With Bali becoming so overcrowded since the Pandemic, visitors are finding it a lot harder to get the idyllic beachside experience of only a few short years ago. It’s no secret that a Bali holiday is not what it once was, and the more savvy traveler is seeking alternatives around […]
Presiding quietly and ominously over the entire Indonesian Archipelago reside no less than 127 Volcano’s. The names of several of them are well known to visitors to the region as they smolder away, ever present and always a threat. Mt Ijen, however, is known mostly for its iconic Blue Flame, […]
One thing about writing guides for Lonely Planet is that you find yourself discovering and exploring locations that you otherwise might have completely passed by. Such was the case with Dieng Plateau when I visited there a few weeks ago. Located right in the middle of Java, this highland gem […]
In a country like Indonesia, there just HAS to be a few haunted places, right? Well, there are, and I’m here to tell you that after living in the country for several years, I rate Indonesia as one of the most haunted countries in the world! In this article, I’ve […]
One very under rated getaway from Semarang in Central Java is a place called Benteng Fort Willem I. This partially abandoned fort hails back to the early 1800’s, and is a fascinating place to visit if you are in the area. Located not too far off the motorway, and in […]
Most visitors to Jakarta have no idea that there are idyllic tropical islands only a short boat ride away. Thousand Islands Jakarta sit right on the doorstep of the Indonesian Capital, and yet remain one of the city’s most well kept secrets. But how do you get to Thousand Islands, […]
One of the most popular places to visit in Jakarta is the National Monument. Located right in the center of the city, it’s impossible to miss. Every visitor to Jakarta must pass by it at least once, as Merdeka Square, where Monas Jakarta is located, is a major intersection and […]
One of the best day trips from Yogyakarta I’ve done is by far a trip to Jomblang Cave. This incredible sinkhole is a once in a lifetime experience, and something I can’t believe took me so long to do. It wasn’t until I was recently researching for Lonely Planet that […]
If you are in Java or Bali and wish to travel from one to the other, then flying is not your only option. You can also travel by road, on a scooter, in a car or on a bus. To do this, you will need to cross between Java and […]
Pulau Merah is a place that I heard about several years ago when I first moved to Indonesia, but until recently haven’t had the opportunity to visit. Now, having been there and spent some time exploring the area, I wish I had made it sooner. Better known as Red Island […]
If you are in East Java, and have ever heard of Red Island, or Pulau Merah as it is known locally, then you will also know that there are many other wonderful beaches in the area. One of these is the beautiful Pantai Wedi Ireng, which is one of the […]
When it comes to hikes in Indonesia, there are just so many to choose from. In a country with over 17,000 islands, mostly covered with jungle and volcanoes, it is only to be expected. The problem is, most hiking articles and guides will only really tell you about the most […]