Getting familiar with Indonesia

[PHOTOS] Kenya, Indonesia explore ways to strengthen ties

Waking up to a sunny day in Jakarta earlier this year, I was super excited about the exploration ahead. My counterpart Boniface Mwalii, chair of the Entertainment and Arts Journalists Association of Kenya, was my fellow tourist on this Asian adventure.  We left the hotel at around 8am in a taxi under the guidance of … Read more

Asia’s most beautiful island cracks down on foreign tourists offering sexual services

Tourists enjoy the sunset at Canggu beach in Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 2, 2021. Photo by Reuters Bali, Indonesia’s renowned holiday island, has intensified efforts to curb cases of foreigners engaging in prostitution as part of its initiative to improve the quality of tourism. Prostitution cases involving foreign nationals are widespread in Bali and pose significant … Read more

L’Oréal Indonesia continues to be optimistic about market potential despite COVID-19

With over 260 million people, Indonesia is a large market which has been growing consistently over the past two decades. While the firm cannot be sure about how the post-COVID-19 landscape will look like, it is certain that Indonesia will continue to be an important market for the beauty and personal care industry. “We have … Read more

Indonesian beauty retailer Sociolla lands in Vietnam

Beauty technology company Social Bella announced its first overseas expansion with the launch of the beauty e-commerce platform Sociolla in Vietnam. Demand from beauty enthusiasts in Vietnam was one of the company’s considerations, following a US$58 million funding from investors, such as Singaporean state investment fund Temasek and its private equity subsidiary Pavilion, alongside Singaporean venture capital firm … Read more

Labuan Bajo and beyond: Exploring the beauty of Indonesia’s dragon archipelago

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN  —  Manta rays hover, wings pulsing, on the fast currents of the Flores Sea. Komodo dragons, earth’s largest lizard, skulk in the scrubby forests … Read more

Incredible new £725m bridge connecting busy city to beautiful paradise | Travel News | Travel

A whopping £725 bridge is set to connect a busy city in Indonesia to a stunning island paradise, in the latest boost to the country’s infrastructure. The Batam-Bintan bridge will link Batam, the largest city in the beautiful Riau Islands, to Bintan, a tropical paradise which is a short boat ride from Singapore. The Indonesian … Read more

The Country with Most Beautiful Women in Asia

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top country with the most beautiful women in Asia. If you want to learn about more countries, head straight to the 20 Countries with the Most Beautiful Women in Asia. The Booming Beauty Industry: Trends and Growth in the Asia-Pacific and Global Markets The … Read more

Daisy Lowe showcases her incredible figure in animal print bikini as she goes horse riding on the beach in Indonesia

Daisy Lowe has shared a slew of stunning bikini-clad snaps posing on a horse, while going riding by the sea in Indonesia. The model, 35, has jetted to Asia with her fiancé Jordan Saul and their daughter Ivy, to mark the little one’s first birthday. Taking to her Instagram on Wednesday, she posted photos of her riding along … Read more

My family of 4 spent a night on a private houseboat in India for $300 — it was a unique, luxurious way to see such a beautiful place

Staying on a houseboat in India was incredible and fairly affordable. Asia London Palomba My family paid $300 for a night on a private two-bedroom houseboat in southern India. We spent the day sailing the backwaters of the river city of Alleppey, and were served three meals. The meals, boat staff, and views made the … Read more

Beautiful country with more beaches and seaside towns than anywhere else | Travel News | Travel

One beautiful country has more beaches and seaside towns than anywhere else in the world, with numerous islands making it the perfect place for a relaxing trip. While Canada is famed for having the longest coastline in the world, Indonesia has the most seaside areas as it is made up of five main islands and … Read more