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12.08.13

Kedai Lentera

Picture yourself enjoying a meal or cup of tea under the comforting shade of a large trees. There are not many cafes in Jakarta that make people want to sit outside instead of in an air-conditioned room. Kedai Lentera, a cafe in Pasar Minggu that was originally established to finance LenteraTimur.com, offers a relaxing setting for those who want to eat and have discussions.

29.07.13

A Kingdom in Exile

Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan Government in Exile, offers a unique experience of traveling to a country within a country and get a better understanding of Tibetan issues. In this piece, Nugroho Nurarifin shares his experiences in India — stories about the food he ate, the people he met, and of course, the teaching of Dalai Lama that he attended. Perhaps this extensive account will encourage you to pack your bags and go on a trip.

15.07.13

A Run in the City

Living in a city that has its streets perpetually packed with vehicles of all shapes and sizes gives one the perfect excuse to not go out for a run. But even though this form of exercise would be more suitable in cities with a friendlier environment, the most important part of running is to actually have the will to run. This piece explores the joys and habits of runners who have decided to hit the streets regardless of Jakarta's harsh setting.

01.07.13

Flavors of the Motherland

Underground Secret Dining’s last hoorah is going to fully showcase the best of Indonesian cuisine, as it always has. Celebrating the ingredients and ethic groups of Indonesia. We were able to speak to three different native individuals: Ibu Fifi, Ibu Lenna, and Pak Aan about what makes their ethnic foods delicious. And it being the last event, the Whiteboardjournal will be giving out 5 seats for the event on July 7, 2013.

27.05.13

Jalan Surabaya

When the late Ali Sadikin was the governor of Jakarta, more than thirty years ago, independent sellers of old books and antiques finally had permanent stalls along Jalan Surabaya. Today, the market still stands, offering a wide variety of unique objects that have either gone out of print — as is the case for books — or are no longer produced. This piece focuses on the role that things of the past have in contemporary society.

13.05.13

Country of the Past

One of the greatest wonders of the world is held at this place but so is the most sorrowful past that have for years hindered the development of Cambodia. Returning from a one-week trip in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap last April, Athina Ibrahim together again with visually appeasing images of Jatidiri Ono take you to experience a glimpse of Cambodia.

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