Tugu Hotel’ Four Magical Spells (Advertorial)
Hotel Tugu Lombok Hotel Tugu Lombok is set on the heavenly white sand beach of Sire, on the northwest coast...
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Bloo Lagoon – A Quiet Hideaway in Bali
Padangbai is a small, friendly Balinese seaside village and a great little getaway about an hour and a half from...
Weaving Hope: Threads of Life
In the bold Sumbanese cloth, I could almost see pairs of horses fighting and giant birds greeting each other, as...
Viewpoints: Indonesia in Pictures
Bali-based photographer David Metcalf captures the magic and wonder of Indonesia while traveling across Kalimantan, Java and Bali. ...
Vibrant Jakarta ? Alive and Kicking
Jakarta is full of colour, vibrancy and life. At first glance it looks like a huge modern city with a...
Indonesia Through the Eyes of Rio Helmi
Best known for his large format photo books Memories of the Sacred (2011) and River of Gems (1991, with Lorne...
Bali One Step Closer in Benoa Port Plan
In addition to offering an alternative transportation hub for domestic and international tourists arriving in Bali, the harbour is expected...
Tourist Killed in Bali Magic Mushrooms Misadventure
A 23-year-old Singaporean tourist died on Saturday, May 6, after reportedly falling from a balcony in Bali while under the...
Five Fantastic Eastern Indonesian Holiday Destinations
The Indonesian archipelago, featuring 17,000 islands, has so much to offer insatiable adventurers. While more and more expat travellers are...
Indonesia’s old manuscripts are waiting to be deciphered
Mehamat Boru Karo Sekalu, a lady working in North Sumatra Museum reads an ancient book written in Batak letters, eloquently....
Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of Indonesia
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens...
10 Breathtaking Bali Getaways with Infinity Pools
Bali is home to a plethora of resorts that range from budget-friendly to luxurious. Take your pick from these stunning...
Borobudur Reliefs Tell Wise Tales
Borobudur Temple was built in the eighth century and has more than 2,670 reliefs. Each set of reliefs tells a...
Maria Loretha: Championing Sorghum, Flores’ Crop of Hope
Sorghum is a gluten-free and nutrient-rich crop that can replace rice in times of need. It is drought-resistant and grows...
A Shortlist of Ubud’ Organic Farmers’ Markets
Not only known for its laid back and artsy ambiance, Ubud is also comprised of healthy organic food markets. This...
West Sumatra Eyes Potential of Owl Agritourism
With thousands of majestic owls living in the area, a local environmental centre plans to develop a new agritourism concept...
UPDATE: Indonesia’s First Disneyland Was Fake News
Aiming to boost local tourism, the regent of Boyolali is cooperating with foreign investors and local developers to build a...
Legendary Alun-Alun Surya Kencana is Alive with Edelweiss, Scenery
With its edelweiss, stunning scenery and local lore Alun-alun Surya Kencana will send your heart beating at full gallop....
Travelling with a Diabetic Child
We were living in Jakarta, thousands of miles from our home country, when we took our daughter to the doctor...
Lakoat Kujawas: Comfort Food and Literature from the Heart of Timor
Munching on shrimp dumplings fried in lard (babi oangke) at lively garden weddings, dipped in a tangy chili sauce bursting...
Local, French Investors Vie for North Bali Airport Project
The government will publish plans for a new airport in North Bali amid surge in overseas air traffic to the...