ds1 is massively into surfing and ds2 is obsessed with Komodo dragons so I booked us to go to Indonesia (flying to Bali) for 2 weeks in October. We’re flying into Bali and I’ve booked us into the Four Seasons on Ubud for a couple of days to recover from the flight and also planning to fly to Flores for a couple of days to do a trip to Komodo Island. I haven’t booked anything other than the flights and hotel in Ubud so far but was loosely planning to stay around Bali for most of the holiday.
Since then I’ve read the thread about places not living up to expectations and Bali kept coming up as being awful. I’ve now read loads of reviews saying how dirty, rough and full of drunken Australians/ Brits it is and I’m thinking I’ve made a huge mistake. Has anyone got any recommendations for places to visit possibly off the beaten track a bit or with good surf but relatively safe? I’m contemplating maybe going to different islands rather than hanging around on Bali but don’t know where to start.
Please help someone!
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If not Bali then where? Indonesia help please
YouWhatLove · 03/06/2022 20:36
sintrawest · 04/06/2022 15:56
Following for the great tips as I’d love to go one day… you’ll have an amazing time OP!
FredinBread · 04/06/2022 12:46
We flew to Java, transferred into jakarta and into yoggykarta (forget the spelling) for amazing temples and culture for 2 or 3 nights. Were amazing compared to Bali offerings. We also had 2 nights in Borneo for sepilok orangutans and sun bears then 2 nights on q quieter turtle Island and then back to bali for a few nights one Easter holiday fortnight
Great trip - hope you have fun
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