A Day Trip to Green Canyon in PangandaranGreen Canyon, locally known as Cukang Taneuh, is one of West Java’s most memorable nature escapes. The name means “land bridge”, referring to the limestone…
What to see at Candi Sukuh on Mount LawuCandi Sukuh is one of Central Java’s most distinctive historical sites, set among tea fields and mountain villages on the western slope of Mount Lawu. Its…
How to Travel from Bali to Lombok by SpeedboatTravelling from Bali to Lombok by speedboat is one of the most practical ways to move between Indonesia’s popular islands. The crossing is faster than the…
A Guide to the Pine Forest of Mangunan in YogyakartaSet on the hills southeast of Yogyakarta, the Pine Forest of Mangunan is an easy nature escape from the city. Tall pine trees cover the slopes around Dlingo,…
Visiting Wae Rebo Traditional Village in FloresHigh in the mountains of western Flores, Wae Rebo is known for its distinctive cone-shaped houses, misty forest setting and strong Manggarai cultural…
Five Belitung beaches for calm-water swimmingThe Belitung Islands, off the east coast of Sumatra, are known for pale sand, granite boulders and clear water that often looks more like a swimming pool than…
A Practical Guide to Pasar Burung in JakartaPasar Burung Pramuka, often called the Pramuka Bird Market, is one of Jakarta’s best-known places for seeing the city’s long relationship with songbirds. The…