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The Golden Age of exploration is long gone – or so we tend to think. All that’s left to investigate on our long-suffering planet are the murky depths of our oceans – and perhaps a few scraps of jungle. In this, the era of the sat nav and Google – when everything is accessible at … Read more
Southeast Asia is a diverse region that offers a unique blend of modern cities, cultural heritage, and natural wonders. Three of the most exciting countries in this region—Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia—each offer distinctive experiences. Whether traveling for leisure, culture, or adventure, the region’s seamless connectivity ensures that you can enjoy your journey with ease. One … Read more
Even with the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which delineated our lands into British and Dutch spheres, the cultural threads linking us remained unbroken. In Kalimantan Barat, I was particularly struck by the linguistic and cultural similarities between Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. With approximately 85% of their vocabulary being remarkably similar, it felt as though I … Read more
Home Travel Spice it up in Indonesia By Helen Hayes • 23 August 2024 Explore the hidden treasures of the islands of Indonesia. Image credit: Coral Expeditions With idyllic scenery, fascinating cultures, rich maritime heritage and plenty of wildlife, unlock the secrets of the islands of Indonesia with Coral Expeditions. This article is brought to … Read more
The Indonesian island of Sumba offers the kind of sanctuary that travelers yearn for. A Sumba sojourn is a “change your life” kind of trip, offering a lost island forgotten in time with unspoiled beaches, rice paddy plateaus, savannah bush, and dense jungle—just an hour’s flight beyond Bali, but a world away. Situated east of … Read more
Home Travel Cruising Indonesia’s last paradise By Nicola Timm • March 13, 2024 Swim with whale sharks in Indonesia. Image credit: Steven Bradley There’s expedition cruising, then there’s expedition cruising with Heritage Expeditions. This journey began as an opportunity for me to work through some of my harder-to-tick-off bucket list items – swimming with whale … Read more
By Duncan Evans For Nca Newswire Published: 08:14 GMT, 5 February 2024 | Updated: 08:15 GMT, 5 February 2024 Australian travellers are being warned to exercise a high degree of caution as close neighbour Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, heads to the polls next week in a high-stakes election. Smart Traveller, the Australian government’s advisory … Read more
The Maldives It has become the hotspot for Bollywood celebs, and as travel and tourism experts point out, the island is worth the hype. Stay in an over-water villa for a quintessential Maldives experience. Bali One of the 17,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is a beautiful island that you must visit. Be it … Read more
Stretching down the Pacific coast of South America is the spectacular country of Chile. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes mountain range down to the continent’s southern tip, the country is home to just under 20 million people. Chile is packed full of wonderful sites and attractions including stunning beaches. The country is also … Read more
The view from the top of Gunung Api Purba (ancient volcano) in the Nglanggeran village in Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Korea Times photo by Dong Sun-hwa Village recognized by UNWTO mesmerizes tourists with natural landscape, traditional culture By Dong Sun-hwa YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Waking up to the thunderous crowing of roosters, most residents of the rural … Read more
