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Indonesia is a vast island nation of more than 17,000 islands, making it one of Southeast Asia’s most diverse and rewarding destinations. Travelers are drawn by its remarkable mix of landscapes and cultures: surf beaches in Bali, ancient temples in Java, orangutan habitats in Sumatra and Borneo, Komodo dragons in Flores, and world-class diving in Raja Ampat. What makes Indonesia especially memorable is how easily adventure, spirituality, nature, and local tradition come together in one trip, whether you’re watching sunrise over Mount Bromo, exploring rice terraces in Ubud, or wandering through vibrant local markets and fishing villages.
Key highlights include visiting Borobudur and Prambanan, island-hopping through Komodo National Park, snorkeling or diving over coral reefs, hiking volcanoes, and experiencing Indonesia’s rich food culture, from nasi goreng to regional specialties served in small family-run warungs. Practical tips: Indonesia is huge, so plan a realistic route instead of trying to cover too many islands at once; domestic flights are often the best way to save time. Pack light clothing for the tropical climate, modest attire for temple visits, cash for smaller towns and islands, and extra patience for ferry and flight schedule changes. Learning a few basic Bahasa Indonesia phrases and traveling with flexibility will go a long way.
The best time to visit Indonesia is from August to October, with September and October standing out as the most popular months based on the travel data. This period typically offers strong travel interest, good conditions for island-hopping, diving, and outdoor sightseeing, while avoiding the lower-demand months of November and December.
In Lovina soll es die Möglichkeit geben Delfine in freier Wildbahn zu sehen. Als mir das erzählt wurde, gab es für mich keine Zweifel, das ich dies Bootssafarie machen möchte....
Ein Ausflug zu zwei UNESCO-Weltkulturerben
Nach 1 Woche relaxen geht meine Reise weiter
Discovery tour in the south of Bali
People! I've decided not to apologize anymore if I haven't written anything for 100 weeks :D. In the last few days I've been thinking again and again about the arguments I'll use...
Our next destination in Bali, after leaving Ubud, was located in the east of the island, after a long drive through rice fields and mountains, and is famous for its great diving...
Oh my... I'm a pretty bad blogger am I? I've made up my mind to write something every few days and now it's been weeks again. In my defence, however, I would like to say that I...
Expectation for the day: Lots of sitting, lots of waiting, arriving late at the accommodation. After breakfast, we leave the Ibludan Hotel by taxi towards Bangsal. Upon arriving...
The islands (= Gilis in Indonesian) Trawangan, Air, and Meno in the northwest of Lombok are well known to many people. However, it has been relatively unknown that there are...
The first morning on Gili Air is eventful. You have to get used to being woken up here not by the sun, but around 5 o'clock by the calls of the muezzin, as the inhabitants of...
Today, the alarm clock rings early as well. After avoiding the tourist crowds yesterday by getting up early, we're doing the same today. We're already on our way to the...
We set the alarm. Get up, mix smoothies and off we go. Yesterday we booked an online Balinese cooking class. The anticipation is huge. This course was especially high on my...
Ubud, Bali From rice terraces and waterfalls to monkeys and temples
So now I'm in Bali. I still can't really believe it. But the temperatures tell me that it's true. It's 30 degrees and quite humid, my German body needs to get used to that. ...
A lot has happened in the past few days but due to the poor internet, I could never upload photos. Hopefully the Starbucks internet is sufficient for that now!
The journey towards Bali began with a train ride from Yogyakarta towards Mount Bromo, which was quite long and cramped (in Indonesia, people usually travel with very little...
.... we experienced sooooo much beauty and much of it cannot be compared with each other. Nevertheless, we have compiled some photos of special events. Enjoy viewing .... .... and...
17.-19.01.26: Jakarta After a very long and tiring journey, we finally arrived in Jakarta on January 17th. The city is quite different from Malaysian cities: louder, busier, more...
Gusti our driver
The last days of my journey are approaching, and I eagerly look towards the end because that means home. Friends, family, everything as usual. After so many new experiences and...
Hello from Nusa Penida! After landing in Bali, I headed straight to Nusa Penida after spending a night there. The island is located southeast of Bali and can be reached by...
The first day trip took me, along with Renata, David, and Roland, to Unauna Island. Unauna is a nearly circular island and the northwesternmost of the Togian Islands. It still...
I traveled to Mataram primarily because I wanted to extend my visa by 30 days at a branch of the immigration office there. I had already done my research and found out that it...
I started today with a quick tour of Kuta Beach. Unfortunately, it was pretty cloudy today, so the sunrise wasn't that great. Afterwards we went with the driver of the next...
We arrived safely in Medan and were picked up by a driver organized by Junia Guesthouse. The journey is adventurous, the traffic is hell. It takes us 4.5 hours to cover 130 km....
7 full days on Gili T! A small island without cars and scooters. Almost everyone is cycling or running and the atmosphere is immediately quieter and more pleasant. I hit the...
Last stop of our India/Indonesia trip (and therefore also the last stop of our sabbatical year) was Bunaken National Park (a marine national park) - more precisely Siladen...
On March 15th, my journey continued to Nusa Penida, with a one-day delay. The small island is located southeast of Bali and can be reached by speedboat in 45 minutes. The water...
Here I am. Grumpy and full of worry, stuck in paradise. I've been in Bali for about 10 days now, the guys are back home and I'm on my way back from Mount Ijen Blue fire in Java....
So we managed to get onto the ferry, which was supposed to take us to Gorontalo in a few hours. It took us a while to find a somewhat comfortable place where it wasn't too...