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Sidney

With its picture-postcard beaches, stunning harbour and almost-year-round perfect weather, Sydney has something of a reputation as a relaxed destination, free from airs and graces. Read More..
Palangkaraya

Borneo belongs to three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. The largest portion is Indonesia’s, known as Kalimantan. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word Kalamanthana, meaning ‘burning weather island’, describing her hot and humid tropical climate. Read More..
Jambi

Envisage a place where nomadic people live in the rainforest, practising ancient customs; where beautiful highlands are fragrant with the rich aroma of coffee, and a mist-shrouded lake is set among mountains. Merangin, in Sumatra’s Jambi province, is not well known among travellers – but that is part of its appeal. Read More..
Barcelona

For anyone with a liking for art, music, dining, festivals and the good life lived 24 hours a day, the Spanish city of Barcelona is irresistible – especially in summer Read More..
Palembang

Once called the ‘Venice of the East’, Palembang is the ancient former capital of the powerful Srivijaya maritime kingdom. As the Sumatran city prepares to co-host the 2018 Asian Games, Ayos Purwoaji explores its dynamic combination of old and new. Read More..
Venice

An island community where exceptional blown glass has been produced for more than seven centuries, Murano is a haven of tranquillity minutes from the busiest attractions of Venice. Read More..
Selayar

Colours explores a group of islands at the tail-end of South Sulawesi, where pristine white-sand beaches meet turquoise waters rich in marine life, from baby turtles to splendid coral. Conservation and tourism can co-exist. Read More..
Bau Bau

I arrive at Betoambari Airport in Baubau just before midday after a flight from Makassar that took less than an hour. If travelling by sea, the distance between the two cities can be covered in half a day. Read More..

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ARY INDRA THE JAVANESE ARCHITECT GOES TO VENICE

With more than 20 years’ experience as an architect, Ary Indra has designed a wide variety of buildings in Indonesia and abroad

KAIMANA

Covering more than 180,000km2 in West Papua, Bird’s Head Seascape is home to one of the planet’s most biodiverse coral reefs. We’ll explore deserted coastlines and seldom-visited spots in search of the world’s largest fish from on board Sequoia – one of the newest luxury wooden vessels built to experience the best of this wealth of islands.

Toraja

For hundreds of years Tana Toraja remained almost hidden from the outside world – a sort of Indonesian Shangri-La in the Sulawesi highlands. Mark Eveleigh has a life-and-death adventure in one of the world’s most fascinating communities.

Medina

The final resting place of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Medina is the second holiest city for the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, and almost every inch of it is sacred.

The Bajo Tribe

Let’s meet the tribe who travel the sea!

Tempeh – the Javanese Treasure

From rural Java to the finest restaurants, this soy-based superfood is conquering the globe, one bite at a time.

seoul

Let’s Have Fun in Seoul

From going to an amusement park, to seeing the city from the sky, there’s always plenty to do in Seoul.

Brussels

Late spring is a great time to stroll around Brussels and admire the Belgian capital’s glorious architecture, which spans centuries of rich history and culture.

Explore Banyuwangi

With national parks full of curious wildlife, a forest out of a fantasy movie and beautiful beaches where you can watch the sun rise and set, Banyuwangi in East Java is becoming a must-see destination.

KEVIN SANJAYA SUKAMULJO KEVIN THE UNSTOPPABLE

2017 was a stellar year for Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, and 2018 is not shaping up too badly, either.