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A cluster of volcanoes glowing green in the sunlight, Java, Indonesia

Sep 29, 202610 min read

The 11 Best Things to Do in Indonesia

Bikes parked in a line along the edge of a beautiful sandy beach with blue water in Gili Island, Bali, Indonesia.

Aug 22, 202613 min read

The 13 Best Places to Visit in Indonesia

Small green and white street food stall with pedestrian walking past on a sunny day.

Jul 16, 20266 min read

10 of the Best Foods and Drinks to Try in Indonesia

The Delpi Rock Lounge overlooking Suluban Beach in Bali.

Jul 15, 20267 min read

Indonesia on a Budget

Stony Coral, Branching Coral, Reef Building Corals, Coral Reef, Bunaken National Marine Park, Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Asia.

Jul 8, 202613 min read

A Guide to Diving and Snorkeling in Indonesia

A woman surfing off the coast of Bali, Indonesia.

Jul 7, 20269 min read

The 8 Best Surf Spots in Indonesia

Here's where to go for a once-in-a-lifetime hike in one of Indonesia's 50-plus national parks. mundosemfim/Shutterstock

Jul 7, 202613 min read

Indonesia’s 8 Best National Parks for Hiking and Wildlife

A large star-shaped fortress on a lush island near a volcano

Jul 5, 20266 min read

5 of the Best Places to Experience Authentic Indonesian Culture

An autorickshaw passes under Indonesian flags in a market in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Jun 27, 202610 min read

How to Get Around in Indonesia

An aerial view of a waterfall with hundreds of cascades in a jungle gorge.

Jun 27, 20267 min read

A Guide to Indonesia’s Tumpak Sewu Waterfall

BANJAR, BALI, INDONESIA, ASIA - unidentified local people enjoy the hot springs in Banjar, Air Panas, Bali

Jun 23, 202612 min read

15 Things to Know Before You Go to Indonesia

Banyuwangi, Indonesia: Pantai Pulau Merah known for its stunning beauty destination for locals and tourists, offering a serene environment, scenic views, and a variety of activities.

Jun 1, 20267 min read

Indonesia's 11 Best Beaches

Homes with thatched roofs and tall towers are pictured along a village road on a tropical island.

Apr 10, 20267 min read

A Guide to Sumba, Indonesia

Pink Beach, Padar Island, Indonesia. Klara Bakalarova / Shutterstock

Mar 10, 20266 min read

Beyond Bali: 5 Dreamy Islands in Indonesia

A view over the Banyumala twin waterfalls in Bali, Indonesia.

Jan 6, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit Indonesia

A kapal biasa ferry. Mr.ardi/Shutterstock

Nov 26, 20259 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to Indonesia’s Sungai Mahakam

A roadside viewpoint in Flores, Indonesia. Vera Vita/Getty Images

Jun 5, 202510 min read

7 of the Best Road Trips in Indonesia: Scenic Drives Through the Islands

Jan 30, 20259 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Indonesia: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Surfer riding a barrel wave at Padang Padang on Bali, Indonesia.

Jan 30, 20256 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Go to Indonesia?

Check out these Indonesian destinations that won't be overrun by other visitors © LilyRosePhotos / Shutterstock

May 20, 20247 min read

5 of the Best Beaches in Indonesia That You May Never Have Heard Of

Canopy for romantic photo shoots, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

Dec 8, 20224 min read

Indonesia Makes Sex Outside Marriage a Crime - What It Means for Visitors

Man stand at viewpoint overlooking at beautiful Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida Island Bali

Apr 3, 20228 min read

Top 13 Must-See Natural Wonders in Indonesia

Tourists walking to see the sulfur mines and blue green lakes in Ijen crater, Indonesia

Apr 2, 20228 min read

Indonesia's 8 Most Amazing Hikes: Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and Jungles

A tropical scene in Indonesia

Sep 10, 20204 min read

Digital Nomads Push for a New Visa to Work in Bali

Madakaripura Waterfall-Deep Forest Waterfall in East Java, Indonesia License Type: media Download Time: 2024-03-18T03:20:18.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Sep 23, 20192 min read

Filmmaker Sends Drone Plummeting Down a Jungle Waterfall in Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara is a perfect Indonesian holiday destination away from the crowds. Afriandi / Getty Images

Sep 19, 20196 min read

Top Experiences in East Nusa Tenggara

A diver explores the coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Aug 20, 20187 min read

By Land and Sea: Outdoor Adventures in Indonesia

View of the south end of Padar Island

Aug 11, 20175 min read

Island-Hopping Through Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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