Yogyakarta is surprising in so many different ways. While Yogyakarta’s city life is young and contemporary, there is also traditional side to the city that cannot be overlooked. People have called the area home for hundreds and thousands of years,…
Ruteng Spider Web Rice Fields, Flores
Head toward Ruteng, a pleasantly cool town located up in the western hills. Around 17km west of Ruteng lies an even smaller town named Cancar – you’ll have the most amazing view over spectacularly intricate spider web rice fields from…
Puncak tea plantation, West Java
Located less than 90 kilometers south of Jakarta, the Gunung Mas tea plantation was cultivated in the Dutch colonial era, although is now a government-owned estate. The site is sprawled out over more than 6,000 acres, where row after row…
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Bali
An iconic image of Bali, depicted on the 50,000Rp note, this important Hindu-Buddhist temple was founded in the 17th century. It is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of the waters, and is built on small islands. Pilgrimages and ceremonies…
Gunung Api Banda Island: Most Rapid Coral Growth in the World
Pulau Gunung Api Banda is one of ten volcanic islands in the Banda archipelago, and as you may have suspected by the name of the island, Gunung Api Banda – meaning fiery mountain – is made up entirely of a volcano. This…
Grand Two Bedroom Villa at WakaGangga
For centuries timeless traditions, the mountains, emerald green rice fields, the deep blue ocean and the quietly spoken people of Bali have inspired artists and travelers alike. In a village forgotten by time, WakaGangga harnesses all that is beautiful, natural…
Ora Beach Resort, Maluku
As the country with the second longest coastline in the world, Indonesia is home to countless beautiful beaches, and has won numerous awards for such. One of these beaches is Ora Beach, carefully hidden away on the North Coast of Seram Island. An…
The Spice Islands, Moluccas (Maluku)
Known as the Moluccas or Spice Islands, the remote Maluku Islands are a forgotten part of Indonesia. The islands are blessed with peaceful swathes of white sand, picturesque villages and interesting history. This Indonesian hidden gem has marine life that…
Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo National Park
Gili Lawa Laut is the northern-most of two islands off the northeastern tip of Komodo Island. There are several dive sites around the island, and the bays on the north and south sides are a common overnight mooring place. The…
Kalibaru Plantation, East Java
The picturesque road from Jember to Banyuwangi winds around the foothills of Gunung Raung, through rainforest, and up to the small hill town of Kalibaru (428m). It’s a good base for visiting the nearby plantations around Glenmore, to the east,…