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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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Tag 304: Sanur, Bali
From our probably biggest difference in temperature, time, and culture
Bali - Kuta
We arrived at Denpasar airport at 0:10 local time. From there, we took a taxi to Kuta, where we rented a room for two nights. It was 1:30 AM by the time we checked in and we...
Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Ceningan
After 7 days of honeymoon in Nusa Dua / Bali, we sailed to the neighboring islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan last Sunday. We took a speedboat and it took us 1...
Island of the Gods Bali
We are allowed to spend our last week of vacation as a beach holiday on the dream island of Bali. We ended up on the Jimbaran coast where we can call our beautiful room at the...
Arrived in Seminyak - Bali
After a rather turbulent flight from Singapore to Denpasar, we went straight to Seminyak, where we stayed for a total of 4 nights. In Seminyak, there are many small beautiful...
A special mindset
Already the next morning we know for sure that buying the mixer was a good idea. We chop papaya, mango, banana and then sprinkle muesli and nuts on the smoothie. DELICIOUS! We...
Day 10: Crossing to Gili Air
After our breakfast in Ubud, we were supposed to be picked up at 10:30 am to go to the island of Gili Air (part of Lombok). The taxi arrived shortly after 11 am. Then, we...
Day 4: Rice Fields and Jungle
Before breakfast, we had to clarify with our landlady what there is to eat. She understood us well and immediately knew what we could eat and what not. So we had omelette with...
Scootergirls, the 3rd.
It's official, Iris is actually a Balinese roller girl... No jerking, no squeaking from Tine, smoothly navigating through the traffic chaos... taking advantage of even the...
Day 111 and 112 of 175: World Cruise - Benoa/Bali
Day 111 and 112 of 175: World Cruise - Benoa/Bali
Day 29
On Saturday morning, we went to the city for breakfast. After that, we attended a coffee tasting where we had a short tour explaining how Luwak coffee is made. A cat-like...
Tag 27
On Thursday morning, I was at the beach. In the afternoon, I drove a car for the first time. I must say, it worked better than I thought😅. It was a bit unusual to shift with my...
Tag 16
On Sunday morning, I left early to continue heading west, where the most beautiful waterfalls are supposed to be. I noticed when I set off that my tank was almost empty, and the...
Day 5
This morning I went to the nearest beach, which is only 5 minutes away. I already got my first sunburn😅 a wave caught me and everything was wet😂 For lunch, I tried a...
Nordsulawesi - Lembeh
Arrival in Indonesia and arrival in Lembeh
Goodbye Indonesia ♥️
Hello, my dears, After almost 3 weeks my journey through the world continues☺️ The time at home was good, a little friendship and love with family and friends and hugs from...
End of the honeymoon
After our trip to Nusa Penida, we spent the last few days relaxing. We spent a lot of time by the pool and really relaxed. In the evenings, we went to the fish restaurant on the...
Gili Air
Hello there, After our stopover in Nusa Lembongan, we took a ferry to Gili Air. Our last destination on our journey through Indonesia. Gili Air is a small island where...
Beautiful day on Trawangan
Diary entry #12,389 Woke up for the sunrise, then had a lovely yoga session. And guess what Svend did? That's right, slept. At noon, we went to eat at the harbor and snorkled...
Gili Island
Actually, it would be a sleepless night, but I slept for 3 hours on the airplane, 1 1/2 hours at the airport, and 0.5 hours on the speedboat. The journey went smoothly, even...
Chapter 11.4 - Turtle Haven & Wall of Air
18.3. 7:01 am I woke up. By the way, that was not a frog yesterday, but a bat 🦇 Today, the singing from the mosque stayed silent, luckily. I'm quite tired because of the short...
Chapter 11.1 - Island-hopping to Gili Air
15.3. 7:03 am I'm ready to depart. I'll have a plate of fruits and a coffee before I go. 7:52 am The ride with the Gojek Bike was cheap but exhausting. The driver couldn't fit...
Chapter 10.5 - From Retirement to Party Beach
13.3. 9:59am Breakfast in the stomach, I took a seat on the balcony and looked through the net. Book ferry to Gili Air. Look for accommodation. Probably a hostel. I wish to have...
Chapter 10.3 - Chille Vanille
11.3. 12:46am I'm at the beach, of course in the shade. I've realized that applying sunscreen to my back is quite complicated without the support of a caring person... Had a...
20° Turtles, Mantis Shrimp & Co.
After today's two dives, we want to explore the island further. Since Tim and Suse have not been to Kelingking Beach yet, that is our first destination. I am going a little way...
15° Trumpetfish, Seahorses & Co.
Even the second day of diving was beautiful despite the clouds and wind! Back on land, I meet Laura at the BeachBar. We drive across the island to the tourist spot 'Kelingking...
11° SOS Monkey Alarm
We rent a scooter for a day to drive to the Monkey Forest, which is 10 minutes away. I wanted to try out our student IDs here. But Laura was too quick at the ticket counter and...
Visiting many villages.
19th and 20th January 2020 In the morning, I jumped into the sea and had breakfast right by the sea to start the day. Then I got back on the scooter towards Bajawa. We had lunch...
Tag 003 "6h time difference"
our mosquito 🦟🕸 defense system brought a very relaxed night with it. 10 o'clock we started the first "real" day on the roof of our hotel, with a delicious breakfast 🥞 not...