Travel Guides

Plan your perfect trip with our detailed travel guides. Discover the best of Indonesia’s regions and cities, from hidden gems to must-see attractions.

Surabaya or Malang: Best Base for East Java Travel

If you are planning East Java for the first time, one question comes up very quickly: should you stay in ...
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Gili Air Guide: Things to Do, Beaches & How to Get There

Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok. It is calmer than Gili ...
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Mount Sibayak Hike: Routes, Difficulty & Guide Tips

If you’re staying in Berastagi or traveling between Medan and Lake Toba, Mount Sibayak is one of the easiest volcano ...
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Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips

Most travelers come to Malang with Mount Bromo already booked. They check in for one night, make a quick stop ...
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Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips

Bandung is not the kind of Java stop I would force into every itinerary. If you only have a short ...
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Tana Toraja Culture: Funerals, Rituals, and Beliefs

A simple guide to Tana Toraja culture, from funeral rituals and Aluk To Dolo to Ma'Nene', tongkonan houses, and visitor etiquette.
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Mount Bromo Closed by Wildfire: August 2026 Update

Mount Bromo is closed due to a wildfire. Check the latest August 2026 update, ticket refund options, reopening information and travel advice.
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Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano? 

You may have seen recent posts claiming that Mount Merapi hiking is open again. Local guides are advertising climbs from ...
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How to Get from Makassar to Tana Toraja

Traveling from Makassar to Tana Toraja? Compare buses, private cars, flights and motorbike options, with prices, travel times and practical tips.
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Surabaya Airport to Malang: Best Ways to Go

If you land at Surabaya Juanda Airport and need to continue to Malang, you have a few realistic routes. The ...
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