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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>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>
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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>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>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>
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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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		<title>Kawah Ijen Guide: Can You Still See the Blue Fire?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dini]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kawah Ijen, also known as Ijen Crater, is one of the most unusual volcanic landscapes in East Java. It&#8217;s often combined with Mount Bromo and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall as part of a longer East Java route. Ijen became famous mainly for its rare blue fire, but this part of the experience has changed significantly in ... <a title="Kawah Ijen Guide: Can You Still See the Blue Fire?" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/ijen-crater-guide/" aria-label="Read more about Kawah Ijen Guide: Can You Still See the Blue Fire?">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bandung Hotels: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Eka]]></dc:creator>
		<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>Surabaya Airport to Mount Bromo: Best Options</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pavla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Surabaya Juanda Airport is one of the most common starting points for Mount Bromo, but landing in Surabaya does not mean you are already close to the volcano. From the airport, you still need to continue by road toward the Bromo area. Depending on where you plan to stay, that usually means heading to Cemoro ... <a title="Surabaya Airport to Mount Bromo: Best Options" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/surabaya-airport-to-mount-bromo/" aria-label="Read more about Surabaya Airport to Mount Bromo: Best Options">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where to Stay in Jakarta: Best Areas and Hotels</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Pavla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For travelers, choosing where to stay in Jakarta matters more than in many other cities. The distances are large, traffic can be slow, and a hotel in the wrong area can easily cost you hours on the road. When it comes to finding a place to stay in Jakarta, my main advice is simple: don’t ... <a title="Where to Stay in Jakarta: Best Areas and Hotels" class="read-more" href="https://www.backindo.com/where-to-stay-in-jakarta/" aria-label="Read more about Where to Stay in Jakarta: Best Areas and Hotels">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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