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		<title>Bandung Hotels: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing between Bandung hotels is not only about budget. Some hotels in Bandung are best for walking around the historic center, cafes and train access, while others work better if you want cooler air, larger hotels or easier access to North Bandung. On the map, many parts of Bandung look close, but traffic can be ... <a title="Bandung Hotels: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/where-to-stay-bandung-hotels/" aria-label="Read more about Bandung Hotels: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sumba Ikat: Traditional Weaving, Meaning and Buying Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you visit Sumba, you’ll probably see colorful handwoven fabrics hanging in villages, markets or small roadside galleries. Many of the best-known Sumba textiles are called ikat, and they are one of the most important traditional crafts on the island. Ikat is a type of traditional weaving. The pattern is not printed on the finished ... <a title="Sumba Ikat: Traditional Weaving, Meaning and Buying Tips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/sumba-ikat-traditional-weaving/" aria-label="Read more about Sumba Ikat: Traditional Weaving, Meaning and Buying Tips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mandorak Beach, Sumba: What to Expect and How to Visit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Planning a visit to Mandorak Beach in Sumba? Here’s what to expect, whether you can swim there, entrance fees, how to get there from Tambolaka, and how to combine it with Weekuri Lagoon.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where to Stay in Malang: Best Areas and Hotels</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:59:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Malang is often treated as just a stopover—usually somewhere between Yogyakarta and Mount Bromo. Most travelers stay for a night, then move on. But Malang actually has much more to offer. With its cooler climate, relaxed vibe, and easy access to places like Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, it works perfectly as a base for exploring East ... <a title="Where to Stay in Malang: Best Areas and Hotels" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/where-to-stay-malang/" aria-label="Read more about Where to Stay in Malang: Best Areas and Hotels">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where to Stay in Mount Bromo: Best Areas &#038; Hotels</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Bromo isn’t the kind of place where there’s just one obvious base. There are a few different areas you can stay in, and each of them works a bit differently depending on how you plan to visit. Some are right next to the crater, others are further away but easier to reach, and the ... <a title="Where to Stay in Mount Bromo: Best Areas &#38; Hotels" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/where-to-stay-in-mount-bromo/" aria-label="Read more about Where to Stay in Mount Bromo: Best Areas &#38; Hotels">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lake Toba: What to See, Do + Practical Travel Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lake Toba is one of the most spectacular natural destinations in Indonesia. Located in North Sumatra, this enormous volcanic lake is the largest in Southeast Asia and the biggest volcanic lake in the world. But what makes Lake Toba truly unique is not just its size. The lake was created by a supervolcanic eruption about ... <a title="Lake Toba: What to See, Do + Practical Travel Tips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/lake-toba/" aria-label="Read more about Lake Toba: What to See, Do + Practical Travel Tips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Discover Tambi Tea Plantation in Central Java</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re on a road trip to Dieng Plateau in Central Java, don’t rush straight up the mountain. Instead, try stopping for a while at Tambi tea plantation.&#160; Spread across the lower slopes of Mount Sindoro, around 15 kilometers from the center of Wonosobo, the plantation offers a gentle pause before the climb continues. I ... <a title="Discover Tambi Tea Plantation in Central Java" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/tambi-tea-plantation/" aria-label="Read more about Discover Tambi Tea Plantation in Central Java">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Practical Guide to Sikidang Crater, Dieng</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sikidang Crater (called Kawah Sikidang in Indonesian) is one of the main highlights of the Dieng Plateau in Central Java. It’s one of the easiest places in Indonesia where you can see active volcanic activity up close — without committing to a long hike or serious climb. Instead of dramatic mountain scenery, expect a wide, ... <a title="A Practical Guide to Sikidang Crater, Dieng" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/guide-sikidang-crater-dieng/" aria-label="Read more about A Practical Guide to Sikidang Crater, Dieng">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Best Temples to Visit in Dieng Plateau</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Dieng Temple Complex is one of the oldest Hindu heritage sites on the island of Java. While the structures may not be grand or massive, their architecture carries deep symbolic meaning and reflects the culture and spirituality of the past.&#160; What makes it even more special is its highland location, where you can enjoy ... <a title="Best Temples to Visit in Dieng Plateau" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/temples-dieng-plateau/" aria-label="Read more about Best Temples to Visit in Dieng Plateau">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Best Tea Plantations Around Bandung, West Java</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bandung isn’t just about delicious food or factory outlets for shopping. In the southern and&#160; northern parts of the city, there’s another side of Bandung that often gets overlooked—but it’s the one that truly brings peace of mind: the tea plantations.&#160; From Ciwidey and Rancabali to Lembang, these tea gardens have been part of Bandung’s ... <a title="Best Tea Plantations Around Bandung, West Java" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/best-tea-plantations-bandung/" aria-label="Read more about Best Tea Plantations Around Bandung, West Java">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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