Want to Visit Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Duration 14 days 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

Planning notes — I haven't been here yet. This page is my personal research for a future trip.

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.

Draft 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

Food spots on my radar

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

Hotels I’ve shortlisted

Bisma Eight ★★★★ (Ubud, Bali) — Boutique hotel with infinity pool overlooking jungle on the Campuhan ridge. View →
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta ★★★★ (Yogyakarta) — Restored 1918 colonial hotel on Malioboro Street. View →
Puri Saron Seminyak ★★★ (Seminyak, Bali) — Balinese beachfront bungalows with pool. View →
RedDoorz Near Malioboro ★★ (Yogyakarta) — Clean budget option minutes from Malioboro street. View →

Experiences I’m considering

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