Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country but the practice of Islam across the archipelago has been shaped by centuries of interaction with Hinduism, Buddhism and other faiths, as well as traditional animist practices. As a result, Islam in […]
Compared to other Southeast Asian cuisines, Indonesian meals lack variety. Coconut milk and aromatic spices at first add intriguing tastes to the meats, vegetables and fruits, but after a while everything starts to taste the same – spiced, fried and […]
Jakarta’s Sukarno-Hatta Airport and Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport are the main international air gateways into Indonesia, with direct flights from several Australian cities – there are flights to Bali from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin. The archipelago also boasts international […]
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia: Republik Indonesia), is a vast nation consisting of more than 18,000 islands in the South East Asian Archipelago, and is the world’s largest archipelagic nation. The name “Indonesia” derives from Greek “indus” […]
Java, Indonesia Java The richest, most lush and most densely populated of Indonesia’s countless islands, Java has an extraordinary diverse landscape, from towering volcanoes to dense forest, manicured rice paddies and teeming cities. Java is the site of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, […]
The only thing that’s more relaxing than lounging poolside or soaking in the water on a sunny day is doing it at one of these incredible Balinese destinations. The island has an extensive mix of hotels and resorts with stunning swimming pools […]
Wae Rebo, an old Manggaralan village famous for its authentic and Unesco-recognized houses, is located in the pleasant, isolated mountains of East Nusa Tenggara. People say good things come to those who wait. This adage perfectly fit my efforts to […]
World famous Pangandaran Beach in West Java is famous for its breathtaking green canyon. (Burufly Photo). If you’re into activities that give you adrenaline rush, West Java is a perfect place for you. From surfing at Cimaja Beach, paragliding in […]
If you dream of visiting the magical paradise that is the nation of Indonesia, you might worry about how much such a trip is going to cost you. For those with smaller Indonesia travel on a budgets, it may seem […]
Bali With its pounding surf, emerald-green rice terraces and exceptionally artistic culture, the small volcanic island of Bali – population 3.1 million and the only Hindu society in Southeast Asia – has long been Indonesia’s premier tourist destination. Although it suffers […]
