Malang
A historic Catholic church, founded in the colonial days, but with a still-devoted local congregation.
Malang
A historic Catholic church, founded in the colonial days, but with a still-devoted local congregation.
Banda Aceh
A legacy of Dutch rule is this rather squat 1880s water tower, which now stands as a city landmark.
East Bali
Ketewel is known for its surfing, which demands advanced skills; it's a tricky reef-rocky right.
Banda Aceh
Near Uleh-leh port, this is the most easily accessible of the 2004 tsunami mass graves.
Senggigi
A useful landmark in the heart of Senggigi, although not especially notable otherwise.
East Bali
Villa and hotel projects are sprouting here. The surf is consistent and world-class.
Gili Trawangan
A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).
Singaraja
Check out the cinematically decrepit old Dutch warehouses opposite the water.
Central Java
The restored Candi Dwarawati is on the northern outskirts of Dieng village.
Ubud
The home and namesake museum of Antonio Blanco (1912–99) captures this artist’s theatrical spirit. Sometimes called the 'Dali of Bali', Blanco came to…
East Bali
Situated about 4km south of central Klungkung, on the way to the coast, Gelgel was once the seat of Bali's most powerful dynasty. The town's decline…
Pulau Bintan
This small Chinese temple down by the docks can actually be seen from the water as you leave on boats to Senggarang. There's a small open-air stage in…
Makassar
A seemingly forgotten and rather dilapidated collection of local artefacts is housed in an impressive example of traditional Sulawesi architecture: the…
Central Sulawesi
Get away from it all at this pleasant and peaceful mountain lake on the edge of Lore Lindu National Park – at least until it's mobbed on the weekend. It's…
Ubud
Who can resist a sight called Crazy Buffalo Temple? Although not an imposing structure, it's famous for its much-weathered 3m-high statue, known as the…
East Java
At the Museum Sukarno, located in the house where ex-President Sukarno lived as a boy, you will see his life recreated through photos, revolutionary…
Tana Toraja
A thriving traditional village bursting with tongkonan (many new) just 5km northeast of Rantepao makes for a fine, relatively flat, excursion from town…
Makassar
This tiny island, a 10-minute ride (return 40,000Rp) from Makassar harbourfront, was getting a much-needed facelift when we last visited. It's rammed with…
Kalimantan
Built in 1881 to tame a neighbourhood notorious for gambling and drinking, the mosque's four main pillars were reportedly set by a mysterious elderly…
Sulawesi
Some 500m beyond the citadel’s south gate is a cultural centre and museum in a restored old mansion-palace. On display are items from the court and lots…
Pulau Bintan
Sungai Ulur (called Snake River for its winding path) swims through mangrove forests to Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in the Riau…
Central Java
This lonely, shabby old compound has some exhibits on the history of kretek (clove cigarette) production, including some old photographs and machinery…
Makassar
Rising above the sea on concrete pillars, this small but stylish twin-domed 'floating mosque' enjoyed better sunset views (and cleaner waters) before…
Kalimantan
This 215-year-old keraton (royal palace) was built after descendants of brothers from other mothers (same father: the 9th sultan) got tired of alternating…
East Bali
Home to members of the extended Karangasem royal family, this compound opposite Puri Agung Karangasem is surrounded by long walls; within them there are…
East Bali
Pantai Lepang's carbon-coloured sand and small dunes were enough to encourage a multinational company to construct a massive resort here, which has in…
Central Sulawesi
Around 20km southwest of Tentena, this golden beach by the lake has great swimming with a water temperature of around 26°C year-round. There's a…
Kuta & Legian
Across the street from the Bali Memorial Wall is where the Sari Club stood before it was destroyed in the 2002 bombings. It's now a car park; plans to…