From beautiful green field on the island of LombokWhy Indonesia?
Because Indonesia is a marvellous country! The people are among the friendliest and most hospital, and the country itself has a countless number of strong cultures and religions. You will find all kinds of belief and ways of living in Indonesia ranging from ancient, animistic cultures to the more well-known remnants from the western world like Catholics and Protestants. Most Indonesians are Moslems, but it's a mild form of Islam, very different from the way it's practised in the Moslem countries of the Middle East. And as a tourist, you feel welcome almost everywhere in a nice and relaxed way. And the nature is fantastic! Many of the islands are covered by chains of high volcanoes - some of them still being very active. You will find rain forest alternating with densely populated areas covered with rice fields. Like everywhere else in the world you can't avoid other tourists, but the country is so big and varied that you may still experience the true adventure. If you keep away from southern Bali, Senggigi on Lombok and a few other places, the only other tourists will probably be friendly and open-minded backpackers, with whom you may share your experiences over a cup of tea or an Indonesian beer at a small guest house. And a last, but important information: The price level for tourists is still extremely low almost everywhere.
