On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake measuring nine on the Richter scale struck just off the coast of Aceh, Indonesia. Amanda George travelled to Aceh to look at the progress that has been made and some of the surprising consequences of the disaster.
Travelling to Bali can be quite hectic. Night Clubs, touts, vendors and young surfers will keep you busy. But visit the quiet town of Ubud and you will discover a tradtional side of Bali.
Feel like you are running out of worthwhile destinations? Cherrye Moore takes us to five excellent places to visit that most people have never heard of.
In the hot spots of Indonesia, John M. Edwards went out to get a cup of java, in Java, and ended up on an infernal coffee odyssey through the Indonesian archipelago.
One of Christine Wuthrich's discoveries is local cuisine. She recounts her early morning sojourn at the Ubud Market, and the private Balinese cooking class with Cok Sri.