Visit Abu Dhabi
Fly to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and experience an enchanting city whose glamorous present can only be equalled by...
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Rotten Reviews & Bogus Bookings
A holiday should be all about unwinding by replacing any stress with serenity and relaxation. Unfortunately, scammers in the hospitality...
Ternate Tales of Natural Selection
The Spice Islands are wrapped in an aromatic history of cloves, mace and nutmeg, Kings and Sultans, spice wars, and...
Edge of the Ocean: Local Narratives of Marine Conservation in Raja Ampat
Expensive dive resorts and ecotourism seem to be the first things that come to most people’s minds at the mention...
Stunning Sumbawa
Few visitors travel beyond the popular neighbouring islands of Lombok and Bali, but voyage a little eastwards and Sumbawa Island...
Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Australian Tourists
The Indonesian government has officially granted free entry to Australian tourists, bringing a total of 169 countries to the visa-free...
Orangutan Adventure
I spotted my first orangutan high up in the trees in the early morning. I heard it before I saw...
Bali’s Co-working Spaces
Those ready to abandon their uninspiring home or hotel desks for greener pastures will be happy to know that Bali...
Art Spaces in Bali
When thinking of Bali’s premier art and cultural destinations, immediately the tourist Mecca of Ubud springs to mind. For those...
Beyond Bunaken: Touring the Minahasa Highlands
Divers dig the underwater magic of Bunaken’s world class reef. The biodiversity is unmatched, but even experienced divers needs 24...
Chinese New Year Extravaganza: Hong Kong
The gateway city to China commands a stunning harbour skyline, urban greenspaces, unmatched shopping, a fusion of Chinese, British and...
Canggu: Surfer-Cum-Yogi Haven
Discovering the still-quiet area of Canggu to reboot and revitalize body and soul through yoga, healthy eating and total relaxation....
Thriving Coral Reef, Thriving Community: Wakatobi Resort Conservation
The Coral Triangle has been likened to an underwater Amazon rainforest for its density and diversity of species. Stretching from...
Pulau Seribu – get away to amazing islands over Christmas without leaving Jakarta!
Years end in Jakarta can be a stressful experience – traffic becomes worse than usual, flight prices go through the...
The Visa Confusion Unravelled
Having visa nightmares, running the risk to be deported? No need… The visa is the most misunderstood document issued by...
Aceh Gayo – Exploring the Central Highlands
Aceh is a beautiful place to explore and a trip to the Gayo highlands of Central Aceh will delight you...
The Outdoor Museum of Taman Prasasti – a Window to the Past
We take a trip to the Taman Prasasti cemetery in Jakarta, where Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ wife, along with many...
The Ancient Temple of Gunung Padang
The recent revelation that Gunung Padang, a megalithic site south of Cianjur in West Java, almost certainly conceals a step...
Antiques Hunting in Surabaya
East Java resident, Graeme Steel, takes us shopping for antiques in Indonesia’s second largest city, and reveals where to search...
Discovering Cirebon: A Haven of Handicrafts
A mix of cultural influences and media on Java’s North Coast When one looks to Mount Ciremai, with scudding clouds...
Bali’s Sartorial Species
We all know Bali is full of varied, enchanting natural beauty. Cliffs, forests, lakes and volcanoes adorn this island, showcasing...