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Vacation in Indonesia : Highlights & Travel Tips
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.
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Best time to travel Indonesia
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.
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22.02.2023 - Makassar and Bantimurung National Park
A short trip from Makassar to Bantimurung National Park
21° Triggerfish, Moray & Co.
In the morning we had two wonderful dives again. Then I pick up Tim and Suse. Tim wants to go to a surfer outlet... unfortunately he doesn't find anything, but I don't leave...
Day 7 - Ubud
Today we went to Goa Gajah, also known as the Elephant Cave. The figure above the entrance resembles an elephant and you can take beautiful photos there. Through the mouth of...
Day 2 - Sanur
6 hours time difference really made a difference. More for Erik, less for Freya. In the end, Erik was glad that he was 'forced' to have breakfast. Then Freya enjoyed the sun by...
28.02.20 - 07.03.20 Jakarta, Pontianak
Nachdem wir uns schweren Herzens von Lisi und Julie verabschiedet hatten, ging es für uns am nächsten Morgen sehr früh zum Flughafen von Manado. Manado ist nicht gerade ein sehr...
24.02.20 - 28.02.20 Bunaken, Manado
The last week on Sulawesi started for us with the journey from Tomohon to the island of Bunaken to meet up with Lisi and Julie again. The journey was quite easy. Right next to...
On turtle hunt
Hello hello, After a rather short and turbulent night (three stolen mobile phones, one found again, thank God mine! 😰), we checked out of our hotel around 10:30 a.m., walked...
Wonderful Ubud
View from the hostel
Up up and Away
I was surprised myself but on Monday I managed to come to the Mount Batur after 3 hours of sleep. Normally, you're not allowed to go up without a guide but that seemed too...
Tag 95 - negotiable
03.08.19 We set our alarm clock again today because we are continuing and leaving Gili Trawangan. We have already packed most of our things yesterday, now we just throw the...
Tag 94 - comforting
02.08.19 For days, we have been passing a beach area in the north of the island with signs that say 'Turtle Beach'. And for days, we have been planning to rent snorkeling gear...
Tag 79 - simply
07/18/19 Off to Ubud we go! For the very first time since the beginning of our journey, we have breakfast included. We are so excited (not necessarily about the quality but...
Puseh Batuan or also no tourist place
From Puseh Batuan Temple, through the Monkey Forest, to the art market in Ubud, then drank expensive cat-shitting coffee, to the rice terraces, lunch at the volcano, and...
Pemuteran... The wild west?
Arriving in Pemuteran, I had to hurry so that I could book a snorkeling tour for the next day. Unfortunately, it wasn't possible at the hotel, as at least two people are...
Just a quick stop at the Gili's and then off to the wild west
On Wednesday, it was supposed to go to the Gili Islands, specifically to Gili Air. The Gili's consist of three islands located next to Bali. Gili Air is a mix of a bit of party...
Ubud... The second
And another two days are over. I'm still in Ubud and tomorrow I'm heading to the next city.. Amed But first, let's talk about the last two days. On Saturday morning, I booked a...
14/06/2019 to 15/06/2019 - Sekumpul / Bali / Indonesia
14/06/2019 We will be staying at Guesthouse Lotus in Sudaji in the Sekumpul region for 3 nights. Due to bad weather, we are taking advantage of our room and the facility today....
11/06/2019 - Jatiluwih & Bedugul / Bali / Indonesia
Today, we said goodbye to Ubud for now and headed north. Our next destination was the Jatiluwih rice terraces. After a good hour of scooter ride, we reached the UNESCO World...
Vulkan Egon in Maumere
The next day in Maumere, we took the scooters to the Egon Volcano. When we couldn't find the way directly, a local immediately helped us and led the way. As it got steeper and...
Bali, Indonesia
Finally arrived in Bali, with a slight delay, and I was lucky and found my friend Manu before passport control. Since it was almost midnight, we had booked a hotel at the...
First Stop: Canggu, Bali
Landing in Bangkok
... then quickly Bali
When searching for the perfect and affordable prices for the return from Sydney to Hamburg, fate sent us back to Bali. And if we're in Bali, let's do it right again. 6 nights...
Day 5: Curry, Beach, and Monkeys
View of Padang Bai
Beachdays & Sightseeing in Uluwatu
We ended our time in Bali by exploring the Uluwatu region and trying our hand at fitness and surfing.
Our first days - Yogya
Arriving in Jakarta, we immediately ran a small marathon through the entire airport with our luggage and of course missed the connecting flight, or so we thought. Fortunately,...
From Lombok to Gili T
From Bali we continued to Lombok, the plan was actually that the whole thing should take about 4 hours. In the end, it took 12 hours from hotel to hotel. It started with us not...
Introduction Part 2
(...) After that, we had the second part of our Balinese lesson. In the afternoon, we took a cooking class - we made spring rolls, fried bananas, and iced tea. It's actually...
Introduction Week Part 1
Upon arriving in Bali, I was picked up by my project coordinator on Sunday and we drove for 3 1/2 hours to Lovina in the north. Once we arrived, I was a little shocked by the...