5 Budget Shopping Spots in Bandung that Worth Your Trip!

  Bandung is not Paris but when it comes to fashion, the capital of West Java has plenty to offer. From a leather craft center to an old market dated as far as the early 19th century, Bandung is Indonesia”s second fashion capital after Jakarta. Whether you’re a shopaholic or not, the city called Paris ...

10 Tasty Halal Food You Must Find in Medan

Medan is a melting pot of cultures. Hundreds of years ago, people of various ethnicities came to trade then settled here and have since lived in harmony. This assimilation resulted in a plethora of cuisines, influenced by many cultures and traditions. You’ll be able to find Chinese food, Malay, Minang, Indian, Javanese and many new ...

5 Bali Tourism Villages: Crafts, History & Culture

Visit Tenganan, Carangsari, Penglipuran, Mas and Pemuteran villages in Bali, with community etiquette, crafts and travel planning.

10 Traditional Bali Foods to Try: A Culinary Guide

Discover 10 Balinese foods from ayam betutu and sate lilit to lawar, nasi tepeng, bubur injin and laklak, with spice and allergy tips.

5 Solo Hotels: Heritage & Luxury Stays in Surakarta

Explore five historic luxury hotel choices in Solo, from Alila and Royal Surakarta Heritage to Novotel, with booking and cultural tips.

5 Best Hotels to Stay for New Year’s Eve in Jakarta

  Fireworks and trumpets galore, heavy traffic, partying in the clubs or dancing on the streets, it is almost that time of year when we bid farewell to 2018 and welcome the New Year.As the capital city of Indonesia and the center of urban lifestyle, Jakarta will host many public and private events on the ...

5 Indonesian Independence Day Games & Traditions

Learn five Indonesian August 17 games, from panjat pinang to sack races, with cultural meaning, family safety and community etiquette.

3 Indonesian Satay Recipes: Padang, Madura & Maranggi

Cook three Indonesian satay styles at home: Padang spiced gravy, Madura peanut sauce and Maranggi marinated beef, with measured ingredients.

10 Bali Hotels Compared: Nusa Dua, Kuta & Seminyak

Compare 10 hotels in Bali, from Westin and Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua to Kuta and Seminyak stays, with 2026 booking, location and family tips.

17 Family-Friendly Places to Stay in Bogor & Puncak

Compare 17 historic family hotel and resort choices around Sentul, Bogor, Puncak and Rancamaya, with 2026 booking and travel tips.