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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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Canggu
After a short ferry ride, we arrived in Gilimanuk, at the western tip of Bali, also known as the Island of the Gods. However, our reception was far from divine, as we were...
Indonesia: West Papua, Raja Ampat
On December 2nd, after a long flight with a 6-hour layover in Jakarta, I arrived in Sorong. Sorong is the gateway to the Raja Ampat archipelago, which is considered one of the...
Day 5 - A real tourist day
Today the alarm clock rang early for us because we had a lot on our schedule: the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, the Pulina Coffee Plantation, and the Pura Tirta Empul Temple. To...
Island exploration
After spending so much time in the water, I also wanted to explore the island. So I organized a Tuk Tuk (also through the diving school - I'm just incredibly happy with my...
Big sharks, small fish
After my diving instructor told me that Komodo is one of the most beautiful places in the world for diving, I couldn't pass up the opportunity and booked a boat trip with 3...
Livin' the good life
The start in Komodo was a bit rocky, as our flight was delayed by 1.5 hours, Google Maps showed us the wrong address for our accommodation, and there was a power outage in the...
Tag 68 - Eliminated
07/07/19 Today is Sunday, so we don't even try to go to the police station and instead go on a trip. Right after breakfast, we head to Canggu, a small coastal town north-west of...
06/06/2019 to 10/06/2019 - Ubud / Bali / Indonesia
On 06/06/2019, at 1 o'clock in the morning, we landed at Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia, after flying from Kuala Lumpur. After going through all the immigration formalities and...
Sunrise from Mt. Batur
My day started at 2 o'clock. 2 o'clock in the morning. In the morning!!! What one does when traveling... The reason was a sunrise, what else would motivate someone to get up so...
Yogyakarta - Rainy Season, Borobudur and Prambanan Temples
Wayang Kulit Shadow Theater
Island hopping
08.02.2019 We are inside the belly of the beast. Around us, parked cars, vans, and locals are eagerly waiting for the ferry to arrive. All engines are already running at full...
Sulawesi - the underwater paradise
While on our boat trip to the Togian Islands
Expedition report Indonesia 3.1
Yogyakarta / Dieng Plateau / Semerang / Bromo - Tengger- Semeru - National Park Central Java / East Java - Indonesia Hello, how are you? (How are you?) Arriving on the...
City Tour Ubud - Artists' Town (Bali Part 4)
We wandered through Ubud, known for its cultural diversity, following in the footsteps of the artists.
From Jombang to Malang - Why Everyone Wants a Photo with Us (Java Tour 5)
In the less touristy areas of East Java that we traveled to by train, we were approached more and more frequently because of our exotic skin color and took a few selfies with...
Jakarta - or how to cross a street safely in Indonesia?
Our first day in Indonesia was spent in Jakarta, where we had to overcome the challenges of Indonesian road traffic for pedestrians.
Ubud, monkeys and rice
The center of Bali
Ubud - our start in Bali
The first few days in Bali, we spend in Ubud, enjoying the variety of food and visiting the Monkey Forest, Mount Batur, and the rice terraces of Tegalalang and Jatiluwih.
Stopover in Depansar
Bali Bali Bali!
Day 2 Tanah Lot + Day 3 Ubud
There it was, my Robinson Crusoe moment! The moment when I discovered an abandoned beach!
Unbelievable Bromo
We continued our journey to Malang by train, from there we wanted to climb Mount Bromo. The evening before, we rented a scooter, filled it up with gas and bought some snacks....
Indonesia: Gili Air - the island paradise
Hello! We hope you're enjoying the summer temperatures at home! Hopefully the weather is as beautiful as we experienced on Gili Air. During the crossing from Gili Trawangan to...
Indonesia: Bali and Gili Trawangan (Lombok)
Good afternoon from Indonesia! Since May 11th, we have been exploring the islands of Indonesia. After landing in Denpasar, we were taken to Legian by Benny, our driver. The...
Day 188 Delfine und Affen
In Lovina soll es die Möglichkeit geben Delfine in freier Wildbahn zu sehen. Als mir das erzählt wurde, gab es für mich keine Zweifel, das ich dies Bootssafarie machen möchte....
Day 185 Borobudur Tempel und Prambanan Tempel
Ein Ausflug zu zwei UNESCO-Weltkulturerben
Day 183 Der Schwefelsee im Vulkankrater
Nach 1 Woche relaxen geht meine Reise weiter
Day 175 Exploring the South of Bali
Discovery tour in the south of Bali
Behind the mountains, with the 7 dwarfs, there lies Amed!
People! I've decided not to apologize anymore if I haven't written anything for 100 weeks :D. In the last few days I've been thinking again and again about the arguments I'll use...
Cute Nemos & traditional Balinese wedding
Our next destination in Bali, after leaving Ubud, was located in the east of the island, after a long drive through rice fields and mountains, and is famous for its great diving...
What is this for 1 life?
Oh my... I'm a pretty bad blogger am I? I've made up my mind to write something every few days and now it's been weeks again. In my defence, however, I would like to say that I...