Things to Do in Indonesia

This must-see attraction showcases a wide range of remarkable Bali art. What's more, the museum is located in Ubud, a small collection of 14 villages popular with backpackers for its plethora of cultural sites, and chaotic market-style center.

A fishing village on the western coast of Flores is the jump-off point for tours of Komodo National Park on neighboring Komodo Island – home to the giant Komodo Dragon. Other activities enjoyed include water skiing, wind surfing and scuba diving with the local Whale Sharks that can be found off its shores.

Wayang Kulit is the ancient Javanese art of shadow puppetry, declared in 2003 as a cornerstone of the world’s cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2003. It can be seen across the whole of Indonesia, but is arguably at its best in Yogyakarta.

Located 20 kilometers from Ubud in Bali, this holy temple dates back to 960 AD. Surrounded by bubbling hot springs that are said to have magical healing powers, to this day it remains an important part of the Galungan religious festival.

No visit to a country is complete without sampling the local cuisine, and the traditional Javanese eateries in the capital will round off any visit to Indonesia. In Jakarta, the competition between restaurants ensures that the food is fantastic and extraordinarily cheap.