Indonesia

Bali has been synonymous with tropical paradise for decades. And rightly so: terraced rice paddies gleaming under the sun, Hindu temples with flower offerings, volcanoes dominating the horizon, surf beaches and sunsets turning orange. But Indonesia is so much more than Bali. The Gili Islands offer white sand beaches with no cars or motorbikes. Lombok is the Bali of 30 years ago: Rinjani volcano, rice terraces, virgin beaches. Komodo is home to the world's largest dragons. Raja Ampat has the planet's most biodiverse coral reefs. And Java holds Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple. What makes Indonesia special is the combination of nature, spirituality and culture. Balinese live their Hinduism visibly: daily ceremonies, temples on every corner, offerings perfuming the streets. It's a place where you can surf in the morning, do yoga at sunset and dine at world-class restaurants. And all at prices allowing accessible luxuries.