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. 

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 Tanah Lot, the must see sacred tourist islet.

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The flood of stalls and tourist stands that you have to pass by in front of the entrance to Pura Tanah Lot is quite frustrating, and the prices are exorbitant. It's when you reach the promenade facing the sacred islet that you realise the beauty of the place. Of course, many people are there but that doesn't take any of Tanah Lot's charm away: it is a place which strikes all <a href="/indonesia/">travellers in Indonesia</a>. At low tide, we were able to get to the islet by foot to be purified and blessed there. After a lovely walk with a view over the sea and the temple, we admired a brightly coloured sunset. A funny story: cameras were more often turned towards us than towards the temple itself, we were also an attraction!

Tanah Lot, the must see sacred tourist islet.

Tanah Lot is one of the most well known places on the island of Bali, the temple built on the island is dedicated to the god of the sea and has a special importance for the Balinese people. The temple can be accessed on foot at low tide and by boat at high tide; as it is very well known, it is also very popular... The path which leads to Pura Tanah Lot is surrounded by shops of all sorts and tourist traps, and there can sometimes be lots of visitors which spoils the place a little. That being said the temple is really magnificent and is worth seeing, if you wish to avoid the big crowds go there in the morning instead when there's a few less people. A beautiful place to visit <a href="/indonesia/">during your stay in Indonesia</a>.

Tanah Lot is a tiny island located in the south of Bali which boasts one of the most well known temples of the whole island, Pura Tanah Lot.

According to guides, Tanah Lot has all the charm a visitor needs. This Hindu temple was built on a cliff in the 15th Century by a priest who wanted to create a place of worship in an exceptional setting. It's one of 7 Balinese temples on this part of the coast. Sadly, Tanah Lot has become a pilgrim site that's over run with tourists and photographers looking for good shots. The site entrance resembles a shopping complex lined with shops. Restaurants have been built along the cliff top so that tourists can benefit from the view. For me, it's destroyed the spiritual side of Tanah Lot. Despite that, the temple is still an interesting site to explore during a <a href="/indonesia/">trip to Indonesia</a>, but it's best to go in the morning.

The Pura Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple built on an islet in Bali.

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