“Tiket, tes dan ID” beamed a friendly face. It was the conductor.  Full of anticipation and anxiety for the journey ahead, I fumbled my papers into his hands. It was the first time in six years I had taken local intercity trains. My last train trip was an excursion to Semarang from Jakarta: a pleasant

If you’ve been longing for an island escape, the year-end holidays present the perfect opportunity for you to pack up your suitcases and embark on an exploration to one destination that often gets over looked for more popular islands like Bali: the neighbouring island of Lombok. Experience an idyllic retreat to Lombok at the charming

The Accor-owned multinational upscale hotel brand, Pullman Hotels and Resorts, unveils its first property on the island of Lombok with Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort. The newly-opened beachfront oasis presents globetrotters with an immersive escape for both leisure and business. Nestled on the southern coast of Lombok, Indonesia, the all-new resort presents travellers with a lively

The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is scheduled to undergo dynamic-testing in November 2022, coinciding with the G20 presidency. This is a form of friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and China. The Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail or KCJB (Kereta Cepat Jakarta-Bandung) project is one of the strategic partnership projects within the framework of Indonesia’s Global Maritime

That is the question you should be asking before you get in the car or head to the train station! We know that the hotels in Bandung have improved out of sight and are great places to really relax and forget the Jakarta city struggles, but please don’t just settle down in the hotel the

This beautiful park also commonly known as Bogor Botanical Gardens is located in the city of Bogor, covers an area of 87 hectares and has 15,000 types of trees and plants. It is just one (or so) hour from Jakarta by car (if you are lucky) and is a real treat to visit if you like what

This 5,435 km² tropical island located to the west of Bali, is actually a part of a province called West Nusa Tenggara or Nusa Tenggara Barat, and is surrounded by many small islands that are called “Gilis” by the local people, and which may be even better known than the main island since Gili Air, Gili

“Sustainable forest management is the stewardship and use of forests and forest lands in a way, and at a rate, that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil, now and in the future, relevant ecological, economic and social functions, at local, national, and global levels, and that does not cause

Bandung's young blood never ceases to express themselves through creativity. Photos courtesy of Janita Ekaniana, Bandung Cultural and Tourism Office, NuArt Sculpture Park, Floria Zulvi/NOWJAKARTA The city that’s always passionate about presenting its creativity in every corner leaves such a good impression on travellers. Bandung’s image as a creative city has been embedded in the memory

In response to the Covid-19 situation, we highly recommend everyone to stay at home and avoid physical contact as much as possible. Check out our Bali section here for updates and find more news at nowbali.co.id. Sensatia Botanicals Launches Facial Scrub and Facial Mask Collection Sensatia Botanicals, Indonesia’s leading natural beauty care brand, introduces its

One of Indonesia’s top travel destinations, Medan offers a unique urban landscape, harmonious and vibrant multi-ethnic cultures and great food. Anyone who has adventured to Medan won’t be able to deny the fact that they can be crazy about this city’s appetizing food options. The city also still keeps its old-world charm as it offers

The formation of this national park is much like a recognition of the country and strengthening of local traditions preserved in Mandailing natural forest and water resources over the years. This national park was named after a river that splits the area. Located in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, Batang Gadis National Park is formed through