As a melting pot for the world's cultures and nationalities, Singapore's diversity stands out among its surrounding nations. Its cultural and religious diversity, along with the fact it has no less than four national languages (including English) give it a progressive feel. For those who appreciate architecture, the mix of colonial-era buildings and ultra modern skyscrapers and condos mean they will constantly be in awe of their surroundings. The impeccable standards of cleanliness present in the city are astonishing. Strict laws surrounding this issue mean the municipality is a joy to spend time in.

The second largest city of Indonesia has a population of 2.7 million and is situated in East Java. See the Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya, one of the largest mosques in southeast Asia and the beautiful Gereja Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria, the oldest church in the city.

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Bali lies between the Indian and the Pacific oceans and is known as the "Island of the Gods". In addition to the beautiful beaches, the Indonesian island is home to volcanoes. A must-visit of Bali are its temples. The most famous is the "Tanah Lot" temple which is located on the southern part of the island, right on the water.

Bali lies between the Indian and the Pacific oceans and is known as the "Island of the Gods". In addition to the beautiful beaches, the Indonesian island is home to volcanoes. A must-visit of Bali are its temples. The most famous is the "Tanah Lot" temple which is located on the southern part of the island, right on the water.

The Indonesian island of Lombok is of volcanic origin, surrounded by several small islands. The tourist development began only in 1980. Compared to the tourist-haven of Bali, it makes for a virtually undisturbed holiday.

Komodo is one of the 17,508 historical and enchanting islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. It is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands . The main allure of the Komodo island is that it is home to the famous Komodo dragon. The mysterious Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world and has inspired various ancient tales and myths about dragons. Komodo also forms part of the Komodo National Park which is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The rich heritage associated with this national park is certain to captivate all visitors.

Waingapu is the largest city in the island of Sumba in Indonesia. It is the administrative center of the island and has a port and the island's largest airport . The landscape is rocky and the climate is rather dry, but Waingapu attracts tourists with a beautiful long sandy beach.

Perth is the fourth most populous Australian city with a population of about 2.02 million people. The city is full of restaurants, cafes and offers a lively nightlife. The city is blessed with numerous sandy beaches, not far away is the Cottersloe beach, where you can not only swim, but also go snorkelling and diving. There is a distinctly laid-back vibe about the city, with the big-city attractions blending with informal surroundings. Perth Zoo, is just 5 minutes from the city centre and offers the opportunity to see Australian wildlife up-close at the Australian Walkabout exhibit.