Indonesia. Emerald of the Equator. Millions of visitors every year, bucket list destination for many others. One of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2019. Well, I felt it was my duty to travel all the way to Indonesia so you don’t have to. It may have 17000 islands but I have 25 reasons why you should not go to Indonesia.
1. I don’t really get what all the fuss is about
Borobudur, Java
2. Indonesia is pretty boring. I’ve no idea why people travel here
Angel’s Billabong, Nusa Penida
3. It definitely isn’t for the bland food
Delicious Indonesian platter, Ubud
4. Or its uninspiring architecture
Prambanan, Yogyakarta, Java
5. Indonesia is basically just Bali
Mt. Bromo crater, Java
6. There is nothing to do other than lie on a beach
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Bali
7. And beaches are all packed with tourists anyway
8. The scenery doesn’t really stand out
Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida
9. There are probably better views outside your bedroom window
Raja Ampat Islands (Source: Feet Do Travel)
10. Indonesia’s cities really lack in colour
Yogyakarta
11. And are just a bit dull
Yogyakarta
12. The country is just full of fields
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Bali
13. And the hiking scene isn’t great
Mt. Merapi, Java
14. The locals are really unfriendly
School children at Borobudur
15. The sunsets are not very impressive
Banyuwangi, Java
16. Sunrises aren’t anything to write home about either
Sunrise at Borobudur, Java
17. There is really no point in getting out of bed early
Sunrise at Mt. Merapi volcano, Java
18. There is no wildlife
A komodo dragon (Source: Feet Do Travel)
19. There are too many tourists at major sites
Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud
20. The diving is overrated
Gili Air (Source: Feet Do Travel)
21. Did I mention the food wasn’t great?
A lunch in Canggu, Bali
22. And there is nowhere to shop
A market in Ubud, Bali
23. There really isn’t much to see
Candi Sewu, Yogyakarta, Java
24. I mean there are way way cooler places to visit
Mt Ijen, Java
25. Hopefully I have convinced you not to go to Indonesia
Kerobokan, Bali (Source: Flikr/ditatompel)
Pin this for later to remind yourself of all the reasons not to go to Indonesia
If, for whatever reason, you STILL want to go, check out some of my other posts on Indonesia to find out the stories behind some of the photos in this post!
Nusa Penida Travel Guide – Best Things To See and Do
The Ultimate 3 Days/2 Nights Yogyakarta Itinerary: What To Do, See and Eat
How To Hike Kawah Ijen Volcano To See The Incredible Blue Flames
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Mount Bromo, Indonesia
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