The Maluku Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, are situated in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago and are home to the country’s highest mountain range. Their stunning beauty, with lush green forests, pristine white-sand beaches,…

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Nusa Tenggara, located just east of Bali, is the perfect destination for those looking for beautiful beaches, cultural immersion, and adventure away from the usual Bali crowds. This archipelago spans from Lombok to Wallace Line, covering bo…

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Around 80,000 years ago, a cataclysmic eruption ripped through the mountains of northern Sumatra, transforming the world’s climate and almost completely wiping out homo sapiens. Its source was a volcano whose steep-walled caldera today hold…

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A winding 3-hour drive from Yogyakarta, the Dieng Plateau is a lush, cloud-swept caldera at an altitude of 2,000m (6,600ft). Encircled by dramatic volcanic peaks (including some that remain active), the steep sides of the crater are sculpte…

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Development has been slower to gather pace on Bali’s quieter northeastern coast, where a string of low-key resorts and pretty villages are dotted along a spectacular shoreline known as Amed. Colourful catamarans idle on grey-pebble and blac…

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This long, rugged island straggles across Nusa Tenggara Province, its mountainous volcanic spine soaring to an impressive 2,500m (8,200ft). Portuguese traders were responsible for the name – a homage to its verdant flanks, which tumble from…

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Some of the most striking stretches of powder-soft sand and turquoise water in the region fringe a cluster of three tiny islands off Lombok’s northwest coast, collectively known as ‘the Gilis’. Because it boasts the broadest choice of quali…

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The largest wilderness area in all of Southeast Asia lies in the north of Sumatra, a region whose ancient forest and extraordinary biodiversity are being eroded at an unnerving speed by the spread of palm oil production and logging. Of part…

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Home to around 10.2 million people, the nation’s capital is a vast, modern megacity sprawling from the feet of the Bogor Hills to the Java Sea. Its airport is the point of arrival for many visitors to Indonesia. Among the highlights are the…

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Thanks to its fertile volcanic soil and plentiful rainfall, Java is the most populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. The nation’s sprawling capital, Jakarta, lies on its north coast, but the undisputed cultural hub is Yogyakarta, whe…

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The Indonesian state of Kalimantan covers threequarters of Borneo – one of the very wildest, and least visited, parts of Asia. Infamous for their former practice of headhunting, the indigenous Dayaks who inhabit the region’s primordial jung…

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Kintamani is known for the Mount Batur Peak, the second highest mountain in Bali. The mountain makes for a great walk and offers stunning panoramic views. Nearby Lake Batur has a hot spring and the locals have a tradition where it is belie…

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