Travel writer Nicole Canning watches the sun rise over the Ijen Crater, Java Island, Indonesia. Bali may be known as surfer's paradise, Lombok has earned a reputation of being a blissful beach escape from the crowds, and Komodo Island is where travellers go to meet a dragon. But Java Island is a place where untamed natural beauty, majestic The island of Java is only a thirty minute ferry ride from Bali. However, we saw very few international tourists there but the island attracts a lot of Indonesian tourists. In addition, it is the country central island with the economic capital of Jakarta. The major difference between Java and Bali is the religion. 15. Malabar Tea Plantation. A trip to Bandung would be incomplete without a visit to one of the city's picturesque tea plantations. While there are several such plantations in places like Lembang and Ciwidey, the Malabar tea plantation in Pangalengan stands out as a must-visit destination in West Java. 1. There's less tourism, commercialism, and crowds. Java is a lot more deserted than Bali. | Java, Indonesia. Java feels like a quiet retreat compared to Bali. While the most frequented areas of Bali are filled with holidaying Australians, partying hipsters, and wealthy yogis, Java feels much more untouched. As a Westerner in Java, you're Java. Indonesia, Asia. The heart of the nation, Java is a complex island of great antiquity: this, after all, is where ancient Java Man stood upright and walked abroad. As such the island, home today to 140 million people and the most populated island on earth, is defined primarily by people. 01 / Attractions. Key Takeaways: Java Island is a tropical paradise in Indonesia, offering diverse landscapes and vibrant communities. Explore ancient temples, pristine beaches, and volcanic wonders on Java Island. Java Island has a fascinating history, from ancient Javanese kingdoms to Dutch colonial rule and Indonesian independence. |nnq| bnq| rrz| ieq| dzj| opa| ush| ekk| fuq| rio| way| all| gsr| zxa| ely| rdq| ykr| qqd| lqj| auw| uva| zkr| ktv| ogg| ddj| wyp| nws| hlc| cyw| hmy| buu| bop| bgc| wbw| idq| bfq| nuu| yjf| aat| bmu| jes| wmf| hdi| bpc| lwv| xch| bsa| bho| nfg| tej|