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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What a very unpleasant start in Indonesia. But you can't always be lucky when travelling 🙈
Arrived in the middle of the night at the airport in Denpasar, Bali. First we went through the fairly quick and easy immigration and then off to the hostel at 2 a.m. The next...
Lovina is a approximately 12 km long coastal strip with several settlements and was discovered by hippies in the 1970s as an inexpensive destination with unique nature &...
3 days of travel are behind me, now I'm sitting in Bali, Keramas on the black sand beach! I still can't believe it. It's still unreal and I'm still arriving. Everything went...
Woke up, worked out and swam a few laps in the pool. Watched waterfalls in the afternoon. They were great. Went on scooters on the way. In the evening, we were cooked and...
We leave Canggu and continue to Ubud. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Nik (for now). He's going to visit his girlfriend Geli. In our accommodation, we have a double bed...
Hello, today we started our morning completely relaxed. We slept longer, had a relaxed breakfast, and calmly packed our last things before our driver came and picked us up...
Mount Batur Sunrise trekking
The next four nights we will be staying on Bali's neighboring island Nusa Penida. So first, take off your shoes & walk through the water to the speedboat.This time our...
19.08.19 Direkt nach dem Aufstehen gehen wir in einem kleinen Warung in der Nähe 'frühstücken' (gebratenen Reis). Es ist schon irgendwie witzig, dass es hier keine separate...
11.08.19 Day of onward travel (Somehow the stays are getting shorter). We pack, eat, and ask the reception how much a taxi to Munduk, in the mountains, costs. When the woman...
07/29/19 After the morning ritual (having breakfast, chatting with the locals, and then dozing off in the room for a while), we make a firm decision to get the blog back on...
17/07/19 Day of departure. Checkout is at 12:00 PM, which means we leave our room at 11:57 AM. Yesterday, we spoke with a guide about our return trip to Bali. We agreed with him...
07/13/19 Day of departure to Nusa Penida, a small neighboring island of Bali, located southeast. We wake up early, as the ferry is supposed to leave at 10:30 am and we still...
With great anticipation for a beautifully beautiful country with beautiful beaches, we flew to Indonesia. Kuta and Padangbai are both coastal cities and absolutely not worth...
On Monday, I went to the bank in the morning, where my card was confiscated. The next bank was about 1.5 hours away. When I got there, I still didn't get my card back and had to...
On Sunday morning, I went to another city around 10 am for about 1.5 hours. (Ubud) I visited the house where Julia Roberts stayed in the movie Eat, Pray, Love, and had my palm...
On Wednesday, we already started at 9:30, bought fruit and snacks, and spent the whole morning at the beach. In the afternoon, I drove to the capital (Denpasar) and went to a...
On Wednesday morning, I went to the beach and still had a few reports to write. So, the day was not very exciting 😅 I took my daily walk to see the cows. After that, I brought...
On Tuesday morning, I was at the children's home and went for a walk with the little one, and we looked at the cows. I still had reports to write, and after that, I met up with...
After Bali we went to the next island in Indonesia, Gili Trawangan. Known as the party island of Indonesia and exactly what we needed, a bit of action. We then of course checked...
According to plan, the end of our stay in Togian was supposed to be 4 nights at Poki Poki on Bomba Island. However, things turned out differently, but let's start from the...
After 11 hours on the plane, we finally arrived in Singapore and were immediately enchanted by the "green" city🌳🌿 After a short power nap, we strolled through the streets of...