Indonesia
Indonesia's numbers astound: more than 17,000 islands, of which 8000 are inhabited, and over 300 languages are spoken across them. It's a beguiling country offering myriad adventures.
I was driving across beautiful Flores and rounding a corner somewhere east of the steamy port town of Ende, when the most brilliant view of a volcano filled my windscreen. Conical, with obvious recent lava flows down the side and a little ominous wisp of steam rising from the top. And I thought: 'That's the third one today!' And so it goes in Indonesia – where the natural beauty is as diverse as the people who live among it. You can have world-class fun on Bali and the next day be way off the grid in the incredible Bandas.
Indonesia holidays
Not much time. So much to see.
recent Indonesia adventures
Indonesia
/ Oct 2013
Many consider Sanur 'just right', as it lacks most of the hassles found to the west while maintaining a good mix of restaurants and bars that aren't all owned by resorts.
Indonesia
/ Oct 2013
An iconic image of Bali, depicted on the 50,000Rp note, is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of the waters, and is built on small islands.
Indonesia
/ Oct 2013
The beach is decent, but most people come to view the undersea wonders just offshore and at nearby Pulau Menjangan.
Indonesia
/ Oct 2013
“Blue fire beautiful!” - as we heard multiple times (and not much else) from our accidental “guide” on a nightly “forbidden” visit to Kawah Ijen volcano crater - had never been more true.
Indonesia
/ Sep 2013
Sekumpul Waterfall is touted as the most beautiful waterfall in Bali.
Indonesia bucket list
Spectacular Komodo, its steep hillsides jade in the short wet season (December to March) and frazzled by sun to a rusty tan that makes its crystal waters pop the rest of the year, is the largest island in Komodo National Park. A succession of peninsulas spread east, each providing a different perspective with some fringed in pink sand due to red coral offshore.