Flying is no longer the sole contender for intercity travel across Java. With improving services, rail-based travel is becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia. Although journey times are certainly longer, the journey itself becomes the sought-after experience, with unique panoramic, luxury and sleeper trains enticing travellers to take to the tracks once again. In the past

The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation invites explorers into the heart of Kalimantan, to stay in the depths of the Indonesian rainforest, and make a direct contribution to the protection of the gentle orangutan, the ‘people of the forest.’ In the depths of East Kalimantan, Samboja Lodge sits at the centre of 1,800 hectares of Bornean

Tea. Ubiquitous across the country, not only in the warungs, served in clear glasses and muddled with sugar, but also across its landscapes. Yes, manicured plantations grow neatly along the rolling contours of Indonesia’s scenic uplands, the rows of neatly-tapered bush often backdropped by mountain vistas. As such, wherever tea grows, one can expect gentle

Embark on a serene tropical oasis where the rugged wilderness meets crystal-clear waters at Amber Lombok Beach Resort. The resort’s heavenly location together with the warm and hospitable staff, effortlessly integrates culture, culinary excellence, and art, welcoming guests into a rejuvenating experience where time seems to come to a complete halt. An exquisite boutique resort

Located in Magelang, the heart of Central Java, sprawling over an expansive 22-hectare property, MesaStila Resort and Spa presents a destination steeped in natural beauty, history and authentic Javanese hospitality. Encompassing lush gardens and coffee plantations, all ensconced by the majestic mountains of Java, this tasteful retreat offers an escape into Indonesia’s countryside.  Featuring a

Occupying most of the East Javan coastline, Banyuwangi presents a rugged landscape stretching from mountaintops to bushland plains and down to the sea. It’s a nature-lovers playground, home to three vast national parks, each wildly different and home to a variety of exotic flora and fauna. For adventure-seekers, challenging volcanic trails await, as well as

Elegantly situated along the pristine coastline of South Lombok, discover a tranquil seaside escape a short 30-minute drive from Lombok Airport: Amber Lombok Beach Resort. Immerse in an oasis of serenity and refined luxury, graced by mesmerising landscapes and picturesque panoramas, this exquisite retreat beckons globetrotters to unwind and bask in the sophisticated simplicity of its

Founded in 1817 by the order of the government of the Dutch East Indies, the Bogor Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya Bogor) has thrived under the leadership of many renowned botanists including Johannes Elias Teijsmann, Rudolph Herman Christiaan Carel Scheffer, and Melchior Treub. Since its foundation, the garden has served as a major research centre for

“We seem to be missing something in the great debate over holiday destinations and I think it’s a shame”, says Alistair Speirs, Founder of Phoenix Communications and quite a well-travelled person! It takes basically the same time to get to Lombok as to Bali so traveling isn’t the problem, it seems to be perception: Bali

The Special Region of Jogjakarta is iconic, with world-renowned culture and heritage sites. One might think there’s too much to do in Jogjakarta, as it is affectionately known, from Candi (temple) Prambanan and Candi Borobudur to the Keraton (palace) and Taman Sari. As central as those places are to the culture of Jogja, it is often fun to explore beyond them.

What is the first thing on a hotel or resort developer’s mind as they sit down with architects and planners, engineers and interior decorators, to put together the plans to create a new and unique property? Is it ‘the guest experience’? Perhaps a desire to amaze with brilliant food venues? What about simply ‘let’s make