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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 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

A still active volcano to the north of Bali, Mount Batur overlooks Lake Batur and is a preferred place of lovers of treks and hikes. 

Gunung Batur

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Mount Batur volcano is impressive for its size and its powerful history. The guide explained to us that there have been several eruptions throughout the last century, sometimes very violent, with the last one in 1968. You can still see the flow of dried lava on the slopes of Mount Batur. Guided trips are like assembly lines there. There's a buffet restaurant where all tourists are sent, the view is spectacular but in Bali it's best to avoid these places. The same goes for the lakeside, where the establishments pressure you to buy anything and everything! The advantage: the view of the volcano from the surrounding mountains, the vertigo from the immensity of the place. The disadvantage: it's a tourist factory... You even have to pay at the entrance of the road to reach it.

A still active volcano to the north of Bali, Mount Batur overlooks Lake Batur and is a preferred place of lovers of treks and hikes.

Mount Batur will suit trekking enthusiasts , even if I have heard that the guide business is a bit of a mafia ring, so finding one is expensive and not always pleasant... Going with a local guide booked beforehand from Britain might be a good option. As for me, it is not the desire to do so that was lacking as I had already thoroughly enjoyed a few sunrises right here in Indonesia. Unfortunately, on Bali, there was not enough time and most of all, the weather was not very good. So, I made do with a far off view of the sleeping volcano and its lake. You can see the blackened traces of the last eruption (dating from the year 2000). I suggest you let yourself be tempted by the descent of the road leading to <a href="http://www.la-thailande-et-l-asie.com/indonesie-lac-batur-bali-14e/"> Batur lake </a> so you can observe it from close-up and go for a walk round the lake to admire the reflection of Mount Batur in it.

Mount Batur is a volcano right in the heart of Bali whose summit culminates at over 5600 ft. It is a popular destination for treks that promises a superb sunrise on Bali's mountains.

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