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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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Day 12: "Hello Mister!" - Visiting the small town of Ende
From Labuan Bajo, we flew to Ende. It's not quite the end of the world there, but we could count the tourists in the 60,000-inhabitant town on one hand. Wherever we went, we...
Hello Gili Air
The last day on Gili Air begins. We start it like every day, with a rich breakfast overlooking the sea. It's fun to have breakfast like this and play with our feet in the sand....
Day 22-25: Gili Island
After the exhausting hike, we went to Gili Air Island. There, we relaxed and spent most of the time on the beach. But before we went to the next Gili Island, we went on a...
Day 20-21: Ubud
We visited a monkey forest, a waterfall, and a rice terrace in Ubud. But the highlight was the hike to a volcano to see the sunrise. It was quite challenging because we started...
Bali - finally here!
It feels good to have solid ground under my feet again! Three layovers, seven hours of time difference, and a total of more than 24 hours of traveling can be really exhausting! ...
Better late than never.
Oh man... why do I always take on so many things and then not manage to implement them? When packing my suitcase, it was very important to take as many sports gear as possible...
6th-10th March Sourcing Mission Central Java
On 7th March, the Ministry of Trade Indonesia invited around 30 companies from the wood industry to the IPD Event. The entrepreneurs were introduced to the program and its...
Tag 59
On Monday morning, I wrote reports and was at the pool. At the children's home, there was a lot of laundry left over from the weekend, and I was busy with it for a long time.😅...
Uniforms
On Tuesday was Vanessa's first day of work. Ibu Ine asked me to show her everything. I'm also very glad that someone is here again. In the evening, we celebrated a child's 10th...
Tag 36
On Saturday, we slept in because the day before was quite exhausting. We spent some time in the pool and strolled around the island a bit. Later, we went stand-up paddling,...
Tag 32
On Tuesday, I left early in the morning to one of the southernmost points of Bali. I wanted to go to the beach to swim. However, the waves were very high, and I unfortunately...
Day 30
On Sunday, we walked to the monkey forest, which was about 20 minutes away. It was, of course, very crowded with tourists. But it was very funny 😅 Even on the way there, many...
Day 25
On Tuesday morning, I searched for a toy store and bought a few little things for the kids. There really isn't as much selection here as in Germany. At least it's very cheap. I...
Tag 22
Jasmin arrived at 1:30 PM. We sat together for a bit longer and didn't go to bed too late. In the morning, we had breakfast and went shopping. At noon, we went to a beach club...
8° Canggu
We spend a relaxed day together. With super glue and duct tape, Nik tries (for the third time) to fix Laura's flip-flop. In the evening, we go for local food. Because it's so...
5° Probolinggo
I initially had a hard time getting food from the locals. Now, I have overcome my fears of getting diarrhea and eating spicy food, and I'm happy because it tastes really good. ...
3° Yogyakarta
I was in an old Sultan Palace & on the worst beach in the world, although it is actually a super beautiful beach. I only looked at the two famous temples from afar &...
A typical Sunday
Good evening, today our day started 'relatively late'. Our alarm clock rang at 09:15 am so that we could have breakfast. This breakfast was the best we have had so far. A proper...
Tag 108/109 - attentive
16.08.19 / 17.08.19 Time to surf! After breakfast, we head to the beach of Canggu to look for an affordable surfboard rental. We park our scooter just outside the promenade and...
Ayung Rafting
Today we did a rafting tour on the Ayung River. We had so much fun and seeing the jungle from the inside was incredible.
Day 101 - recovered
09.08.19 Day of departure - this time for real! We have omelette and coffee for breakfast, pack our things and check out around 11:00 am. Since our taxi is not ready until 1:00...
Tag 100 - better
08/08/19 Day of departure! ... No, wait!Although Jonna's condition has improved, her body is not yet in a state to be transported in a car for longer than 30 minutes. Therefore,...
Day 70 - Inappropriate
07/09/19 The day begins as always with a hearty breakfast, a game of Yahtzee, and a cup of coffee. I upload the Thailand video with a significant delay due to the poor internet...
Tag 67 - stagnant
07/06/19 While I am still half-asleep in bed, Jonna, Lucy, and Ian are already sitting on the terrace and calling the number written on our blue note - It is not assigned. That...
28.10.2016 Gili Trawangan
the last 3 days before going back to Germany, we wanted to visit the Gili Islands. We chose Gili Trawangan for our stay. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time for 'island...
21.10.2016 Uluwatu Cultural Center
In Kuta, we had explored the area, but we realized on the first day that this is not for us. These crowds, the climate really exhausted us, the humidity and a lot of dirt. What...
Day 15 - 19: Canggu
After Singapore, we went to Bali. Upon arrival, I met up with an Englishman whom I had met in Pai. The place turned out to be a surfer's paradise, so I also tried surfing a...
Tag 56
On Friday, I slept in. There are also three cats here that came to visit me first. At noon, I took four of the kids to ballet and afterwards we went for ice cream. The traffic...
Tag 52
On Monday, we were at the children's home with two of us in the morning. The children have holidays this week and have been painting. Afterwards, I went to the hairdresser...
Day 21
On Friday morning I packed my things because I booked an Airbnb for the weekend. I will meet Lea and David in Canggu. Tonight, a friend from Weingarten (Jasmin) is arriving, who...