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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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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