Indonesia

If you had to pick one special moment from your holidays, what would you pick and why? When I was asked this question recently, one place instantly popped into my mind. Raja Ampat isn’t like anywhere else on the planet. Located, off the coast of West Papua (the Indonesian part…

The Balé in Nusa Dua, Bali is smart, relaxing and oozes luxury. It’s the perfect hotel for that special ‘treat’ or romantic getaway. With 29 chic private pavilions, a wonderful spa, gym, two great dining options, and an enormous double infinity pool, it’s no wonder The Balé is one of…

The Mount Batur sunrise hike in Bali, Indonesia is a rewarding and magical way to start the day. Plus, sunrises in Bali don’t get better than this!  After a few weeks of beaches, palm trees and swimming in Raja Ampat, Gili T and Northern Bali, it was time to challenge myself. While…

Gili T is the largest of the Gili Islands, and the best base for a couple of days in the region. So here’s a quick guide featuring the top things to do, places to stay and what you just shouldn’t miss! After the metropolis of Jakarta, adventure playground of Bandung, the temple…

Hotel Ombak Sunset provides a relaxed base for exploring the kooky island of Gili T in Indonesia, with its legendary sunsets, tasty food and famous Datu Swing. My time on Gili Trawangan started not at Hotel Ombak Sunset but at its sister hotel – Vila Ombak. It was a smart…

Raja Ampat, Indonesia is home to some of the most beautiful islands on the planet. There’s spectacular snorkelling and diving, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Isn’t it time you explored this secret corner of paradise? Raja Ampat isn’t like anywhere else on the planet. Well, not…

Jakarta may not be Indonesia’s top tourist destination, but there are definitely some great places worth exploring on your travels. Before I left the UK, I’d heard a lot of people say Jakarta wasn’t worth stopping in. It sounded commercial and lacking in that Indonesian charm that draws people to the…

Sunrise at Borobudur is definitely worth setting your alarm for! A slither of a crescent moon hung in the sky surrounded by tiny glittering stars. The air was fresh and still. It was beyond quiet. The only other lights around? Twitching torch lights flicking from step to step. This was…

Bandung in Indonesia probably wasn’t on your holiday itinerary… but with 4×4 off-roading, a chance to get to know the locals, tasty food and incredible landscapes – perhaps it should be! Bandung isn’t home to Bali’s sandy beaches. It’s not home to Yogyakarta’s famous temples. But just a few hours…