A PELNI ship

Passenger Ships in Indonesia: What You Need to Know!

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…

Inside the Prambanan Temple Complex
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How to Visit Borobudur and Prambanan in 1 Day By Public Transport

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…

Temples in Yogyakarta
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20 Mystical Temples In Yogyakarta (+fun facts)

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…

Telaga Warna and Telaga Pengilon

Dieng Plateau in Java: A Detailed Travel Guide

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…