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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Indonesia.

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Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok and exploring Asia.

This Indonesia guide video is a practical planning resource, covering when to go, getting around, typical prices, budgeting, and things to do.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on long-term world travel and practical travel information.

This island-focused travel video tours several Indonesian destinations, including Bali, the Gili Isles, and Lombok Island, giving viewers a helpful overview of a multi-stop route.

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel featuring videos by Dennis Callan about destinations in Europe, the Americas, the USA, and Asia.

This travel video offers a useful visual overview of Indonesia, featuring Bali, Java, Jogjakarta, and Borobudur through destination footage and photos.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Indonesia guide gives a well-rounded country overview, covering islands, volcanic peaks, rice paddies, ancient temples, diving, and cultural variety.

ViaTravelers: Indonesia

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/indonesia/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/indonesia/

Along Dusty Roads
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Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Indonesia guides page is helpful for broader planning, bringing together tropical islands, culture, Bali, and wider destination content.

Along Dusty Roads: Indonesia

Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/indonesia.

alongdustyroads.com/indonesia

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel guide site by William Tang, built around detailed trip planning. His Indonesia guide is strongly practical, covering things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect, and trip-planning advice.

Going Awesome Places: Indonesia

Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/indonesia/.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/indonesia/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, and hostels. Their Indonesia backpacking guide is useful for budget-minded travelers, with coverage of surfing, diving, transport, accommodation, food, and nightlife.

The Broke Backpacker: Indonesia

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/indonesia/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/indonesia/

Third Eye Traveller
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Third Eye Traveller is Sophie Pearce's solo female travel blog focused on atmospheric, historical, bookish, and screen-location destinations. Her Indonesia guide gives readers a clear archipelago overview, with Bali, Java, Komodo, and Flores anchoring the country coverage.

Third Eye Traveller: Indonesia

Read the guide at thirdeyetraveller.com/indonesia/.

thirdeyetraveller.com/indonesia/

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel guide site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. His Indonesia budget guide is especially helpful for independent planning, covering things to do, costs, savings, accommodation, transportation, and trip logistics.

Nomadic Matt: Indonesia Travel Tips

Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/indonesia-travel-tips/.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/indonesia-travel-tips/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hikes, and road trips. Their Indonesia guide supports detailed trip planning, with Bali, Seminyak, Ubud, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and Nusa Penida shaping the itinerary focus.

Earth Trekkers: Destination Indonesia

Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/destination-indonesia/.

earthtrekkers.com/destination-indonesia/

The Blonde Abroad
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The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination and packing content. Her Indonesia guide offers a polished overview of the country's island variety, with Bali, Komodo, Lombok, Gili T, and Raja Ampat giving travelers useful starting points for planning.

The Blonde Abroad: Ultimate Indonesia Travel Guide

Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-indonesia-travel-guide/.

theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-indonesia-travel-guide/

Dan Flying Solo
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Dan Flying Solo is Daniel James Clarke's travel blog and photography site focused on stories, offbeat places, and visual destination inspiration. His things-to-do article gives a broad, energetic case for visiting Indonesia, organizing 49 reasons around the country's many islands and diverse travel possibilities.

Dan Flying Solo: Things To Do Indonesia

Read the guide at danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-indonesia/.

danflyingsolo.com/things-to-do-indonesia/

As We Saw It
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As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda Bibb. Her Indonesia timing guide is helpful for itinerary planning, focusing on when to visit so travelers can shape a smoother trip.

As We Saw It: Best Time To Visit Indonesia

Read the guide at aswesawit.com/best-time-to-visit-indonesia/.

aswesawit.com/best-time-to-visit-indonesia/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on travel, food, adventure, memorable experiences, and comfortable trips. Their Indonesia highlights article brings together Bali sunrises, waterfalls, local encounters, and Raja Ampat islands, making it a good fit for visual trip inspiration.

Wanderlust Chloe: Indonesia Highlights

Read the guide at wanderlustchloe.com/indonesia-highlights/.

wanderlustchloe.com/indonesia-highlights/

Ciao Bambino
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Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive family travel blog focused on custom family vacations. Their Indonesia collection is a practical planning hub for family trips, gathering expert posts and vacation-planning material in one place.

Ciao Bambino: Indonesia

Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/indonesia.

ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/indonesia

Migrationology
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Migrationology is Mark Wiens' food travel blog, focused on food-led travel, street food, restaurants, and destination videos. His Indonesia money guide turns a practical travel concern into clear, useful advice drawn from firsthand experience with the local currency.

Migrationology: Money Guide To Indonesia

Read the guide at migrationology.com/money-guide-to-indonesia/.

migrationology.com/money-guide-to-indonesia/

Never Ending Voyage
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Never Ending Voyage is Simon Fairbairn and Erin McNeaney's travel blog, known for detailed independent and slow-travel guides. Their Bali visa-extension guide is a strong practical resource for longer Indonesia stays, with Ubud-based guidance and agent recommendations.

Never Ending Voyage: Indonesia Visa Extension Bali

Read the guide at neverendingvoyage.com/indonesia-visa-extension-bali/.

neverendingvoyage.com/indonesia-visa-extension-bali/

Girl Eat World
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Girl Eat World is Melissa's food and travel blog covering itineraries, food stories, and practical destination advice. Her Indonesia eVisa and visa-on-arrival guide gives travelers practical application guidance through the official website, with Bali and Jakarta included in the context.

Girl Eat World: Indonesia Electronic Visa On Arrival

Read the guide at girleatworld.net/indonesia-electronic-visa-on-arrival/.

girleatworld.net/indonesia-electronic-visa-on-arrival/

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