Kota Tua, Jakarta’s historic centre
Jakarta is most often seen as a city of skyscrapers, but its most picturesque district is actually Kota Tua, with its beautiful houses from the Dutch colonial period.
Borobudur: the world’s largest Buddhist temple
Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, making it a must-see on your next trip to Indonesia.
The island of Java with friends, explore everything from trendy rooftops to temples, caves, waterfalls and volcanoes
There are endless ways to make the most of your trip to the island of Java with your friends. This article contains a selection of some of the most fun and interesting ones.
Karimunjawa, Indonesia’s snorkelling paradise
You have probably seen the closest thing to paradise in different parts of the world. One such site could be Karimunjawa, one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets.
Things to do on the island of Java for families with kids, volcanoes, theme parks and even a gondola ride
The island of Java is a great place to travel to with kids. In addition to its natural beauty it offers museums and a host of entertainment facilities that you can enjoy as a family.
Tips and the best nightclubs for a night out in Jakarta
Where to go out at night in Jakarta? Where to go clubbing? Is it safe? We answer all these questions and give you the best tips for a night out in Jakarta.
Wayang kulit: Indonesia’s traditional puppet theatre
Shadow theatre is one of the most popular and traditional dramatic arts in South-East Asia. In Indonesia, and in Java in particular, warang puppet theatre has been an important way of telling epic and humorous stories for centuries. Find out where you can see it in Jakarta.
Yogyakarta, a monarchy in the Republic of Indonesia
Yogyakarta is one of the main cities in Indonesia and is this independent country’s cultural capital. It’s in the centre of Java, in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Surprisingly, the region is governed by a monarchy, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, which continues to exist and is recognised by the Republic of Indonesia.