Michael FinbergStory World Research in MakassarMy host took me, her son, and his friends to Fort Rotterdam. In colonial times, this was the Dutch nerve center in Sulawesi. Of course, it…1d ago1d ago
Michael FinbergStory World Research in Leang LeangThe journey from Yogyakarta airport in Java to the island of Sulawesi was a dizzying experience. The airport had a Disney atmosphere…2d ago2d ago
Michael FinbergStory World Research in YogyakartaMy host took me to Malioboro after our temple marathon. The weekend crowds were thick as we strolled along the main promenade of…6d ago6d ago
Michael FinbergStory World Research at Borobudur and PrambananIt was late evening when my plane landed in Yogyakarta. A black cloud followed me. My visa extension was in jeopardy and the global markets…Aug 5Aug 5
Michael FinbergStory World Research in Cirebon and TasikmalayaIt was time to leave Jakarta, and I did so with a bang. I had entered the wrong destination in my Gojeck app and the driver took me to a…Aug 2Aug 2
Michael FinbergStory World Research in JakartaThe plane landed in steamy Jakarta and I dreaded the looming immigration and customs fandango, but it was mercifully quick. Gojek was…Jul 25Jul 25
Michael FinbergStranger Than Paradise ReviewThis absurdist deadpan comedy put Jim Jarmusch on the cinematic map. Shot in long takes in black and white, the film follows three…Jul 19Jul 19
Michael FinbergE-mail to a Political Consultant FriendI can’t focus on US politics because I’m dealing with a new culture and time zone, but Kamala has it down.Jul 18Jul 18
Michael FinbergStory World Research in XiamenWhen I booked a flight with Xiamen Airlines, I knew it was going to be an adventure, but things went off the rails almost immediately. At…Jul 17Jul 17
Michael FinbergBeavis and Butthead ReviewBeavis and Butthead was an MTV cartoon series by Mike Judge that I often watched to amuse myself. The two main characters were ugly…Jul 17Jul 17