Indonesia has an incredible collection of some 18,000 islands. It is the world’s largest archipelago and even more incredibly, it shares a border with the likes of Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor and is a neighbour to Australia to the south, India to the northwest and the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand to the North. It is a land filled with diverse cultures, peoples, animals and customs, wonderful food and intriguing art.
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From the exquisite beaches of Bali and the incredible city of Yogyakarta - the home of classical Javanese art, to the sheer beauty of Prambanan’s antique Hindu temples and the natural wonders offered on Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) - Indonesia offers a plethora of incredible attractions for the intrepid traveller to take advantage of. Bali’s blend of picture-perfect beaches, lush highland regions, and unique culture has made it Indonesia’s most popular travel destination, but the impressive city of Jakarta, the wild and ruggedly attractive island of Sumatra, and the intensely pretty topography of East Java all combine to make travel to any part of this magnificent country truly unforgettable.
The whole of Indonesia is tropical with temperatures constantly between 21°C and 33°C whilst at sea level. You can divide the year into wet and dry seasons if you must - but you’ll find that it’s often hard to tell the difference. November to April would be the wet months whilst May through to October are dry. The peak tourist season is between June and September and over the Christmas and New Year period.If you are concerned over being hit by rain whilst on holiday in Indonesia then you should avoid travelling there between January and February - which is when, strictly speaking, you’ll encounter the most rain. There is one slight anomaly to be aware of which is that in northern Sumatra the regular weather patters are reversed - with wet and dry seasons effectively back-to-front.
The great problem with travel in Asia - is that the food, no matter where you go, is always fantastic - and there is so much to try that you could spend your entire holiday doing just that. Indonesian cuisine is one of the most...
Always try to dress modestly when visiting a place of worship - this means covering up your arms and wearing long shorts or trousers. Public displays of affection are mostly frowned upon - but pay particular attention to this w...
