The Paspaley Pearl.

Neighbourhood watch:Indonesia is the next big cruise destination

One of our closest neighbours is a glorious yet underrepresented cruise destination,but those who look will find wonderful small-ship choices.

  • Brian Johnston

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A Papaun holds the Morning Star independence flag.

Body of American pilot killed in Indonesian separatist conflict recovered

Rebels claim the pilot’s aircraft violated the West Papua Liberation Army’s ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones.

  • Niniek Karmini
The flight touched down in Merauke,South Papua.

Alleged black flight pilot arrested at airport after seven months in Indonesian jail

The three Australians were arrested when they landed South Papua in November last year.

  • Julius Dennis
It’s very tempting to simply spend all day around the pool.

Bargain resort has everything you need in a Bali break

The decor might be a bit dated,but there are multiple pools,great food and it’s only $162 a night.

  • John Borthwick
Chocolate and teal seats:1980s vibe.

Alternative route to Japan offers great food and service – plus it’s cheaper

The economy seats might give off ’80s vibes,but the food,service and extraordinary baggage allowance make up for it.

  • Belinda Jackson
The flight touched down in Merauke,South Papua.

Australian fugitives and pilot who flew them to Indonesia sentenced

The trio have been sentenced over a “black flight” from Queensland to a remote and dangerous Indonesian province late last year.

  • Julius Dennis
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Brooding Mount Bromo is an active volcano in East Java.

It may depart from Bali,but this holiday takes in some of Asia’s wildest wonders

Climbing a volcano,swimming with whale sharks and trekking with Komodo dragons – all while enjoying luxurious comfort.

  • Jane Richards
The Lesser Sunda Islands harbours incredible marine biodiversity.

My eleven days sailing around the most beautiful Indonesian islands you’ve probably never heard of

Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands have fauna found nowhere else on Earth – even if they can be elusive at times.

  • Sharon Bradley

The Dream Destinations edition

The Dream Destinations edition| Offbeat holiday spots| A middle-aged reality check| Sailing Indonesia| Italy’s ‘medieval Manhattan’| The ‘real’ Paris

A different view … rice terraces in Tabanan.

I’ve always said ‘I hate Bali’. It’s time for a rethink

I’ve fallen into the trap of viewing the island negatively because my past couple of times there were less than wonderful. Perhaps I’m just not doing it right.

  • Lee Tulloch