The heartbeat of Indonesia, Java is the most populous Indonesian island and offers some fantastic sights for those seeking culture, volcanic scenery and a bit of adventure.

Jakarta is a fine example of a modern metropolis struggling with development, poverty and over-crowding. Gleaming skyscrapers sit cheek by jowl with urban poverty.

From Jakarta, it’s an easy excursion to visit infamous Krakatoa or rather longer to the Ujong Kulon National Park on the South-westernmost tip of Java.