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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Indonesia. I owe a great debt to the people of Indonesia.

30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Indonesia

Their kindness, coupled with the beauty, expanse and diversity of their country, has made the past month one of the best of my life. I was anxious prior to arriving in Indonesia four weeks ago, but my experience has been a sublimely calming one. And sublimely exhilarating. I navigated the hustle-bustle of a megacity, came face-to-face with wild orangutans in the jungle, explored the residence of an imperial sultan (then saw his city covered in ash), hiked into a volcano that spews blue fire, attended one of the world’s most elaborate funeral ceremonies and relaxed in what is perhaps the most isolated paradise in the world.

Whether you’re looking for places to visit, things to do or simply a few great reasons to travel to Indonesia, these captivating photos of my recent trip will make you want to board the next flight to Jakarta. Jakarta’s Urban Jungle. Getting Off The Beaten Track in Indonesia - The Furious Panda. Week five of the Indie Travel Challenge 2012 is about traveling in Asia.

Getting Off The Beaten Track in Indonesia - The Furious Panda

If you’ve traveled in Asia, what’s your favorite destination? Share a story of one of your best experiences in Asia, or tell us about a place you love Being located in one of the main transport hubs in Asia allows for easy trips around the region. In this week’s Indie Travel post, I will share a few of the less common places to visit in Indonesia, one of my favourite countries. Mention Indonesia, and the traveller will think of Bali, but with more than 17 000 islands in the archipelago, Indonesia has a lot more to offer. 1. Going into Java, one of the most exhilarating sights is the temple of Borobudur. Off the beaten track rating: ♥♥♥ [singlepic id=206 w=620 h=465 mode=watermark float=] Getting There: From Yogyakarta, take a bus at the terminal to Magelang. 2. Once badly affected by the 2004 Tsunami, the city has been rebuilt, its coastline fortified with bunds to protect against future disasters. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Indonesia off the beaten track Lonely Planet. Off the Beaten Track: Five Best Places in Indonesia - A Travellers Journey : A Travellers Journey. Bali, Yogyakarta, the Gili Islands and Lombok, this is Indonesia for most backpackers and you’re guaranteed an awesome time.

Off the Beaten Track: Five Best Places in Indonesia - A Travellers Journey : A Travellers Journey

However, if you want to get really blown away and experience something that few other tourists will ever experience, then you should throw away your guidebook and loose the rest of the backpackers. These five places may not be easy to get to, but if you’re up for an adventure and want an unforgettable holiday; well, just prepare to be blown away. Raja Ampat Raja Ampat is simply the most amazing place I have ever visited in my life. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is simply incredible. Wakatobi Wakatobi is not one island, but actually four different ones (Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko) located off the South East coast of Sulawesi. Seram. 10 Places Off The Beaten Path In Southeast Asia. Goat Note: This Article Has Been Published In The January 2013 Edition Of Southeast Asia Backpacker Magazine!

10 Places Off The Beaten Path In Southeast Asia

ENJOY! It’s not easy to find 10 places off the beaten path in Southeast Asia because it’s just not an off the beaten path destination. Sure, Southeast Asia is a tried and tested traveller’s mecca with thousands of tourists, but there is so much more to Southeast Asia than beach bars and night clubs and if you really look, you can find some amazing, untouched paradises. We’re going to let you in on our secrets, places that hardly any people know about and names that you won’t hear tossed around the hostel dinner table. These are our favorite places where nobody else goes and they’re all a secret so please don’t tell anyone… 10 off the beaten track destinations to discover in Indonesia.

Posted on: July 29th in Asia, Travel Top 10s by Becky Padmore.

10 off the beaten track destinations to discover in Indonesia

Like this Post? Probably the first destination that comes into your mind when you hear of Indonesia is Bali, but Indonesia is way more diverse and has around 16,999 more islands to explore. Long white sand beaches, virgin rain forest jungles, unique diving spots with 100 species of corals, friendly and smiling locals are just a few reasons why Indonesia should be on your bucket list! To fuel your wanderlust and start packing right now, I’d like to share the next 10 absolutely unique and hidden places in Indonesia… The Togean Islands Have you seen “The Beach”? White sand beaches that can over rank the Maldives, a variety of corals and underwater life as diverse as at the Great Barrier Reef and plenty of deserted islands where you can experience the real castaway life for a few days. No wi-fi, no cell phone recipient at most islands, no electricity at day time, simple meals and water brought in barrels.

Raja Ampat Una-Una Volcano.