Another thing making me happy to stay in Jakarta is I can enjoy various art exhibitions which are done routinely by various institutions. I think this capital city accommodates well for artists for working and showcasing their artworks. Moreover, people get options too towards what arts from any forms and genres to enjoy. As it happens now, I’m excited to find post on Instagram about … Continue reading Sketching Urban Indonesia
I’m so excited to bring my parent to explore Jakarta at night both to experience modern and authentic side of this city. Before they go home to Solo city the day after tomorrow, I go with them exploring city by MRT train. Of course, I want to show them, too about an authentic dinner that they haven’t experienced before. So we drop at Blok M … Continue reading Mini Dinner with Gultik
Another good thing to live in Greater Jakarta is we may experience to taste foods from various regions in Indonesia. One of them is food from Manado, North Sulawesi which I previously have not ever tried before when I lived in Solo city. Here, we may have Manadonese restaurant from high-end one to simple street food stall. So we may choose where to go based … Continue reading Experiencing Affordable Manadonese Foods in Bekasi
Just because we want to recall a family memory, this afternoon we go to Sami Luwes Department store located in Honggowongso street of Solo city; so near to a home we used to live. More than 20 years ago, we often shopped here not only because it was near but also its product prices were so affordable.At that time, we never used trolley during shopping. … Continue reading Classic Lumpia from Solo with Memory
Before going back to Jakarta from Surakarta (Solo City) on a road trip with couple friends, we decide to have an authentic breakfast in the city. After having a little discussion, we agree to go to the legendary food stall named “Warung Soto Spesial Daging Sapi Ledokan”. It’s located in a very strategic place in Kartasura area of Sukoharjo. It’s just talking some steps of … Continue reading Coming Back to the Legendary Warung Soto Ledokan
Even though I’m a food lover of menus with strong spices or extravagant look, I basically still love super simple food, especially for my breakfast. When I was kid, I found a pleasure for eating with only rice and fried tempeh or sunny side up egg.. and yaa, I still like it until now. Therefore, I’m interested in knowing that the simple menu of rice … Continue reading Nasi Telor Pimen: When Simplicity Serves Its Best
I’m always curious to see the building created by an architect Ridwan Kamil. This Mayor of Bandung (edited : now Governor of West Java) is known as creative person making building beyond the regular pattern. I’ve visited some mosques designed by him and team including Al Irsyad Mosque in Bandung Barat, Al Azhar Mosque in Bekasi, Asmaul Husna Mosque in Tangerang, and 165 Mosque Jakarta. … Continue reading An Unique Pyramid -Like Mosque in the Center of Jakarta
One of the best things when I still lived in Solo City was that I could really do my hobby of gardening. I found it interesting for my hands to get down to soil, dug it, and planted some little trees. Observing that the trees stayed alive and grew was another amusement from gardening hobby. Unfortunately, after moving to Jakarta, I don’t have really chance … Continue reading City Refreshment from Flona
Couple months ago, I and my office mates were looking for something for dinner around Kelapa Gading area. When we passed Pegangsaan Dua to go to Kelapa Gading, we accidentally found a new festive and spacious food court named Gading Festival there. We were surprised and excited at the same time for knowing a new place for dinner and hanging out. Without thinking any further, … Continue reading Food Party in Gading Festival
This is the first time I come to Art Jakarta. It’s an exhibition of art works from various artists from various countries. This year, it’s conducted in Jakarta Convention Center from August 30 to September 1. While enjoying the exhibition, from a bit distance, I see an unique sculpture of a man driving motorcycle which seems like gonna jump to the sky. As I person … Continue reading Nyoman Nuarta’s Art Works in Art Jakarta Exhibition
