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Mount Marapi, a volcano in western Sumatra, has erupted for the second time in just over a month. There were two eruptions recorded by Indonesia’s geological agency on January 14. Residents living...
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Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali.
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Asia dominates Trending Destinations list globally for 2024 Dubai named No. 1 Top Destination in the World for the third year running The American South highly favored on the Food Destinations U.S....
As digital nomads country-hopping around the world, we’re always searching for destinations based on the cost of living, whether those hard-earned dollars can stretch furthest, and of course, on how nice the...
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Need tips on how to backpack and travel round the world? You’ve come to the right place.Backpacking is not just for the young, gap year kids and students, it’s something everyone should...
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Deciding between Indonesia and Thailand can be challenging. Both countries offer unforgettable experiences, but each appeals in different ways. Indonesia has islands filled with volcanic landscapes, ancient temples, and unique wildlife. Thailand...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe world’s largest archipelago nation, sprawling more than 5,000km along the equator, Indonesia attracts superlatives....
Would you like to travel abroad while working online? Here's a list of the best countries for digital nomads! Find out what digital nomadism is and which country best suits you in...
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Share The Article Ministers in Indonesia have confirmed that the process of creating a 5-10 year digital nomad visa is underway. While recently, Tourism Minster Sandiaga Uno confirmed that the B211a socio-cultural...
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Bali travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information...
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Available language Indonesia’s government is debating whether to issue nomad visas to attract digital nomads to the country. Holders will be eligible to stay for five years, tax-free, but only if they...
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Share The Article Bali is the world’s digital nomad capital. From influencers to vloggers, from social media managers to remote workers across all sectors and industries, the Island of the Gods is...
If you’re looking for culture, activities, wildlife or sheer adventure, Indonesia is one of the richest countries in the world. With an estimated 13,466 islands, it's a whopper too. But Indonesia beyond Bali...
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With tens of thousands of islands scattered some 5000km (3100mi) from east to west, Indonesia looks like anything but a single country. Vast seas, impenetrable jungles, rugged mountains and rough roads require...
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Why on earth would anyone leave their comfortable 9-to-5 job in America, surrounded by familiarity to go live abroad by themselves on an island in Southeast Asia, with an unknown language, unfamiliar...
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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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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...
