Indonesia

5 Bizarre Things To Do In Bali

Indonesia is one of the largest groups of islands in the world with 18,306 in total. Bali is one of the most popular islands in the group and is beautiful all year round. You’ll enjoy tropical climate that averages between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit from January to December. Not only is it a great [...]

Photo of the Moment: A Pirate on the Kayan River, Indonesia

Undead Destinations

Bran Castle © Horia Varlan The recent pop culture obsession with vampires has led to a surge in fang tourism. Lonely Planet has compiled a list of the best places around the world to delve into the mystery of the undead. Explore ancient legends of beautiful Pontianaks– Indonesia’s version of a vampire–in their namesake city [...]

Photo of the Moment: Kupang Sunset, Indonesia

Monkey Steals Camera to Snap Himself, Indonesia

A macaque monkey in Indonesia took a camera from a wildlife photographer before snapping himself in a variety of poses. Check out the photos and full story via The Telegraph.

5 Essential Bali Experiences

© Adhi Rachdian Bali is a cultural wonderland and sensory delight that leaves you wanting more each time you leave. It is rare to meet someone who has holidayed in Bali that doesn’t want to go again or hasn’t already been multiple times and there’s good reason for this. As you explore deeper into the [...]

‘Shark Ride’: Travel Photographer of the Year Competition

This awesome photo by James Morgan of a six-year old “riding” a shark was among the winners of The Telegraph’s Travel Photographer of the Year 2010. No surprise there. What a great capture!

Postcard from Bali [Video]

I’ll post this largely without comment except to say that it’s a beautifully edited piece: Sofia Coppola would be proud.

Photo of the Moment: Summiting Mount Rinjani, Indonesia

Photo of the Moment: Perfect Escape in East Borneo

Photo of the Moment: Shop Owner on a Shady Dirt Strip, Sulawesi

Photo of the Moment: Morning Bromo, Indonesia

Photo of the Moment: Facing Pura Tanah Lot, Bali

Photo of the Moment: The Sounds of Peace at Sunset, Bali

Photo of the Moment: Not a Marlboro Country, Indonesia

Photo of the Moment: Rainbow Man, Indonesia

Photo of the Moment: Live Music All the Way, Indonesia

Chastity Padlocks to Curb Hanky Panky in Indonesia

© HaPe_Gera An attempt by the local government of an Indonesian province to curb prostitution – by making it mandatory for masseuses to padlock their pants – has come under fire by a women’s empowerment minister who termed the move as “highly insulting” to women. Batu in Indonesia’s east Java province sees a steady influx [...]

Photo of the Moment: Borobudur Sunrise, Indonesia

Photo of the Moment: The Lost Hindu Temple, Indonesia

Lost Hindu Temple, Indonesia © Stuck in Customs

Jakarta Train Roof Riders to be Caught “Red Handed”

© ^riza^ Commuters riding on the roofs of trains are not an uncommon sight in Jakarta, and many desperate to get to their destination clamber up top when seats aren’t available. The roof also provides a free of charge route to those who aren’t willing to cough up the price of a ticket. Not for [...]