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		<title>Surabaya or Malang: Best Base for East Java Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are planning East Java for the first time, one question comes up very quickly: should you stay in Surabaya or Malang? The short answer is: choose Surabaya for flights, transfers and practical logistics. Choose Malang for a nicer travel base, cooler weather and easier access to several East Java highlights. But if Mount ... <a title="Surabaya or Malang: Best Base for East Java Travel" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/surabaya-or-malang-best-base-east-java/" aria-label="Read more about Surabaya or Malang: Best Base for East Java Travel">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Gili Air Guide: Things to Do, Beaches &#038; How to Get There</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lombok]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok. It is calmer than Gili Trawangan, but still developed enough that staying a few days feels easy rather than limiting. If you want snorkeling, but do not want the stronger party focus of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air is the easiest ... <a title="Gili Air Guide: Things to Do, Beaches &#38; How to Get There" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/gili-air-guide/" aria-label="Read more about Gili Air Guide: Things to Do, Beaches &#38; How to Get There">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mount Sibayak Hike: Routes, Difficulty &#038; Guide Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[North Sumatra]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re staying in Berastagi or traveling between Medan and Lake Toba, Mount Sibayak is one of the easiest volcano hikes to add to your North Sumatra itinerary. It&#8217;s relatively short, you don&#8217;t need technical hiking skills, and you can usually be up and down in one morning. But it still feels very much like ... <a title="Mount Sibayak Hike: Routes, Difficulty &#038; Guide Tips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/mount-sibayak-hike/" aria-label="Read more about Mount Sibayak Hike: Routes, Difficulty &#038; Guide Tips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[East Java]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Java]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bromo]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most travelers come to Malang with Mount Bromo already booked. They check in for one night, make a quick stop at the Rainbow Villages, and leave the next morning. But the best things to do in Malang go beyond that overnight stop: old streets, great food, Hindu-Buddhist history, and enough nearby places to make the ... <a title="Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/malang-travel-guide/" aria-label="Read more about Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[West Java]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bandung is not the kind of Java stop I would force into every itinerary. If you only have a short trip and want to rush from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bandung may feel like a detour. But if you have a little more time, want to understand West Java better, or plan to continue toward places ... <a title="Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/bandung-guide/" aria-label="Read more about Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tana Toraja Culture: Funerals, Rituals, and Beliefs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nikol]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A simple guide to Tana Toraja culture, from funeral rituals and Aluk To Dolo to Ma'Nene', tongkonan houses, and visitor etiquette.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mount Bromo Closed by Wildfire: August 2026 Update</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pavla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Bromo is closed due to a wildfire. Check the latest August 2026 update, ticket refund options, reopening information and travel advice.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano? </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Central Java]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[You may have seen recent posts claiming that Mount Merapi hiking is open again. Local guides are advertising climbs from Selo, hikers are sharing summit photos, and online discussions can make it look like the official ban has finally ended. But it has not. As of July 2026, hiking Mount Merapi is still officially prohibited.&#160; ... <a title="Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano? " class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/mount-merapi-hike/" aria-label="Read more about Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano? ">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Get from Makassar to Tana Toraja</title>
		<link>https://www.backindo.com/makassar-to-tana-toraja/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pavla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Sulawesi]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Traveling from Makassar to Tana Toraja? Compare buses, private cars, flights and motorbike options, with prices, travel times and practical tips.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Surabaya Airport to Malang: Best Ways to Go</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pavla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[East Java]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you land at Surabaya Juanda Airport and need to continue to Malang, you have a few realistic routes. The best one depends mainly on your arrival time, budget, luggage and how much hassle you want after your flight. For most travelers, the easiest route is either a private driver or airport transfer straight to ... <a title="Surabaya Airport to Malang: Best Ways to Go" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/surabaya-airport-to-malang/" aria-label="Read more about Surabaya Airport to Malang: Best Ways to Go">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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