Category: Indonesia
Admire Bandung‘s volcanoes in Indonesia and more
In the area surrounding Bandung, there is a multitude of volcanoes and tectonically active landscapes. Here is a report about some of those Bandung volcanoes and other attractions, which are by far not the only things worth seeing in this area. My visit took place in August 2013. The Tangkuban Prahu features an impressive main crater,…
You just gotta like it: Malang, charming city in East Java
Malang in East Java has managed to retain that certain charm. There are a few beautiful corners in this city, where one can linger to “recharge those batteries”. Here some tips on what you can get up to in a day in Malang Indonesia. You can get breakfast in a bakery with local specialities behind…
Bromo volcano – What on earth might Volcano boarding be?
The early morning trip to the Bromo volcano (Gunung Bromo) is more like a tourist race. And early in the morning this is not exactly pleasurable. A pleasure are, on the other hand the tweets by Don’t Worry Just Travel, for which you can register right now right here! For your travel planning For this…
Visiting rural West Java for a Java Indonesia homestay
As I prepared my trip to Indonesia, I came across a note in the Lonely Planet guide, detailing the option of doing a Java Indonesia homestay in Cianjur. Another perfect adventure for the independent traveller! Here is my report.The fact that the area is supposed to be quite rural kind of eluded me on journey…
Where Bali is less touristy – Lovina beach in North Bali
The Lovina beach has, other than the southwest of the island, kept its dreaminess. There are no shopping malls, no Starbucks and that is just wonderful! For your travel planning: You can get to Lovina by taxi. Make sure you agree on a price in advance and keep the telephone number of your hotel destination…
Discover the now gone Gunung Kelud Baby Volcano
Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. Once upon a time, there…
Jakarta has so much to offer to visitors: See here why.
Many travel guidebooks recommend skipping Jakarta altogether. They describe the city as congested by traffic without a lot to see. Those traffic jams do exist, but they don’t feel any worse than those in other major Asian cities. Following are a few reasons why Jakarta is still worth a visit and what Jakart places to…