Are you planning to backpack Indonesia and need help with how to get between destinations? This guide has you covered, explaining everything from ferry routes to how to make the most of your travel days. Please note this guide focuses on transport options in popular backpacker destinations such as Bali, Nusa Islands, Gili Islands and …
Food is an integral part of travel and truly immersing yourself in a different culture. Indonesia has many delicious and diverse traditional foods for travellers to enjoy, from Nasi Campur to Indonesian Beef Rendang. Generally, the locals serve Indonesian food without chilli for foreigners. Still, if you want it to be a bit spicy, you …
While most backpackers will follow the traditional Indonesian travel route to Bali, Nusa Islands and Gili Islands. Unfortunately, many skip Lombok due to the need for more infrastructure or a lack of knowledge of sights. If you have the time, Lombok is a diverse, off-the-beaten-track backpacking destination in Indonesia. Popular with surfers and avid hikers …
Are you looking to travel to Indonesia and wondering how you will fit all the bucket-list destinations into a 30-day itinerary? Well, you’re not alone. From the beautiful beaches of the Gili Islands to learning to surf on Lombok to hiking Mt Ijen in Java, there are many great things to do in Indonesia. For …
Twenty-one days is an ideal amount of time if you really seriously want to cover some ground backpacking Bali and the surrounding islands. In this timeframe, you have enough time to travel to and enjoy Canggu, Ubud, Sidemen, Amed, Gili T, Nusa Penida and Uluwatu. This will be a perfect mix of nightlife, cultural sights, …
If you’re heading to South East Asia, chances are Bali is pretty high on your bucket list. From snorkelling with turtles to stunning temple sunsets, there is so much you can do in Indonesia. Bali does get a pretty bad rep. However, often it’s from people who spend most of their time in areas polluted …
Fourteen days is a great amount of time to experience some of the best places Bali and the islands have to offer. You won’t be able to see everything in Bali and the islands, nor would you want to in that time frame, as you would burn yourself out. However, in fourteen days, you can …
If you’ve only got seven days to backpack Bali, I recommend focusing on two main destinations (Canggu and Ubud) rather than trying to squeeze in too many places. Canggu and Ubud will give you a good mix of nightlife, beaches, rice terraces, cultural sights, jungle and surfing. Be warned; this is a jam-packed seven-day itinerary …
Indonesia is an archipelago with diverse cultures, customs and languages. While there are over 300 languages spoken as a mother tongue in different parts of Indonesia, Bahasa Indonesia is the official language. Even if you head far off the beaten track, Bahasa Indonesian is widely spoken as a first, second or third language by the …
Ubud is one of the most popular destinations on the Island of Bali, and for good reason! Yoga retreats, stunning waterfalls, traditional markets, picturesque ricefields, jungle fish day bar, extreme sports and foodie culture- Ubud really does have something for everyone. That being said, it gets incredibly busy, so you may have to book activities …
