By Brooding Mt Bromo, blissful Bunaken, the Orangutans of Sumatra and Flores’ Komodo Dragons: it’s no wonder Indonesia entices thousands of visitors each year. Happily, it’s still very easy to slip off the tourist trail. Here are five such examples of less-heralded places worthy of anybody’s time. Sumenep, Madura As an
By (Very) Rough Guide to Banda: Maluku’s prettiest island chain in a nutshell
– For many visitors to Indonesia, the Banda Islands, renowned as the famous Spice Islands, represent something of an unknown entity. With all the classic idyllic getaway tropes in place – deserted beaches, a warm welcome, clear water ripe for exploration and, in Gunung Api, a resident volcano – this
Pulau Saparua’s Gloriously Golden Sunset
Despite its off-the-beaten-track reputation, Saparua is a surprisingly accessible slice of Maluku. A half-hour boat ride from Tulehu port in Ambon is all it takes for visitors to encounter yet another facet of Indonesian island life; the usual tropes of a friendly welcome, fresh seafood and colourful characters are all
