Tag Archives: Indonesia

Thailand will scrap mandatory two-week hotel quarantine in five more areas as it plans to reopen Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan to fully vaccinated tourists from October. Two months after introducing the Phuket Sandbox program, whereby fully vaccinated tourists are permitted to travel to Thailand without quarantining provided they stay in Phuket (and Phang-Nga, Surat Thani or Krabi) for …

The Indonesian government is reassuring backpackers that they will be permitted to travel to Bali when it reopens to tourists after an official reportedly said they would not be welcome under stricter rules. There were concerns this week that Bali would limit the type of traveler who could visit the popular tourist …

Whether you loved or loathed Elizabeth Gilbert’s seminal solo travel memoir Eat, Pray, Love, there’s no denying it: Bali’s artistic and spiritual center – where the author found love (and presumably ate and prayed) – remains a wonderful place for solo travelers to relax, reflect and recharge. Nestled among emerald rice fields ringed …

From navigating the crowds to being monkey-savvy, there are a few tricks to getting the best out of a trip to Bali. We’ve rounded up 16 top tips to bank for your next visit to the Island of the Gods. 1. Expect crowds One of the most touristed islands on earth, …

Fringed by white-sand beaches and coconut palms, the Gili Islands, located off the northwest coast of Lombok, are a vision of paradise. Looking for a holiday paradise? Or maybe you’re desperate to get away from the crowds? Each island has a distinct personality. Find the one that matches yours. Gili Trawangan: the …

If you only visit one museum in Ubud, make it this one. Founder Agung Rai built his fortune selling Balinese artwork to foreigners in the 1970s, and during his time as a dealer he also built one of Indonesia’s most impressive private collections of art. This cultural compound opened in …

From navigating the crowds to being monkey-savvy, there are a few tricks to getting the best out of a trip to Bali. We’ve rounded up 16 top tips to bank for your next visit to the Island of the Gods. 1. Expect crowds One of the most touristed islands on earth, …

Forget Bali and head to Raja Ampat in Indonesia where the Misool Eco Resort feels like the middle of nowhere with just 40 guests at any one time. An exclusive dive resort and conservation centre, the entire place is built from driftwood and naturally fallen wood. The overwater villas have …