Candi Sewu Candi Sewu is a charming Buddhist temple that's well over 1,200 years old. It's very close to the more well-known Prambanan complex in central Java, but seldom visited. One of the chubby stone guardians of Candi Sewu
Hotel Majapahit The Hotel Majapahit in Surabaya is one of the less known classic hotels around Southeast Asia. It was built in 1910 by the the Sarkies Brothers, who built Raffles in Singapore and the Eastern & Oriental in Penang. The lobby building which has this window was built in 1930, which is why it reflects a heave art deco design.
Prambanan The Prambanan Complex just outside Yogykarta in central Java is less well-known than the nearby Borobodur Temple, but no less impressive. The towers of the central grouping of the Prambanan Complex
Lotus Lagoon Candidasa, on Bali, was one of my favorite places on the island. It's developed with several small-ish hotels and lots of restaurants, but not over-run with tourists. This lagoon (a former bay now cut off from the sea) is at the center of the northern area of the town.
Off the Beaten Track Destinations in Southeast Asia While pundits continue to argue about what the extended travel bans mean in the long term for tourism, I believe it's safe to say that most destinations that were popular before the pandemic will, eventually, be popular again. That may leave some of you in a bit of a quandry: Do you really want to go where there are a lot of people, and therefore a higher risk?
The Top Five Ancient Temples of Southeast Asia In reviewing my 20 years worth of content and photos for the rebuild of this site, I thought it might be a good idea to summarize my favorites in a single article, to give you some travel inspiration. In this first list, I've selected some of the most memorable historic sites.
Bali Hotels The main living area of Villa Sasoon in Candi Dasa, Bali. As befits an island where tourism is the main — practically the only — business, Bali has hundreds of luxury hotels, resorts and private villas. Every major destination has its share of POSH places to stay, so the first thing you need to decide is which part of Bali you want to stay in.
Cultural Attractions in Bali The Kecak dance at Ulu Watu template Bali retains its own unique culture, which is probably similar to that of the other islands in the archipeligo before the Moslem conversions. Curiously, the Balinese language has no word for 'art' or 'artist.
Indonesia Travel Guide Traditionally styled boat off Candidasa beach, Bali. Indonesia's vast expanse presents a unique challenge to the traveler. The nation consists of more than 10,000 inhabited islands spread across about 3,000 miles of ocean stretching from the Southeast Asian mainland down to Australia.
Komodo and Flores Mini-Guide A Komodo dragon on the island of Rinca The 'dragons' of Komodo are famous around the world. The giant lizards, which can grow up to three meters (ten feet) in length and weigh up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds) are only found on the islands of Komodo, Rinca and Flores.