Cities & Islands in Indonesia

Everything you need to know about Canggu - surf breaks, beach clubs, coworking spaces, restaurants, and hotels across all budgets.

Learn to surf on beginner-friendly breaks, eat cheap warungs, and walk to the airport - Kuta is Bali's lowest-barrier beach district and proudly knows it.

Nusa Dua guide: calm resort beaches, water sports at Tanjung Benoa, the Water Blow rock formation, and the best hotels and restaurants in south Bali.

Beachfront dining, designer boutiques, rooftop beach clubs, and Bali's most stylish coastal strip - Seminyak is where the island shows off.

Plan your trip to Ubud with our guide to the best temples, rice terraces, restaurants, and hotels in Bali's cultural heartland.

Uluwatu: Kecak fire dance at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, world-class surf breaks, cliff-top restaurants, and hotels for all budgets on Bali's Bukit Peninsula.

Plan your trip to Bandung with our guide to Tangkuban Perahu, Kawah Putih, factory shopping, Sundanese cuisine, and the best hotels in West Java.

Plan your trip to Jakarta with our guide to Kota Tua, the National Museum, best restaurants, hotels, and getting around Indonesia's capital.

Plan your Malang trip with our guide to Jodipan, Coban Rondo, Batu, the best hotels and restaurants, and day trips to Mount Bromo from East Java.

Plan your trip to Solo (Surakarta) with our guide to the Kraton, Mangkunegaran, batik markets, Sangiran, best restaurants, and hotels in Central Java.

Plan your Surabaya trip with our guide to Kota Tua, House of Sampoerna, Madurese food, best hotels, and day trips to Bromo and Kawah Ijen.

Plan your trip to Yogyakarta with our guide to Borobudur, Prambanan, the Sultan's Palace, best restaurants, and hotels in Java's cultural capital.

Plan your Kuta Lombok trip with our guide to Tanjung Aan, Selong Belanak, surfing Grupuk, the Mandalika Circuit, and the best hotels and restaurants.

Plan your Mataram trip with our guide to Pura Meru, Mayura Water Palace, Lingsar Temple, best restaurants, and hotels in Lombok's capital city.

Senggigi hotels from USD 25 to USD 100, plus Batu Bolong Temple, glass-bottom boat tours, sunset restaurants, and fast boats to the Gili Islands.

Minangkabau Highlands: Sianok Canyon viewpoint (IDR 5,000), WWII cave tunnels, Fort de Kock, and Jam Gadang clock tower. 90 min from Padang airport.

The world's largest volcanic lake - Samosir Island, Batak Toba culture, traditional stone villages, and mountain air 900m above sea level.

Sumatra's largest city - colonial mansions, world-class durian, and the gateway to Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang orangutans, and Berastagi volcanoes.

West Sumatra's coastal capital - birthplace of Indonesia's most celebrated cuisine, Minangkabau matrilineal culture, and gateway to Mentawai surf breaks.

South Sulawesi's capital - Dutch colonial fort, legendary grilled seafood, Bugis maritime heritage, and the gateway to Tana Toraja and Komodo.

North Sulawesi's capital - Bunaken Marine Park, Tomohon flower market, Tangkoko wildlife, and famously adventurous Manado cuisine.

Tana Toraja, Sulawesi - cliff graves, elaborate funeral rituals and tongkonan longhouses. One of Indonesia's most extraordinary cultural destinations.

Booming harbour town and Komodo gateway - dive resorts, waterfront restaurants, boutique hotels, and flights from Bali.

East Kalimantan's oil city and the practical transit hub for proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and the Mahakam River in the heart of Indonesian Borneo.

Fast boats to Raja Ampat's dive sites, direct flights from Makassar - Sorong is the West Papua hub that gets you to the world's richest reefs.

Dutch colonial forts, Banda Sea diving, and macro photography heaven - Ambon is the original Spice Islands' blend of living history and coral paradise.

Dive the USAT Liberty shipwreck from shore, snorkel Jemeluk Bay reef at sunrise, and watch salt farmers work black sand - East Bali diving at its best.

Bajawa is the highland centre for Flores's Ngada culture. Bena traditional village, volcano hikes, cool climate year-round, and accommodation options.

Plan your trip to Banyuwangi with our guide to Kawah Ijen blue fire, Baluran National Park, G-Land surf, hotels, and transport from Surabaya and Bali.

Candidasa: East Bali coastal town with reef snorkelling, the Bali Aga village of Tenganan nearby, and ferries to Padang Bai and the Gili Islands.

Dieng Plateau sits at 2,100m with crater lakes, Hindu temples, and sulphur vents. Telaga Warna, Candi Arjuna, Kawah Sikidang, and accommodation options.

Ende is the gateway to Kelimutu's crater lakes in Flores. Sukarno's exile house, ikat weaving villages, flights from Bali, and accommodation options.

Grill fresh fish at sunset on Jimbaran Beach, stay at the Four Seasons or Ayana Resort, and visit Pura Ulun Siwi - South Bali luxury meets village life.

Lovina: North Bali's main beach resort - sunrise dolphin trips, black sand beaches, a Buddhist monastery, and calm seas away from the south Bali crowds.

Maumere is East Flores's diving and beach base. Maumere Bay reefs, Sikka's Portuguese church, Koka Beach, flights from Bali, and accommodation options.

Munduk Arabica coffee plantation walks (IDR 30k-50k with tasting), three waterfalls under 30 min, and cool air at 950m. 2.5 hours from Kuta.

Pangandaran is West Java's best beach destination. Green Canyon boat tours, national park wildlife, fishing village walks, and accommodation on the coast.

Ruteng is the highland base for Flores's Lingko rice fields and Liang Bua cave. Village trails, cool climate, and accommodation in western Flores.

Walk the sunrise boardwalk, fast boat to Nusa Penida, browse Museum Le Mayeur - Sanur suits families and slow travellers over the south Bali crowds.

Plan your trip to Semarang with our guide to Kota Lama, Sam Poo Kong, Lawang Sewu, local food, and the best hotels in Central Java's capital.

Watch Gunung Agung above sweeping rice terraces, take a cooking class, and visit endek silk weavers - Sidemen offers East Bali without the tourist crowds.