Java is Indonesia’s fifth-largest island and our next stop on our botanical travels. Its 120 million people make up 65% of Indonesia’s entire population, and makes Java the most populated island in the world.
Java offers everything a somewhat adventurous traveller is looking for; volcanoes, rainforests, tea and rice plantations, large cities, big waves and even a savannah. The scenery in Java is spectacular and, while the island is overpopulated, there are still plenty of little spots that remain unspoilt. Even though the beaches are not very appealing in Java and tides can be fatal, in nearby archipelagos like Pulau Seribu or Karimunjawa the traveller can find white sand beaches and corals islands.
This is definitely an area that delivers an eclectic mix of scenery, culture and conditions, which should mean a lot to discover over the next week.
