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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.
16.07.19 Unfortunately, I can't manage to sleep in again and wake up around 07:30. I play around with my phone for a bit. An hour later, out of nowhere, I feel like someone is...
07/02/19 In the morning, we talk to Lucy during breakfast about where to rent a scooter and how to get to the visa office with it. In general, she explains a little bit about...
Through Benny and Franzi, whom we met in Australia, we got in touch with Sam, who is from Singapore but lives in Bali and works as a tour guide here. Sam shows us around the...
The Bali airport makes us tired travelers feel like we're in a relaxation spa. Carpets, relaxing music, water sounds, curved architecture, and lush flower landscapes help gather...
Jakarta can best be compared to a perpetual road trip. The size of the city is so large that you can easily get lost in the sea of buildings. Distances are completely relative...
On Saturday, I had a relaxing day by the pool. Later, when it wasn't so warm anymore, I drove to a market and walked through the city. I also found a nice viewpoint and was...
On Tuesday, Vanessa was still sick. I took the kids for a walk, bathed the little one, and tidied up. I've now got three cats that show up at my door every evening. 😅 I can't...
The last 10-hour leg to Ende was only made because I had booked a flight from there a long time ago. My original plan was to travel a bit further east to Moni and from there...
On Thursday, Vanessa brought watercolor paints and then we painted ☺️ I picked up a child from school on a scooter and had another child on my lap while driving home 😂 In the...
On Sunday, we were back at the same beach club and first at the pool of the Airbnb. On Monday, I drove back for about an hour. Lea, David, and Jasmin drove for two hours to...
On Thursday, I slept quite long and then planned my weekend and did laundry. The muesli is relatively very expensive here. The one that is not just made of sugar costs about 6...
For our cultural day in Yogyakarta, we organized a driver for 9 hours for a price of 40€, who transferred us to Borobudur & Prambanan. These two temple complexes are UNESCO...
It's 9:28 am on September 14th, 2022 - Freya and Erik reach Gate C41 at Berlin Airport. When does the plane depart..? 9:30 am! Planned? No. Rushed? Definitely. But let's go back...
Hello friends, Since Mareike and I have completed everything on our to-do list for Bali, the last few days have been quite relaxed for us. Yesterday we slept in and went to the...
Of course there are beautiful beaches here in Bali :) This one has black sand, there are hardly any people around, and well, the weather wasn't perfect that day - but still...
our next destination was Ubud, here we booked our next accommodation, again with a pool, great breakfast and all for only 7 euros per person per night, simply damn cheap. Ubud...
Bukit Lawang 07.02.19 The jungle adventure awaits. In the evening, we reach Bukit Lawang and at that very moment, it starts pouring down. After a 15-minute walk, we reach our...
Today's excursion was many things at once: exciting, outrageous, funny, and surprising. We set off on a small fishing boat, which also serves as home for the two ferry captains,...
I was at a market in the morning that is always set up on Sundays in a club. I also had to be careful not to let myself get too much stuff.😅 I had coffee and later in the...
On Thursday morning, I took my laundry to a laundromat; it was necessary😅. Everything is washed and ironed there. I don't think you can wash your own laundry here (at least I...
On the night of my farewell, it rains and storms. According to the weather forecast, next week doesn't look any better. I have a very wavy crossing to Bali ahead of me. I...
At this point, we can break a lance for all 🏄♀️ 🏄♂️ 🌊. The boys and girls look like this because a lot of water is pushed away. Muscles are needed for that. Ulli had the...
Nach einem Tag sind wir schon ganz verliebt in die Gegend von Bukit ! Hier haben wir endlos lange Strände mit Klippen Landschaften zum spazieren. Unterwegs waren wir heute vom...
The days of my journey are numbered. I had a wonderful time here and at the same time I am also looking forward to returning to Germany and seeing you again! Therefore, there is...
01.08.19 Here comes the most unspectacular day of the trip so far. The only moments we leave the room are for breakfast and dinner. In between, we spend the whole day in bed,...
Province Aceh 16.02.19 From the jungle we go to Pulau Weh for a few days of relaxation. Pulau Weh is the (almost) northernmost island of Indonesia and is located in the Andaman...
After the party island Gili Trawangan, we went back to Bali, specifically Uluwatu. We wanted to go surfing there, but the prices were too high, so we only visited a few beaches...
Our last day in Bali has arrived. Oh :-( This calls for a relaxed day at the beach! We're heading to Batu Bolong Beach on our scooter. There are waves here! Many big waves for...
Definitely Karlheinz. Although the little pink panther is actually named Paul, that would be too cliché. The whole thing with the travel blog has already become a cliché, so at...
On Tuesday morning, I felt much better after getting a lot of sleep. At the children's home, a lot of laundry was left undone, so I had plenty to do😅 We also painted, did...