With its marketable mix of golden sands and bright blue surf, Bali takes all the headlines. But far greater gems lie on Java, the most populous of Indonesia's 922 inhabited islands.

Many people are fascinated with the possibility of traveling through time. Over the years, a considerable number of television shows and movies have been created to exploit this fascination. Two ...

For South Africans, Indonesia is an exotic, value-for-money destination, as Mark Boekstein discovered while visiting the main island, Java.

Java is an island located in Indonesia, which is the world's largest archipelago country. Java is the world's most populous island, with over 140 million people living there. It is known for its ...

From Borobudur to batik cloth: Exploring the island of Java Roger Allnutt I t is 5:40 a.m. and, directly on cue, the sun rises slowly over the horizon, silhouetting volcanic Mount Merapi and ...

Essential information for visiting Java, including the best sights, hotels and restaurants.

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...