Stories About ‘Surabaya’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Surabaya’.

The Retreat III

Friday, September 23rd, 2011, by Arie Brand. 9 Comments

The experience of a woman in a relationship with a Dutchman in the late 40's.


Clean & Green Cities

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, by David. 21 Comments

City of culture, Yogyakarta, takes home the coveted Green Region awards for 2011.


The Retreat II

Monday, September 19th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 2 Comments

The Dutch ‘retreat’ from Indonesia, and among the tens of thousands of individual ‘retreats’, J. Eijkelboom and the fate of Soemiati.


A Pre-War “Mixed” Marriage

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 14 Comments

Scenes from a colonial era love between a Dutchman and a village girl in Priangan.


Surabaya Johnny

Sunday, November 28th, 2010, by Arie Brand. 28 Comments

The origins of the song "Surabaya Johnny"; Kipling, Brecht, Hauptmann and others slug it out for the honours.


Lawful Tax Evasion

Friday, November 12th, 2010, by Chris. 7 Comments

Duty/tax-free shopping for tourists is coming to Indonesia, sort of.


Gang Dolly CCTV Monitoring

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010, by David. 5 Comments

Plans to install CCTV surveillance cameras in the red light district of Surabaya, Dolly, as the noose tightens around it.


Flights to Sumba & Sumbawa

Saturday, September 11th, 2010, by David. 6 Comments

New routes from Wings Air; more options for visiting Sumba and Sumbawa islands.


You’re Outta Here!

Friday, May 7th, 2010, by Chris. 35 Comments

Plane Sailing (Part 2) - Tips for booking international flights from or in Indonesia.


Free Stuff in Indonesia

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, by Chris. 4 Comments

The many low-cost or free tourist attractions in the cities of Jakarta and Surabaya.


Bonek Football Hooligans

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010, by David. 79 Comments

BonekThe shame of Indonesian football, Bonek, Persebaya Surabaya supporters, run amok.


Agus Wardoyo aka Nadia

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009, by David. 11 Comments

Sex ChangeThe tabloid sensation of sex change recipient Agus Wardoyo aka Nadia Ilmira Arkadea.


I Love You Full

Monday, November 9th, 2009, by David. 2 Comments

Mbah SuripI loph you full Indonesia, youthful, artistic expressions of nationalism by the roadside.


Internet Speed & Quality

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, by David. 16 Comments

BroadbandThe worldwide internet broadband speed and quality stakes, where Indonesia ranks.


Best Airport Toilets 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009, by Chris. 8 Comments

Surabaya's Juanda Airport tops the class of 2009 in the airport toilets' quality stakes.


Indonesian Airline Safety

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009, by Chris. 26 Comments

EU lifts Indonesian flight ban, media and public wonder about the reality.


Hot Stuff Coming Through

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009, by Chris. 5 Comments

A visit to Lusi, the Lapindo hot mud eruption site in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java.


Plane Sailing? Booking Indonesian Flights Online

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, by Chris. 30 Comments

A comparison of Indonesian airlines' online booking websites.


Visit Lamongan

Monday, March 30th, 2009, by Chris. 7 Comments

Chris receives travel advice from his local caleg.


Religious Symbolism in Election Posters

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009, by David. 30 Comments

Usage of religious symbolism in politics, examples of election campaign posters.


Tickets to Ride – Train Travel in Indonesia

Friday, March 13th, 2009, by Chris. 25 Comments

Chris recommends inter-city trains for tourists, and maybe locals too.


Women Police Officers’ Uniforms

Thursday, March 5th, 2009, by David. 168 Comments

PolwanBright ideas are coming thick and fast from the East Java police chief, this time headscarves for policewomen.


Police Officers Positive Image Building

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009, by David. 71 Comments

A provincial police chief on Java requires policemen to improve their image by being seen as religiously observant.


Muslim Rituals – Salaat

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008, by David. 94 Comments

The importance of rituals, public signs reminding people about their obligations to perform salaat, daily Muslim prayers.


Chinese Muslims

Friday, October 17th, 2008, by David. 75 Comments

Cheng HooA minority within a minority, organization and numbers of Chinese Muslims in Java and North Sumatra.


Popular Myths & Madura

Friday, October 3rd, 2008, by timdog. 30 Comments

Timdog on popular stereotypes about Madura and the Madurese, and the rumoured sexual prowess of the women.


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