Archive for September, 2017
Indonesian Music & Dance in Yogyakarta Posted by sasha on Sep 28, 2017
Yogyakarta is known as Kota Budaya (Cultural City) thanks to its vibrant art, music, and performing arts scenes. This is a great place to get to know Javanese culture, especially with the daily performances at the Kraton (Sultan’s Palace). Every day of the week, you can see a different performance at the Kraton. See some highlights from…
Yogyakarta in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Sep 25, 2017
Yogyakarta – or Jogja as it’s known to many – is an educational and cultural hub. It’s also a very popular tourist destination on Java. There’s so much to see and do here, from exploring a sultan’s palace, to taking in a performance of wayang kulit (shadow puppets), to climbing atop the world’s largest Buddhist…
All About Jogja Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2017
When it comes to traveling on Java, the most popular tourist destination is far and away Yogyakarta. Or is it Jogjakarta? Or Jogja? We’ll get to the name in just a second. This city is a fascinating place to visit with lots to offer. Ancient temples, a palace, a castle, art, music, food, nightlife, and…
Pura Besakih (The Mother Temple) Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017
There are hundreds of temples on Bali, but none compares to Pura Besakih. It’s the largest and holiest temple on the island, and is referred to as the Mother Temple. Let’s learn a bit more about this important temple and how you can visit it. Introduction Pura Besakih is actually a complex of 23 temples…
Pura Besakih Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2017
There are hundreds of temples on Bali, but none compares to Pura Besakih. It’s the largest and holiest temple on the island, and is referred to as the Mother Temple. Explore this massive temple complex in this short video tour:
Survival Phrases in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Sep 5, 2017
Indonesia is a fascinating country with lots to offer travelers. You can relax on beautiful beaches, climb active volcanoes, explore world-class dive sites, see amazing temples, and so much more. While you may find English spoken in touristy areas such as Bali or the Gili Islands, you’ll have a much better trip if you learn…