Last November, I took a 3-week break from work and flew to Indonesia. I had 23 days, but Indonesia is an enormous country, so I decided I should explore the Islands of Java and Bali this time. (Yes, I say “this time” because I plan to go back!)
I flew in to Jakarta on the 31st October. I spent 2 days there, and then began my journey eastward. I was traveling light, and I wanted to keep expenses at a minimum, so I used trains along the way, and stayed at hostels. I met some great people along the way.
I snapped a great number of pictures during this time. I’m not a photographer, by any stretch of the imagination, but some of these pictures turned out to be quite nice.
Hoping that I have captured the beauty of this country in my own small way, I share these photos now, unedited and raw off my phone — editing just happens to be one other exercise I have no knack for.
You obviously had a gorgeous journey, @ThamaraKandabada . I would gladly do the same if I were you.
Just one hint: Why don’t you choose several of your beautiful photos and post them here, on Connect. It would help other Local Guides to appreciate your adventure.
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Thanks, @IrrPavlova ! In fact, I was hoping to write something, along with pictures, about the volcanoes I saw. Will do that some time next week, thanks a lot for the suggestion!
Thanks, @PaDeSSo ! I’m keen to explore Sumatra and Borneo next time. Then there’s Gili Islands, Komodo, Papua and so much more. I think I will have to take several more trips, and I’ll gladly do that
Wow!! I love those islands. I hope you can come back soon to Indonesia. Even though I stay in Java island now for a while, I haven’t explored yet tourism places here bcs there are so many place that we can visit. I’m waiting for you here and hopefully we can meet @ThamaraKandabada
Hi @ThamaraKandabada thanks a lot for sharing the highlights of your fabulous trip of Indonesia.
As @IrrPavlova said you can share more amazing pictures of your trip with your post, it’ll feel good to see more good photos captured during your trip. I am really excited to see more amazing posts of you.
@duenbenz 23 days is a lot of time, yes I wanted an extended break.
I travelled eastward from Jakarta, crossed over to Bali, then to Nusa Penida, and back.
Why not Thailand? Well, a couple of reasons. I have been there already with my family (only to Bangkok, though, and I’m hoping to come back to visit the other parts of the country.) Indonesia is a lot cheaper (including flight tickets and accommodation) and Sri Lankan citizens don’t require visa to visit. I was basically looking for an easy, relaxed trip, so I chose Indonesia
I assume you’re from Thailand? Which places in Thailand do you recommend that I visit?
Place to go in Thailand ?..it s depending on what kind of activities you want. If you need trekking , climbing or ancient place…I recommend you to go to North and North East of Thailand which city you go you can find all of things like this. If you want to swim, snorkeling, laying down on beach, sun bathing, you can go to East or South part of Thailand. Rafting also can be met in East. For me, easy to travel at East part because not far from BKK, my city. But I don’t like crowded , so Pattaya not for me. If I recommend you as where like is Koh Kham in Chonburi
I enjoy a lot here, but sometimes may be crowded anyway it s limited of people there and it s big and many spots to see. So you can find some place not much people.
I’ll let you know through Connect if I happen to be in Java again