Notes from the journey
Stories about trails, culture, people, and preparation that bring you closer to each journey.
7 stories
· Trekking, Jeep, Sightseeing, Culture
Bromo makes Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park the only national park in Indonesia to feature an expansive volcanic desert—covering more than 5,250 hectares—known as the "Sea of Sand" (Lautan Pasir or Segara Wedi).
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West Java · Caving, Trekking, Sightseeing
The name "Buniayu" comes from the Sundanese language, means "hidden beauty"—a fitting description for the enchanting speleothems concealed deep underground.
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East Java · Sightseeing, Jeep
Baluran National Park serves as an important conservation stronghold for the protection of biodiversity within Indonesia’s savanna ecosystems.
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West Java · Trekking, Camping, Sightseeing
Mount Gede is famous for its active crater which still emits the smell of sulfur, while Mount Pangrango has a quiet peak called Mandalawangi which is covered in moss and sub-alpine vegetation.
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Central Java · Trekking
If you are looking for that classic "land above the clouds" experience, Merbabu is often the top choice for both beginners and experienced trekkers.
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East Java · Trekking
Local tradition holds that washing one's face or bathing in the streams flowing from Tumpak Sewu brings youthfulness, clarity of mind, and good fortune, as the water is blessed by the sacred mountain above.
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East Java · Trekking
Pipes are installed into the active gas vents to cool and condense the sulfur gas into a dark red liquid. Once it cools and hardens into solid yellow rock.
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