5 Reasons to travel to Indonesia

With nearly thousand of islands as part of the landscape, Indonesia has some of the most mesmerizing sceneries and a vast variety in their arsenal of landscapes. From mountains to volcanoes, beaches to rainforests; Indonesia boasts a large nuumber of flora and fauna in their possesion. Developments for local art is blooming as Bali slowly gains recognition for being an island filled wth local artworks brimming with life and love for nature. That said, here are five reasons to visit Indonesia.

1.Food:



Food is an inseparable part of life and nourishment. Nowadays, the art of fine dining and cuisine is evolving and research for fine-tuning the ways to fine dining is observed. Indonesia has a selection of food so wide-ranged that one may have a har time choosing what to have for a meal. It can be a real dilemma for those who love to eat and want to have abite of everything in one go. All the local cuisine exude an exotic, mouth watering taste that can only be found in the country.

2. UNESCO heritage sites:

Indonesia has a few UNESCO heritage sites that are filled with wildlife and some of these are bound to the local culture. One of the most intriguing factors that draws a lot of attention are the komodo dragons that reside on komodo island. These humongous lizards can only be found in this region th
us piquing the interests of many. There are also rainforests or nature reserves that are included into the list of UNESCO heritage sites which are worth the visit.

3. Nature escape:

As mentioned above, Indonesia has different landscapes spanning the various islands which allows variety for living environment. Volcanoes, beaches, and rainforests are aplenty and this can cater to anyone with different interests. The beaches are home to a lot of marine life and these are great spots for scuba diving and snorkelling. There is even an underwater walk available in Bali where one can walk on a pathway underwater and watch firsthand the fishes around them.

4. Atmosphere:

The locals are known to be friendly and welcoming to tourists and mostly wear a smile as they bring tourists around. They are humble and open when it comes to serving tourists or foreigners. This creates a great atmosphere to travel in or feel a difference in lifestyle. For those trying to escape the politics or drama of everyday life, Indonesia is a great place to escape to. The environment is extremely important when it comes to creating a great place for a great retreat.

5. Adventure and explorations:

Visits or travels to Indonesia is bound to be filled with adventures that may not be countable with our ten fingers. Mountains with untainted wildlife and mystifying lakes like Lake Toba in Medan are a few lesser known tourist attention sites but are beautiful places nonetheless. For those adventurous souls or passionate explorers, Indonesia has a geography that is adventure friendly and encourages exploration. This allows handful of chances or reasons to visit Indonesia.


All in all, there are more than just five reasons to visit Indonesia and it's culture is also another reason. However, with that aside; it is good to want to experience the world and understand others who share the world with us. Do check out these articles for more information on UNESCO heritage sites in the SouthEast Asian region: http://theaseanexperience.blogspot.sg/2016/03/unesco-heritage-sites-in-south-east-asia.html

Or this article to find out more about dealing with culture shocks: http://theaseanexperience.blogspot.sg/2016/03/dealing-with-culture-shock-how.html

Finally, this article of ours covers things to pack for when travelling to tropical climates: http://theaseanexperience.blogspot.sg/2016/03/what-to-bring-for-trips-in-tropical.html