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  1. Where to go in July

    24 April 2012

    Have some free time this July but don’t know what to do with it? Check out these top destinations from...

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  2. Derawan Island and the Sangalaki Archipelago

    29 March 2012

    With a new international terminal at Kalimantan’s Berau airport in Indonesian Borneo opening in April 2012, newly proposed routes from...

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  3. Borneo’s mystical Meratus Mountains

    28 March 2012

    Before huge swaths of Borneo were aggressively carved up to make way for palm-oil plantations and voracious logging, the whole...

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  4. Paradises on Earth

    09 February 2012

    Gin-clear water at bath temperature, a breeze ruffling the coconut palms, and sand as fine and white as sugar –...

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  5. Finding Indonesia’s perfect wave

    14 January 2012

    Surfers have long been known for a nomadic lifestyle spent scouring the globe in search of the perfect wave, and...

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  6. 7 natural wonders of the world: Lonely Planet readers’ picks

    22 November 2011

    The New7Wonders Foundation caused no end of controversy and outrage with their shortlist of the world’s natural wonders, and it...

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  7. Top 5 tips for travel during Ramadan

    01 August 2011

    Ramadan Mubarak! With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan about to start, now’s a good time to learn to say...

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  8. Top 25 experiences in Bali & Lombok

    03 July 2011

    The mere mention of ‘Bali‘ evokes thoughts of a paradise. It’s more than a place: it’s a mood, an aspiration,...

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  9. Spa aaaah: Bali’s best spas and chill-out spots

    19 June 2011

    Whether it’s a total wind-down for the mind, body and spirit, or simply the desire for some quick-fix serenity, lots...

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  10. Indonesia’s mountains of fire

    02 June 2011

    While Indonesia’s volcanoes are often noted for the beauty of their spectacular peaks, steaming craters and view of the earth’s...

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  11. 10 most beautiful places in the world to wake up in

    08 April 2011

    This content was specially produced by Lonely Planet for Hyatt.Even if you’re not a morning person, opening your eyes in...

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  12. What’s new in Bali and Lombok, 2011

    15 March 2011

    In this excerpt from our latest Bali & Lombok guidebook, (one of our new-look guides – check them out!) we...

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  13. Update for travellers: post-earthquake Japan

    11 March 2011

    A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, causing a tsunami that has resulted...

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  14. A guide to the eateries of Indonesia

    27 February 2011

    You’re never far away from good food in Indonesia, especially in cities where there are eateries on almost every...

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  15. Burn, baby, burn: the world’s fieriest foods

    23 November 2010

    Foods hot enough to repel elephants and make chefs wear gas masks? That’s right. If you think you’ve got the...

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  16. Drifting down the Sekonyer: inside Tanjung Puting National Park

    11 November 2010

    It’s almost 40 years since Birute Galdikas established her study site for primates, deep in the heart of Tanjung Puting...

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  17. Top 5 Indonesian jungles to hang with orang-utans

    11 November 2010

    There are pockets of vast forest filled with wild and wonderful creatures unique to Indonesia. It’s not just the orang-utans...

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  18. The best countries for food

    10 November 2010

    Food and travel go together like planes and airports. No matter where you go you’ll have little trouble finding at...

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  19. Indonesia: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Indonesia guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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  20. Countries that can still be travelled on the cheap

    09 September 2010

    Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s...

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  21. Indonesia shopping tips

    09 June 2010

    A Thorn Tree member asked on the South-East Asia branch: What are the best things to buy in Indonesia, and...

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  22. Best beaches to swing a hammock

    08 April 2010

    Ahh, your own place in the sun. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show how to...

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