Indonesia
- Opinion
- Savvy traveller
The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece
On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.
- Jenny Hewett
A special experience changed my mind about Bali
Ubud is overrun by tourists, but you can still connect with authentic Balinese life if you look in the right places.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.
- Jenny Hewett
A beautiful region so quiet and pristine, it freaked me out
It’s in one of the world’s most populous nations, on Australia’s doorstep and a former centre of global trade. Yet the Maluku Islands now feel untouched.
- Julietta Jameson
I have an overseas trip booked. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?
What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.
- Bronte Gossling
Indonesia’s answer to the Maldives is one of the best-kept island secrets
Belitung Island, with its Maldives vibes, pristine environment, eco-resort offerings and sunken bounty, may be one of the world’s best island secrets.
- Penny Watson
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort
An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.
- Jenny Hewett
New Bali jungle resort is beyond the tourist crowds and traffic of Ubud
A resort located well beyond the centre of town sounds increasingly like a good idea amid Ubud’s overtourism and standstill traffic.
- Penny Watson
- Opinion
- Beach and island holidays
The day an 80-year-old helped me overcome my biggest travel fear
“People getting bitten is very rare,” our guide says. “If they come towards you, fold your arms across your body and stay still.”
- Julietta Jameson
Does Indonesia’s iconic pink beach live up to the hype? I found out
This rare beach is an Instagram delight, but there’s more to this destination’s wonders than just the colour of the sand.
- Brian Johnston
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