Want to Visit Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Duration 14 days Cost ~EUR 2,200 for two Season April-October Currency IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) USD 1 USD = 16,000 IDR Lang Indonesian

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

— Neale Donald Walsch

An archipelago of over 17,000 islands spanning beaches, volcanoes, ancient temples, and rainforests — all at incredibly affordable prices.

Why I Want to Visit

Pristine beaches, world-class surfing, ancient Hindu temples, and biodiverse rainforests. Each island has its own character, from spiritual Bali to the jungles of Borneo.

Planned Itinerary

Bali (5 days) — Ubud rice terraces, Uluwatu temple, Seminyak beach culture
Gili Islands (3 days) — Snorkeling with sea turtles, car-free island life
Yogyakarta, Java (3 days) — Borobudur temple at sunrise, Prambanan, Javanese culture
Komodo National Park (2 days) — Komodo dragons, pink beaches, diving
Nusa Penida (1 day) — Dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters

What I’m Most Excited About

Sunrise over Borobudur temple
Snorkeling with manta rays off Nusa Penida
Tegallalang rice terraces in Ubud
Komodo dragons in the wild

Where to Eat

Locavore (Ubud, Bali) — Award-winning fine dining with creative tasting menus using local ingredients. ~IDR 800,000-1,500,000. 📍 Maps
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka (Ubud, Bali) — Legendary warung for Bali’s iconic spit-roasted suckling pig. ~IDR 50,000-80,000. 📍 Maps
Naughty Nuri’s (Ubud, Bali) — Lively open-air BBQ joint popular with locals and travelers. ~IDR 100,000-250,000. 📍 Maps
Gudeg Yu Djum (Yogyakarta) — Jogja’s most revered gudeg restaurant. ~IDR 25,000-50,000. 📍 Maps
La Brisa (Seminyak, Bali) — Beachfront restaurant built from reclaimed fishing boats. ~IDR 200,000-500,000. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Bisma Eight ★★★★ (Ubud, Bali) — Boutique hotel with infinity pool overlooking jungle on the Campuhan ridge. ~IDR 1,800,000/night. Book
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta ★★★★ (Yogyakarta) — Restored 1918 colonial hotel on Malioboro Street. ~IDR 900,000/night. Book
Puri Saron Seminyak ★★★ (Seminyak, Bali) — Balinese beachfront bungalows with pool. ~IDR 700,000/night. Book
RedDoorz Near Malioboro ★★ (Yogyakarta) — Clean budget option minutes from Malioboro street. ~IDR 250,000/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Bali Rice Terrace & Waterfall Tour — Tegallalang rice terraces, coffee plantation, and hidden waterfall. 8h, ~IDR 450,000. Book
Borobudur Sunrise Tour — Sunrise over the world’s largest Buddhist temple with guided exploration. 6h, ~IDR 600,000. Book
Komodo Island Boat Trip — See Komodo dragons, snorkel at Pink Beach, and spot manta rays. 8h, ~IDR 1,500,000. Book
Ubud Monkey Forest & Art Village Tour — Sacred Monkey Forest, artisan villages, and Ubud Royal Palace. 5h, ~IDR 350,000. Book
Nusa Penida Day Trip from Bali — Kelingking Beach cliff, Angel’s Billabong, and Broken Beach. 10h, ~IDR 500,000. Book