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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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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Yogyakarta is the capital of Central Java. 

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Yogyakarta, or "Yogya", as it is commonly known, is the capital of Central Java. Much less stifling than Jakarta, this city accommodates many students and represents a huge cultural centre. Indeed, in a few days of going all over the city, I was able to visit several artists workshops, puppet theatres, as well as the Kraton Yogyakarta, the ancient palace of sultans. There are also ballet, poetry and music schools. I really like batik (a technique for printing on cloth) and I got a chance to watch students learn the techniques in one of the multiple batik workshops in Yogya. I also went on a half-day excursion to Borobudur, one of the largest Buddhist temples in the world. You will also be able to visit the Hindu temple, Prambanan.

Yogyakarta is the capital of Central Java.

It is difficult to <a href="/indonesia/"> travel through Indonesia </a> and more particularly Java without making a stop in Yogyakarta . It is sort of the meeting point in Indonesia for backpackers . As it is in the centre of Java island, you are obliged to pass this point, especially as the railway line leaving from Jakarta passages through here (and the train is an important means of locomotion in Indonesia). This was the case for me twice, first on the way to Dieng Plateau via Borobudur, then again on the way back to the other side on our way to Bromo volcano and then Bali. Concretely, there is not much to see in Yogyakarta itself. Still, I visited it a little, strolling through the alley ways of the guesthouse neighbourhood and the market, but this has mostly shops and a city atmosphere. This stop was in essence a rest stop for me, marking a little pause by spending a night here each way. My only regret, not having seen the flower garden of the sultan's palace (Taman Sari), which dates from the 13th century.

Central city of Java island, Yogyakarta is a nerve centre and point of passage for us tourists, a place to stop at to visit nearby Borobudur and Prambanan, notably.

Yogyakarta never leaves a traveller <a href="/indonesia/"> visiting Indonesia </a> indifferent. You either like it or not, but you will always be curious about and wonder at this huge, surprising city. I remember particularly having adored the Sunday morning bird market, when the little furry animals are hooked right at the top of extremely tall masts so that they can sing far from the crowd. Yogjakarta is one of the most festive cities in Indonesia . Do not miss going to explore the bars and clubs in the town centre, get the locals to recommend the in places to you. The area surrounding Yogyakarta city is particularly beautiful: Merapi volcano's steep relief lends itself to lovely hikes.

City located in the centre of Java island in Indonesia.

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