As a maritime nation, Indonesia has to connect all these islands somehow. It’s no secret that domestic civil aviation there is a tad unreliable, comparatively expensive, and with a questionable safety record. But what about ships? Indonesia has a comprehensive network of sea routes between important ports everywhere around the archipelago. It can be hard…
Traveling between Yogyakarta and Bali is common as both are very popular destinations. While there are direct flights between the two, they can sometimes be expensive. But you can rather easily get from Yogyakarta to Bali overland! To summarize, the 2 options you have are: The Ultimate Comparison You’ve come to find out which method…
Java has only two seasons: dry and rainy. While the temperature throughout the year is pretty uniform, rainfall varies dramatically. Is the rainy season in Java that bad? Not necessarily. If you travel to Java during the rainy season, you will likely have a wonderful time, potentially even better than in the dry season! Java…
It is possible and easy to visit both UNESCO temples around Yogyakarta – Borobudur and Prambanan in 1 day using only public transport. Here I will tell you how with precise, up-to-date information about public transport. Nonetheless, I recommend you spend more time in Yogyakarta (3 days is adequate) and thus visit the temples on…
I am fully in love with Yogyakarta. Jogja, as it’s also called, has it all: culture, cuisine, religion, art, you name it. The cherry on top came in late 2023 when UNESCO designated it as a heritage site for its Cosmological Axis – a straight line connecting Mount Merapi to the South Sea with deep…
Although the Indonesian island of Java today is mostly Muslim, it wasn’t always like that. Hundreds of Buddhist and Hindu temples are scattered all around the island. One place that stands out with a very high concentration of ancient temples is the region of Yogyakarta. Most travelers come to Yogyakarta for a day or two…
Imagine for a moment that you have a dream. In that dream, you see an oversized pure-white dove perched on a hill. You take a mental note but don’t make a lot of it. A week later in real life, you travel to another village and see the same hill as from your dream! Of…
Java hides so much. Take the Dieng Plateau for example. It ticks all the boxes – breathtaking views, scenic nature, rich heritage, volcanoes, tea plantations, unique food, and a cool climate. Yet, foreign backpackers mostly don’t know it. Domestic tourists love it though. Look, most have heard about the dazzling waterfalls Tumpak Sewu and Madakaripura…