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Experience Royal Javanese Cuisine in Yogyakarta: Top Dishes & Atmosphere
I heard there's a restaurant in Yogyakarta where you can eat royal court cuisine... Yes, there is a restaurant called Bale Raos that serves dishes that were served to the royal family, known as the Sultan of Yogyakarta. In this article, ... -
How to Get to Borobudur Temple: Airport & City Access Guide
Speaking of the biggest tourist spot near Yogyakarta, it's Borobudur, right? Actually, Borobudur is not in the Yogyakarta province, but in the Magelang regency of Central Java province.Therefore, it's about 30km away from Yogyakarta's ai... -
Complete Guide to Prambanan Temple: Highlights, Access & Travel Tips
Are you already planning your weekend trip, everyone living in Jakarta? How about a trip to the Prambanan Temple Compounds, a World Heritage site where you can experience the magnificent history and culture of ancient Java? I was just th... -
Jakarta to Yogyakarta: Best Ways to Travel by Train, Plane, or Bus
In this article, I will introduce how to get to the attractive tourist city and ancient capital of Yogyakarta from the capital, Jakarta. You can mainly get to Yogyakarta by plane, train, or express bus. Comparison of Ways to Get There Fo... -
What Is Yogyakarta? Discover Indonesia’s Cultural and Historical Capital
What kind of place is Yogyakarta? In this article, I'm going to tell you exactly what kind of place Yogyakarta is.By reading this article, you'll get to know Yogyakarta more deeply. I have also written other articles about sightseeing in... -
Must-See Relief Panels at Borobudur: A Guide to the Ancient Carvings
I came to Borobudur, a World Heritage site...I was moved by the sheer scale of the structure, but there are so many reliefs on the walls, and I wanted to know more about them... It's difficult to interpret the reliefs just by looking at ... -
The History of Borobudur Temple: Indonesia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
In this article, I will mainly introduce the historical background of the Borobudur temple compounds, a World Heritage site in Central Java. I have also published the following articles related to Borobudur, so please check them out as w... -
Explore Art in Yogyakarta: A Visit to Jogja National Museum
Yogyakarta is home to the Indonesian Institute of the Arts and has a rich tradition of inherited arts such as batik and wayang. In fact, it is one of Indonesia's leading cities of art. In this article, I will introduce my visit to the Jo... -
90-Minute Batik Workshop in Yogyakarta: A Must-Try Cultural Experience
Yogyakarta is one of the famous production centers for batik, isn't it?I was thinking of buying some batik as a souvenir... Yogyakarta is indeed one of the famous production centers for batik.How about making your own batik as a souvenir... -
I Joined the Lantern Festival at Borobudur: A Magical Buddhist Heritage Site
Lantern Festival at One of the World's Three Great Buddhist Monuments!! In 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, I participated in the lantern festival at Borobudur, which was held for the first time in three years. The Yi Peng ... -
Best Merapi Volcano Jeep Tour in Yogyakarta – Local Insider’s Guide
Jeep Tour at Mount Merapi in Jogja Mountains!! Rivers!! Nature!! Museums!! History!! This tour is packed with it all. Contents of the Mount Merapi Jeep Tour Spectacular water splash activity in the river Photo session on the plateau with... -
Gudeg Yu Djum Yogyakarta: A Complete Guide to the City’s Legendary Dish
When you're traveling in Yogyakarta, you can't miss the local cuisine! And the one you definitely have to try is "Gudeg"! I've heard that Gudeg is very sweet, so I'm a bit worried if I'll like it... I haven't tried it yet. I want to reco...
