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Once the royal city of the great Mataram kingdom, Solo is still deeply entrenched in its Javanese heritage. Solo may be lacking the hustle and bustle of big cities like Yogyakarta and Jakarta, but therein lays its biggest appeal; here, everything seems a little bit quieter, more peaceful, and almost sleepy. Travellers usually head straight

If the white sands of Tanjung Benoa are enough reason to attract you to this part of Bali, prepare to be wowed even more. Awaiting you at this corner of the island of the gods is Sol Beach House Benoa, a casual, laid-back hotel with all-inclusive facilities. Strategically located at one of Bali’s hottest tourist

When it comes to helping you rediscover your optimum level of wellness, no other place in the world does it better than Spa Alila. Ever since its establishment in 2001, the luxurious hotel and resort chain Alila has persistently perfected its programs, which are inherently designed with one’s personal wellness goals and lifestyle interests in

Alila Solo stands tall – and not just literally. The highest building in the Central Javanese city, the hotel has taken the hospitality industry in Solo to the next level. Though it is a stylish urban retreat with resort-inspired features, the hotel doesn’t forget the roots of Solo and its unique culture, entrenched in centuries-old traditions

For many different reasons, West Java makes the perfect holiday destination for weekend getaways. Only two to three hours drive away from Jakarta, the eclectic province offers a different experience from that in the metropolis. Think picturesque mountains, majestic volcanoes and lusciously green tea plantations on one side and vibrant art scenes on the other

The beauty of the sleepy, historic Central Javanese town called Solo (Surakarta) has a potent charm that keeps a lot of people coming back for more. For those with a penchant for bustling metropolitan lifestyle, Solo may not fit their liking. In Solo, life is a lot quieter and more slow-paced when compared with, say,

Discovering obscure islands in Indonesia can bring the traveler face to face with ancient history, exotic island-bound animals and cultural experiences of extraordinary depths. When I found myself in Buton Island, I knew I had discovered a unique place indeed. Buton is just off the southeast peninsular of Sulawesi near the gateway to the famous

North Sumatra is my favourite destination for a one week escape holiday. The people are warm and friendly, the scenery is sublime and the traditional architecture often sensational. Garuda now has flights from Jakarta direct to both Silangit — at the southern end of Lake Toba and just a hop and a skip to Samosir

For more than ten years, The Sanur Village Festival (SVF) has been a community-focused event that brings people of all walks of life together for 5 days of festivities in the peaceful coastal village. This year’s SVF has adopted the theme “Tat Twam Asi”, meaning “I am you, You are me” in Sanksrit, aimed to

Every year, the already culturally-focused town of Ubud gets a large dose of extra culture, as academics, writers, activists, poets, literary geniuses (and everything in between) congregate to engage in some of the most important topics of global dialogue. That’s right, it’s the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival entering its 13th year with five full

In celebration of The Legian Bali’s 20th Anniversary, the resort will hold another one of its exclusive ‘four hands’ dinners this time welcoming Daniel Sia, Founder and Executive Chef of Disgruntled Chef, Singapore, this 5th of August at the resort’s The Restaurant. Joining Chef Sia is The Legian’s own Executive Chef Luke MacLeod, and this