Introducing Indonesia
The world’s fourth most populace country – 245 million and counting – is a sultry kaleidoscope that runs along the equator for 5000km. It may well be the last great adventure on earth. From the western tip of Sumatra to the eastern edge of Papua, this nation defies homogenisation. It is a land of so many cultures, peoples, animals, customs, plants, features, artworks and foods that it is like 100 (or is it 200?) countries melded into one.
And we’re talking differences that aren’t just about an accent or a preference for goat over pork; we are talking about people who are as radically different from each other as if they came from different continents. No man may be an island but here every island is a unique blend of the men, women and children who live upon it. Over time deep and rich cultures have evolved, from the mysteries of the spiritual Balinese to the utterly non-Western belief system of the Asmat people of Papua.
Fast Facts
Sights in Indonesia
Activities in Indonesia
Bali & Lombok
The mere mention of Bali evokes thoughts of a paradise.
Tours in Indonesia
Java
Of all the 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia, Java is king.
Indonesia destination guides
Lombok
Lombok is the most popular destination in Nusa Tenggara, with the fabled Gili Islands drawing visitors for action both in and out of the water, mighty Gunung Rinjani luring trekkers, and the big breaks on the south coast a magnet for surfers.
Hotels in Indonesia
Budget Hotels & Hostels in Indonesia
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Indonesia
Apartments in Indonesia
Sumatra
Fertile valleys, smoking craters and muddy jungle paths dot this tribal heartland.
Entertainment in Indonesia
Kuta & Legian
Loud, frenetic and brash are just some of the adjectives commonly used to describe Kuta and Legian, the centre of mass tourism in Bali.
Shopping in Indonesia