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

Solo, or Surakarta by its real name, is an Indonesian city that is rich in history with its royal palace, museums and institute of Indonesian arts.

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I left the hostel very early and headed straight to the Kraton, the royal palace. As soon as I had crossed the gateway, I was impressed by the calm atmosphere and the silence which contrasted with the hustle and bustle of the street. I was lucky to attend a demonstration of wayang kulit, the Indonesian shadow puppet theatre, in the main courtyard. I was impressed by the puppeteer's dexterity, but it was the ceremonial gamelan music that moved me the most.
In the afternoon, I lazed under the trees in Sriwadari Park before setting out to discover the night market of Ngarsopuro. Coloured lights, spicy smells, the laughter of children and amplified music for the "Saturday Night Fever of Solo".
It was in this family atmosphere that I attended the weekly representation of Wayang Orang theatre. The room was half empty, people came and went, eating and laughing, the building was a little run-down but the actors/dancers enthralled me with their scenes from the Ramayana set to the rhythm of the gamelan. The actors' costumes were magnificent and their makeup was very elaborate.

Solo, or Surakarta by its real name, is an Indonesian city that is rich in history with its royal palace, museums and institute of Indonesian arts.

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