Indonesia is a surf mecca like no other on earth. Set over a whopping 17,000 islands between the Sulu Sea and the Indian Ocean, it’s a land that hoovers up swell from the depths of the Southern Hemisphere and combines it with tropical islands laced with coral reefs and underwater volcanic topography. The result? A …
By far the most popular destination in Indonesia, Bali has a number of attractions to cater to a wide variety of tourists. There are excellent cultural experiences, beaches, and entertainment strips across the island. These mean the island attracts many different types of visitors, from backpackers to party tourists and even the luxury market. As …
Bali is an Indonesian Island where volcanic peaks still dominate over the paddy fields where locals have grown their food for generations. However, its beaches and coral reefs have resulted in the growth of a huge tourist economy, with visitors heading there not only from Australasia but also places much further afield. Tropical sunshine is …
The most popular island in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali, the famed “Island of Gods,” is an intriguing mix of stunning landscapes, culture, history, and religion. Attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world every year, the island is a world-class surfing and diving destination and has endless religious and archaeological landmarks that are known …
The city of Medan in North Sumatra sees a large number of tourists as it is the entry and exit point for stunning neighboring attractions like Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang. Unfortunately however, many people stay overnight in Medan and leave as quickly as possible, thinking that this is just another big city in Indonesia. …
Aceh is a province in the northern tip of Indonesia and sees far fewer visitors than many other parts of the country. The province is known for the devastating tsunami of 2004 which killed almost 200,000 people, and it is also notable for being the only place in Indonesia to have Shariah law. The province …
Yogyakarta is one of the most famous cities in Java and also one of the most interesting. It is known across Indonesia as the cultural capital of the country and it is also a university town that has a reputation for attracting artists and intellectuals who flock here to enjoy the arts scene and the …
The island of Flores in Indonesia means ‘Flowers’, although this is something of a misnomer as there are no tulips or roses to be seen here. Instead many people come to this island, which sits next to Lombok, for its underwater vistas as this is said to be one of the best places in world …
Sumatra sits in western Indonesia and makes up part of the Sunda Islands. Consisting of a number of different provinces, Sumatra is often less-visited by tourists compared with some of the big hits in Indonesia such as Bali or Lombok. This is a shame, as Sumatra offers a completely different side of this vast and …
Indonesia is one of the largest archipelagos in the world and is made up of at least 17,000 islands, so if you are looking for an island adventure then you have certainly come to the right place. Some of the islands make up the main provinces of Indonesia such as Sumatra, Java, Lombok, and Bali, …