Matt Jacob is an aspiring photographer who used to be a pilot, but after traveling and seeing the world through his eyes, he was inspired to share it through his lens.

We recently caught up with him, just before the official launch of his new space, M.O.O.D. Photography Studio, in Canggu, to know more about him and his art.

What’s New Bali (WNB): Hi there! Can you tell me more about yourself and how you first got into photography?

Autograph Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Daniel “Danny” Chaney as the new Executive Chef.  Chef Daniel was born and raised in Southern California but grew up half of his childhood in South Florida.  His dream of becoming a chef has led Chef Daniel to attend Johnson and Wales University in Florida, where earned his degree in Culinary Art.

Global Sevilla is one of the few schools in the world that includes mindfulness activities in the character-building programme. Global Sevilla stands for three values that become the soul of the school community, "Giving, Compassion", and "Self-Control". Thus, the school is on track to produce students with “future skills” such as interpersonal, problem-solving, critical thinking, entrepreneurial, and leadership as well as an ability to strive in a digital and multicultural world. 

Who doesn’t know Kozi Coffee in Bandung? The coffee shop is renowned for its name after the inception of the first store in the Gudang Selatan area. In the beginning, people overlooked it because at that time not many people glanced at the area. These days, Kozi Coffee has various branches spread across the big cities in Indonesia. The most distant is in Makassar and the business will keep expanding.

Exclusive interview with Mark Thiessen, Head of School of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Kemang Village

As the Head of School of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Kemang Village, Mark Thiessen has been working in education for more than 15 years, many of them serving in various leadership roles within Christian international schools. He was drawn immediately to the mission and vision of SPH and the tangible way it embodies these statements by supporting redemptive Christian education throughout Indonesia.

As the only halal Claypot restaurant in Bandung, Cici Claypot is already a renowned name for many foodies. Its distinctive and flavorful taste can be enjoyed by all people. It becomes the main forte that keeps people coming back for more. Curious what are the secret ingredients to their success story? We talked with Shasya Pashatama, owner of Cici Claypot to go deeper into what it is like to follow a dream, start a business, and master a craft.