Top Ten Schengen Countries Receiving the Most Short-stay Visa Applications in 2017
For yet another year, France tops the table for having received more applications for short-term visas than any other Schengen...
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Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya
Hotel Majapahit is a majestic hotel located in the heart of Surabaya which has witnessed first-hand the changing history of...
The Fight for Benoa Bay
Over the past four years the people of Bali have been fighting a bitter struggle against the reclamation of Benoa...
Exploring Sungai Kapuas
Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas in Kalimantan, begins in the foothills of the Muller Mountain Range, snakes for 1,143km, and...
Interesting Landmarks in Madura
You’ve ventured to the historical city of Surabaya. Are you confused about where to go? Well, we have an excellent...
A Traditional Japanese Bathhouse in East Java
Batu, a small mountain side town located close to Malang city, is known to locals for its excellent attractions. From...
The History of Mapping Australia
The mapping of Australia holds a special place in the history of cartography, as both the search for the mythical...
Sun, Sea and Sand in Sawarna
Sawarna is a hidden gem situated on the south-west coast of Java in Banten Province. Much less popular than its...
Lalalaway, The Last and Only Place to Look for the Best Hotel Prices
While there are many online travel agents (OTA) offering deals for luxury hotels in Indonesia, customers are often disappointed or,...
Baguettes and Rice
Throughout my twenty years of teaching EFL in Indonesia, we – that is my noble fellow teachers and myself –...
Surabaya: A Journey Through Time
Have you ever wondered why Surabaya is nicknamed the City of Heroes? Well, here are two historical places in the...
Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One)
The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal...
A Vespa Trip Across Indonesia
Ever had a crazy notion to ride a Vespa across Indonesia? Well, for years I’ve had this idea stewing in...
10 Stunning New Holiday Alternatives to Bali
In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The 10 Bali”. Currently, Indonesia...
England’s Got Talent Too
While my friend Sean and I were touring northern France and Belgium in my Datsun 260Z, we found ourselves, for...
Emirates to Launch First Year-Round Direct Flight Between Auckland and Bali
Starting June 14, 2018, Emirates will have a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali,...
Bena and Tololela – Preserving tradition in Flores
Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province is a combination of sea and forested mountains with meandering highways cutting the...
The Betawi – A Look at the History, Culture and Cuisine
Nowadays Kemang is a favourite residential area of foreigners, and a trendy hangout hotspot with a wide range of restaurants,...
SAY ?I DO? TO ROMANCE AT MENJANGAN DYNASTY RESORT
Planning a dream wedding? Looking for an astonishing place to celebrate your newly-wedded bliss? Hoping to escape for a romantic,...
Philippines Government Wants its Overseas Workers to “Bring Home a Friend”
Filipinos working overseas are being encouraged to help boost the number of foreigners visiting the Philippines. The “Bring Home a...
Romancing the Stone
When I arrived at the Hotel Tugu in Blitar, a three-hour drive from Malang, I felt like I was taking...