In 1996, “ THE WEBBY AWARDS” were launched by the New York based International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences in  recognition of the biggest Internet related events of the year. Among the top ten recipients of the past decade are: The emergence of the iPhone The election of U.S. President Barack Obama The Iranian election in 2009 – when protesters demonstrated the power of Twitter and other social networking in reshaping a democracy. Craigslist - the free classifieds site, expand... Read Full Story

I had my first experience on a motor bike in Jakarta yesterday…….I think motor bikes are dangerous at the best of times, but here they are positively lethal! I needed to be at a friend’s house at 7.30am in the morning, but the car needed to take the kids and GJ to school, so it was a taxi or a lift on a bike. Taxis in peak hour are hard to get and then you have to deal with the traffic. In a car it would have taken up to forty minutes, on the bike it was about 8 minutes although the distan... Read Full Story

Enveloped by raw nature and bounded by a steep river valley and gorgeous views, The Purist Villas and Spa provides the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At this ethnic-chic boutique villa enclave, situated in Bali’s hinterland, just two kilometres from the centre of Ubud, privacy is the order of the day and personal butlers are on hand to look after their guests, morning, noon and night. The complex comprises eight,Ubud luxurious bedrooms housed in a variety of u... Read Full Story

Surrounded by some of the world's most famous five-star hotels, spas and restaurants, highly respected yoga retreats, and wellness centres, the tropicalsurrounds of Ubud Bali, a lush green landscape packed with palm trees, rolling hills and flowing, healing waters, make it a creative hotspot for many local andinternational artists, painters and writers, plus visitors hailing from around the globe.Pure Ubud Villas Rental The Purist Villas and Spa uphold to the qualities of exceptional spa... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "The Purist Villas - About Us Ubud Villas rental". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's... Read Full Story

It has taken me nearly 3 years to get around to it, but I have finally made time to visit this lamp shop. I drive past at least once a fortnight and have always wanted to go in and browse. The lamps start out a shinny yellow brass and gradually age to a wonderful dark colour and I want one of each lol! Small lamps start at about 200 000RP (US $21) and go up to 2.5+ million RP for the giant ones (US $ 260+), bear in mind that this is the ‘blonde’ price- it’ll will vary with the colour of yo... Read Full Story

It has taken me nearly 3 years to get around to it, but I have finally made time to visit this lamp shop. I drive past at least once a fortnight and have always wanted to go in and browse. The lamps start out a shinny yellow brass and gradually age to a wonderful dark colour and I want one of each lol! Small lamps start at about 200 000RP (US $21) and go up to 2.5+ million RP for the giant ones (US $ 260+), bear in mind that this is the ‘blonde’ price- it’ll will vary with the colour of yo... Read Full Story

Ciawi markets.  Ciawa is south of Jakarta. Read Full Story

Ciawi markets.  Ciawa is south of Jakarta. Read Full Story

A Punk, A Pirate and a Witch! The school had a Halloween themed day on Friday 30th, GJ's birthday. The kids had their FIRST experience of Trick or Treating!. A few of the large Expat clubs and compounds host  organised events; we went to the Kemang Club Villas for their event on Friday night. The kids had a party at the club house with a magician before the main event of Trick and Treating! Ben was shocked that you go to the participating houses and "they just give you candy!!!!" lol... Read Full Story