Quiet, calm and peaceful. As far as the eye could see, there is only a stretch of grassland, a number of blank bale (gazebo), and a small hill at the end of the island. Kenawa Island has been widely known…
Sidemen Cycling: East Bali’s Countryside Charm at Sidemen Village
From Bali’s well-known islands, we reveal some hidden treasures Rice terraces, volcano views and jungle-tangled gorges make sleepy Sidemen feel like the Bali that time forgot. There’s not a great deal to do in this rambling district in the foothills…
Indonesia’s famed Komodo Island may close for one year in January 2020
Wildlife fans planning to visit Komodo Island to hang out with the largest lizards on Earth in 2020 will have to adjust their Indonesia travel plans. According to local media, government officials are closing the popular island to tourists for…
Pulutan Traditional Pottery Village, Minahasa Sulawesi
For many centuries, earthenware crafts from Pulutan village in Minahasa District, North Sulawesi, have been widely known for their high quality. Pass through the peaceful sights of the green Minahasa scenery as you drive en route to Pulutan Village, where…
Special Winter Offer From The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta
Originally built as a private estate in 1918, this legendary building in the centre of Yogyakarta is cloaked in classical opulence. Today, suitably renamed The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta – MGallery by Sofitel, this treasure of a hotel welcomes guests with…
Alila Seminyak, Bali bonus night offer
Unfurling along a pristine beach on Bali’s southwest coast mere steps from the Indian Ocean, Alila Seminyak ups the ante on tropical cool. A stunning Seminyak beach resort that radiates sophistication, vibrance and vivacity, offering an indulgence of luscious lifestyle…
Southeast Asia Largest Starbucks in Bali, Indonesia
From valet parking to a concierge desk — where customers are escorted to the main door — this new Starbucks Reserve on the island of Bali, Indonesia feels more like a luxury hotel rather than a coffee shop. Officially known as the…
Easter Offer Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali
Easter holiday is the ideal time to escape the crowds and celebrate with your loved ones. If you are sun-seekers looking for a staycation that is egg-stra special, then look no further. Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali has combined its must-do’s in…
Uncovering Bali’s Ancient Rice Terraces of Pupuan, Bali
Balinese farmers have harvested rice for over 2000 years. The rice terraces were created using primitive tools to carve the hillsides in order to support traditional-subak agriculture. The result is the beautiful terraced landscapes that still grace Bali today. Caring…
‘Nyobeng’, Skull washing Ritual in West Kalimantan
West Kalimantan, famous for its rain forests, also has various mysteries and enchantments. The nyobeng, a ritual in which human skulls taken through mengayau, or headhunting, are cleansed in Sebujit hamlet in Bengkayang regency, a long way from the city.…