By SAUL LIPCHIK,
Comprising more than 17,000 islands, the South-east Asian nation of Indonesia has more than enough allure to warrant its high position on most travellers’ bucket lists. Offering unparalleled natural beauty, fascinating cultural encounters, buzzing nightlife and some of the world’s most picture-perfect beaches, the country is a destination you’ll end up wanting to visit over and over again.
Here are 15 reasons to travel to, and fall in love with, Indonesia. Keep in mind, of course, that this list acts merely as a sampling of the best that such a diverse country has to offer.