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...
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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...
The Kids Went Wild in Batavia
“The memory of things gone is important to a jazz musician.” – Louis Armstrong Joey Alexander’s nomination for two Grammy...
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...
Preserving the Balinese Language for Generations to Come
Language represents culture. In culturally rich Indonesia this is especially true; is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands with around...
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....
Saudara Dalam Sejarah: Exposing the Story of Indonesia’s Forgotten Exiles
In the 1960s, Sukarno sent thousands of students to study abroad, including in China. After the 1965 anti-communist massacre, in...
Take the Road Less Travelled: Cubadak Paradiso Village
Discovering the overland and underwater treats on a little island resort off the coast of West Sumatra. Why do we...
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...
Taking a Spin in Kal-Tim
Cycling adventures through kampung, rain forest and sandy beaches with the Balikpapan International Women’s Association’s (‘BIWA’) cycling group. In 1974,...
Indonesia’s War on Drugs
Nearly all UN members have endorsed the 1961, 1971 and 1988 conventions on the prohibition of the main illegal recreational...
The Royal Palaces and Holy Waters of Eastern Bali
Bali’s nickname ‘Island of the Gods’ is no exotic coincidence. Long before this island attracted tourists, Bali has been home...