Tips and the best nightclubs for a night out in Jakarta
Where to go out at night in Jakarta? Where to go clubbing? Is it safe? We answer all these questions and give you the best tips for a night out in Jakarta.
Wayang kulit: Indonesia’s traditional puppet theatre
Shadow theatre is one of the most popular and traditional dramatic arts in South-East Asia. In Indonesia, and in Java in particular, warang puppet theatre has been an important way of telling epic and humorous stories for centuries. Find out where you can see it in Jakarta.
Beaches in Java, Palm trees, white and volcanic sand, and turquoise and emerald water
Java Island has thousands of beaches, coves and places to go swimming. Many can be found in natural habitats and others in villages that have all types of services.
Prambanan: the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia
An essential place to visit on any trip to Indonesia is Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in the country steeped in the symbolism of Java’s religious past.
Travel advice for a hassle-free trip to Indonesia
Some journeys deserve advance planning to ensure you enjoy them to the full, and Indonesia is one such destination. Read on for essential tips that will ensure your trip is a big success.
Shopping centres in Jakarta, where size is not the only thing that matters
Jakarta is the city of shopping centres: more than 175, some of them almost unmanageable in size and all of them shopping meccas at unbelievable prices.
What to see in Jakarta, Java’s most frenetic city
Architecture, nature, culture and a vibrant atmosphere await you in Jakarta – this city of contrasts is an essential stop on any trip to Indonesia.