Carol DM
As suggested by Rasma, I am starting a new series about the islands of Indonesia. From what I have found, there are over 17,000 total beaches in Indonesia.
I always think of our friend Albert when I research Indonesia. I hope he is doing well.
In this series I will share the 21 most beautiful islands. I will start with the first five.
1. The exotic island east of Sumatra is represented best by the glorious granite boulders hemming its white-sand coast. While a lot of tourists here spend most of their time taking pictures of and on the idyllic beaches, this island also has charming colonial architecture and a quaint old harbour.
2. Often dubbed Bali’s more laid-back sister, Lombok has beauty to more than match its world-famous sibling. In fact, over the years Lombok’s popularity has quickly risen as more tourists attest to its satisfying escape from Bali’s crowds.
3. The Gili Islands consist of three small islands. Gili Trawangan, the biggest of the three, is the most modern, known for vibrant nightlife and chill seaside cafés. Gili Meno on the other hand is far more serene and quiet, making it a popular honeymoon destination. Gili Air is an adventurer’s paradise, with an impressive underwater world hiding some of the planet’s rarest and most dangerous marine species.
4. Flores, named after the Portuguese word for ‘flowers’, is a gorgeous small island in East Nusa Tenggara. Although the island features many natural charms — mountains, beaches, and the tri-coloured Kelimutu lake — perhaps the most intriguing quality is its culture.
5. Komodo Island ~ Jurassic Park comes to life on this Indonesian island. The island in East Nusa Tenggara is home to the komodo dragon, a famous giant lizard known to hunt prey as big as water buffalo. Aside from this fascinating creature, Komodo’s natural landscape of hills and beaches alone could justify its recent fame as a hip island destination.
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Making good memories as the world goes through these unsettled times?
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And I often remember Albert. He often mentioned Bali Island in his posts. I am very pleased to have started this series.
Albert is greatly missed. I learned so much from him. Thank you!
Bali is a place I have always wanted to visit. I have been to Jakarta, it is on the main island of Indonesia, one of the busiest cities I have ever been to!!!!
Yes it seems to be a paradise for sure.
Jakarta was not it was busy, dirty and hot!
I think I have heard Albert talk about Jakarta.
yes he did! he and I had a long discussion over three posts about Jakarta!
I knew that was right, he lives there and/or works there I believe. I wish he could return one day.
Beautiful country, very interesting series.
Thank you for your support Dawn. This is like paradise.
It has so many islands. So, the Jurassic Park was filmed on one of the islands?
No, it is the home to the komodo dragon, like in the movie. But the movie was actually filmed on eight islands, just not this one. Thank you for your support.
Thank you for the clarification.
No problem:)
You are very welcome, I am learning as well.
What beautiful idyllic retreats they all seem. I especially enjoy your picture. It almost looks like a giant’s claw or a dinosaur head with open mouth….
Good to see you my friend. This has to be paradise. Thank you for your support.
We will meet another beautiful land again. Thank you.
This one is absolutely breathtaking, so incredible. Thank you for your support.
I know some of the islands but only from TV, or I learned about them at school in geography, dear Carol
Same here, I love seeing these beautiful places to visit. Take care.
Keep your health in mind too, dear Carol … your worst is now … your president is very smart
Thank you my friend, I agree with you.
Very interesting information about some of the Indonesian Islands! I was watching photos of these places until now.
Thanks, they are all so beautiful, wish I could be there right now.
Such a beautiful place. Can’t say that I can go there now.
I thought so as well, these five are beautiful. More to come. Thanks for the comment.