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.

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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.

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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!

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Kintamani refers to both a region in the northeast of Bali and the village in this region where Mount Batur volcano is located.

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To me the Kintamani region is one of the most beautiful places in Bali. The landscape is marked by jagged hills dominated by Mount Batur, a volcano that is still active today. At the foot of the volcano stretches Batur Lake; for a good view of the region, go to Penelokan village south of the lake, the panorama is incredible and holds the promise of lovely photos . For hiking fans , a guide association proposes to accompany you up the volcano to admire the rising sun. Kintamani also houses one of the most important temples in Bali, the Pura Ulun Danau Batur, erected in honour of the goddess of the lakes and rivers, Dewi Danu. Previously destroyed by an eruption and then rebuilt higher up, it is the object of great devotion.

I love this place! Kintamani boasts a magnificent, volcanic landscape. If you head out of the village, you'll find amazing views of the volcano and the lake. You'll also see orange groves. Here, you'll be plunged into local daily life - farmers working their fields and kids dressed in national colours heading home from school. This is the real Bali! If you want to climb the volcano, you'll be pleased to know you don't need to be super fit! If you go at your own pace you should reach the summit in 2 to 3 hours. It's best to go with a guide (better safe than sorry!) and, as with most volcanos, I suggest you start out early enough to watch the sun rise from the summit! Good idea to be accompanied...

Kintamani is a little village at the foot of Mount Batur; a moment in nature beside a volcano!

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