Determining the best places to go in this year was no easy task. After all, most travelers have a desire to go everywhere, see everything, and be dazzled by the world’s rich and varied contours. Treating a new year as a blank slate for fresh adventures is overwhelming then, no matter how tattered passports.
Perhaps that’s why we get so excited about change, as a way of narrowing down the abundance of choices. The places that are evolving. The places that are just getting started. The reshaped destinations by new openings, like the standout restaurants, culture-defining museums, and boutique hotels; swinging their doors open in the coming months. Those places are imbued with a fresh start, that has a way of crawling up to the top of our must-visit lists.
If you’re looking for diversity, you can’t go wrong with Indonesia. With over 17,000 islands spread along the equator, the country has everything from beaches, mountains, and lush rainforests to ancient archaeological sites and endangered wildlife. If there was a competition for the ‘most diverse country’, Indonesia would win every time.
So whether you want to see the most famous sights or venture into the wild and wonderful, this country has what you’re looking for. Narrowing down your list isn’t easy, but you probably already know where you’re interested in traveling.
Bromo
Located in East Java, Bromo Tengger Semeru is one of the most beautiful national parks in Indonesia. The park is centered around a large ancient caldera filled with a sea of ??sand, the only one in Indonesia. Bromo is an active volcano that is still guarded and protected. The view of the vast crater with a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds has become an iconic sight that attracts many visitors. Not only limited to the crater, but the surrounding area also offers stunning natural scenery, including a sea of ??sand and surrounded by towering green mountains.
Bali
Traveling to Indonesia is the perfect choice to indulge in the country’s many wonders. Bali, one of the world’s most famous islands for natural beaches and cultural wonders is Indonesia’s top tourist destination. Bali’s weather is suitable for leisure and pleasure almost all year long. The high season to visit Bali is around July to August, because it’s also the national school holidays in Indonesia. December to January is the time when visitors of the world aim to spend their Christmas and New Year holidays on Bali’s exciting beaches with parties held throughout the resorts.
Lombok
Lombok would be on everyone’s bucket list. Surfers flock to the southern coast of Lombok for highly lauded waves, while trekking enthusiasts traverse the north-central region to active volcano Gunung Rinjani. Those who want to kick back and relax can do so with their toes in powdery-soft sand. During your trip to Indonesia, you should add the paradise island, Lombok to your travel itinerary to explore magnificent beaches and landscapes.
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