Insights, updates and local perspectives to better understand Indonesia as it evolves.
Latest article
Indonesia has named wellness a tourism priority for 2026, with a November festival programme in Solo and Yogyakarta. What it means, and where the risks lie.
8 min read
Read the article
9 min read
Choosing a liveaboard in Indonesia means matching region, season, boat and operator to your skills. A practical guide to Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond.
9 min read
Dieng is Central Java's high, misty plateau of ancient temples, steaming craters and potato farms. A slow-travel guide to sunrise, culture and cold nights.
9 min read
Bromo reopened on 20 August 2026 after a wildfire closure. Here is what changed: online-only tickets, a daily quota, ID checks and new fire rules for visitors.
9 min read
Nusa Penida now charges at each beach and viewpoint, with a new ticket gate that jammed on day one. What changed, what you pay and how to plan around it.
9 min read
The warung is where Indonesia actually eats. Here is how to order, pay, behave and stay well at a small family-run eatery, without any fear or fuss at all.
8 min read
Foreign visitors are staying longer and spending more in Indonesia while domestic trips fall. What the 2026 figures mean for slow travellers and prices.
10 min read
A small volcanic island off Aceh with clear reefs, quiet beaches and a ferry ride that sets the pace. Here is how to do Pulau Weh slowly, and do it well.
9 min read
Indonesia's new criminal code has been in force since January 2026. Here is what it says about couples, speech and drugs, and what it means for visitors.
9 min read
Orangutans, tarsiers, Komodo dragons and mantas: how to tell a genuine wildlife encounter in Indonesia from one that harms the animals you came to see.
9 min read
Record arrivals, a sharp tilt towards Asian and Australian visitors and softer long-haul demand: what Indonesia's 2026 tourism data means for slow travellers.
12 min read
Bali's quiet east, taken slowly: Sidemen's rice valley, Tirta Gangga, Tenganan's Bali Aga weavers and the calm, uncrowded dive coast of Amed and Tulamben.
9 min read
Bali's 2026 enforcement drive has made scooter paperwork non-negotiable. Here is exactly what to carry, what it costs and where riding is a bad idea anyway.
Ready to travel? Get free quotes from up to 5 Indonesia agencies
Request free quotes