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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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Karimunjawa - Indonesia
Bunga Jabe Resort
On the way to Berastagi
We have left Bukit Lawang behind and set out for Berastagi today with a driver. On the way to the city near two volcanoes, we gained many insights into life here. First, we drove...
Day 12: Traveling in the Northeast of Bali
Craftsman, an indigenous village and colorful fish
Day 11: Ubud and the Southern Tip of Bali
Stroll through Ubud and a temple at the southern tip of Bali with traditional dance performance
Day 9: From Java to Bali
In the east of Java on a spice farm and taking the ferry to Bali
Day tour to Ubud and Tegallalang
Entrance to the Monkey Forest in Ubud (I had to be quite creative to come up with this caption ;-))
Arrival in Bali and first relaxing beach and chill days
The day before yesterday (on April 6) I continued on to my second last travel destination. It was supposed to be a long travel day. First, I took a flight from Langkawi to Kuala...
Nusa Lembongan - Lovina Bali - Lombok and "Travel Blues"
Hello dear ones ☀️ Wow, 4 weeks have passed already. It's incredible how time flies, and now my last week is approaching before I briefly return to Germany. After my Sulawesi...
Sulawesi - Stunning landscapes and ancient cultures
Hello Peoples✌️ (Sorry for the grammar! Commas are free to use: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,) After my plan to travel by boat to Makassar, Sulawesi didn't work out, I got a...
Tina alone in Bali
White Christmas in the Ore Mountains. However, it's more beautiful from the inside.
12. Indonesien - ein Monat voller Extreme
Sumatra, Java, Bali: 11.10. bis 06.11.2018
Sing Key Beach – Saleman – Seram Island – Maluku – Indonesia
I left Kei Kecil and did not expect to discover anything that could be placed in the realm of superlatives. One might think so, but the world still offers possibilities to...
Blue Flames
Today, we embarked on perhaps the most extreme tour of our journey. This was a boundary-pushing experience in many ways. At 12:30 AM, after three hours of sleep, we got up to hike...
Day 17: Island Hopping Around Lombok
Snorkeling trip to the Gilis in the southwest of Lombok
Day 16: On the Road in Lombok
Market, Waterfalls, and a Traditional Sasak Village
So schnell vergeht ein halbes Jahr!
Our half year is almost over. And, no wonder, it went by in a flash. Not surprising at all: White-capped thrush. Originally, we had planned to work here in the PCBA in...
Yogyakarta
Snake fruit - you'll recover quickly with this
Semarang and Dieng – Dieng Plateau – Java – Indonesia
I left the rice fields behind and boarded my pre-booked taxi at 7 AM back to the airport in Denpasar. Only upon arriving there did I realize that I was in the wrong area of the...
Tagelalang – Ubud – Bali – Indonesia
And yes, one can and should eventually leave paradise. So it was with a taxi, taking the 80 km back to Amahai and then again by ferry to Tulehu. The next morning, there was once...
Ternate - Moluccas - Indonesia
After I had a pleasant and enjoyable layover in Abu Dhabi, I landed once again in Jakarta after a very comfortable 8-hour flight. It's a crazy city, and I won't rewrite it again...
Above the Clouds
Five hours of sleep had to suffice today to embark on the Sibayak volcano at 4 a.m. We were accompanied on the tour by Windy, one of the very few female guides in Sumatra. Our...
Per, Agats, West New Guinea, Indonesia
Today we arrived at the Indonesian part of New Guinea. The coastal land is a swampy landscape with little fertile soil and rainforest. It's nearly impossible to grow...
Small dream island and wonderful encounters
Hello dear ones, another week has passed and the last few days have been wonderful. Last Friday I took the boat from Bali - Padang Bai to Gilli Air. The Gili islands are just...
2 weeks vacation in Bali
April 12 - 25, 2019
Indonesia: Soaking up the sun in Bali
For 10 days, we flew to Bali to relax under the sun. Always this exhausting traveling.
The absolute madness: Liveaboard in Komodo National Park
The people we have already shown a few pictures and videos on Facebook or Whatsapp can see here what we did during the 4 days ;-) For everyone else: Komodo was amazing! The...
Auszeit von der Auszeit: Inselparadies um Bali... mehr geht nicht <3
Da wir diesen Blog leider vor Komodo nicht mehr hochladen konnten, liegt die Tauchsafari jetzt schon hinter uns und die 1000 Bilder und Videos müssen begutachtet werden......
Bali - Monkeys, Russians, and Bandanas
Several people have asked me how I'm doing and how my trip is going. I'm glad you're thinking of me. Currently, I'm sitting on a plane to Auckland after a week in Bali. Luckily,...
The Birds' Ark is growing
Now we have been in Indonesia for almost 4 months and it is amazing how quickly things change. When I recently thought back to our first days, it felt like ages ago. At first...
Ijen Crater & Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
February 7-9, 2026 Monster Volcano Tour: Ijen Crater & Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park February 7, 2026 After spending a night in Bali, we returned to the mainland and c