Indonesia

Update: Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali resort closed on 31 July 2017 to make way for a lavish new Trump resort. A sprawling resort away from the tourist spots, Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali resort is set on an impressive 103ha of cliff-top grounds dotted with 13 temples and a Greg Norman-designed golf...

With lush foliage, waterfalls and beaches, Komodo Island looks like it could be straight out of a Jurassic Park movie. A trip to Komodo is a bucket list experience because visiting Komodo Island is a chance to encounter a Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. Komodo Island is the largest...

The screams grow louder as I descend through the lush tropical rainforest towards the river. A raft flashes around a bend, disappearing seconds later behind a curtain of lush foliage. But the glimpse is insufficient for me to judge whether the paddlers are screaming with fear or pleasure. I'm...

After a late night arrival into Denpasar, I’m already engaged in an intimate liaison in my yoga retreat in Bali. As my arms embrace my puffy pillow, the song of the jungle outside serenades us. Weary face to the pillowcase, we are bathed by the mountain breeze that filters through...

At night I like to sit out under the stars wondering how many islands in Indonesia there are. Not being able to count all the islands, I watch for constellations, planets and satellites. It’s best when the moon is empty and its brilliance doesn’t out-dazzle the night sky. But...

Have you ever fancied staying at an Art Gallery after dark? Ever wondered what the sculptures get up to when the visitors are gone? After a long international flight and a 25-minute taxi ride, I step into a sleek, huge space. I’m surrounded by modern artworks. The highly polished...