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.

No to plastic

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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Denpasar

 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

Tanjung Puting Park is on the south of Borneo (or Kalimantan). This nature reserve of more than 300 hectares is a great chance to go out into the Indonesian jungle and meet up with nature.

Tanjung Puting

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The main way to get to the park's different areas is by boat. So travellers usually opt for a cruise in a "klotok", a flat bottomed boat decked out to take between 2 and 10 people. Reserving this sort of transport means you will also be employing a crew, cook and guide. Granted, I was sceptical to begin with but I was quickly seduced by this means of transport which although it provides western style comforts is still very authentic and, thanks to the guide, allows you to find out much more about the park.
Tanjung Puting has a profusion of animal and vegetable species. Each turn of the Sekonyer is a chance to look at something new: yet another family of monkeys, a colourful bird flying an front of you, a tree full of fire-flies that will light up when night falls... You are completely immersed in nature and, apart from the purr of the boat's motor, there are no sounds to spoil the tranquility If, like me, you find the constant bustle of Indonesian towns tiring, then you will really enjoy this return to nature.
Obviously, Tanjung Puting's star attraction is watching the Orangutans. The park is home to lots of these "old men of the forest" and I was lucky enough to meet a lot of them in Camp Leakey. The place is dedicated to caring for these fragile animals and is one of the pillars of research on the species. You guide will explain the politics and functioning of this legendary place to you in detail. Our visit was organised for feeding time so that we could see these touching creatures up close. And you never know, you may be lucky enough to see a mother with her baby on her back climbing down to feast on a few bananas!

Tanjung Puting Park is on the south of Borneo (or Kalimantan). This nature reserve of more than 300 hectares is a great chance to go out into the Indonesian jungle and meet up with nature.

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