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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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27° Offroad
While diving, I meet Markus from Munich. Interestingly, he spent a lot of time in Lenggries a few years ago and we know some common people. We arrange a scooter tour in the...
26° Sunday trip & house viewing
Despite muscle soreness, I won't miss out on diving. The first dive was really tiring, but the second one was better. Walking straight, getting up, and standing are still...
22° Boxfish, Snails & Co.
Strengthened by an incredibly good breakfast, we have two more dives ahead of us. In the afternoon, we will drive to Angel Billabong and Broken Beach. We just arrived at the...
6° Gn. Ijen
After an evening power nap, quickly grab a cappuccino and then the small minibus picked us up at the hostel & we drove to Gn. Ijen. There we were equipped with masks and...
Mt Batur Trekking
The day started for us today at 2 am. We went to Mt Batur to witness a beautiful sunrise from the top. After less than 2 hours, we reached the active volcano at 1717m, and the...
Tag 86 - watery
We wake up properly before breakfast because Jonna discovers a cockroach in one of our cultural bags - we had been lucky enough for long enough. We briefly lose sight of it (not...
Tag 85 - armored
24.07.19 Since we didn't like it as much at the 'Blue Lagoon' bay yesterday as the name might suggest, today we're going to the bay (Secret Bay) on the other side of the city. ...
Arrived in paradise?
After a long journey and a long wait at the airport, we were brought to #SamabeBaliSuitesVillas and I immediately felt comfortable. Maybe it's because of the tiredness? Our son...
20/06/2019 - Kuta / Bali / Indonesia
Sidemen - view of Mount Agung
Day 25: First monsoon in Sumatra
When you think you can use your time at an Indonesian airport to write a blog post, you are mistaken. When you think you can visit a Buddhist temple and take photos, you become...
Moyo - Bathing under the waterfall (Star Clipper Cruise - Day 1)
We sailed east from Bali with a sailing ship to visit some of the smaller islands in Indonesia.
Yogyakarta
Monday, 04.09. We spent today in the city of Yogyakarta. We were shown the Sultan's Palace and introduced to the art of batik, shadow puppetry, and silver craftsmanship. Later,...
Goodbye Thailand
In the morning of the 15th, we went to Koh Samui airport, where we were surprised to be sponsored breakfast. Cool thing. First destination is Singapore airport, where we had...
Trip to Darwin
Now the end of the sea journey is in sight. There are still a few final presentations, we will meet with beloved people and exchange addresses, and we have our passports back....
Tag 55
On Thursday, I was at the children's home in the morning and, as I do every day, I did the laundry first. We had lunch together because friends came over and brought food. After...
Ubud
When I finally arrived near my accommodation and could get off the scooter, I just had to search for the right house for another 20 minutes. And that was despite being only 100m...
Kuta
I chose Bali as a refuge from the rain because I planned to go to Indonesia anyway, and it's currently the dry season here. I arrived at Denpasar airport around 4 PM feeling...
Tag 14/15
On Friday, I am always at the children's home in the morning, I walked with the little one and another child to the new house that is being built. Right after that, I drove 2...
Boat expedition to Flores ⛴️
At 9am sharp, our shuttle bus picked us up from the hostel. However, I wasn't entirely sure if we would be able to conquer the hills ahead of us for the next 2 hours. With a lot...
Lembeh, noch ein paar UW-Fotos
More underwater photos of the Lembeh Strait. Last day of diving here tomorrow.
Nusa Lembongan
Hello hello, In Bali, we met again and drove to the small neighboring island of Nusa Lembongan after 3 days. The transportation of choice here was a scooter, which allowed us to...
Beach day
Today we had to walk to the club as we had left our bikes there. Unfortunately, I had lost the key, so a local had to break the lock (surprisingly easy and quick). Afterwards,...
Passing by Singapore, March 16, 2023
Today, we encountered the Queen Elizabeth during our passage by Singapore. When we return from Malaysia, we will also make a stop in Singapore. The strait here is very busy, we...
19° Lombok 》Nusa Penida
In the morning, our high-quality scooters are picked up. Comfy seats, good brakes... we will definitely miss them. We are picked up on time by the taxi and arrive at the port...
4° Gn. Bromo
Von Yogykarta ging es nach Probolinggo. Ich traf im Hostel auf eine Gruppe, die für die Nacht eine Wanderung zum Gn., Bromo planten. Ich beschloss mich ihnen anzuschließen und...
Time to say goodbye
Hello, today we enjoyed the last hours on Bali. We packed our backpacks, had breakfast, and checked out. After that, we were allowed to stay at the hostel by the pool. Around...
Day trip to Lombok
Heyho, today our day started a bit earlier than usual, because Mareike, me, Annyke and Aaron, an Australian couple we met during our G Adventure trip, went on a day trip to...
Die letzten Tage auf Bali
Nun neigt sich unsere schöne Zeit in Bali leider dem Ende zu... Wir verbringen die letzten Tage in Seminyak. Hier bereiten wir uns schonmal ein wenig auf die ersten Tage in...
Fahrradtour durch Bali
Today we tested the Green Bike Tour and spent a wonderful day in the green surroundings of Ubud. Besides the good food, we also saw the Tegalalang Rice Terraces & some...