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Picture this: a week in Bali blending beach dives with temple visits, then hopping to Sumatra for orangutan treks. Or a multi-week loop hitting Papua's remote trails and Java's ancient sites. Solo backpackers use it for budget routes; families for kid-friendly tweaks. I've flipped through it planning my own trip, and the way it connects experiences—like a day trip from a main itinerary—makes everything click.
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