Latitudes Magazine online focuses on Southeast Asia. Click on the image above for free access to the site.‘Travel & Living Abroad’ Archives
Film Lovers
For the film lovers out there, here are some resources to get you started for all things related to Indonesia and film. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Background for cinema in Indonesia: Historical timeline: [Read More]
Candi & Pura (Temples) in Indonesia
Buddhism and Hinduism have had long histories in Indonesia. In Bahasa Indonesia, “candi” refers to ancient Hindu and/or Buddhist temples. The term can also be applied to non-religious structures dated from the same historical periods. “Pura” is [Read More]
Should I visit a zoo in Indonesia?
It is not surprising to run into a debate about the pros and cons of visiting a zoo in general, let alone in Indonesia. The following is a list of resources to help people determine for themselves whether or not a zoo visit is in their future: List of Popular Zoos [Read More]
Maps Galore!
Here is a starter list of websites that have Indonesian maps. If you have an additional suggestion, please leave a comment in the text box below. Thank you / terima kasih! Dr. Robert Cribb’s Digital Atlas of Indonesian History: Click here for special Indonesia [Read More]
Study Abroad Websites
Here are some website links to get you started on your search for study abroad programs. Additional suggestions are most welcome in the comments box below: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools: http://www.earcos.org GoAbroad.com: http://www.goabroad.com Office [Read More]
Indonesian Holidays
Click on this link for background information about ketupat: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketupat HERE IS SOME INFORMATION ABOUT VARIOUS HOLIDAYS IN INDONESIA TO ASSIST YOU WITH CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES, TRAVEL PLANNING, WORK SCHEDULES, ETC.: BIRTHDAYS: It is [Read More]
Mail and Shipping
Mail and shipping is one of those topics that might seem mundane to many people, but knowing about the process can be quite beneficial in terms of saving time and money or at least avoiding too much irritation. Notes about different options are listed below. For [Read More]
Safety & Security While Traveling
General advice about safety and security while traveling is listed below. If you have more suggestions or corrections, please feel free to submit your comments in the text box after the post. Keep extra copies of important documents locked in your room/apartment/house. [Read More]
Latitudes Magazine Online
One of the editors of Latitudes – Emma Kwee – recently provided the following background information about the online magazine (08/17/2011): Latitudes Online is a concept inspired by the renowned bi-monthly magazine focusing on Indonesian culture. The [Read More]
Cross-Cultural Adjustment
Notes on the Topic of Cross-Cultural Adjustment: Cross-cultural adjustment is often a gradual and ongoing process filled with a variety of feelings such as happiness, excitement, anticipation, fear, tension, confusion, restlessness, frustration, etc. Almost all people in a [Read More]
