From Hiking to Beach Hopping, 7 Things to Do on a Digital Detox!

Digital Detox – During the pandemic, we’ve all been a bit too familiar with the internet. From hanging out with friends, studying, even traveling, everything is going digital!

Sure, it’s great for most parts, but don’t you guys feel a little tired from looking at the screens almost every minute of the day? If so, maybe it’s the perfect time for you to take a digital detox and go to some of these destinations in real life.

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Places to Visit for When You Seek a Digital Detox

Simply put, digital detox refers to a period of time when you voluntarily abstain from using your gadget or at least the internet. Some people do this for the sake of their well-being, some are just bored out of their minds.

Either way, if you’ve decided to do a digital detox, we think it would be perfect if you replace your social-media-surfing habits with exploring some of these destinations in Indonesia!

1. Witness the Light of Heaven at Jomblang Cave and Cross the Ocean at Timang Beach

Ever seen those silhouette photos people took in a cave with a glimpse of sunlight seeping through the roofs? Good news, t-mates. Because we’ve found a place where you can take that exact photo in Yogyakarta. Yes, we’re talking about Jomblang Cave!

Jomblang Cave is situated on the southeastern side of Yogyakarta and it is believed that the cave was formed due to the ground and its whole vegetation collapsing thousands of years ago.

As a result, the cave becomes a sanctuary for a variety of ancient fauna species and breathtaking landscapes. While exploring the cave, there will be an instructor that will give you archaeological information on the cave.

After descending 60-80 meters to the ground, why not visit the untouched gem of Yogyakarta, the Timang Beach? One of the main attractions on the beach is the self-driven wooden cable car ride where you will be taken across the ocean with strong waves.

2. Try Hiking an Active Volcano at Ijen Crater

Did you know that there’s an active volcano in Indonesia that you can actually hike on? On the next digital detox destination, why not try conquering Ijen Crater in Banyuwangi?

Gear up and take on the challenge of hiking to the top of Ijen Mountain to see the famous milky-blue lake! Plus, if you stay there until night, you may also get the chance to witness its striking blue flames!

What do you think, t-mates? Definitely worth a shout-out or two on your Instagram page, right? Especially if you go there with a guide. You will be taken to every stunning corner on the mountain.

3. Beach Hopping at Nusa Penida

Doing a digital detox doesn’t mean that you must refrain from taking cool holiday photos for your future IG post, right? Put on a #throwbackthursday and you’re good to post!

So, for that sake, we’re going to recommend you take a tour of Nusa Penida. You know, that island across Bali with an alluring landscape view of beaches and rock cliffs.

Even if you only have one day to explore the island, you can still capture its beauty with this tour. First, you are going to pay a visit to Crystal bay Beach where you can see clusters of tiny atolls and green hills.

After that, you will be taken to Broken Beach, a beach surrounded by cliffs as high as 200 meters. Here, you may even watch the dolphins and stingrays swim!

There are plenty of other attractions in Nusa Penida waiting for you to visit. So make sure that you keep this island on top of your destination list!

4. Cross the Longest Suspension Bridge in Southeast Asia at Curug Sawer

We all know that Indonesia is a world-renowned country with lots of stunning attractions that scores some world records. Like Situ Gunung Suspension Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Southeast Asia!

With a whopping 243 meters long and 18 meters wide, this bridge is hanging from a cliff that’s as high as 161 meters above the ground. Walking through the bridge, your gaze will feast on the stunning scenery of the tropical rainforest.

Near the bridge, you will also find a magnificent waterfall called Curug Sawer. What makes this waterfall special is that the cliff and river are covered by shady trees, so it almost looks like the water comes from the trees instead of the river. How unique!

5. Start Your Day by Watching the Sunrise at Sunrise Point Cukul

Raise your hand if you’re on the sunrise team instead of the sunset! Although both are equally spectacular, the chilling atmosphere during the sunrise hits a little differently. If sunset is romantic, we would say sunrise is more motivating. Like you’re getting ready to start over.

In Bandung, there is a specific place where you can freely enjoy the enchanting sight of the sunrise. Sunrise Point Cukul is the name of the place and you won’t believe how stunning it is!

To reach the site, you can just drive your way to Pangalengan. To be precise, you can set your maps to Situ Cukul or Cukul Lake. From there, you will only need to follow the road signs to Sunrise Point Cukul.

After watching the sunrise, why not visit a nearby village, Singkur Pangalengan? The village is famous for its riverside where you can try river tubing and rafting. Sounds exciting, right, t-mates?

6. Experience a Tropical Getaway at Labuan Bajo

Besides Bali, one of the most sought-for destinations in Indonesia is Labuan Bajo. This village in East Nusa Tenggara has gained a lot of popularity lately due to its alluring realm that you can’t see anywhere else.

Would you believe us if we said that there’s a unique natural phenomenon that can make a white-sand beach into a pink-sand one? Yup, in Labuan Bajo, there’s Pink Beach with unique pink sand that comes from algae and red coral flakes.

But, besides the one-of-a-kind sand, Pink Beach also has stunning marine life under it. So don’t forget your diving and snorkeling gear because it would be a shame to miss out on this.

Other places you must go to when visiting Labuan Bajo are Taka Makassar with its beautiful cluster of coral reefs, Kanawa Island with the enchanting sunset, and, if you want to interact with the fishes, you can come to Manta Point Labuan Bajo to meet the Manta Rays!

7. Self-Healing from Year-End Burnout in Bali

After all of these years, Bali is still the first destination people go to when they’re trying to avoid the hustle-bustle of the city. From the lively atmosphere, the calming nature, to the rich culture. You will get what you look for and more on this island.

Especially if you’re staying in Ubud. Here you can get an authentic Balinese experience while exploring their fascinating culture and stunning panorama.

Starting from the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Stairs of paddy fields stacked from one another, creating a super Instagrammable landscape.

If you still can’t seem to get enough of the beautiful nature of Bali, you can also visit Kintamani Highlands. There, you can see the magnificent Mount Batur and Lake Batur. After that, make sure you come to Tirta Empul and witness the Holy Water Ceremony being held. 

To close off your trip to Bali, don’t forget to visit the Ubud Art Market and buy some handicrafts as a souvenir to bring back home to your loved ones.

Put Your Gadget Down and Take a Break from Your Screen!

Okay, t-mates, you’ve reached the end of the article. We hope that at this point you’re already decided on which destination you’ll go to for successfully completing your digital detox.

Of course, these aren’t the only tours and trips you can have. To discover some new exciting journey, you can always go to the To Dos section tiket.com!

Mask on, tiket on!

 

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