England’s Got Talent Too
While my friend Sean and I were touring northern France and Belgium in my Datsun 260Z, we found ourselves, for no particular reason, in the Belgian city of Ghent. I parked the car right in front of the...
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Ten Stunning New Holiday Alternatives to Bali
In 2017 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered further development of ten alternative tourism destinations dubbed “The New Balis”. Currently Indonesia ranks 47th in the world for tourism. The...
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A Vespa Trip Across Indonesia
Ever had a crazy notion to ride a Vespa across Indonesia? Well, for years I’ve had this idea stewing in the back of my mind. Pouring over the maps and talking with friends and motorcycle enthusiasts,...
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Success in the Sky: The KLM Story (Part One)
The letters most commonly associated with the history of Dutch aviation are “K.L.M.,” which stand for Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (“Royal Dutch Airlines” in English). KLM is also the world’s...
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Surabaya: A Journey Through Time
Have you ever wondered why Surabaya is nicknamed the City of Heroes? Well, here are two historical places in the city which were built to commemorate the struggles of some of Surabaya’s heroes. Tugu...
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Throughout my twenty years of teaching EFL in Indonesia, we – that is my noble fellow teachers and myself – tended to regard Cambodia as below us in terms of prestige. We looked down on Phnom Penh as...
View ArticleLalalaway, The Last and Only Place to Look for the Best Hotel Prices
While there are many online travel agents (OTA) offering deals for luxury hotels in Indonesia, customers are often disappointed or, in many cases, misled. The fine print that comes with these deals...
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Sun, Sea and Sand in Sawarna
Sawarna is a hidden gem situated on the south-west coast of Java in Banten Province. Much less popular than its better-known neighbours Pelabuhan Ratu and Anyer, it offers some unique beaches and...
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The History of Mapping Australia
The mapping of Australia holds a special place in the history of cartography, as both the search for the mythical Terra Australis or South Land, and the subsequent exploration of coastal and inland...
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A Traditional Japanese Bathhouse in East Java
Batu, a small mountain side town located close to Malang city, is known to locals for its excellent attractions. From zoos to numerous fun educational parks, this town is perfect for weekend getaways...
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Interesting Landmarks in Madura
You’ve ventured to the historical city of Surabaya. Are you confused about where to go? Well, we have an excellent suggestion for you. Madura is a great destination to explore in East Java. It is...
View ArticleExploring Sungai Kapuas
Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas in Kalimantan, begins in the foothills of the Muller Mountain Range, snakes for 1,143km, and then flows west into the South China Sea, creating an extended marshy...
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The Fight for Benoa Bay
Over the past four years the people of Bali have been fighting a bitter struggle against the reclamation of Benoa Bay. The group Bali Tolak Reklamasi (Bali Rejects Reclamation) strongly opposes a...
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Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya
Hotel Majapahit is a majestic hotel located in the heart of Surabaya which has witnessed first-hand the changing history of Indonesia, from Dutch colonisation, through Japanese occupation right up to...
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Top Ten Schengen Countries Receiving the Most Short-stay Visa Applications in...
For yet another year, France tops the table for having received more applications for short-term visas than any other Schengen country, according to the Schengen Visa statistics for consulates in 2017,...
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Sumenep – Madura’s Most Interesting Town
Sumenep is a town I love. Having visited it frequently for nearly 30 years, I can say it has changed little, retaining its quaint charm. Ever-aware that anything can be lost suddenly to progress – the...
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VESPA ACROSS INDONESIA PART II: Nusa Tenggara, Travelling at the Speed of Whim
Living in board shorts, riding from swimming hole to swimming hole and leaning into the next curve. This is freedom, this is touring Indonesia by Vespa. The first part of my trip from Jakarta to Bali...
View ArticleTips for Travelling with a Young Family
I do not enjoy travelling with my kids. Sometimes the vacation is worth the pain and suffering we go through to get to the destination, and sometimes it’s not. It has definitely become easier over the...
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Your Next Trip: Flores
The island of Flores, home of the extraordinary Komodo National Park, has much to offer and is worth taking some time to explore. It is situated in the East Nusa Tenggara region. Flores translated...
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Why Everyone Should Visit Lombok
A Chat with Evan Burns, General Manager of Living Asia Resort and Spa Lombok Can you tell us about your background? When and why did you move to Indonesia? Since I was a child I have always been...
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