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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.
Diving excursion and Nusa Dua
We visited Nusa Lembongan from Bali and first spent two breathtaking days diving.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 / Fabian After a bumpy crossing with the speedboat to Nusa Lembongan, we were greeted with a fine white coral beach and crystal clear water 🌊! ...
The Pool
The first day of work started at 6 o'clock with the alarm clock (in Germany we could sleep 20 minutes longer), so we could be there at 7 o'clock with the birds. So far, only one...
23/10/17 - 01/11/17 At 5 am our alarm went off. The first time getting up so early was tough 😀 Then we went to Ubud by shuttle bus to Padang Bay on the fast boat to Lombok to...
Bali
It was 3 tough and intense but extremely beautiful days.
Yesterday, after a 17-hour bus ride, I arrived in Banyuwangi. This is a very special place as it is home to a natural phenomenon that is unique in the world. ...
Since our driver from yesterday was engaged in a charitable cause today, he sent us a friend who will show us around the north of Bali. So after breakfast, we got back in the...
Indonesia is scattered over 17,500 islands - we wanted to start in Jakarta on Java. In the mega metropolis (9.5 million), we planned the rest of our trip with mixed feelings....
Exhausting, nocturnal ascent to the unfortunately overcrowded Mount Batur with a great sunrise panorama.
The return trip to Bali from Gili Air by speedboat, as well as the subsequent bus transfer to Ubud, went smoothly for us and was relatively short, taking about 4 hours in total....
Our last stop on our trip was the island group Lembongan. This includes the three islands Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. We booked our accommodation on Nusa...
Today we continue towards Senggigi, on the west coast of Lombok. The first curious incident happens when we try to order a taxi in the morning. We actually want to order a Blue...
On Tuesday evening my dear friend Laura arrived. Unfortunately, the luggage didn't make it to the other end of the world with her, but of course all the essential things were to...
Tegalalang Rice Terraces
So, more than half is behind me and I am still so impressed with every day that I have experienced here. Yesterday I left Amed and I have to say, I will miss this little fishing...
Sulawesi! Sounds a bit like the name of a princess from an oriental fairy tale to me. But it is one of the 17,000 Indonesian islands. Here, western lifestyle meets traditional...
February 3rd – February 6th After Gili Trawangan, we wanted to experience the slightly quieter island life once more, so we took the ferry to Lombok. The island is truly...
Today we traveled back to the main island. Upon arrival, we rented two mopeds and took a trip to some hot springs. In the natural pools, a dazzlingly hot broth was bubbling, and...
Traditional Temples and a Waterfall
Hello hello, it's time for a little update again!🌞 After we were in Tioman, we returned to Kuala Lumpur for 2 nights. We enjoyed our last time as a trio there before one of the...
After a one-and-a-half-hour drive, Charlotte, Aaron, and I arrived in Rammang Rammang and, as promised, were able to drop off our luggage with Ismael and his wife. We then had...
Ende has such a small airport that only two destinations are served from there: Labuan Bajo on Flores and Kupang on Timor. The flight route I had booked to Makassar included a...
Our stay in Ubud has a number of excursions in store for us in the coming days. In the east of the island lies Padang Bai, the small fishing village is the departure point for...
The next stop on the agenda was another highlight of our trip: Borneo, or rather: Kalimantan! As you will see, the whole of Indonesia stood for us in the name of the animals. ...
Impressions of the fascinating Blackwater Diving in Siladen
Komodo Dragon
Yes, what should I say? Guys, we're in paradise! I only realized that when we rented a scooter and drove out to the countryside. Yes, we dared to ride a scooter through Ubud....