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

 Nusa Dua, the most artificial and depressing seaside town in Bali.

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When we arrived in Nusa Dua, we felt as if we had left Bali behind... The road has been resurfaced and the lanes are marked by well-kempt flower beds. We were stopped to check the car and then we parked and continued on foot. We went along the coast, but only on one side as some beaches have been privatised for the resort guests of the resorts. Drinks in the "warungs" are over-priced. The coast is spoiled with impersonal hotels and theme park style activities. Only the trail leading toward the rocks at the edge of sea is worth the trip. You can admire the panorama from the end of a gridded promenade. You can fully appreciate the force of waves hitting the rocks and spraying you at the same time.

Nusa Dua, the most artificial and depressing seaside town in Bali.

Most of Bali's beaches, with black sand and murky water, didn't exactly correspond to the idea I had before going there so when I arrived at Nusa Dua: Hallelujah! Long stretches of white sand and turquoise water lay before me. There are numerous Balinese and Australian surfers on the beach, come to enjoy one of the island's best surf spots. There are other activities as well, like parasailing, jet skiing or water skiing.  But all the same I have mixed feelings about Nusa Dua. I have to admit that all the hotels make it impersonal and lacking authenticity. A real tourist enclave. At Nusa Dua, like everywhere <a href="/indonesia/">during your stay in Indonesia</a>, there are lot of people renting scooters for a few pounds a day. If travelling off the cuff doesn't worry you then you can go off exploring the town's surroundings. A scooter is definitely the best way of enjoying the island to the full.

Nusa Dua is on the island of Bali and is a seaside resort dedicated wholly to tourists who love its paradisaical beaches.

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