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.

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

Gunung Bromo

The ascension of  Ijen  is a highlight stop in your  discovery of Indonesia . Located in the extreme east of Java island, this volcano of close to 7900 feet is known for its  turquoise-coloured acid lake . 

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At the foot of the volcano, begins a a short hike of about an 1h30 over an elevation of about 2 miles . It is true that this stage of the journey is not the easiest as the slopes are quite steep but remains surmountable because if I could do it, so can you. Halfway up you can come to a halt at a point where sulphur carriers must pass. In effect, these last stop at this sort of tollgate in order to weigh their blocks of sulphur and obtain a ticket that will be exchanged for money at the foot of the volcano. All along the way you will come across them and some even sell figurines made of sulphur. It is mind-boggling to think that they carry blocks of 70 to 100Kg (154 to 220 pounds) and make the trip twice daily. Once at the top, a breathtaking sight and I am not just talking about the sulphur vapour that can spout from time to time.

The ascension of Ijen is a highlight stop in your <a href="/indonesia/"> discovery of Indonesia </a>. Located in the extreme east of Java island, this volcano of close to 7900 feet is known for its turquoise-coloured acid lake .

After too long a day in the bus, I had slept barely two hours when my guide woke me to tackle the Ijen volcano. An alarm call at midnight, one hour's drive in a Jeep and it was time to begin the ascent with a headlamp. Two hours of climbing and a 45-minute descent later and I finally reached the blue flames. It was very difficult for me, but worth it, as the sight was absolutely incredible. It's not often that you can get close to the flames of a volcano in this way. At sunrise, the climb away from the volcano was much more straightforward and the view was fabulous. I could see the volcano's crater, the dying blue flames, the vivid yellow of the sulphur, the acidic lake and above all, a magnificent sunrise over the surrounding landscape. It was a difficult walk, but one of my best sunrises and one of the best memories of my trip to Indonesia.

The Ijen volcano is located east of Java. It's well-known for its blue flames and its lake, the most acidic on the planet.

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