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Hi, I'm Mike of Mike's Road Trip and on this episode I feature my five favorite
places beyond Bali brought to you by Allianz Travel
Insurance. Now, Bali is so well known around the world , and some people
actually think it's its own country, but in fact it just happens to be the most
popular part of Indonesia. While Bali is incredibly beautiful, there's a lot
more beyond to see in this wonderful country, so come along with me and let me
show you around .
This is not Fantasy Island it's Raja Ampat, a secluded chain
of islands offering those willing to travel great distances a reward like
none other. The warm unspoiled waters are full of vibrant fish and colorful coral
it's like being in a giant aquarium and you can visit local villages and swim
and tell your heart's content while Raja Ampat is indeed a real place it feels
like a fantasy its beauty is boundless and difficult to believe it's not just
one of my favorite places in Indonesia but the world over
Borobudur is one of those bucket list places the ones that leave an indelible
mark on the soul of a Globetrotter. A sunrise visit is a magical time song
birds begin to sing and a low-lying mist blankets the lush valley below as the
sky brightens the surrounding volcanoes terraced fields and stone reliefs begin
to show themselves located in Central Java or beador is one of the most
remarkable architectural sites in the country
it's the largest Buddhist temple in the world in a predominantly Muslim nation
it dates back over 1200 years much of that time it was buried under dirt and
volcanic ash it wasn't until it was rediscovered in
the 19th century and then fully restored in the late 20th century that it was
listed as a unesco world heritage site
Lombok is a great alternative to bali it's less crowded much less expensive
and offers much of the same vibe from enjoyable seaside resorts with
refreshing pools and relaxing spas to amazing white sand beaches and rugged
coastline Lombok is well known for its surfing with some beaches just perfect
for beginners you'll also find some remarkable shallow water bays when the
tide goes out whether you like to run on the beach or just find a relaxing spot
to take in the views there's no shortage of places to do so on Lombok located in
west java Bandung has a unique place called Doosan bamboo which might be best
described as a botanical retreat or family park this facility believes in
what is called the 7e concept which represents the seven aspects of life
ecology education economics ethan ology ethics aesthetics and entertainment
there are gardens to peruse huts surrounding a small body of water where
families can bond a fantastic restaurant and many other activities including an
epic four-wheel-drive excursion to the top of a nearby mountain this is a
thrilling adventure but be prepared to get dirty be jostled around like a
roller coaster and have your muscles sore after holding on for dear life
finally there is pram demand temple another architectural marvel this one is
Hindu built in the 9th century the main temples of Prem demon are surrounded by
hundreds of shrines that showcase the skill level of the stonemasons and the
architectural building technology that started in Java around the eighth
century many of the buildings on this site were destroyed by an earthquake and
are still being reconstructed to this day
well those are my five favorite places beyond Bali to explore when visiting
this wonderful country of Indonesia. I'd like to thank Allianz Travel Insurance
for making this video possible. Until next time, we'll see on the road