The Journey To Mount Ijen

Uncovering the Mystical Blue Flames of Mount Ijen in Surabaya

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April 3rd 2013
It was my toughest trail of 2013, and a trip to Kawah Ijen Volcano Mountain was only decided at the last minute. But I have no regrets; the journey was an excellent experience and a great source of knowledge. Kawah Ijen stands at 2,799 meters above sea level and is one of 130 active volcanoes across Indonesia. Located on the eastern tip of Java Island, the closest city to the mountain is Suraba ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more