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The old building on jalan Asia Afrika is getting a makeover. The walls are being repainted, the rooms inside being cleaned, old light fixtures being replaced. And on the outside, the sidewalk is unusually clean and adorned with brand new steet lights....

Gedung Merdeka has changed its function many times in its 110 years. It was first used as a coffe shop. Then, in 1928, it was remodelled by two Dutch architects and converted into a social hall for the Dutch community of Bandung, called Societeit Concordia....

Bali, the fabled “Island of the Gods”, has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural tradition and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice field to a golden strand...

This island offers something more down to earth, and requires the spirit of adventure. Here, the main habitation is a fishing village with a camping ground and a home stay. There is also a seafood BBQ restaurant and souvenir shop. The island is accessible...

Pulau Seribu Marine Resort Every city dweller dreams of being stranded on a desert island. Out here, you can be stranded in luxury. Consisting of two islands, the resort offers highly professional services, including delicious food and spacious...

The House of Sampoernais everything that a museum should be but usually isn’t. Rather than a display of dry artefact from the past displayed in glass cases, the House of Sampoerna recreates history and shows its links to the living present, allowing...

One of the strangest sights of Surabaya is aptly named ‘fat body’ statue, more formally known as Joko Dolog. This ancient statue sits grinning from its park in the middle of the city’s administrative district, close to Grahadi, the Governor of East Java’s...

Only 70 kilometers from Jakarta and about one and a half hours by speedboat from Ancol Marina, you will find densely covered lush palm trees surrounded by white sandy beaches in the middle of silver clean blue water. Tropical Pelangi Island is an ideal...

Surabaya’s harbour is the explanation for surabaya’s existence, and the best place to begin a tour of the city. At the old docks at kalimas river, long lines of Buginese boats moor. Workers stream up and down the gangplank, unloading timber, oil, copra,...

A gateway on Jl. Ampel Suci nearby leads to one of java’s most sacred mosque, and the grave of Sunan Ngampel, one of the nine missionaries (wali sanga) who first bought Islam to Java in the 15th century. Heterodox traditionhave grown around the wali...

The Arab Quarter lies to the south of the harbour, on Jl. Kyai Mas Mansyur. Despite the name, the Quarter is home to an amazing mixture of races and ethnic groups, including Yemenis, Pakistanis, Gujarati’s, and mallets. Shops selling silks, sari, batik...

The Chinese have always been a force to reckon with in the commercial scene of Surabaya. And historic China Town is found around Klenteng Dukuh, the red temple with Chinese characters for ‘Peace’ and ‘Prosperity’ emblazoned in gold above burning candles...

The colour of the bridge that marks the entrance to the 19th Century colonial businnes district off Veteran street could most aptly be described as “blood red”. Red is a sign of the courage and determination for which the people of East Java are famous,...

30 minutes from Marina Ancol to the north is another piece of heaven, Ayer Island. The beauty of this island will allow you to forget that you are only 14 kilometers away from frenzied of Jakarta. In the family of Pulau Seribu, Ayer is one of the larger...

Bidadari (Meaning angel) is one of the nearest islands from Jakarta, reachable in only 20 minutes by speedboat. This Island offers a beautiful view from cottages built amongst the trees. The shady, comfortable environment allows you to feel at one with...

On this exotic island, experience the wonderful clear water, with visibility from 10 to 15 meters, offering an exceptional view of tropical fish and coral. Besides outdoor sports and water sports, Matahari Island offers beautiful sunrises and sunsets....

Putri (meaning princess) offers the beauty of paradise with its soft and white sandy beach with crystal clear water all around. The cottages are surrounded by green leafy gardens and traditional furnishings. For pleasure and leisure, this place is ideal...

The famous diving site is only 90 minutes away from jakarta’s bustle. This tropical atoll has been kept in its original pristine state, the flora and the fauna undisturbed by cozy cottages tucked amongst the foliage, looking out to the sea. In this peaceful...

This island has the biggest resort and a golf course, Bira Besar Cottages & Golf Resort. This is not only a golfers pleasure but also a family venue for a place of natural bauty and complete rest and recreation. Beside the main 9-hole golf course,...

Until the twentieth century, many of Indonesia’s indigenous literatures existed only in oral tradition. In those languages that had developed writing systems, however, vast quantities of manuscripts were produced and preserved in private collections...

Onrust island (Onrust means restlessness in Dutch) was once home to the most magnificent shipyard in South East Asia, used by Captain James T.Cook with his Endeavor ship in 1770. Pulau Edam or Damar Besar, lies near Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Locals call it Monkey Island. Kelor island has the remains of a 17th Century Dutch fort and shipyard. Rambut Island is Surrounded by coral reefs and mangrove stands. It is famous for its birdli...