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Indonesia

“Once you have travelled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” -Pat Conroy​


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Bromo Volcano on Java Island

Country facts


  • Official Language: Indonesian
  • Population: ~268 million (2019)
  • Capital: Jakarta
  • Main Religion: Islam
  • Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (currency converter)
  • Time zone: UTC +7 to +9
  • Driving side: Left
  • Plug types: Type C, Type F

Travel Info


When to go

It depends on which Indonesian island you are planning to visit. For most of the country, May to October is the best (dry season).

Cost

I travelled for about 20-25$/day (2012). For today's prediction visit this website.

How long do I need

It always depends on your travel speed. There are lots of different islands to visit. If you want to see them all, plan at least 3-4 weeks​.

Personal Highlights


  • The Volcanic lake of Danau Toba (Sumatra Island)
  • Sumatra's Nature Reserve: A dream place for hikers. (Lembah Anai, Batang Palupah)
  • Bromo Volcano (Java Island)
  • Borobudur & Prambanan Temples (Java Island)
  • Coastal Temples, Markets, Rice Terraces (Bali Island)
  • Beaches (Lombok and Gili Island)
  • Dragons of Komodo (Komodo Island)
  • Mount Kelimutu: The gradually changing colour lakes, yes really! (Flores Island)

Pictures


Sunrise on Flores Island
Mount Kelimutu
Dragon of Komodo
Pura Besakih Temple
Sunset in a Temple on Bali
Beach on Bali
Local worker
Bromo Volcano
Brambanam Temple
Incriptions at Borobudur Temples
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple
A hike on Sumatra Island
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