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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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16° Nusa Penida 》Lombok
We meet in the morning at the harbor and wait for boarding. Each person gets a sticker on their chest and a lanyard that reminds a little bit of a VIP bracelet. Laura writes her...
2° Jakarta & the first train ride
I arrived in Jakarta at 7 o'clock in the morning. I couldn't check in at the hotel yet, so I went for a walk. It wasn't very nice, to be honest. There is an insane amount of...
Pandan Beach
Actually, today our plan was to snorkel with mantas... unfortunately, the rough sea foiled our plan. The waves became so big that our boat almost capsized! So we quickly went...
2nd day Gili Meno
This morning we first visited the 'turtle hatchery' and looked at the little turtles. After that we went to the snorkeling spot where the chances of encountering a turtle are...
Hostel Life
I was immediately impressed with my accommodation here in Canggu. While everyone in other hostels was very introverted, everyone in this hostel approached me directly and I got...
Tag 87 - crooked
26.07.19 Day of departure. Even before coming to Indonesia, we had planned to visit the neighboring island of Lombok. Yesterday evening and this morning, we thought about it...
Tag 60 - round
07/29/19 We start the day by having breakfast with eggs and toast and think about what to do today. We ask Ian where the nearest supermarket is and he tells us the way to a...
Hello Bali
The plane took off on time at 1:25 am, so it only took 9:10 to finally reach Bali. Unfortunately, I didn't feel well during the flight, but the excitement for Bali outweighed...
Bali - Ubud Monkey Forest
The next morning we packed our backpacks. In the afternoon, we were going to the beach. We left our luggage at the accommodation (€4.50 per person/night) while we went to the...
Gili Air.. Or also the quieter paradise..
Amazing accommodation in the jungle garden, in a traditional Lumbung hut, called Lumbung, on Lombok. The special thing is that the bathroom is practically outside. As we just...
43 and 44 Day Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon
Hello, We reached Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, after a relatively short and pleasant 2.5-hour bus ride. To our advantage, it turns out that many people have left...
11-13/11 - Short break on Bintan
A weekend in paradise...
First days
The adventure has begun. From Zurich via Dubai to Denpasar. After an 18-hour journey and Laura joining us in Dubai, we finally arrived at the hotel at midnight. Now the big...
Day 23/24 Bangka Island
We will spend three days at the lovely resort on Bangka Island. Great house reef and good food ; ) Today we are renting a sea kayak and going for a trip, tomorrow we will return...
Tag 50
On Saturday morning, I took a scooter taxi to the harbor at 7:30, which took about 45 minutes. I met up with Vanessa and Fabi there. We intended to take the ferry to Nusa Penida...
Tag 42
On Friday morning, I went back to the children's home at 10 o'clock. There was once again no water, so I had to wash everything by hand.🫠 I was consequently very busy for a...
Tag 34
On Thursday morning, I packed for the weekend. I got Friday off because I'm going with Jasmin to one of the neighboring islands, Gili T. I was again busy with laundry at the...
Day 28
The next day, I had to work again at 10 AM. When I arrived there, a friend from Australia was still at the children's home, and I talked with him. I also did some laundry while...
Tag 11
On Tuesday, I wanted to go to the market in the morning, which should have been 10 minutes away. I went ahead and set off, but unfortunately, I couldn't find it anywhere. 😅 I...
KUALA LUMPUR BATU CAVES
The Batu Caves, the largest cave temple in the world, is made of limestone. The formations are estimated to be 400 million years old. Discovered in 1860, the caves gained...
Vulkan Ijen
After Bromo, we needed a day to recover, which we spent at the 'Ketapang Indah' hotel. With Bali in sight, we enjoyed a day at the pool in the beautifully landscaped hotel...
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Today short and crisp With the motorbike much faster than the locals, shot up the serpentine roads like a crazy person, to see one of Bali's landmarks. Returned the same way. In...
23.02.2023 - Komodo Island
a trip to the Komodo dragons
February 19, 2023 - Sea day on the way from Wewak to Makassar
Sea day on the way to Makassar
23° Pufferfish, Barracuda & Co.
For Tim and Suse, today is the last day of diving. They have decided to dry their things and bring them to the accommodation. So it's logical that it's raining heavily and we...
14° Bambooshark, Mantas & Co.
At 6 in the morning, the alarm clock rings, after a quick breakfast I zoom off to the dive base on the scooter. Squeezed into the wetsuit, gathered the equipment and finally on...
7° Off to Bali
After a super delicious breakfast (Malaysian pancakes) and a morning power nap, we continue to Bali/Canggu by bus and ferry. Surprisingly, the bus arrived on time and we quickly...
Tag 010 'dry waterfall'
The 🛵 tour to the waterfalls was today for the A... Too dry! No water 😒 So we drove around the island at an average speed of 50km/h for 2 hours. It was still exciting,...
Expedition Ijen
Today we left Bali for a day to ship over to East Java. The goal was the Ijen volcano. After a difficult way up, we had to put on our respiratory masks as we admired the...