Yogyakarta

The pre-eminent cultural capital of Indonesia has much to go for, from rich palaces to humble neighbourhoods.

Candi Cangkuang

This ancient tiny Hindu temple is located on a small, peaceful island that can only be reached by bamboo raft.

Kampung Naga

A traditional, and very picturesque, Sundanese village in West Java

Papandayan Volcano

An attractive, active volcano, with crater lake and plenty of steam.

Cipanas

Hot springs village surrounded by volcanoes and rice paddies. There are many places called Cipanas in Indonesia, ‘cipanas’ meaning hot water, a reference to hot springs. There are many hot springs in Indonesia. The Cipanas we visited is some two hour’s drive from Bandung – and Lembang – in south eastern direction. It has gained … Read more

Lembang

A Bandung suburb with its own attractions, including hot springs and a night market

Malabar Tea Estate

Beautiful tea estate to while away the time, in West Java

Pelabuhanratu

Attractive fishing village along Java’s south coast

Bogor

The most famous Botanical Gardens of Indonesia, perhaps of SE Asia

Sunda Kelapa – Jakarta

Centuries-old harbour where the wooden schooners still dominate the trade