The warmth of the sun, the wind in hair, and a good book to read, my voyage to Lombok was filled with sunny days and warm breezes. Kuta Beach at Lombok is described as "the way Bali was 30 years ago".  Photo by Namhar Hermanto/NOW!JAKARTA The short geographical distance between Bali and Lombok can hardly represent

The annual Bali Spirit Festival, a celebration of world music, dance, yoga, spirituality and more, comes back this 2-8 April, 2018, with the theme “Return to Source”. The annual Bali Spirit Festival comes back this 2-8 April, 2018. Photo courtesy of Bali Spirit Festival/NOW!JAKARTA On a literal level, the festival returns to its beloved original venue,

“Walking is a man’s best medicine”. It is hard to live by that quote with all the advanced transportation options available these days. The possible fact that walking solves many of your health problems, even if presented with shreds of scientific evidence, doesn’t seem enough to persuade us to manage one brisk 10-minute walk a

Banyuwangi has been successful in driving tourism. In the last five years, the district widely known as “The Sunrise of Java” has become a popular tourist destination among local and foreign travellers. From beautiful white sand beaches, national parks, electrifying craters in the mountains to ancestral traditions, Banyuwangi is worthy to put on your travel

Batam has a rich history of being a major economic player in the region. Strategically located, close to Singapore and Johor, it has attracted investments in a number of key industries from a number of countries. With new leadership and vision, Batam is now ready to move to the next level of economic growth. Lukita

Bali is always buzzing with new hot places arriving on the island’s shores. Below is our round-up of the latest new places to look out for, as well as delicious news from some of the island’s top restaurants. bali always has the new place which can be the reason to visit the island of God,

Once a regency of sleepy fishing villages with empty white sand beaches and bay islands, Manggarai in East Nusa Tenggara is now on the verge of becoming the next “it” tourism destination in Indonesia. Its extraordinary marine life is definitely an attraction, but more so are its unspoiled, off-the-beaten-track natural gems that draw travellers from

June is the perfect month to feel the sand between your toes and the fresh tropical air. Picture yourself strolling along a beach, relaxing on silky soft sands, with the gulf of neighbouring islands glistening in the distance while the gentle touch of the ocean breezes flutter through the palm trees nearby. And keeping the

This year’s Tanjung Lesung Rhino Kites Festival attracted attendees from around the world, with an array of kites transforming West Java’s skyline into a medley of colour. Rhino Cross Triathlon 2018 provide entertainment value by flying kites but it also offers sports tourism, which is believed to be a fast-growing sector of the global travel