It’s impossible to be bored in the ever-expanding metropolis of Makassar, also known as Ujung Padang, set on eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi island. The bustling city is full of exciting sights, smells, and sounds, and the friendly locals will charm you into feeling right at home. The first stop for visitors is Fort Rotterdam, a reminder of the area’s Dutch occupation, which provides a fascinating architectural study. There is a lot to learn about the area from the two superb museums, while just outside of the city you can find a Gowanese palace, scenic waterfalls, and historical cave paintings by the first inhabitants of Sulawesi. Don’t forget to savour some of the local seafood dishes the area is renowned for.