Indonesia Travel Stories

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 9, 2022 • 5 min read

Visa rules for Indonesia have always been confusing, but trips to Bali and other islands are back on the cards. Here's what you need to know about visas.

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.

Jul 5, 2017 • 5 min read

Given it’s one of the world’s most famous resort islands, Bali seems an unlikely choice for those wanting to escape the crowds. And while it’s true that this…