Skip Bali & Plan Your Long-Weekend Getaway To These Locations In Indonesia

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Indonesia Trip!

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More Than Bali

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Where To Go?

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1. Yogyakarta

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2. Bandung

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3. Lombok

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4. Komodo Island

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5. Sumatra

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