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Novotel & ibis Styles Bogor, Hidden Gems Perfect for a Family Getaway in Bogor
A retreat from the heart of Jakarta and reachable in only 50 minutes from the city, Novotel & ibis Styles Bogor are set on the foot of many mountains and adjacent to the exclusive 18-hole Bogor...
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Kids Summer Holiday Camp at Novotel Lombok Resort and Villas
In partnership with Rinjani Indah School, Novotel Lombok is hosting for the first time a super fun kids holiday program at their stunning beach resort in Kuta, Lombok. The holiday camp will be run from...
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Indonesian Antiques
Due to the intertwined histories of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, some “Indonesian antiques” actually share their roots with our Malaysian and Singaporean neighbours. In this article, we will look...
View ArticleBlitar: A Grave Town
There’s much that’s curious about Blitar. Harmonious yet discordant, mainly subtle, then abruptly blunt. Certainly different. Well worth sampling. It’s not so big; with just 140,000 residents Blitar...
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Nusa Penida: Angels and Nature
Nusa Penida is a beautiful, rugged island, just a short 30 minutes by boat from Sanur in Bali. Angel Billabong, a natural wonder, is one of the island’s main highlights. It is not easy to find, which...
View ArticleAdventure Travel through Sumatra, Java, Bali and Lombok
To be young and free again to travel the country! Watch this gorgeously shot travel-adventure video from JoesFlow on YouTube and fall in love with Indonesia all over again. The post Adventure Travel...
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Delightful Derawan Islands
The coral reefs that surround Derawan Island are bursting with colour and life. In fact, over 870 fish species live in these waters, from pygmy seahorses to giant manta rays. Derawan Island is just one...
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Five European Destinations to Discover this Autumn
Europe in the autumn offers visitors a more relaxed experience than the frantic pace of the tourist-filled summers. The kids are back at school, Europeans are back at work and the continent returns to...
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The Great Wall of Indonesia
It’s not anywhere near the length of the one in China, but Indonesia does have its own “Great Wall.” It is located between Agam and Bukittinggi in West Sumatra, and it is actually a 1.7km long bridge...
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The Tangkoko Tarsier Trail
It is pitch dark and the night is full of sound: cicadas, the waves of the Molucca Sea, and the music of the rainforest frogs. Led by torchlight, we search for one of the world’s smallest primates: the...
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Wonderful Flores Heading down the Wrong Path?
When two French visitors returned to Richardo Darung’s guest house in Ruteng, Flores, they told a disturbing story. They had ridden motorbikes for two hours to reach the isolated mountain village of...
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A Staycation in Surabaya: Part 2
JW Marriott Surabaya is truly a timeless, luxurious gem right in the heart of downtown Surabaya. JW Marriott Surabaya brings forth the concept of timeless luxury to all aspects of its guest experience...
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Setulang – A Stay in the Forest, North Kalimantan
When I arrived at Setulang Village, I noticed there were no supermarkets to be seen anywhere. The village is located miles from any major town. It is nestled along the edge of a forest which dates...
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Discovering Western Australia in a Campervan
Whenever expats ask me for advice on where to travel to from Jakarta, I suggest Western Australia and not the other parts of Asia. The capital city of Western Australia is only a four-and-a-half-hour...
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TIPS ON CAR RENTAL BOOKING
A good car rental brand must offer the best choice of options. Booking a car from the best car rental companies can be stressful if you don’t know what to look for. Hours of research has shown car...
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Five Things to Do in Tokyo
One of the first things most travellers think about when planning a Japan trip is managing the costs. Japan is a pricey destination in the minds of many and it is true to a certain extent. Transport...
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Malang: Villages with A Splash of Colour
A new coat of paint and a change of colour can make a big difference in people’s lives. SNA Media Club members visited three villages in Malang where residents have got a new lease of life due to the...
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Whether visiting the temples and mountains of Java, exploring the sprawling melting pot of Jakarta, or finding tranquility on the beaches of Bali, it is undeniable that Indonesia has so much to offer...
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Lazy Cats and Savannah Lands – Baluran National Park, East Java
Leaning over the sturdy railing at the waterhole, I made sure to look up to check no lazy cats were lounging in the nearby trees. This was macan tutul country – home of the Javan leopard in Baluran...
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Revisiting Pangandaran
On my third visit to the still rustic-yet-a-bit-touristy Pangandaran I was able to go spelunking in the national park near the West Beach. I checked into the Bamboo House near the Pangandaran Beach...
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