The City Of Malang And The Kampong Tourist Hostel
A few days after exploring and checking out the historical sights around Yogyakarta, we took the Malioboro Ekspres night train to Malang. This was a
Candi Prambanan: The Largest Hindu Temple In Indonesia
During our trip around Yogyakarta, we planned to visit the largest ancient Hindu temple in Indonesia, the Candi Prambanan. We set out to go there
The Mystical And Massive Candi Borobudur In Java
No trip to Yogyakarta is complete without seeing a few candi. The word candi is an all-encompassing Indonesian term for buildings and temples built
Taman Sari: Forgotten Splendor In Yogyakarta’s Water Castle
A short background… Taman Sari, or the Water Castle (English), or Water Kasteel (Dutch), was built for the first Sultan of Yogyakarta in 1765. You
The Kraton: A Royal Palace In The Heart Of Yogyakarta
A little bit of history… The Kraton of Yogyakarta (officially: Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat) is a Javanese palace compound built in the 18th century and is
Walking Along Yogyakarta’s Famous Jalan Malioboro
Jalan Malioboro (or Malioboro Street) is one of Yogyakarta’s most well-known and popular attractions. It is a long street located in the center of the
Jalan Sosrowijayan: A Lively Community In Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is one of Indonesia’s most popular destinations, and for good reason, because the city has something to offer for almost every kind of traveler.
Bladok Losmen: A Comfy Homely Stay In Yogyakarta
Before I start posting about the wonderful city of Yogyakarta, I want to recommend Bladok Losmen in the Sosrowijayan area if you happen to look
Long-distance Train Travel In Indonesia
Earlier in the month of May 2015 I experienced my first long-distance train travel in Indonesia. And it was so fun! I would highly
The Struggling Heritage Of Kota Tua In Jakarta
Kota Tua, or Old Town, is Jakarta’s equivalent to an historical heart found in various other cities around the world. It’s one of the
Museum Bank Indonesia: A Modern Museum In An Old Town
In case you did not satisfy your banking museum thirst, there is another museum a few steps north from
Around Museum Bank Mandiri In Jakarta
On a windy and cloudy Sunday I took a trip to northern Jakarta. My destination was an area known as Kota Tua, which translates to
Bird-Watching In Taman Burung In Jakarta
Taman Burung, which basically means Bird Park in Indonesian, is a park set within Taman Mini. There are several parks in Taman Mini for which you have
The Culture-Themed Park Of Taman Mini (TMII)
If you happen to be in Indonesia, and more specifically Jakarta, and you do not have the time to explore the rest of the country
An Impression Of The National Monument In Jakarta (Monas)
A few weeks ago I made a trip to the Monas (Monumen Nasional), a monument honoring Indonesia’s struggle for independence, and which is located in