Stories about Indonesia

Tales from our travels

Read stories that inform and inspire, shaped by travel notes our team collected on the road.

Three people running through shallow ocean water at sunset, splashing and backlit by golden light.
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Islands in the dream: Family travel to Indonesia

Indonesia's vast and diverse archipelago is a fantasyland for families, who discover fascinating cultures and raw, wild landscapes while perhaps even transforming themselves

11 minutes

A lone surfer carries a board along wet sand as sunset light glows across the shoreline and receding waves in Bali.
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The Extraordinary Bali travel guide

In this expert-informed travel guide to Bali, discover Bali's best hotels and resorts, which months to travel, and must-do experiences.

7 minutes

An aerial view shows a cluster of tall thatched houses beside an estuary and sandy coastline on Sumba, Indonesia.
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The best things to do in Indonesia

Our experts reveal the best things to do in Indonesia, from orangutans to komodo dragons, Borobudur, Bali, Lombok and more.

10 minutes

Rocky river winding through Danum Valley rainforest, Borneo Sabah
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Malaysian Borneo or Indonesian Borneo? How to choose the right trip for you

Malaysia and Indonesia claim the lion's share of Borneo. Our expert-informed guide makes the comparison and the case for choosing one over the other.

8 minutes

Lush green rice terraces climb a steep hillside in northern Vietnam, framed by palms, village roofs, and cloudy sky.
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Five incredible Southeast Asian countries to visit

It is both a blessing and a curse that Southeast Asia brims with iconic ruins and natural wonders. Use this guide to determine where to go.

7 minutes

Weathered stone faces and a temple gate rise above lush trees at Angkor Thom in Cambodia beneath a pale sky.
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The best places to travel in Southeast Asia

Situated at the crossroads of ancient and modern, these are the best places to visit in Southeast Asia.

9 minutes

A Vietnamese farmer harvests rice by hand on the valley floor of Mai Chau
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We asked our Southeast Asia specialist what would get her on a plane this fall

This is not a top things to do in Southeast Asia list, but rather, experiences worth crossing the world for, chosen by someone who has seen it all.

6 minutes

A couple sits in silhouette on a shaded lodge deck in Zambia, facing out over open golden grassland at sunset.
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Planning a luxury honeymoon: the ultimate in romance

Expert guidance for planning a luxury honeymoon, from matching destinations to your travel style to the accommodation, privacy, and personal touches that make it unforgettable.

10 minutes