Kawah Ijen is a volcano unlike any other, located on the extreme east of the island of Java. You can see unique phenomena there which are bound to impress you.

Kawah Ijen - a trip to the bowels of the earth

Catch nature unawares as she wakes up...or at least that's what it feels like when you are on the wonderful 2,329 metre high Mount Bromo, on the east of the island of Java. An absolutely spectacular and unforgettable moment.  If you don't appreciate nature then don't bother!

Bromo, the pearl of Java

If we have loved the Island of Gods, the pearl of Indonesia, which has had such great tourist success for many years now, we can't deny that it is suffering for its fame. The environment is deteriorating year by year, mainly due to the plague of plastic which is everywhere and which the government does nothing about. Rubbish is not treated and the plastic remains.

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Bali is a paradise on earth, and it's not for nothing that it's called the Island of Gods. You need to stay there for several days if you really want to appreciate everything it has to offer. This is a brief presentation of the things to see in Bali.

Welcome to the Island of Gods and all its marvels.

Denpasar is the main city of Bali island, it is to and from here that domestic and international flights land and take off.

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Selamat Detang! Indonesia was born under a lucky travel star: amazing deep sea diving, treks along a volcano rim, exquisite landscapes as varied as virgin jungle and terraced rice paddies, a cuisine of a thousand flavours. There is no doubt that the innumerable attributes of this country will delight travellers … But a trip to Bali or to Indonesia, is not only the discovery of incomparable natural wonders, it is also an encounter with an extraordinary culture. It is the largest archipelago in the world, with 13,000 islands (some say up to 17,000!), it is also the fourth most populated country in the world with 240 million inhabitants. With ancient connections to India and China, and later with the Middle East, what was once a trade route quickly became a crossroad for cultural exchange. This history explains why there are still, to this day, many religious practices (Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Animism), coexisting side by side in Indonesia.

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 Sanur, the charming and relaxing seaside resort.

Kelurahan Sanur

Small fishing village on Bali's north-eastern coast.

Amed

An active volcano culminating at 7641 feet in  Bromo Tengger Semeru National  Park in East Java. 

Gunung Bromo

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,  Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world.  

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I had already visited Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Bagan in Myanmar and imagined that Borobudur was just another Buddhist temple, how wrong I was. <a href="/indonesia/"> If you travel in Indonesia </a>, as far as I am concerned, Borobudur is a stop you must make. I went there from Yogyakarta, where I spent a few days. I left very early so I could enjoy the morning light, admire the palm trees and green rice fields that surround the temple, as well as the volcanoes that form the skyline. The temple, which is over 1200 years old, has preserved itself admirably well over the centuries and has also been very well restored. You can saunter round the terraces arranged in concentric circles and their 72 stupas and marvel at the galeries adorned with low reliefs. Photo enthusiasts, this will be a real treat!

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur is the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

Borobudur is one of the temples that you have already seen many times, even before the start of your <a href="/indonesia/"> stay in Indonesia </a>! This temple's style is very recognizable and you will have some lovely photos to take once there. As for me, I went to the temple after travelling all night by road (from Bandung), so I must say that I was not at my best for the visit of the temple. However, I was lucky enough to get there at around 8 or 9 in the morning. The sun was already well out, the tourist souvenir sellers as well, but it was not yet too crowded. I assure you though, that in the hour that followed, it was no longer possible to take photos without including the crowd. The other solution, which takes a little more time if, like me, you prefer your photos devoid of all human presence: a tripod stand with a long exposure time or the help of Photoshop! One of the things that marked me the most about Borobudur is the greenery surrounding the temple - from the top of the temple, you could almost believe that you were lost in the middle of the Indonesian jungle and its greenery as far as the eye can see. Impressive!

Borobudur is a key place that you must come to if you are on Java island.

I will never forget that magical sunrise at Borobudur, with the majestic Merapi Volcano in the background and in the valley opposite a mist covered forest with Borobudur temple in the middle. It's worth going to Borobudur during your <a href="/indonesia/">holidays in Indonesia</a> just for that one moment. Borobudur temple is massive, placed in the middle of a plain surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. I was there early but there were already tourist coaches arriving. Fortunately they were in a hurry and in an hour we were alone again, until some Indonesian students arrived and started to take our photos, which is an excuse to come and speak a bit of English with you! As the top of the temple was undergoing renovation it wasn't accessible, which was a shame. After the temple we went on to explore the local villages, especially the potters' village, which I probably preferred to Borobudur when it comes down to it. The temple is beautiful, but the surrounding countryside and its people are wonderful. I have great memories of everyone smiling at us in the market and of a very warm welcome in our guesthouse.

The Buddhist temple of Borobudur is a must see on Java - it's the biggest of its kind. We really loved it.

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