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Bali

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Canggu Bali
Wings Air is a subsidiary of Indonesian budget carry Lion.

‘Is the engine still there?’ This airline has a one-star safety rating

This feels like the longest flight in the world, even though it’s less than two hours. I’m a nervous wreck throughout.

  • Jenny Hewett
The exterior of Further Hotel is constructed with burnt sienna bricks angled and spaced to allow in air and light.

This terracotta cube is home to one of Bali’s most stylish stays

Visit a more peaceful precinct of the island hotspot Canggu for a stay with serious design kudos.

  • Jenny Hewett
If you ride on the back of motorbike ride-shares Gojek or Grab, you need motorbike insurance.

The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece

On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.

  • Jenny Hewett
Anantara Ubud.

A special experience changed my mind about Bali

Ubud is overrun by tourists, but you can still connect with authentic Balinese life if you look in the right places.

  • Brian Johnston
Mandira Beach Resort & Spa, Legian, Bali.

This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.

  • Jenny Hewett
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Lava flow on Banda Neira, formerly known as the Spice Islands.

A beautiful region so quiet and pristine, it freaked me out

It’s in one of the world’s most populous nations, on Australia’s doorstep and a former centre of global trade. Yet the Maluku Islands now feel untouched.

  • Julietta Jameson
Carriers have spent the past 12 days avoiding airspace near Iran. Overnight, Qatar’s airspace temporarily shut as Iran struck a United States military base.

I have an overseas trip booked. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

  • Bronte Gossling
Kelayang beach, Belitung.

Indonesia’s answer to the Maldives is one of the best-kept island secrets

Belitung Island, with its Maldives vibes, pristine environment, eco-resort offerings and sunken bounty, may be one of the world’s best island secrets.

  • Penny Watson
Jungle River Pool.

Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort

An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.

  • Jenny Hewett
The design of Anantara Ubud Bali is hilltop-down.

New Bali jungle resort is beyond the tourist crowds and traffic of Ubud

A resort located well beyond the centre of town sounds increasingly like a good idea amid Ubud’s overtourism and standstill traffic.

  • Penny Watson