About 50,000 years ago, humanity lost one of its last surviving hominin cousins, Homo floresiensis (also known as “the hobbit” thanks to its small stature). The cause of its disappearance, after more ...

Mount Semeru erupted again with an ash plume 500m above the peak. It's at Level III (Alert). PVMBG warns against activities ...

It’s possible to enjoy the sea, nature, good weather, laid-back lifestyle, and the other benefits of island life on a much ...

The death toll from a tsunami and a volcano rose to more than 300 Wednesday as more victims of Indonesia's double disasters were found and an official said a warning ...

A volcanic explosion, somewhere in the tropics, may have increased European trade with central Asia—which brought fleas ...

A lush 13-acre coffee estate in Costa Rica—including stables, a vineyard and room for a helipad—is on the market and still producing sought-after beans.

Indonesia is one of the world’s most diverse archipelagos, boasting over 17,000 islands, each with its own culture, ...

The immediate threat from Sumatra’s floods and landslides may be over, but for many survivors the ordeal is only just ...

Carpinteria resident Kevin Baird, right, kept his copy of Coastal View News dry while scuba diving in Indonesia. Baird — ...

Several Indonesian politicians have been accused of "disaster tourism" as they visited areas in Sumatra island hit with ...

Discover the best time to visit Indonesia with our comprehensive month-by-month weather guide. Expert insights on seasons, festivals, and regional variations. As someone who’s spent countless months ...