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Java, home to more than 150 million people, is Indonesia’s most populous island and one of the most densely populated places in the world. If you are wondering what to see in Java, you will find an incredibly varied island: big cities, rice fields, temples, waterfalls and some of the country’s most striking volcanoes. Many…

Flores is an island in eastern Indonesia known for its volcanic landscapes and small villages. Above all, it is the main gateway to Komodo National Park, which you can reach from Labuan Bajo. The name Flores comes from Portuguese and means “flowers”. Portuguese explorers who arrived in the region in the 16th century called it…

The Gili Islands lie off the northwest coast of Lombok. These three small islands have no motorized traffic and are known for their white sand beaches, clear water and excellent snorkeling and diving. Lombok is much larger and more mountainous, dominated by Mount Rinjani. It sees far fewer visitors than nearby Bali and offers untamed…

Off Bali’s southeast coast, Nusa Penida is the largest and wildest of the three Nusa Islands, alongside the smaller Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. In recent years it has become one of the most visited destinations around Bali, largely thanks to places made famous on social media, such as Kelingking Beach. Tourism has inevitably changed…

Bali is a deeply spiritual island, where Balinese Hindu culture is visible everywhere, from temples and offerings to daily ceremonies. It is also a place for yoga, surfing, hikes through rice fields and up volcanoes, cooking classes and local crafts, where tradition and modern life constantly meet. In this guide, we share the best things…

Everything you need to plan an independent trip to Indonesia Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands stretching between Asia and Oceania. Active volcanoes, tropical forests, rice terraces, incredible marine life and cultures that change completely from one island to the next make it almost impossible to think of Indonesia as a single…

Borneo is the third-largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea, and its territory is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and the small Sultanate of Brunei. The Indonesian part, known as Kalimantan, covers most of the island, while the Malaysian part includes the states of Sarawak and Sabah. Its history has always been linked…

Penang is an island in northern Malaysia, connected to the mainland by two bridges. Its capital, George Town, is famous for its UNESCO-listed historic centre, colonial architecture, temples, street art and, above all, street food. Beyond the city, the island offers forests, beaches and Penang Hill, with beautiful views over the island and the mainland….

Ipoh and the Cameron Highlands are two of the most interesting destinations in Peninsular Malaysia and, thanks to the connections between them, they can easily be included in the same itinerary. Ipoh is known for its colonial architecture, local food and unusual temples built inside limestone caves. A few hours away, the Cameron Highlands offer…

Malacca, or Melaka, is a historic city on the Strait of Malacca, roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. For centuries it was an important trading port, and traces of the different cultures and colonial powers that passed through the city can still be seen today. Its historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage…