Indonesia

In Bali, the ancient art of Wayang Kulit continues to illuminate the island’s mythology, spirituality, and enduring cultural identity.

Few hikes can compare to Gunung Dukono, a wild trek in the Maluku Islands that brings you right to the rim of an active volcano.
Photos by Kit Yeng Chan

Persecuted for his identity and lost to the violence of war, Walter Spies was a major contributor to Bali’s vibrant creative soul.

On the far eastern edge of Indonesia, the Kei Islands offer turquoise seas and near-total solitude.

From buffalo sacrifices to the cleansing of the dead, Toraja traditions reveal a culture where loss becomes continuity.

Past the traffic and temples of South Bali, the island gives way to a gentler rhythm—of surf towns, sacred cliffs, and unspoiled coastal life.

Aceh, Indonesia’s westernmost province, is still raw, undiscovered, and a delight to explore without rushing. Images by Kit Yeng Chan

Indonesia’s equator-straddling wild ride encompasses an array of spiritual sanctuaries that tend to fly way below the radar.

Serene jungle retreat features artistic touches, generous villas, and elevated chef-led cuisine in the lush hinterland surrounding the island’s cultural capital.

Bali’s innate Hindu spirituality is to the fore at its array of sacred Hindu spaces. From dramatic sea temples to shrines that cling to mountainsides, here are some of our favorites.

A divergence in the world’s most populous Muslim country, Bali traces its Hindu heritage to the Majapahit kingdom that once held sway over much of Indonesia.

The Iban people of western Sarawak have a fearsome reputation due to their history of headhunting. But these days the tribe enjoys a peaceful coexistence with its surroundings.