Unity in Diversity

Indonesia may not be the first place that people would have thought to go but it is a truly hidden spot in the Southeast Asia. As the largest archipelagic country in the world with more than 17,500 islands, Indonesia has long been favorite for budget travelers, almost to the point of becoming a cliché. No wonder, you will find a lot of tourists love coming to Indonesia not only because of the cheap hotels or accomodation but also because of how beautiful and diverse this country is. Known to many as Wonderful Indonesia, it takes you to the second largest tropical forests, amazing hikes to active volcanoes, many pristine beaches with great diving sites and surfing waves, and wildlife. It will bring you such incredible adventures, you will find more than 350 local tribes with uncountable exotic cultures and the most friendly people in the world. If you like "HOT" , then the Indonesia climate is for you.The sun never leaves this country.

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Indonesia for a traveler is a spicy melange of vivid colors, dramatic vistas, heady scents, and diverse cultures. Many tropical forests here are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as three major parks in Sumatra and Ujung Kulon National Park in West Java. Not to forget is the famous Komodo Dragon, a large species of lizard that only can find in Komodo Island, Indonesia. The permanent glacier at Lorentz National Park in Papua, a part of Indonesia which makes it different from its Asia counterparts.

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat


Indonesia is home to about 25% of the world’s coral reefs and famous for some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. There are many opportunities available for experienced or even beginner divers, with a lot of rental shops and liveaboard trips and more being offered here. Indonesia also has a lot of shipwrecks off its shores for such interesting diving sites. With over 17,500 islands it is a sure bet that Indonesia has many gorgeous beaches to lay on. Whether you want to enjoy some water sports like go parasailing, ride a banana boat or just lay out, get a nice tan, and learning to surf, Indonesia is definitely a place where all of this can happen. You can hang out on the popular Kuta beach in Bali, the famous Gili in Lombok, or the secluded pink beach as part of the Komodo islands, it is just a few of the thousands of options.

Bali temple
Bali temple
For those who are interested in historical and cultural tourist attractions, Indonesia have its long history, places like Prambanan with its Hindu monument and the famous Yogyakarta, Borobudur in Central Java with its world’s largest Buddhist monument found in 8th century during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty, the Trowulan Archeological Site has been placed on the tentative UNESCO list as ‘the only city site of the Hindu-Buddha classical age in Indonesia, the natives of Tana Toraja are renowned for their elaborate cultures and their funeral rituals that can last several days, Ubud is renowned as one of Bali’s major arts and culture centres, and many more interesting places to visit. For more historical interests, check out the ancient funeral rites still in practice by the people in Tana Toraja. The people in Indonesia are some of the friendliest, most pleasant people you’ll ever encounter. With people from diverse origins and religions, Indonesia has a good mix of cultures and Indonesian festivals, creating you a unique melting pot of sorts. But one thing similar about the people is that they are mostly nice to travelers. If you gain the trust of Indonesian people, they may be willing to open doors for you that you never imagined could exist. Indonesia has more pretty girls per square meter than anywhere else, with smiles that will melt your heart.

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