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Kawah Ijen: Where the Fire Burns Blue Posted by on May 24, 2017

Kawah Ijen: Where the Fire Burns Blue

Of all the adventures that await you in Indonesia, perhaps none is more spectacular than a visit to Kawah Ijen. Deep in this volcanic crater, in the middle of the night, you can see the famed blue fire. It’s not lava, but a result of the combustion of sulfuric gases. You’ll also see the sulfur miners…

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The Blue Fire of Kawah Ijen Posted by on Jul 6, 2015

Although we were exhausted from our epic trip to Mt. Bromo, there was one more thing we just had to do on Java before crossing over to the Island of the Gods – hike into the volcanic crater of Kawah Ijen to see the famed blue fire. After another long trip with multiple bus rides…

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Dieng Plateau Video – Arjuna Temple and Sikidang Crater Posted by on May 21, 2015

“Our journey across Java rolls on with a motorbike trip up to the Dieng Plateau. Located 2,000 meters above sea level, it’s much cooler up here than in the lowlands. On the way there, we got a taste of things to come with stunning views off to the side. It was a long ride, with…

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