INDONESIA

travel guides

at a glance…

**Biome:** tropical islands
**Peak season:** April - Sept
**Hello:** “terima kasih!”
**Biggest city:** Jakarta
**Don’t miss:** Komodo National Park
**Must try:** spicy sambal

Inside Scoop

Some of the best diving in the world! Our favorite was in Komodo National Park (manta rays!).

Get off of Bali - there’s so much more to see. But do the Mt. Batur sunrise hike before you leave!

La Favela was our favorite place to party in Bali.

Explore the island of Java.

Ask the locals where to eat.

Monkeys are evil, keep your wits about you!

Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Buddhism & Hinduism in one place.

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50 Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia

We’ve gone through many rounds of trial and error while traveling, especially during the time we spent in SE Asia. If you’re headed to this part of the world, check out our top 50 take aways from five months in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

Yogyakarta: an Exciting Alternative to Jakarta

Yogyakarta is full of beautiful cultural landmarks. You’ll definitely want to spend a few days digging into it all. We obviously loved the pink Water Temple.

Your Guide to Bali On and Off the Beaten Track

Bali, Bali, Bali. Countless things to see and do! From expat region of Seminyak and Canggu, to the rural peaks of Mount Batur, there are so many cool places to escape to on Indonesia’s popular island getaway.

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park was a high item on the bucket list for us, and we were not disappointed! Hiking with the epic Komodo dragons, cruising the Komodo marine park, AND diving with manta rays? Three thumbs up.

Hiking Mount Batur for Sunrise

Hiking Mount Batur is a big ticket item for visiting Bali, but expect to make some necessary preparations. It all pays off when you get to watch the sun rise over an active volcano.