{"id":218013,"date":"2019-01-18T15:35:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T14:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=218013"},"modified":"2019-10-17T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T10:17:13","slug":"indonesia-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/indonesia-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n From beach and wildlife-focused escapes to journeys into the spiritual, cultural and adventure-fueled unknown, Indonesia never fails to inspire.\u00a0This magnificent Southeast Asian country comprises more than 17,000 islands scattered in the Pacific Ocean, with a landscape dominated by lush rainforests, steaming volcanoes and idyllic beaches. The sheer range of experiences that you can have in Indonesia is spellbinding and will\u00a0live on as sweet memories long after your holiday in the island country.<\/p>\n Get\u00a0the most\u00a0out\u00a0of your (luxury) trip to Indonesia with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Weather in Indonesia can be split into two seasons – wet and dry – with warm tropical temperatures averaging 28\u00b0C (82\u00b0F) during the day, throughout the year. In most regions, the dry season spans from May to September, with the rains falling between October and April.<\/p>\n There are some regional exceptions. For example, north Sulawesi experiences some rain in June & July. For a detailed month to month weather report of the different regions in Indonesia, check\u00a0this excellent website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most tourists will arrive in Indonesia via Soekarno\u2013Hatta International Airport near Jakarta or one of the airfields that serve the areas of Bali, Lombok, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya.<\/p>\n Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0tips & tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n Requirements\u00a0for\u00a0entry\u00a0into Indonesia differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest Indonesia embassy or consulate what documents you need for travel to Indonesia.<\/p>\n Make sure you read my\u00a010 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite its larger size, it\u2019s easy to travel around Indonesia since the country is well covered by public transport. However, it can be frustrating at the same time, due to frequent delays caused by weather and mechanical issues, so my advise is to\u00a0keep your schedule as flexible as possible.\u00a0Be aware that safety standards can vary widely when making use of public transport in Indonesia.<\/p>\n There are several good reasons why you should put Indonesia on your bucket list:<\/p>\n The following, in-depth articles may also inspire you and help you plan your holiday to Indonesia:<\/p>\n It\u2019s impossible to suggest one itinerary for Indonesia, but I hereby share with you a two-week schedule In Java and Bali based on my own travel experiences in Indonesia. Three weeks are recommended though if you have more time and want to travel at a more leisurely pace or add some other islands to your itinerary (e.g. Lombok, Sulawese, Sumatra or Borneo).<\/p>\n For more ideas, I suggest the excellent Indonesia itineraries as provided by The Lonely Planet<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Frommers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Consider visiting my top 10 lists if you are eager to know how I rank Indonesia\u2019s top hotels, based on my own experience:<\/p>\n Below, you find my reviews of hotels in Indonesia (with pros, cons, & tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily\u00a0<\/em>moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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