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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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Yogyakarta
January 21-26, 2026 Yogyakarta is a super relaxed, beautiful city. Indonesia is a republic, yet Yogyakarta has a Sultan who also lives there. On the first evening, we were at a...
Jakarta November 8-13, 2025
After a long flight with a stopover in Doha, Qatar, I landed in Jakarta at 10:00 PM. Then I took a taxi, negotiating the fare to 320,000 Indonesian Rupiah, to a hotel in the city...
After water comes fire
Yesterday we took a jeep with a driver to Mount Bromo. This is one of the most famous and active volcanoes in Indonesia. There are frequent minor eruptions there. Bromo is not...
A shower, please!
The name 'Tumpak Sewu' aptly describes what we experienced yesterday. It truly felt like 'a thousand waterfalls' at this place. From Malang, we took a trip to this spectacular...
Nirvana
Yogya
At the Batak
Today, we immersed ourselves in the culture of the Batak on the island of Samosir in Lake Toba. They have a long-standing history and still reside on the island today. They are...
With the orangutans
Yesterday morning, we set off on our trek through the jungle with two guides. After about 5 minutes, we were both completely soaked in sweat, while the guides casually walked...
Day 20: Bali's Underwater World
Diving off Padang Bai
Day 18: Back to Bali
We flew back from Lombok to Bali by plane.
Day 15: On the Way to the Gilis
Snorkeling Trip around the Three Gilis
Tag 13: Balinese Cuisine
An interesting day filled with information about Bali's fauna, artisanal traditions, and delicious Balinese food.
Tag 2: A Day in the Air...
A complete travel day from airport to airport
Bali - Seminyak & Canggu
A few days at the pool and on the beach.
Travis talks about Siladen
Travis still has some exciting things to report from Siladen before he heads back to Singapore.
Volcanoes and fantastic people on Java
One day before I wanted to travel to Java, I received an invitation from Hanis after I had posted my trip to Banyuwangi on Couchsurfing online. He offered me a place to sleep,...
Tegalalang and Ubud
After a hot ride on our rickety scooter and waaaaay too much luggage, we safely arrived at our next destination. We decided to stay two nights in the rice fields around...
End!
Right after our arrival, I went to the immigration office. However, I was denied entry. One can only enter with long pants and sturdy shoes, good to know, so I will try again...
Beaches and cliffs
When everyone was gone, I went to Sanur on Monday afternoon because that's where the boats leave for Nusa Pendiga. When I arrived there, I walked along the incredibly long beach...
INDONESIA - Java Part 1
Hello from Surabaya, Time has flown by once again, and now our journey through Java is almost over :( Two weeks ago, we landed in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. It was...
Happy Birthday Taman Safari
Hello to everyone reading our blog! And thank you for being so interested in how we are doing here :) A lot has happened since the last update and I haven't been able to keep...
Malang and Surroundings
01/26/26-01/30/26 On January 26th, we traveled to Malang. The city is especially known for the natural wonders in the surrounding area: the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and the Bromo...
Bandung
19.01.26-21.01-26 On January 19th, we took the train to Bandung. Java has an amazing train network, making it easy to reach almost anywhere, and the best part is the view from the...
Komodo National Park
The flight from Jakarta to Flores Island takes only 2.5 hours, flying over Bali and Lombok. In Flores, we land at Komodo Airport, very close to Labuan Bajo. The drive from the...
Day 12 On the way…
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Day 14: Off to the Gilis!
Taking the speedboat to one of the nearby islands and exploring the underwater world there
Ubud and my birthday in Uluwatu
Om Swastiastu! And welcome back to my probably last post of the Asia trip 2025!!Today is Friday, I had a wonderful last day and will have to say goodbye to some of my girls...
Sauwandarek, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
In the afternoon, we already traveled to the next village, Sauwandarek. First, we explored the place a bit. It is significantly cleaner than other places in Indonesia or Papua...
Yenwaupnor, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Today, it was an early wake-up call to have breakfast at 3:30 AM and set off for birdwatching at 4:30 AM. This meant first taking a Zodiac from the ship to the village of...
Bali - Rice Fields and Surf Hotspot
7 PM, Denpasar Airport, it was already dark! We had booked a scooter that was to be handed over to us directly at the airport. We met many people there, but not our landlord....
On the Marcopolo Blue from Lombok to Flores
Although it was explicitly stated that one should be at the meeting point in Senggigi by 9:15 AM at the latest to ensure the boat tour could start on time at 9:30 AM, we...