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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...