If Jakarta is Java’s financial and industrial powerhouse, Yogyakarta is its soul, keeping the spirit in perfect balance and harmony. Located around 7hours train ride from Jakarta, Jogja happens to be called most livable and loveable city in Indonesia. Here, you’ll find most important archeological sites, Prambanan and Borobudur. But there is so much to see in the city that it’s worth planning a few extra days to explore. (more…)
The idyllic group of 27 tropical islands that form the Karimunjawa Islands is one of those places that is amazing to visit, yet has very few visitors. It’s located about 90km off the north coast of Central Java and due to it’s location visitors in Java have to deviate from the normal route through the island which generally goes Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bromo, Bali. But changing up this standard itinerary really allows you to access some less visited places such as these islands. (more…)
Pulau Weh is a tiny tropical volcanic rock off the coast of northwest Sumatra. It’s covered in volcanoes, beaches and palm trees with dozens of tale less cats and wild pigs running around the villages. It is best known for fantastic diving and considered off the beaten track in oppose to its famous distant sister Bali. (more…)
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