Why Everyone Should Travel to Indonesia at Least Once

Indonesia is a huge place, made up of 17,000 islands. As you can imagine with so many islands, it has a lot to offer the avid traveller. Here are my reasons why I think everyone should travel to Indonesia at least once:

You’ll See Amazing Animals

If you’re a bit of a thrill seeker, head to Indonesia and visit the Komodo dragon. This fierce creature can be deadly, so you’ll need to be very careful. These animals have been known to munch on humans, so visit with guides and park rangers to stop anything bad from happening. You can also take a look at some big orangutans if you want to meet an animal that won’t eat you alive given half the chance.

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You Can Go Scuba Diving

Indonesia is the most amazing place for scuba diving, so make sure you try it on your travels. There are a number of places for beginners and advanced scuba divers, plus plenty of places you can rent and buy equipment. Don’t let fear make you miss out on this opportunity.

The Food and Coffee is Out of This World

The food and coffee in Indonesia is truly something else. You could try something new on every day of your trip here. The coffee produced here is usually quite rare, so make sure you don’t turn your nose up at a cup. There’s even coffee that is made from a special cat’s poop - it’s expensive, so try it if you’re feeling particularly adventurous.

Eat Bananas a Hundred Different Ways

Indonesians sure love their bananas, and that much will be obvious when you arrive. You could literally eat them a hundred different ways; hot, cold, savoury, sweet, etc. You’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Relax On Beautiful Beaches

It’s obvious that with so many islands you’ll have your choice of beaches in Indonesia. Many luxury hotels in Seminyak are located near beautiful beaches, so all you’ll have to do is walk outside and you’re there. Feel free to relax, paraglide, or enjoy a drink. You have lots of choice!

Friendly Locals

People in Indonesia are proud of where they come from, and feel happy enough to share their thoughts with visitors. You’ll always be greeted with a big friendly smile from the locals here. You won’t find many places with people as friendly as Indonesians. Make sure you speak to them to get some good ideas on what to do; you might find some hidden gems this way.

Get The Spa Treatment

If you long for the spa treatment, Indonesia is the place to go. You can find just about any spa treatment you can think of here, from massages to seaweed wraps. The perfect way to finish off a day exploring!

I hope you love the idea of visiting Indonesia after reading this post. If you’ve been before, please leave any advice you have in the comments. See you soon, thanks for visiting!