.

Rijsttafel - The Crown Jewel Of The Indonesian Cuisine

Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306]

The Indonesian cuisine is a rich and complex blend of many cultures. Chinese, Indian, Arab, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and British influences have influenced the development of the country's...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Food

Recipe: Nasi Kuning - Indonesian Yellow Rice

Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306]

Serves 10 to 12 3 cups rice, rinsed 3 cups coconut milk 2 cups water 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemon grass 4 bay leaves 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon,...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Food

Recipe: Sambal Kacang - Peanut Sauce

Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,306]

Makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce A popular sauce served with satah and gado-gado, it goes well with all grilled meats and vegetables. 1 cup raw peanuts, lightly fried for a few minutes, then finely...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Food

No Feast Lasts Forever

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Title: No Feast Lasts Forever Author: Madame Wellington Koo with Isabella Taves Publisher: Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Co., 1975 ISBN: 0812905733 Details: hardcover, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", 313 pages,...

Destinations: Indonesia | Jakarta
Topics: Literature
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