Indonesia’s Remote West Papua
Not many visitors seek out Fak-Fak, in West Papua Indonesia. Michael Britton meets and locals and explores the region.
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Flores and Sumba: Islands in Indonesia
Journeys with the Caterpillar: Travelling through Flores and Sumba, Indonesia. Sacrifices at a funeral in Sumba, learning the cultural norms of the islands.
Lembeh Strait, Bunaken Island Indonesia: Diving
Indonesia: Diving in Lembeh Strait and Bunaken Island and discovering species of fish like coconut octopus, humpback scorpion fish and others.
A Homestay in West Java, Indonesia
West Java: Staying with a local family in a small village in Indonesia in the jungles of Cianjur West Java.
A Tryst in a 1000-Year Old Cave in Bali
Visiting with Bali’s Gods and Goblins By Lakshmi Sharath Standing in front of the 1000-year-old cave, Goa Gajah in Bali, I meet the ferocious glare of the door guardians, with one of them holding a weapon up in the air. The massive goblin-like creature engraved at the mouth of the…
Yogyakarta and Central Java: Mystical Temples
Mike Smith visits the Indonesia, where he tours Hindu temples in Central Java, Buddhist stupas, Moslem mosques and volcanic black sand beaches in Yogyakarta.
Travel Warning: Sumatra, Indonesia, Dangerously Beautiful
Sumatra travel: Enjoying the natural beauty of Sumatra in Indonesia, but be aware of danger from volcanos, tsunamis, and from go-like-hell busses.
Raja Ampat Islands: Best Snorkeling in the World
Raja Ampat offers Coral, nudibranchs, and more By Larry Taylor There is no doubt about it – the best snorkeling and diving in the world is in Raja Ampat. This west Indonesian archipelago contains more marine bio-diversity than anywhere else in the world – more fish, more corals. In 2002,…
Indonesia: Bali After the Bombings
Jason Gaskell describes a tour of Bali where tourists have been slow to return after the 2002 and 2005 terrorist bombings.
A Family Vacation on Menyawakan Island, Indonesia
Menyawakan Island is both Tiny and Delightful for Families
Indonesia: Visting the Shaman of Siberut
The Shaman of Siberut Getting down to business By Gary Long People bed down early on Pulau Siberut, the largest of the Mentawai islands that lie 120km off the West Coast of Sumatra, and for good reason. Early morning wake up calls arrive, not by prior arrangement but automatically, courtesy…
Flores, Indonesia: Hours from Anywhere
The author describes the many attractions of Flores, Indonesia, including swimming in Rangko Cave, hotels and restaurants in Labuan Bajo.