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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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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...
Tag 113 - embossed
21.08.19 - JonnaThe last day in Indonesia and also the last day in Asia and in the warmth (for now). After sleeping in, we pack our things, and surprisingly, it's not a problem...
Tag 99 - deadly
07.08.19 Day of departure - or not! Jonna wakes up spitting and decides that we will stay a little longer. The day is spent in bed and is accordingly not filled with any...
Tag 84 - misunderstood
23.07.19 Day of departure. Today we are heading to the east coast of Bali, to Padang Bai. The place is mainly visited to take a ferry to Lombok or the Gilis. However, we have...
Tag 69 - freed
08.07.19 Day of the driver's license decision - we wake up early to be at the police station as early as possible. We manage to be at the Polresta Denpasar (police station)...
Tag 66 - puzzled
07/05/19 The fridge is empty, which means we need to go shopping as soon as we wake up to have something for breakfast. After fueling ourselves for the day, we want to tackle...
Tag 61 - cute
30.07.19 When we wake up, we wonder why Lucy is still not awake - as it turns out, she was partying until 04:00. We start the day with coffee, breakfast, and a game. Since my...
Who wants to put down roots.
01/30/2019 Since the Surfing Nomads accommodation is still so new and unknown, there is hardly anything going on here. Despite booking a shared room for 4 people, we ended up...