Travelling Indonesia: travel guide and advice

7 reasons to travel to Indonesia

Indonesia - 17,000 islands and as many reasons to go there. Whether you go to Indonesia for a romantic holiday, trekking, scuba diving or to discover the culture of the country, there is something for all tastes.

A culinary discovery
Admire the stunning and varied landscapes
Conquer the seabed
Meet the Indonesians
Let yourself be amazed in Ubud
Discover the magic of the Buddhist and Hindu temples
Climb the volcanoes

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No to plastic

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.

Laetitia Santos3 April 2018

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Explore the Sunda islands: for nature lovers

Flores and the Sunda islands in general are much less touristic that certain other destinations in Indonesia. Go there to enjoy an authentic adventure in the Indonesian archipelago.

17 November 2015

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Is this the destination for you?

A real mosaic of different regions, Indonesia counts 17,000 islands on the ring of fire! All these jewels set in the middle of the Indian Ocean will not fail to win your heart. Here is what you need to know before leaving on a trip to Indonesia.

You should go if

You love scuba diving and snorkelling
You have a small holiday budget
You dream of seeing Komodo dragons
You want to visit a country where 300 different languages and 6 official religions coexist!
You want to taste "civet coffee", the most expensive in the world
You dream of massages at a low price
You want to admire a patchwork of landscapes during a single trip: rice paddies, volcanoes, temples, acid lakes, beaches...
You are a fish lover: take advantage of the price per kilo at the beach!

You shouldn't go if

You don't like the hustle and bustle of big cities
The idea of going to the country which concentrates the greatest number of active volcanoes in the world makes you a little... nervous!
You have no patience in public transport
The view of waste in the street irritates you to the highest degree
You don't like street food

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