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4 days in the Bukit Lawang jungle to see orangutans - Sumatra
Hi everyone, after a 4-day, 3-night trek in the Bukit Lawang jungle in search of orangutans, I wrote an article to explain how those few days unfolded, what we saw, how we experienced it, and everything you need to know before embarking on this adventure.
Here’s the link if you need more info: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/bukit-lawang-4eme-stop-2-semaines.html
How to get to Pulau Weh and what to do on the island (all the info)
Hi everyone, after a trip to Sumatra and having struggled myself to find some information, I wrote a post about Pulau Weh:
How to get there from Bukit Lawang?
What to do on Pulau Weh?
Where to stay on Pulau Weh?
Where to see the stunning marine life?
You can find all the info here: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/11/pulau-weh-5eme-stop-2-semaines-sumatra.html
Happy travels to those heading there next! :)
Must-see places in Bali
Hi,
I’m traveling alone with my daughters (9, 8, and 15) to Bali for almost 3 weeks in July.
We’re staying mainly in Ubud and Amed.
Are there any must-see places and beaches we absolutely shouldn’t miss? Also, any shows or performances worth checking out?
I plan to get around using the Grab app—is that enough?
Thanks! !
Indonesia C1 Visa Extension
Hi there. I hold a 60-day C1 visa obtained online in early April, and I’ve been in Indonesia since April 14th.
I’d like to extend my visa, something I thought was possible online under the same conditions as when I got the visa—but oh no! I realize first that I can’t find my visa on the immigration website with the requested details (passport number, date of birth, nationality)... and also that it seems a sponsor is required for the C1 visa, not only for the extension but even for the initial visa application, which wasn’t asked of me before!!!!
So, I’m wondering how I should go about getting this extension... Has anyone gone through this experience? What solutions might there be, given I only have two weeks left to sort this out...
Thanks for your helpful feedback
1 month in Indonesia with kids: which beach and snorkeling-focused island?
hi fellow travelers
I really need your help to plan our trip.
A little background: we’re a family of 2 adults and 2 kids aged 11 and 12.
We’re used to traveling independently—no guide. We’re planning a 1-month trip this summer (August) to Indonesia, but we’re unsure which island would suit us best.
We’ve already been to Bali and don’t want to go back. We land in Jakarta and plan to fly to one or two islands the next day.
We especially love the sea and snorkeling.
We’ve already visited plenty of temples, mountain hikes (I can’t do those anymore after a serious fracture), and seen orangutans.
As you’ve probably guessed, our thing is the big blue and waterfalls. So, what to choose between Lombok, Sulawesi, Flores, and Sumatra for a month? Which island is the most beach and snorkeling-focused based on your experience?
We can take flights, boats, and rent a car—no guide needed. Thank you a thousand times for your valuable tips!
Feedback and advice on Java itinerary in Indonesia
Hi there,
We’re planning a family trip (with 2 teens) to Java in June 2026 (2 to 3 weeks). After reading a lot of forum posts and travel journals, I’ve put together an itinerary and would love your thoughts and advice on the stops and routes.
Day 1: Arrive in Yogyakarta in the afternoon Day 2: Prambanan in the afternoon Day 4: Explore Yogyakarta Day 5: Morning at Borobudur, then visit the surrounding area for the rest of the day Day 6: Train to Malang, then Grab or private driver to Tumpak Sewu. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 7: Visit waterfalls and explore the area for the rest of the day. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 8: Trip to Cemoro Lawang by Grab or private driver. Hike up Bromo in the afternoon. Overnight in Cemoro. Day 9: Sunrise at Bromo. Trip to Surabaya by Grab or private driver. Overnight in Surabaya. Day 10: Trip to Jepara. Overnight in Jepara. Day 11: Karimunjawa Day 12: Karimunjawa Day 13: Karimunjawa Day 14: Karimunjawa Day 15: Bus back to Yogyakarta. Overnight in Yogyakarta. Day 16: Return flight
Does this itinerary seem doable? My main question is about optimizing the route between Cemoro and Jepara. Can we connect to Jepara from Surabaya? Any suggestions for things to see along the way?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
We’re planning a family trip (with 2 teens) to Java in June 2026 (2 to 3 weeks). After reading a lot of forum posts and travel journals, I’ve put together an itinerary and would love your thoughts and advice on the stops and routes.
Day 1: Arrive in Yogyakarta in the afternoon Day 2: Prambanan in the afternoon Day 4: Explore Yogyakarta Day 5: Morning at Borobudur, then visit the surrounding area for the rest of the day Day 6: Train to Malang, then Grab or private driver to Tumpak Sewu. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 7: Visit waterfalls and explore the area for the rest of the day. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 8: Trip to Cemoro Lawang by Grab or private driver. Hike up Bromo in the afternoon. Overnight in Cemoro. Day 9: Sunrise at Bromo. Trip to Surabaya by Grab or private driver. Overnight in Surabaya. Day 10: Trip to Jepara. Overnight in Jepara. Day 11: Karimunjawa Day 12: Karimunjawa Day 13: Karimunjawa Day 14: Karimunjawa Day 15: Bus back to Yogyakarta. Overnight in Yogyakarta. Day 16: Return flight
Does this itinerary seem doable? My main question is about optimizing the route between Cemoro and Jepara. Can we connect to Jepara from Surabaya? Any suggestions for things to see along the way?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
When to go to Bali? September or October?
Hi there,
What’s the best month to visit Bali—September or October?
We’d like to do some snorkeling in addition to sightseeing.
Thanks!
Boat to Gili Meno in August: direct or via Gili Trawangan?
Hi there,
I'm looking for advice on booking a boat from Padang Bai (Bali) to Gili Meno. It's for August.
Which company? Which website to book on? Are there any companies that go straight to Meno (without changing boats at another Gili)? Or is it better to do it in two legs?
Thanks for your helpful tips
I'm looking for advice on booking a boat from Padang Bai (Bali) to Gili Meno. It's for August.
Which company? Which website to book on? Are there any companies that go straight to Meno (without changing boats at another Gili)? Or is it better to do it in two legs?
Thanks for your helpful tips
Looking for a travel companion in Bali from 05/21 to 06/02/2025
Hello,
This post is for those who’ll be there at those dates! I’m a 72-year-old woman who’s traveled a lot and still loves it. I’ve already visited several countries in Asia.
I’m heading to Bali solo from 05/21 to 06/02. The trip is completely booked. I’ll be staying 5 nights in Ubud, 2 nights in Munduk, and 4 nights in Sidemen. I’ve found a French-speaking driver-guide (60 € per day + lunch included).
If anyone’s around and wants to join me for a visit, a walk, see a dance performance, grab a drink, or have dinner together, I’d love the company.
Traveling with a man is no problem for me, but there must be no ambiguity.
Best regards,
I’m heading to Bali solo from 05/21 to 06/02. The trip is completely booked. I’ll be staying 5 nights in Ubud, 2 nights in Munduk, and 4 nights in Sidemen. I’ve found a French-speaking driver-guide (60 € per day + lunch included).
If anyone’s around and wants to join me for a visit, a walk, see a dance performance, grab a drink, or have dinner together, I’d love the company.
Traveling with a man is no problem for me, but there must be no ambiguity.
Best regards,
Self-transfer in Jakarta and visa requirements
Hi,
I'm flying from Hanoi with VietJet Air and have a 5h30 self-transfer in Jakarta before continuing to Doha with Qatar Airways.
With checked baggage.
My questions are:
Can I get my visa on arrival, or do I need it before departure?
And do I have enough time to get the visa, collect my bags, and check in for the next flight in 5h30?
If you've done this before, how long do you think these steps take?
Thanks so much in advance for your replies—it's pretty urgent!
Thanks so much in advance for your replies—it's pretty urgent!
Looking for a French-speaking guide/driver in August/September in Bali
Hello,
We’re heading to Bali as a family (5 people) for about twenty days, from mid-August to early September. Since our English is pretty limited, we’d like to hire a French-speaking driver or guide to accompany us on certain days and show us around the island, picking us up directly from our various hotels.
That said, I imagine this kind of service is probably more expensive than taking a local taxi, right?
Also, which Uber-like app should we use there? And for bookings, which website should we look for accommodations on?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
We’re heading to Bali as a family (5 people) for about twenty days, from mid-August to early September. Since our English is pretty limited, we’d like to hire a French-speaking driver or guide to accompany us on certain days and show us around the island, picking us up directly from our various hotels.
That said, I imagine this kind of service is probably more expensive than taking a local taxi, right?
Also, which Uber-like app should we use there? And for bookings, which website should we look for accommodations on?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Is baggage transfer guaranteed between two flights?
Hi,
I’m reaching out to the community because I can’t find the answer to my question.
I’d like to book a flight from Barcelona to Singapore, then from Singapore to Bali with Singapore Airlines.
When transferring from Singapore to Bali, does the airline handle the baggage transfer between the two flights?
Or do we have to collect our luggage, go through security again, check in, etc.?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
A truly off-the-beaten-path trek in Sumatra
Hi everyone,
I’m finalizing my trip plans for Sumatra in June. I’m trying to lock in a trek (around 5 days), but I’m not really finding what I’m looking for.
The idea is to really go "off the beaten path" (I’m not a fan of the phrase since it’s lost all meaning, but anyway...). However, I’m struggling to find destinations or programs that are even slightly original.
We’re leaning toward a jungle trek starting from Ketambe—it seems nice in itself, but it feels a bit repetitive. All the guides offer the same packages: stops at fixed camps, you settle in, walk around the camp, eat, sleep, then move on the next day for 2-3 hours with the same routine. After all my research, I feel like I’ve already seen it all because every guide and tourist posts the same photos (hollow tree, hot springs, etc.).
Anyway, do you know of a guide or agency that offers a *real* trek (meaning you walk all day until you find a spot for the night, from a starting point A to an endpoint B) in an area that’s a little different from where everyone else goes? (Gunung Leuser or similar, though for transport and time reasons, I’d ideally like to stay in northern Sumatra.)
Thanks, and if you have any good tips about anything related to Sumatra, I’m all ears.
Have a great day,
I’m finalizing my trip plans for Sumatra in June. I’m trying to lock in a trek (around 5 days), but I’m not really finding what I’m looking for.
The idea is to really go "off the beaten path" (I’m not a fan of the phrase since it’s lost all meaning, but anyway...). However, I’m struggling to find destinations or programs that are even slightly original.
We’re leaning toward a jungle trek starting from Ketambe—it seems nice in itself, but it feels a bit repetitive. All the guides offer the same packages: stops at fixed camps, you settle in, walk around the camp, eat, sleep, then move on the next day for 2-3 hours with the same routine. After all my research, I feel like I’ve already seen it all because every guide and tourist posts the same photos (hollow tree, hot springs, etc.).
Anyway, do you know of a guide or agency that offers a *real* trek (meaning you walk all day until you find a spot for the night, from a starting point A to an endpoint B) in an area that’s a little different from where everyone else goes? (Gunung Leuser or similar, though for transport and time reasons, I’d ideally like to stay in northern Sumatra.)
Thanks, and if you have any good tips about anything related to Sumatra, I’m all ears.
Have a great day,
International Driving Permit
Hi there.
I’m planning a getaway to Bali at the end of September. I’m a bit late applying for the international driving permit through the official site. Someone told me about https://international-permit.com/en-us. Is it reliable?
Thanks for your replies.
I’m planning a getaway to Bali at the end of September. I’m a bit late applying for the international driving permit through the official site. Someone told me about https://international-permit.com/en-us. Is it reliable?
Thanks for your replies.
Sulawesi: Which route to take from Mamasa to Rantepao?
Hi everyone,
We’ll be two couples in Sulawesi at the end of May for five weeks, and we’re planning to rent a car for some legs of the trip.
Which route would you recommend for driving from Mamasa to Rantepao, and how many hours might the trip take?
Thanks for your tips! 😉
Car rental in Yogyakarta
Hi everyone,
This summer, I’m spending 5 days in Yogyakarta, and I’d like to rent a car on my own, but I can’t find anything... (just to clarify, I’ve already driven on every continent, including Bali, so that’s not an issue for me).
Do you have any reliable contacts? I don’t want a taxi or driver—I want the freedom to explore on my own...
This summer, I’m spending 5 days in Yogyakarta, and I’d like to rent a car on my own, but I can’t find anything... (just to clarify, I’ve already driven on every continent, including Bali, so that’s not an issue for me).
Do you have any reliable contacts? I don’t want a taxi or driver—I want the freedom to explore on my own...
Renting a scooter in Bali
Hi there.
I’m planning to visit Bali at the end of September. I’d love to hear your tips on renting a scooter.
Is it possible to explore the island just using this mode of transport? Are gas stations easy to find? Do I need an international license? (It takes a long time to get one, and I don’t have it yet.) I’ll be staying in Ubud. Any rental places you’d recommend?
Thanks so much!!!
I’m planning to visit Bali at the end of September. I’d love to hear your tips on renting a scooter.
Is it possible to explore the island just using this mode of transport? Are gas stations easy to find? Do I need an international license? (It takes a long time to get one, and I don’t have it yet.) I’ll be staying in Ubud. Any rental places you’d recommend?
Thanks so much!!!
Opinions on Bluebird taxis in Bali
Hi there.
I’m planning to explore Bali solo for two weeks. I’m too late to get an international permit... Is it a good idea to get around with Bluebird taxis? Rates, schedules, reliability...
Thanks for your input! !
I’m planning to explore Bali solo for two weeks. I’m too late to get an international permit... Is it a good idea to get around with Bluebird taxis? Rates, schedules, reliability...
Thanks for your input! !
Is the Indonesian e-Visa website still working?
Hi,
Has anyone used the online visa application site for Indonesia recently? https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
For the past two weeks, I haven’t been able to log in... Wondering if the site is still up and running...
Thanks for your feedback!
Indonesia trip: which islands for a small budget?
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Indonesia in September with 3 friends, and we’re starting to plan our itinerary, but we’re still not sure which islands to prioritize. We love nature, road trips, and want to avoid mass tourism. If you have any tips on less touristy but equally stunning islands, I’d love to hear them! 😊
Also, our budget is pretty tight, so we’re looking for ways to manage money during the trip. What are your tips for saving money while still making the most of the experience? And if you have any tricks for tracking and sharing expenses between us, I’m really interested! We tried Excel, but it’s not always easy to manage.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations and great tips!
Also, our budget is pretty tight, so we’re looking for ways to manage money during the trip. What are your tips for saving money while still making the most of the experience? And if you have any tricks for tracking and sharing expenses between us, I’m really interested! We tried Excel, but it’s not always easy to manage.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations and great tips!







