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Tipi Gets Tacky in Bali's Hipster Paradise
The island is a lot of things to a lot of people. On one hand, it's a chilled out tropical paradise. On the other, it's an all-night party. We take a trip across Bali to see both sides of the Island of the Gods.
Jogja is a Haven for Indonesian Reggae
Cheap living and an abundance of cafes looking for live music makes Jogja a haven for Indonesian reggae.
Meet the People Behind Jogja's Guerrilla Noise Shows
We talk to the people bringing noise music to the masses.
Gudeg May Be Overrated, But It Tastes Like Home to Me
There are few foods more essentially Yogyakarta than gudeg.
Expert Advice: Stars and Rabbit on How to Get the Most Out of a Trip to Yogyakarta
Indie-pop darlings Stars and Rabbit offer personal tips for exploring their hometown.
Ario Bayu Gets Weird in Yogyakarta: Searchlight
In this episode of 'Searchlight,' Ario Bayu heads out to Yogyakarta, the cultural heart of Java. It's a vibrant, art-filled city that mixes the old and the new—with a healthy dose of the weird.
VICE x Google Presents: Searchlight — Your Guide to Jakarta After Dark
A rough guide to some of our favorite places to eat, drink, and hang out once the sun goes down.
There's Something Magical Happening at Warteg Warmo
Warteg Warmo is a Jakarta institution—a legendary hole-in-the-wall with food so addictively delicious that some swear it's the work of black magic.
I Spent 19 Hours in One of Jakarta’s Ritziest Malls
Zen and the art of Grand Indonesia Shopping Town.
How a Beer Smuggling Club Turned Into Jakarta’s Best Craft Beer Night
Indonesia has a surprisingly limited selection of beer. But one group is trying to introduce Indonesian beer lovers to some of the world's best small-batch brews.
VICE x Google: Searchlight - Your Guide to Indonesia After Dark
Welcome to Searchlight, a partnership between Google and VICE Indonesia that spotlights the best things to do after dark in six cities: Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali, Bandung, Surabaya, and Medan
We Took a Late Night Tour of Jakarta With Tara Basro
With its crushing heat and traffic during the day, Jakarta is a city best enjoyed by night. Tara Basro takes us on a tour through her hometown, showing us the best spots to catch a show and why street food is better than anything else.