Blitar: A Grave Town
There’s much that’s curious about Blitar. Harmonious yet discordant, mainly subtle, then abruptly blunt. Certainly different. Well worth sampling. It’s...
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Indonesian Antiques
Due to the intertwined histories of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, some “Indonesian antiques” actually share their roots with our Malaysian...
Kids Summer Holiday Camp at Novotel Lombok Resort and Villas
In partnership with Rinjani Indah School, Novotel Lombok is hosting for the first time a super fun kids holiday program...
Novotel & ibis Styles Bogor, Hidden Gems Perfect for a Family Getaway in Bogor
A retreat from the heart of Jakarta and reachable in only 50 minutes from the city, Novotel & ibis Styles...
Why Everyone Should Visit Lombok
A Chat with Evan Burns, General Manager of Living Asia Resort and Spa Lombok Can you tell us about your...
Your Next Trip: Flores
The island of Flores, home of the extraordinary Komodo National Park, has much to offer and is worth taking some...
Tips for Travelling with a Young Family
I do not enjoy travelling with my kids. Sometimes the vacation is worth the pain and suffering we go through...
VESPA ACROSS INDONESIA PART II: Nusa Tenggara, Travelling at the Speed of Whim
Living in board shorts, riding from swimming hole to swimming hole and leaning into the next curve. This is freedom,...
Sumenep ? Madura’ Most Interesting Town
Sumenep is a town I love. Having visited it frequently for nearly 30 years, I can say it has changed...
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...
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...