4 Awesome Holiday Spots in Indonesia (that aren’t Bali)

Lombok, Indonesia
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Bali is known the world over as one of the best holiday locations for budget backpackers and youthful yogis alike – It’s cheap, safe and incredibly picturesque.

But where do you go when you want to break away from the Aussies, Brits and Americans and experience a different side of this beautiful country?

The next time you want a Holiday in Indonesia, book a hotel with traveloka.com and check out these four awesome holiday spots beyond Bali that will make your next trip to Indonesia truly unique and exciting.

Yogyakarta

Indonesia Yogyakarta Temples
Yogyakarta, Indonesia Temples (photo via YouTube.com)

Number one is for the culture vultures and artifact appreciators because Yogyakarta is a key location for Javanese Hindu-Buddhist culture. Come for the Borobudur and Prambanan temples, and stay for unique art and delicious local cuisine.

Lombok

Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok, Indonesia villas (photo via indonesia-yacht-charter.com)

Most of Lombok’s attention comes from being Bali’s neighbor, but the surfing community knows it well, and vacationers are starting to take notice of its spacious white sand beaches. Top that off with the second largest volcano in Indonesia, which provides the backdrop for rivers, waterfalls and rice fields, and you got Instagram gold!

Komodo

Komodo, Indonesia
Komodo, Indonesia (photo via namastecruises.com)

I have been fascinated with the Komodo Dragon since I was a young boy, and to see the world’s largest lizard in person, in the wild, is a once in a lifetime experience. Besides being known for their most popular resident, Komodo is an awesome holiday spot for water sports like diving, kayaking and sailing. Make sure you visit the pink sand beach while you’re on this Indonesian island!

Banyuwangi

Banyuwangi, Indonesia
Banyuwangi, Indonesia (Photo via indonesia.travel)

Located at the easternmost end of Java Island, Banyuwangi has a different landscape than some of the other Indonesian islands. The area is surrounded by dramatic landscapes, with mountains and forests on one side and the sea to the other with a massive volcano and remote national park to top it off.

There you go, four awesome alternative holiday spots for a unique (and less crowded) Indonesia experience beyond Bali.

Where else am I missing?

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