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” […]
Indonesia is one of the most spectacular countries in Southeast Asia and for many travellers it is the highlight of a visit to the region. That said, like any country, it pays to know some travel tips for Indonesia before […]
Climate in Indonesia Indonesia straddles the equator which means that it has a monsoonal climate. The seasons are basically grouped into ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ seasons, although it is hot throughout the year. Some parts of Indonesia are a little cooler […]
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, […]
