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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Gunung Bromo

The ascension of  Ijen  is a highlight stop in your  discovery of Indonesia . Located in the extreme east of Java island, this volcano of close to 7900 feet is known for its  turquoise-coloured acid lake . 

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At the foot of the volcano, begins a a short hike of about an 1h30 over an elevation of about 2 miles . It is true that this stage of the journey is not the easiest as the slopes are quite steep but remains surmountable because if I could do it, so can you. Halfway up you can come to a halt at a point where sulphur carriers must pass. In effect, these last stop at this sort of tollgate in order to weigh their blocks of sulphur and obtain a ticket that will be exchanged for money at the foot of the volcano. All along the way you will come across them and some even sell figurines made of sulphur. It is mind-boggling to think that they carry blocks of 70 to 100Kg (154 to 220 pounds) and make the trip twice daily. Once at the top, a breathtaking sight and I am not just talking about the sulphur vapour that can spout from time to time.

The ascension of Ijen is a highlight stop in your <a href="/indonesia/"> discovery of Indonesia </a>. Located in the extreme east of Java island, this volcano of close to 7900 feet is known for its turquoise-coloured acid lake .

After too long a day in the bus, I had slept barely two hours when my guide woke me to tackle the Ijen volcano. An alarm call at midnight, one hour's drive in a Jeep and it was time to begin the ascent with a headlamp. Two hours of climbing and a 45-minute descent later and I finally reached the blue flames. It was very difficult for me, but worth it, as the sight was absolutely incredible. It's not often that you can get close to the flames of a volcano in this way. At sunrise, the climb away from the volcano was much more straightforward and the view was fabulous. I could see the volcano's crater, the dying blue flames, the vivid yellow of the sulphur, the acidic lake and above all, a magnificent sunrise over the surrounding landscape. It was a difficult walk, but one of my best sunrises and one of the best memories of my trip to Indonesia.

The Ijen volcano is located east of Java. It's well-known for its blue flames and its lake, the most acidic on the planet.

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