Stories

  1. Getting Around Indonesian Cities With Gojek And GrabRide-hailing apps have transformed urban travel in Indonesia. In Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Medan, Denpasar, Makassar, and many other cities,…
  2. What to Know About Traditional Dance Performances in UbudUbud is widely regarded as Bali’s cultural heart, and its evening dance performances are among the most memorable ways to experience the island’s artistic…
  3. How to Spend a Day at Taman Safari BogorTaman Safari Bogor is one of Indonesia’s most distinctive wildlife attractions: part open-range safari, part traditional zoo, and part family recreation park.…
  4. Bali waterfalls for a refreshing dipBali is celebrated for its beaches, but the island’s inland landscapes offer a different kind of escape. Dense jungle, volcanic rock, rice terraces, and clear…
  5. A Guide to Sumatra’s Best West Coast Surf BreaksSumatra’s western shoreline faces the open Indian Ocean, giving surfers access to powerful reef breaks, long beach waves, and remote island lineups. Conditions…
  6. Exploring the mountain villages around Bromo and SemeruThe Bromo Tengger Semeru region is often presented through a few famous images: a jeep crossing a sea of volcanic sand, sunrise above Mount Bromo, and the…
  7. How to Reach the Gili Islands from Lombok by Public BoatThe Gili Islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air—sit just off Lombok’s northwest coast and are among Indonesia’s easiest island escapes. Travelers can…
  8. Where to Watch Fireflies Across IndonesiaIndonesia’s tropical forests, mangrove wetlands, rice fields, and riverbanks create ideal habitats for fireflies. After sunset, these small beetles turn dark…
  9. A Guide to Bali’s Cultural Festivals And Sacred TraditionsBali’s festivals reveal the island through ceremony, community, and belief rather than through sightseeing alone. Temple courtyards fill with offerings,…
  10. How to visit the Derawan Islands in East KalimantanThe Derawan Islands are a remote marine destination in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, known for clear lagoons, coral gardens, sea turtles, manta rays, and quiet…