Time softens, mountain air lingers and every encounter feels like an invitation to stay present in this city that promises a distinct memory of Indonesia
My introduction to Indonesia was neither through its bustling capital of Jakarta nor the world-famous shores and sights of Bali. It was rather through Bandung, a vast city with a mix of urban vibrancy and European colonial charm, set amid volcanoes and tea plantations in the West Java province.
Accessible via a high-speed train from Jakarta or by flying into the Husein Sastranegara International Airport, Bandung is no hidden gem. Called the “Paris of Java” and a “city of flowers” among others; it enjoys a regular…