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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.
After our short trip to the Gili Islands, we were drawn back to Canggu to our Mojo Family. We love this place and especially the Mojo Surfcamp. A few days of chilling, new surf...
04.02.2019 Everywhere there are only cars and scooters, the road is completely congested and while the scooters squeeze past us on the left and right, we are moving forward at...
Our eight-hour drive to Toba Lake is exciting as we pass many villages, and the landscape and surroundings change dramatically. We ascend and when we briefly pose for a photo at...
Dinner
11th December 2018 Today is Paul's birthday. Finally...he has been counting the days. Yesterday we arrived in Padang Bai, a small fishing village on the east coast of Bali. In...
After seeing the shrines carved into the rocks for the royal ancestors, we watched a Balinese bathing ritual and visited the picturesque village of Penglipuran.
Arriving in Jakarta, we wanted to make our way to a national park in the east of Java. However, since the offered tours were really expensive, the plan was to get there on our...
In front of many houses in Java, you can see birdcages hanging. These are not the pets of children who are not allowed to keep their pets inside the house, but rather the pride of...
After arriving in Yogyakarta, the student and artist city, the day before, we first went to a batik workshop in the morning. We then learned that Javanese batik has little in...
Relaxing in the cabin and diving in Amed
I already thought that I would experience a lot and would need some time to process everything. But the fact that I experience something great every day and say, 'That was the...
On the classic way to the market... Too hot for the locals too... After the market we took a walk along the river. Incredible...
The driver organized through Grab arrived 15 minutes early at the hostel, but well, something great awaits me, nothing holds me back so let's go. Within 30 minutes, he took me...
Lombok hat einiges zu bieten. Vor allem eine wunderschöne Natur
For one day, I exchange my travel clothes for a suit
We have now arrived in Jakarta. Yesterday afternoon we flew from Bali to Jakarta and were picked up at the airport by Cornelia's friend, the bride. We spent the rest of the...
Nach den letzten gut 4 Wochen Vietnam bin ich heute Morgen in Indonesien, genauer gesagt in Bali gelandet. Hier treffe ich Cornelia, die die nächste Woche Part meiner Reise sein...
After a two-hour flight, we arrived yesterday in the land of the thousand islands - Hello Indonesia. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our tour guide and driver. The...
After a delicious breakfast on Gili Air, we set off to the harbor with our backpacks. We buy two tickets for the 'public boat' that is supposed to take us to Lombok. Unlike the...
When the alarm clock rings at 5 o'clock, it is still dark as we hop on the scooter. During the ride, it starts to dawn and when we reach the start of the "Campuhan Ridge Walk"...
Unfortunately, the last days in Bali are over. In Ubud, we spent the last 4 nights in Indonesia. Ubud is a very lovely town in the southeast of the island and is well known for...
Today's moped tour brought us many experiences. From men painting horses, to avocado milkshakes, to wonderful viewpoints, everything was included. As always, we ended the evening...
We spent two nights on the small island of Siladen, across from Bunaken, passing the time with snorkeling, swimming, and eating. The house reef right in front of the...
Today we would continue to the neighboring island of Siladen. This time, very luxuriously in a resort with a house reef. The biodiversity is once again impressive, and the reef...
Today we borrowed two mopeds in Tomohon and went to a volcanic crater. Afterwards, we passed by rice fields, where people were flying kites along the edges. After dinner, we went...
Today we took a flight of about four hours to Manado. On approach to the island, we saw vast areas of rainforest. Laki, our driver who picked us up at the airport, took us to the...
My accommodation in Manado was quite a dive despite the Christmas tree at the reception, but given that I had to be at the airport at 4:30 AM the next morning and it was only a...
After the temples of the past few days, some action was now on the agenda. The Ayung River near Ubud offers good rafting opportunities, which means that the 20 or so providers...
Today was our first change of location. The new base camp for the next 5 days is in the spiritual stronghold of Ubud, located in the center of the island. Our journey first took...
Today we went to Mount Batur to see the sunrise. It was time to get up early again. The alarm went off at 1:00 a.m. and we left at 2:00 a.m. The distance from the accommodation...