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

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

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.

Explore the Sunda islands: for nature lovers

A trip to Bali is a series of discoveries, spiritual, cultural, culinary and also of sports. Surfing is one of the attractive facets of the island. Bali with its varied beaches, of sand and of reefs, washed by warm turquoise waters, is a real surfing paradise. There are waves for all tastes and levels. So, hesitate no more and take the plunge!

Bali surfing trip

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In the extreme south of the eastern coast of Sulawesi is the little seaside town of Bira, which is famous for boat building and its paradisaical beaches.

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Both Bira and Sulawesi are little known. But they are really worth the detour. I was very impressed by these constructions which you can explore from any of the twisty roads that are hidden along the beach. They are the best for building enormous wooden boats but the ladders for getting up them are made from two planks of wood with a few bits of bark nailed to them for steps. And these are real picture postcard beaches. The only downside is the amount of rubbish you can find on them. Nevertheless they are sublime.

In the extreme south of the eastern coast of <a href="/indonesia/">Sulawesi</a> is the little seaside town of Bira, which is famous for boat building and its paradisaical beaches.

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