Covid Travel Restrictions Lifted in Southeast Asia
The year 2022 has seen the majority of covid travel restrictions lifted for Southeast Asia after two years of tough measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. As of July…
Street Photos of Jakarta Indonesia
Before the pandemic we took a walk through Jakarta’s bustling streets and captured these scenes of normal life in this crowded metropolis. Enjoy these street photos of Jakarta Indonesia. Fatahillah…
Photographic Journey Through Flores Indonesia
Landing at Ende on the eastern side of Flores Indonesia, we embarked on a five-day overland trip following the Trans-Flores Highway, capturing memories for a digital memory book along the…
A Travel Guide to Indonesia’s Best Islands
The Indonesia archipelago consists of more than 18 000 islands and each one of them offers unique experiences and natural landscapes. Their magnificent beaches, rice paddies and cultural villages make…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Paradise Lost: Karimunjawa Islands, Indonesia
Marissa Carruthers takes a leap into the unknown to visit the small Karimunjawa archipelago off the coast of Java, Indonesia. I turned to Google for help when my friend asked…
Follow Judi Dench’s Footsteps in Borneo
New ITV series Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure, starting tonight, (2 July) explores the country’s rainforests and magnificent wildlife. Take your own two-week Bornean adventure…
Adventures in Sulawesi: Off-the-beaten-track
Following a visit to eastern Indonesia by Bamboo Travel Director Robin Ball in 2018, in which he travelled the length of the island from Makassar to Manado, the team have…
Whip Fighting Symbolises Life for Manggarai Flores
Lynn Gail visits the Manggarai people on the Indonesian island of Flores, where an age-old Caci ritual of whip fighting symbolises new life. The horizon comes in and out of…
Discover the World’s Small Cruise Collection
Discover the World has further expanded its Small Ship Expedition Cruise Collection, adding three new holiday itineraries, one of which is brand new to the market…
Things to Do in Ubud: a Town Hiding in Plain Sight
A firm fixture on the tourist trail, Ubud upholds its integrity as Bali’s cultural hub, finds Johan Smits looking for things to do in Ubud. “You can’t just go in…
Apurva Kempinski Bali To Open February
Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture…
First UK to Bali Non-Stop Flights Welcomed
Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has announced that it will operate the first ever non-stop flights from the UK to Bali, a thrice-weekly service from London Heathrow commencing…
Apurva Kempinski Bali: Place to Discover
For Bali’s most anticipated opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a bold “Place to Discover” campaign has been unveiled: a unique positioning of the resort to highlight…
Twitchers, Balloons & Miracles: October Festivals
The summer festival season in the UK might be over and the Oktoberfest might be in full swing, but that does not mean the end to all the joy and frivolity around the world…
Discover Six Off-the-beaten Paths with TraveLocal
This year, why not break away from the crowds hopping the Greek islands, queuing for the Vatican and sweating it out in tents at music festivals, and discover some lesser-known…
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud in October and will celebrate …
Bali Arts Festival 2022, Indonesia
Bali’s cultural event of the year, the month-long Bali Arts Festival, will once again turn the tropical island into a festive and performing arts mecca for the 41st time this…
Great Rail Journeys: Five New Adventures
The UK’s leading escorted group rail tour operator, Great Rail Journeys has released their brand new worldwide brochure for 2019, with five new bucket list adventures. Plus with an Early Booking…
Hot New Destinations for 2018
Want to be amongst the first to explore these hot new destinations for 2018? TravelLocal – the ‘buy local’ expert in tailor-made holidays – puts independent travellers in direct…
Explore’s Top 10 for 2018
Walk through virgin rainforest in Ghana or meander through Italy’s Prosecco region by bike. Witness a rocket launch from Kazakhstan or visit one of the world’s most remote islands, St…
AYANA Komodo Resort to open Summer 2018
Just a one-hour flight from Bali, in West Flores, lies the scenic oasis of Labuan Bajo. This tropical paradise is overflowing with mesmerizing flora that extends from waterfalls to jagged…
