Indonesia Travel Stories

Jan 15, 2025 • 6 min read

With active volcanoes, diverse wildlife and water activities galore, Indonesia fills any trip with adventure. Plan yours around these 11 things to do.

Jan 14, 2025 • 12 min read

Indonesia is blessed with a rich history, culture and cuisine, and fabulous scenery. Here are the top things you need to know before you visit.

Jan 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Interested in beaches? Festivals? Wildlife? Solitude? Indonesia offers all that – and more. Here are the prime time to visit the country.

Sep 30, 2024 • 6 min read

From exploring history in Jakarta to hiking up a volcano in a national park, here are the best places to go to in Java.

May 20, 2024 • 6 min read

That Indonesia has beautiful beaches is no secret. Here are the ones that you may not have heard of.

Apr 29, 2024 • 6 min read

Explore Indonesia’s diverse culinary landscape across the world's largest island nation, from satay to the globally renowned beef rendang.

Dec 10, 2023 • 6 min read

With a lush tropical climate and endless miles of sandy shoreline, Indonesia is the ultimate beach destination. Here's our pick of Indonesia's best beaches.

Dec 8, 2023 • 10 min read

An adventurous way to discover the greatest island nation on Earth? Or seat-bumping, dirt-tracking utter madness? These are Indonesia's best road trips.

Dec 6, 2023 • 7 min read

Navigating the many islands of Indonesia is getting easier – find the fast, comfortable, and memorable ways to explore the archipelago.

Dec 2, 2023 • 6 min read

This guide to daily costs, along with tips on saving money, can help you budget for your visit to Indonesia.

Nov 27, 2023 • 9 min read

Discover Indonesia's top breaks in Bali, Lombok, Java and beyond with this guide to when and where to surf.

Apr 8, 2022 • 7 min read

Home to everything from Komodo dragons to active volcanoes, Indonesia has a staggering 52 national parks. These are the best.

Apr 3, 2022 • 8 min read

The planet's finest diving locations, volcanic peaks rising from lush jungle, and incredible wildlife are among Indonesia's must-see natural wonders.

Apr 2, 2022 • 7 min read

There are many amazing hikes in Indonesia that cater to all difficulty levels, featuring incredible views, live volcanoes and epic experiences.

Feb 18, 2020 • 6 min read

Indonesia is set to build a new capital city from scratch. We ask experts what a city fit for the future would look like.

Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read

With its pink-sand beaches, world-class diving and welcoming villages, East Nusa Tenggara is an ideal destination for an Indonesian holiday without crowds.

Aug 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.

Oct 19, 2018 • 5 min read

Once a sleepy surfing village known for its beginner-friendly waves and picturesque sunsets, Canggu has transformed into a booming digital nomad hub…

Aug 20, 2018 • 7 min read

Stretching more than 4000km from east to west, Indonesia's sprawling, island-packed jungle archipelago offers many opportunities for active and…

Jun 12, 2018 • 6 min read

Christmas Island crabs? The adorable quokkas of Rottnest? There’s perhaps no place in the world as synonymous with its animal inhabitants as Indonesia’s…

Sep 4, 2017 • 4 min read

Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is often referred to as the city of contrasts, and for good reason. Those with a bit of time and patience will find an…

Aug 11, 2017 • 5 min read

With 17,000-plus isles to choose from, planning an Indonesian island-hopping adventure can feel overwhelming.