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  1. A Guide to the Salt Pans of the Indramayu CoastAlong the northern shoreline of West Java, Indramayu’s salt pans form a broad, working landscape of shallow ponds, raised earth banks and white mineral crusts.…
  2. What to See at Museum Angkut in Batu, East JavaMuseum Angkut is one of Batu’s most distinctive attractions, combining a transport museum with themed streets, film-style sets and large indoor exhibition…
  3. How to Visit the Saka Palace of the Sultanate of TidoreThe Saka Palace of the Sultanate of Tidore is one of North Maluku’s most meaningful heritage sites. Known locally as Kedaton Kesultanan Tidore, the palace…
  4. Best homestays for a night in the Dieng PlateauA night in the Dieng Plateau gives travellers time to see more than the famous sunrise. You can visit volcanic lakes, colourful crater pools, ancient Hindu…
  5. A Practical Guide to Kali Biru Waterfall in BanyuwangiKali Biru Waterfall is the kind of East Java attraction that suits travellers who prefer forest roads, clear pools and a quiet rural setting over a heavily…
  6. Exploring the Ancient Temples of the Singosari Kingdom in MalangNorth of Malang, East Java, a quiet collection of temple ruins reveals the story of the Singosari Kingdom, a powerful Hindu-Buddhist state that flourished in…
  7. How to Travel from Surabaya to the Madura Islands by FerryMadura sits just across the water from Surabaya, yet the journey feels like a change of pace almost immediately. The island is known for salt farms, strong…
  8. The Best Time to See Rafflesia Arnoldii in BengkuluSeeing a Rafflesia arnoldii in bloom is one of Indonesia’s most unusual wildlife experiences. The flower is enormous, famously foul-smelling and surprisingly…
  9. A Guide To The Butterfly Park In Taman Kupu-Kupu BaliTaman Kupu-Kupu Bali, also known as Bali Butterfly Park, is a peaceful nature attraction in Tabanan where visitors can walk among free-flying butterflies,…
  10. How To Attend A Traditional Javanese Wedding As A GuestBeing invited to a traditional Javanese wedding is a special opportunity to see family, faith, music, clothing and ceremony woven together. The celebration may…