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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.
Yesterday we arrived on Gili Trawangan. The speedboat ride was torture - crowded boat, cramped seats, no air conditioning, and the windows had to remain closed because of the...
Today we took a day trip with the driver who picked us up from the airport on Monday. He showed us the sights of Bali and introduced us to the culture and Hinduism. The original...
So far our days have been characterized solely by relaxation. We get up, have a leisurely breakfast, lounge by the pool, get massages, and drink cocktails. On Tuesday we went to...
Upon arrival at the hotel, we were warmly welcomed. Our villa, which even bears our name, is stunningly beautiful. On a total of 140m² (twice the size of our apartment), we have...
9.3. 8:37 am I'm sitting in the taxi. Off to the airport. The streets are crowded again. I hope we'll make any progress. Finally, I'm leaving this city. I'll be relieved when I...
Bukit Lawang - When we arrived here a few days ago, we didn't think this place would be the absolute highlight of our trip so far, and that it would be so hard for us to...
The North of Bali - Pemuteran and Lovina I took the bus down to Lovina again in Bedugul, rented a motorbike again here, and rode the remaining 40 km to the peaceful Pemuteran....
Munduk - Bali Once you leave Ubud behind. You leave the rather flat southern part of Bali very soon. After a short drive, you will see the more mountainous regions of the...
Bukit Lawang - Sumatra ... here I am in my hostel in "Kuala Namu" near the airport in Medan. My little tour of Sumatra is now complete. One highlight was the last few days in...
Hey guys, Our day started today at 7:30 am once again with the gentle ringing of the alarm clock. Since we had a night out in the clubs and bars last night, we didn't get much...
Patience has never been my strength... Growing increasingly restless, I stand at the baggage claim at the airport in Denpasar. Matze's plane has already landed, I read on the...
Three days ago (when I wrote this text...) it finally started. With a bit of skepticism about the whole thing, but at the same time a lot of anticipation, I was picked up by a...
Tag 017 As if someone from above wanted to tell us that we can handle a little more, it went into the decisive phase from late evening of Day 016 to 017 🤦🏼♀️ My Ulli now also...
From Ubud, I traveled to Gili Air with Laura and Julian. The Gilis are a small group of islands in the north of Lombok. Gili Trawangan is the party island, Gili Meno is the...
Because we already had a week off from university, I recently took a trip to Java, Bali's big neighboring island. Although the bus journey from Tabanan to Yogyakarta is not...
(Rain is still fine...) Not even a month here and I already had the first visit from Germany :D We explored some things in Bali, so here is a little glimpse. By the way,...
08/13/19 After the excellent breakfast (two pancakes with chocolate sauce and lots of fruit!), we rent a scooter from a store down the street. We have decided to drive further...
12.08.19 As soon as we arrived yesterday, the receptionist pointed out the many hiking trails that can all be reached on foot from the accommodation. With this information, we...
10.08.19 If you enter the place 'Lovina' in Google, probably 90% of the results will be related to dolphins. We couldn't resist the tourist attraction either and booked a boat...
The last few days in Uluwatu were actually quite relaxed. I slept in, chatted with people from the hostel, and explored the beautiful beaches of the southern peninsula. ...
08/05/19 The many divers and snorkelers we saw during our beach walk yesterday piqued our curiosity, so right after breakfast we borrow a couple of snorkel masks and jump into...
After a few days without a post, I'm back to say something again. I spent 3 days in Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali, and it was pretty cool there. On the first day, I visited...
08/04/19 After a pretty warm night (the fan is more useful in an acoustic sense) we wake up in our canopy bed and have breakfast on our 'veranda'. This time we even get...
Hello and welcome to my third blog entry. I spent the last 2 days in a surf hostel and the typical stereotype of an Australian surf boy is not a stereotype, they really do look...
19.07.19 As announced, we chose the accommodation where we are currently staying based on whether breakfast is included. So we sit under a kind of pavilion in the courtyard...
15.07.19 Wake up. Breakfast. Plan the day. Let's go. The first gas station we drive to has no fuel left. So we have no choice but to find one on the way to the first...
01.07.19 As we have been talking to Lucy in the past few days, it turned out that she is currently working on marketing clothing, shoes, and bags from Bali in Europe. I then...
Saturday 11pm and it started... The driver named Manggo was there on time and picked me up directly from the hotel. I spent the evening on the beach enjoying the starry sky....
Today, in the morning, we went from Bali to Komodo, or more precisely to Labuan Bajo city on the Indonesian island of Flores. This is the destination airport to explore Komodo...
When we finally arrived in Moni after more than three hours of driving late in the evening, we were quite exhausted. And I felt nauseous from the curvy serpentines through the...