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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailJakarta has been rocked by violent demonstrations and political unrest following the announcement of the...
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This was published 5 years agoNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeThe contemporary exhibition space at Museum MACAN punches above its weight in terms of local and international art.Credit: ShutterstockTHE ONE...
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What $1,000 can get you is extremely relative. In Manhattan or LA, it could land you a fraction of a one-bedroom apartment for the month, or a weekend in a decent hotel....
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s central island of Sumbawa early on Tuesday 22 January.There are no reports of casualties or damage, and no tsunami warning has been issued.The quake hit...
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Beautiful beaches, a lovely weather and excellent food are often mentioned as the reasons for a trip to Indonesia. But what should you think about when travelling to Indonesia? How is the...
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Indonesia has been hit by a volcanic eruption just days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the islands.Mount Soputan in Sulawesi has erupted, throwing ash more than 6,000 metres into the air...
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Raw natural magnetism, historic sites and amazing beaches: Lombok is ready to steal the spotlight as Indonesia’s next island darling. Previously recognised simply as Bali’s sister island, Lombok is now a full-grown...
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Frantzces, a 37-year old Haitian woman who grew up in Boston, worked for years as a social worker until she became burned out. She decided to spontaneously quit her job and make...
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Palau may be (vaguely) remembered for being the setting of the tenth season of American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Yet, most would probably have never considered a trip there. This...
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Mariana Greif Bloomberg News Colombia has become a more popular destination for digital nomads who are looking to work in a foreign locale where the cost of living is cheaper. MEDELLIN, Colombia...
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4 July 2018By David Fettling,Features correspondentArterra Picture Library/AlamyBahasa Indonesia was adopted to make communication easier across the vast Indonesian archipelago, but its simplicity has only created new barriers.The woman stood in her...
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MOUNT Agung volcano in Bali erupted again, stranding thousands of tourists and forcing villagers to flee the Indonesian island's "danger zone" but the international airport has now reopened.Months after an earlier series...
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As many Jakartans can attest, it’s tough to get from one place to another at times and most of us would rather spend our hard-earned free time not stuck on the roads...
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Most travelers skim Java, seeing the usual temples and volcanoes, instead of discovering the beauty and distinctive culture of the island. Nomad Kirsten shares her tips for exploring Java beyond the tourist...
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In 2017, Jessica Nabongo spent only 21% of the year at home. Bouncing from places like Sri Lanka to the Maldives or from South Africa to Mozambique, she visited 53 countries, 38 of...
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The skyline of Lisbon, the top place to move on the cheap in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) It's the ultimate fantasy: Escape the 9-5 by moving to a place where it's so...
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23 November 2017BBC CapitalA town in Indonesia is home to a thriving group of professionals who have traded office drudgery for a more idyllic work environment.BBC CapitalUbud is a far cry from...
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2 January 2017By Rob Budden,Features correspondentAlamyGrowing older can mean growing bolder. Forget golf and games of bridge, head here for the time of your life.Year-round sunshine, a lower cost of living and...
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Travel 16 trips everyone should take in Asia in 2017 Sarah Schmalbruch and Sophie-Claire Hoeller 2016-12-13T16:59:25Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy Link lighning bolt...
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