Beyond Bali: Why you should visit Indonesia's biggest island
Java is an exotic mix of old and new.
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Indonesia' surf haven now home to the world's best hotel
This unspoilt haven for surfers with a thriving local culture also happens to be home to the best hotel in the world.
Up close with the deadliest volcano in modern history
It's one of the most infamous volcanoes, right up there with Etna and Vesuvius.
Kids with food allergies? The surprising destination you wouldn't think of
Our coeliac kids reached the ages of seven and nine believing croissants tasted like cardboard until we went to Bali.
Airport review: Bali's unpredictable beast of an airport
Crowds, sticky floors; it's best to prepare for the unexpected when arrival or departing at this Bali airport.
Spirits are high on a pioneering cruise in remote Indonesia
I've done shore excursions on cruises before. But never one like this.
Airport review: Prepare for a surprising experience at this Bali airport
Forget your preconceptions about Indonesia's service and efficiency.
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It's a smokey, heady scent that fills the Indonesian air; a combination of tropical fruits, grilled chicken, or smokey motorbikes as they roar down the street. While farmers in conical hats work their picturesque rice fields, women sashay through markets in batik sarongs. Outside the cities, gamelan music tinkers from ancient temples, and old forests hum with sounds from exotic critters.
