What are some diseases doctors fear most, and why?

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Mohamed Kayasudeen

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What are some diseases doctors fear most, and why?

Doctors, while trained to confront and treat a wide variety of illnesses, often have a deep respect, and sometimes trepidation, for certain diseases due to their complexity, unpredictability, or the emotional toll they take on both patients and medical professionals. Here are some diseases that doctors fear most and the reasons behind this apprehension:

1. Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most feared cancers due to its silent progression and poor prognosis. It often remains asymptomatic until it reaches an advanced stage, at which point treatment options are limited, and survival rates are low. The challenge of detecting it early makes it particularly daunting for physicians. Moreover, the rapid progression of the disease leaves doctors feeling powerless despite their best efforts.

2. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are particularly distressing because they strip away a person’s identity, memory, and independence. For doctors, the emotional toll of witnessing a patient’s cognitive decline is immense, especially when there is no definitive cure. It is also challenging for families, and physicians often feel the burden of guiding them through the emotional and practical complexities of caregiving.

3. Drug-Resistant Infections

The rise of antimicrobial resistance has made drug-resistant infections like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) some of the most feared conditions. These infections are difficult to treat, spread rapidly in healthcare settings, and represent a growing public health crisis. Doctors are concerned about the limited arsenal of effective antibiotics and the looming threat of untreatable infections.

4. Ebola and Other Hemorrhagic Fevers

Highly contagious and with a high mortality rate, diseases like Ebola strike fear even among experienced medical professionals. The risk of infection during treatment, combined with the rapid deterioration of patients and the often-limited medical infrastructure in outbreak regions, creates a sense of urgency and dread. The stigma and fear surrounding such diseases also make containment and treatment more challenging.

5. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. For doctors, it’s a heart-wrenching condition to treat because it leaves the patient’s mind intact while their body gradually loses all function. The absence of a cure and the inevitable outcome make ALS a particularly feared diagnosis.

6. Severe Autoimmune Diseases

Conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are feared because of their complexity and variability. These diseases can affect multiple organ systems, making diagnosis and treatment incredibly challenging. They also often strike young, otherwise healthy individuals, and their relapsing-remitting nature makes long-term management unpredictable and frustrating for both patients and doctors.

7. Pediatric Cancers

For many doctors, treating pediatric cancers is emotionally draining. While advancements in treatment have improved survival rates, the emotional weight of treating children with life-threatening illnesses—and supporting their families through this journey—is immense. The sense of lost potential and the devastating impact on families make these cases uniquely challenging.

8. Mental Health Crises and Suicide

Mental health disorders, particularly those leading to suicide, are deeply concerning for doctors. The stigma surrounding mental health, the difficulty in predicting suicidal behavior, and the helplessness felt when a patient cannot be reached or helped in time weigh heavily on healthcare providers. These situations often leave doctors questioning their abilities and the effectiveness of the healthcare system in addressing mental health.

9. Sepsis

Sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, is a condition that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Its unpredictable nature and the speed at which it can escalate make it one of the most feared emergencies. Even with advanced medical care, sepsis has a high mortality rate, and the long-term effects on survivors can be debilitating.

10. Rabies

Though rare in many parts of the world, rabies is a universally fatal disease once symptoms appear. Its terrifying progression from flu-like symptoms to severe neurological dysfunction, coupled with the lack of a cure, makes it one of the most dreaded infections.

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The diseases doctors fear most are often those that challenge their ability to provide effective treatment, offer limited hope for recovery, or carry significant emotional burdens. These conditions underscore the importance of continued research, public health measures, and support systems to help doctors and patients navigate these complex medical challenges. For doctors, the fear isn’t about their own vulnerability but the potential inability to save or alleviate suffering in their patients—a fear that drives their dedication to healing.

Can someone with a strong immune system still get cancer?

Trausti Thor Johannsson

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Can someone with a strong immune system still get cancer?

Strong immune system? You either have a fully working immune system or one that does not work.

A strong immune system will simply kill you, yes, you read that correctly. When immune systems get stronger, that is very dangerous. It will start to eat away your muscles, tendons and cartilage.

Have you heard about an illness where if you hurt your muscle, your muscle changes into bone? Heard about an illness which causes your bones to break to pieces with just a little touch? Heard about allergies to like peanuts which kills you?

All of this is overactive immune system. Allergies are such a thing. Like I am allergic to dust and pollen. If I am heavily triggered, this can cause me to have trouble breathing as my body thinks it is under attack and considers closing my airway is an excellent idea. Pollen isn’t dangerous to humans, annoying perhaps. But my body thinks this is very dangerous. It even thinks it is so dangerous that there is a protein in apples that is kind of similar. So if I eat a raw apple today, my body shuts down my pipe which I use to swallow, like mouth water and food. It just closes down. This could carry over to my breathing pipe as that is shared (bad design). In short, this means that suddenly I can’t swallow anything, food in particular. So you get the same feeling as you are choking except your throat fills up with slime which causes you to throw up and I mean you will just be the life of a party.

I have a strong immune system. So strong that there is this protein in some beers that is close enough to pollen also and apples, cherries and a lot of other good stuff which causes me to be unable to swallow.

So, please stop with claiming strong immune systems. It is just dumb.

And yes. Extremely healthy people can also get cancer.

You know what is the leading cause for getting cancer? Bad luck. Seriously. One of the leading causes of healthy people getting cancer is just bad luck. Just suddenly something happens. 

How does KFC get their chicken so crispy?

Steven Haddock

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How does KFC get their chicken so crispy?

Harlan Sanders worked for years to get the cooking process right and the patented cooker is far more important to the KFC legacy than the 11 herbs and spices myth.

In a nutshell, the problem with frying chicken is that if you cook it at too high a heat it’s crispy outside and dried out inside. If you cook it at too low a temperature, it’s soggy outside but moist inside.

Sanders’ solution was to cook the chicken at a very high temperature initially and then lower the temperature. In addition, the cooker is under pressure so that water in the chicken can get up well above the usual boiling point of water.

The flour coating is there to dry out the skin of the chicken so that by the time it hits the fryer there’s very little water content in it. The temperature of the oil when the chicken first goes in cooks the skin very fast. After that, the sheer volume of the chicken lowers the fat temperature so that it doesn’t dry out the meat, but the water in the meat, superheated, gives the chicken a texture that doesn’t make it taste boiled.

Which is healthier, cooked broccoli or raw?

Bertie Roman

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Which is healthier, cooked broccoli or raw?

Today, let's talk about the green superfood - broccoli!

First, we have to talk about the "mustinoside" in broccoli. This stuff is a little expert in reducing the risk of cancer, and can reduce the risk of lung cancer and rectal cancer. Boiling in water will greatly reduce the absorption rate of "mustinoside". Because "mustinoside" needs a special protein to break it down into components that are easy for the body to absorb. The purified nutritional supplements lack the special protein that helps break down this compound, but the whole broccoli has it.

Boiled broccoli sounds healthy, but the absorption rate of "mustinoside" is greatly reduced, because the activity of that special protein is boiled away. But there are actually treasures hidden in the water used to boil broccoli. In 1999, Harvard Medical School's "Family Health Guide" mentioned this. Drinking this water can save some nutritional losses, but the storage and parasite problems are headaches.

Don't worry, steamed broccoli to the rescue! Studies have found that steaming can better absorb "mustinoside". Eating in this way is not only healthy and delicious, but also keeps the nutrients from being lost.

What is more dangerous, chemo therapy or cancer?

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What is more dangerous, chemo therapy or cancer?

I was diagnosed in June 2023 with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer with spread to the liver, lung and abdomen. Surgery and radiation were ruled out because of the spread. I was put on aggressive chemo (5FU) and did have side effects, ie loss of hair & weight, dental issues because my gums receded, malnutrition due to sores in my mouth. But after 15 months of chemo, the cancer in my liver, lung & abdomen was gone. I then had 28 radiation treatments on the colon and a recent pet scan showed just trace amounts. I'm on a chemo pill now (Capecitabine) and will just visit the hospital every few months for bloodwork and an office visit. No, chemo isn't easy, but my oncologist told me around 6 months into my treatment that if I hadn't come in when I did, I would have died. I think it helps to be in decent physical shape when you begin treatment and I made a point of getting outside to walk every day, even when I was wearing a chemo pump. Yes chemo weakens your body but daily stretching, light exercises at home, and eating healthy really helped me. I consider myself lucky, but if God forbid, a friend faced the same situation, where chemo was his/her only option, I'd say absolutely. Go for it. You never know how your body will respond. My kids lost their Mom to leukemia when they were 10 & 7 so I owed it to them to fight. Hopefully this positive trend continues.

Faith in All Things

March 31, 2025 Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent Readings for Today

Paolo Veronese, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Video Now there was a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, who was near death. Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” John 4:46–48 Jesus did end up healing the royal official’s son. And when the royal official returned to discover his son healed, we are told that “he and his whole household came to believe.” Some came to believe in Jesus only after He performed miracles. There are two lessons we should take from this. First of all, the fact that Jesus performed miracles is a testimony to Who He is. He is a God of abundant mercy. As God, Jesus could have expected faith from those to whom He ministered without offering them the “proof” of signs and wonders. This is because true faith is not based upon external evidence, such as seeing miracles; rather, authentic faith is based upon an interior revelation from God by which He communicates His very self to us and we believe. Therefore, the fact that Jesus did signs and wonders shows just how merciful He is. He offered these miracles, not because anyone deserved them but simply because of His abundant generosity to help spark faith in the lives of those who found it hard to believe through the interior gift of faith alone. With that said, it’s important to understand that we should work to develop our faith without relying upon external signs. Imagine, for example, if Jesus would have never performed any miracles. How many would have come to believe in Him? Perhaps very few. But there would have been some who came to believe, and those who did would have had a faith that was exceptionally deep and authentic. Imagine, for example, if this royal official did not receive a miracle for his son but, nonetheless, chose to believe in Jesus anyway through the transforming interior gift of faith. In each one of our lives, it is essential that we work to develop our faith, even if God doesn’t seem to act in powerful and evident ways. In fact, the deepest form of faith is born in our lives when we choose to love God and serve Him, even when things are very difficult. Faith in the midst of difficulty is a sign of very authentic faith. Reflect, today, upon the depth of your own faith. When life is hard, do you love God and serve Him anyway? Even if He doesn’t remove the crosses you carry? Seek to have true faith at all times and in every circumstance and you will be amazed at how real and sustaining your faith becomes. My merciful Jesus, Your love for us is beyond what we will ever fathom. Your generosity is truly great. Help me to believe in You and to embrace Your holy will both in good times and in difficult ones. Help me, especially, to be open to the gift of faith, even when Your presence and action in my life seems silent. May those moments, dear Lord, be moments of true interior transformation and grace. Jesus, I trust in You.

What your favorite destination in Indonesia?

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What your favorite destination in Indonesia?

What’s mine favorite destination in Indonesia?

Due to this question, it piqued my curiosity to explore Indonesia on Internet.

While exploring, I dived into the realm of surreal world and wondering that how could be such magical place exist, where you could find numerous natural wonders, exquisitely beautiful highland forest, turquoise water (not photoshop), liberally peppered with astounding ancient (Hinduism) Monuments, untouched paradise of wildlife and many more “awe” factor admiring sites.

Ok, I agree that natural wonders could be breathtaking but resorts?

I mean, while I was searching for beautiful sites in Indonesia, I was every time land up at some astonishing and phenomenal resorts, which I bet you won’t even find in either Bora Bora, Venice, Hawaii or any where in the world.

Trust me, if you would see the images of resorts, then these resorts are not sham, it is indeed real and do exist in real world.

If you’re planning to visit Indonesia, then I bet Bali is the most happening place in whole Indonesia and it won’t disappoint you. After Bali, Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Borneo are fall under chronological order in my favorite list of destination in Indonesia.

This nation is blessed with many giant, rugged Islands along with active volcanoes and never seen before wildlife, Aquatic beauties and many more adventure.

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Mount Batur, Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia

Mount Batur is an active volcano, located in Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia. This captivating mountain is popular for Hiking . You're surrounded by jungle, and you can vaguely make out lights moving up the slope of an unseen giant mountain far, far, far above you.

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Kintamani Lake, Bali, Indonesia

Kintamani Lake surrounded by Mount Batur. You could also enjoy bathing here in Hot Spring.

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Pura Tanah Lot, (Tabanan) Bali, Indonesia & Kuta beach

Pura Tanah Lot is a popular tourist destination and it is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage temple. It is better to visit this place in the early morning, before the sunrise in order to avoid crowd. This temple is an approximatly 20km far away to northwest of Kuta Beach.

Kuta Beach is a magnetism destination of resorts at Beach. This Beach is known for its soft-sand and clean water, where you could enjoy the surf with the world class dining and intoxicating cocktails.

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Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali, Indonesia

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is a lake side temple. It was established in the honour of Devi Danu, the Goddess of the Lake, which was formed by a volcanic eruption 30,000 years ago.

Again I’m saying to make the most of it, you could visit this place in the early morning and enjoy the multi-coloured sky with the mesmerizing Sunrise. You could also visit Kembar Waterfall which is near to this place.

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Aling-Aling Waterfall, Bali, Indonesia

Chasing Aling-Aling Waterfall won’t disappoint you. This is a perfect destination for couples who want to enjoy a bit of adventure. Just checkout on YouTube, this place is 1ooo times worth visiting for those who desire to jump off from 16m high cliff and slide down into the water. This place is near to Lovina Beach or Singaraga.

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Jatiluwih Rice Fields, (Tabanan) Bali, Indonesia

It is the Heritage Site in the list of UNESCO. You could enjoy the trekking Rainforest and Private Jatiluwih Paddy Fields with Local Farmers. It is the iconic place for those who value the beauty of nature. This place offers you the beautiful view of contoured rice terraces.

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Bali Swing, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

This place is an adventure outfit which offers the rafting trips, rope swing, nest and majestic jungle view.

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Hanging Garden, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Hanging Gardens of Bali is the most breathtaking and surreal resort I have ever seen in my life. This place has everything to offer you like infinity pool, over looking the Ayung River and Jungle and many more. The only cons is that it is located slightly in a remote location, 16 km away from the north of Ubud main hotspot.

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Temple Of Lempuyang Luhur, Bali, Indonesia

Temple Of Lempuyang Luhur or Heavens of Gate is believed to be the one of the oldest Hindu Balinese temple.

As per my research, it is always best to arrive early at the temples to avoid the huge throng, waiting in the queue and also a bit of robbery, due to turning this into commercialized place.

You won’t believe me, People has also waited over here some time for 4 hours, just to take the pictures for Instagram.

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Own Villa, Bali, Indonesia

While scrolling on Instagram, I stumbled upon this “Own Villa” beautiful resort. Of course I liked the images, but when I research on YouTube, I have to say empathetically it is the most remarkable, unique and breath taking place I have ever seen in my life and these images are not a sham at all.

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Tirta Empul Temple, Bali, Indonesia

Tirta Empul Temple is renowned for its serenity and sacredness. This Hindu Balinese temple also consist a hot spring water in a bathing compound, where people take a dive in it, in order to wash away their sins. Just like a ritual purification concept of Ganga in India.

PS - better to take towel along with you, if you’re planning to take a dip in this holy water.

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Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

This blue turquoise water is not a photoshop image. It is indeed a real beauty of nature, where every Instagramers could make their dream come true, whoever photoshop their images in order to turn water into blue and sell it on Instagram to gain more followers.

Kelingking is a white sandy secluded beach with the turquoise water, enclosed by a highlands and cliffs. It is deemed to be a hidden beach, located in the village of Bunga Mekar. This place is an epitome of heaven and dedicated to those who’re crazy for Hiking. Always go light and take more time along with you, if you’re planning to visit this place.

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Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia

Nusa Ceningan is a small island located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, in Bali, Indonesia. This place attracts more surfers.

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Saren Cliff Point, Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

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Nusa Penida's Crystal Bay and Manta Point, Bali, Indonesia

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Blue Lagoon, Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

Blue Lagoon Beach is a gate way to heaven for those, who’re seeking villas/resorts with gardens, luxurious amenities like a spa, a pool & a restaurant/bar with sea view.

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Broken Beach, Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

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Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

Since I stumbled upon this image, I was dying to write about this surreal place. Can you believe it that Statues do exist under the crystal clear blue water. No doubt in this that this place would have been till now become the most crowded touristic place. If you happen to go this place then do search about Devil’s tears as well. I mean, I can’t just include every pic in my post. It is an epitome of a nature and wildlife area, where high tide waves are crashing to the rock.

You could also enjoy snorkeling from Bali To Nusa Lembongan and Penida.

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Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua province, Indonesia

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Karma Beach, Bali, Indonesia

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Candidasa Beach, Bali, Indonesia

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The Lawn in Canggu, Bali, Indonesia

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Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia

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Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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Sekumpul Waterfall, Bali, Indonesia

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Padang Padang Beach, Bali, Indonesia

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Penglipuran Village, Bali, Indonesia

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Bangka Belitung Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia

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Air Terjun Sipiso Piso, North Sumatra, Indonesia

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Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia

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Baby Oranguta, Bukit Lawang Jungle, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Are you the one who get excited after watching Tarzan movie and wondered - awwwww! how cute is these King Kong, or Gorilla, or Chimpanzee, then you’re at right place to make your dream come true. Well! Bukit Lawang Jungle is renowned for its Baby Oranguta’s wildlife. This Jungle offers you a wide variety of Jungle trekking tour and Baby Orangutan treks in Gunung Leuser National Park, located in North Sumatra of Indonesia.

Of course, you won’t see King Kong size animal in real life :P

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Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia

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Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bunaken is a part of Bunaken National Marine Park. This place offers you to see the Marine life from your own naked eyes (I mean, you have to wear eye glass).

You could here enjoy Speed Boat, Diving and Snorkeling as well as you could also find plethora of luxurious resort, which are surrounded by lush green tropical environment, turquoise water, beach and grand balconies with large hammocks .

Mount Bromo, Java, Indonesia

Mount Bromo of Java is the highest peak mountain and an active volcano, which is a part of the Tengger massif.

You could enjoy the unique experience of being at the tip of a volcano crater by either walking or riding on Horse.

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Mushroom Rock Green Canyon, Java, Indonesia

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Prambanan Temple, Java, Indonesia

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Hidden Buddhist Temple of Borobudur, Java, Indonesia

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Derawan Archipelago (Islands), East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia

Derawan Islands offers you glorious hills, breathtaking coastline, lush tropical hills, and thriving underwater wildlife. You could enjoy Snorkeling and Scuba Diving over here.

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Telaga Warna, Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia

Arjuna Temple, Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia

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Gili Islands, Lombok Strait, Indonesia

The Gili Islands are a group of 3 tiny islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, in Indonesia, near the coast of northwest Lombok Island.

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Mount Rinjani at the Island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Flores Island & Wae Rebo Village, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Komodo (Island in Indonesia), East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Komodo National Park at Komodo Island which is a UNESCO Heritage Site offers you to see Dragon (not Khalisi Dragon) from your own naked eyes. Ironically, they don’t breath fire, so I’m confident to say you are safe to walk around this Island.

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Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

It is an untouched paradise of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara.

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Rinca & Padar Islands, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

If you wanna encounter Komodo Dragon, then you could take a one day trip to Rinca Island and Padar Island to please your eyes by watching sandy exotic Island. I’m quite certain that you would find Komodo Dragan as cute as Baby Oranguta of Bukit Lawang Jungle.

Do let me know in the comment section that which is your favorite destination from above places.