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Is Bali next on your bucket list? Read this first…

  If Bali has always been in your list of places to visit, why not fast track your plans and head over there in 2017? Bali is a tropical island filled with natural beauty, picturesque resorts, easy-going beaches, warm people, and lovely culture. Bali is steeped in a daily tradition of customary dress, flower offerings, ornate rituals, and pavilion houses. Here are some things to know before you go. First things first: Australians traveling to Indonesia. Let’s talk about Indonesia visas and passports. As of March 2016, Australian tourists no longer need a visa when visiting Indonesia for up to…

4 attractions to see on a holiday in Jakarta

Photo by CC user joe-joe on Flickr Arriving to Indonesia via Jakarta? While many people transit through Indonesia’s capital city without spending time within its borders, there is much to see and do here. If you are planning on staying for several days before carrying on to places such as Yogya or Bali, it is important not to wait until you arrive in a destination to find accommodation, as Jakarta is such a sprawling (and occasionally chaotic) city. As such, we highly recommend that you arrange a reservation before arriving in Indonesia’s capital city. There are many places to choose from,…

Culture and Nature Trips in Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia is one of the most famous tourist destinations for both eastern and western travellers. The lovely beaches, exotic culture and friendly people make for a wonderful vacation for gap year travellers, honeymooners and even expats seeking for that perfect spot in Southeast Asia. When in the place, be sure to pay the following places a visit, since they are well worth it as they bring you closer to understanding the culture and history of the place and enjoying the famous beaches therein. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah This place is where you can get to visit the whole of…

Enjoying the Beaches of Gili Islands, Indonesia

The Gili are three small islands are located in the north-western part of Lombok, Indonesian. They are mostly famous for their wonderful beaches, and rightfully so since they have coastlines which definitely should belong in any traveler’s bucket list. Here is a list of the top 6 things that visitors to the island paradise recommend doing. Swimming Nothing beats taking a dip in the waters of Lombok straits. The waters are warm, and yet they provide a great relief from sweltering Indonesian sun. You can rent masks and fins in the nearby swimming shops so you can swim better and…