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

Samosir is a peninsula of about 400 square miles in Lake Toba. 

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Samosir is a large volcanic peninsula in Lake Toba, formed after the eruption of a supervolcano (and not an island despite appearances). The destination is quite touristy enough, but during my stay, I didn't feel like I'd met many backpackers or families. Most travellers stay in Tuk Tuk and you are therefore likely to come across a few tourists, but the place has retained all of its charm, and I can assure you I found it restful and serene, nature lovers please note! I hired a scooter to explore Samosir and discover the peninsula for myself. It is possible to get around Tuk Tuk on foot, but Samosir covers an area of about 400 square miles, so I appreciated having some means of transport to cover longer distances and get out of the village. Samosir is the cultural centre of the Batak people. I was able to visit villages, attend ceremonies, discover regional dances and visit the Batak museum. Batak houses are easily recognizable by their wooden structure.

Samosir is a peninsula of about 400 square miles in Lake Toba.

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