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Streets, Beats & Eats – Canggu Posted by sasha on Oct 11, 2017
When it comes to south Bali beach towns, Canggu is a great choice. Whether you’re into chasing waves, are a digital nomad looking for a home base, or just want to enjoy good restaurants and rowdy bars, this is the place for you. Check out the “Streets, Beats & Eats” of Canggu in the newest…
Canggu Posted by sasha on Oct 9, 2017
When traveling to Bali, you’ve got several options on where to stay. You can join the crowds in the popular beach areas of Kuta/Legian, head to the rice fields of Ubud, relax in Sanur, or chase waves down in Bukit. One part of Bali that’s becomingly increasingly popular with travelers – especially surfers and digital…
Introducing Yourself in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Oct 4, 2017
Are you new to Indonesian and not sure where to start? Whether you’re just traveling there or are planning to move there, you’ll want to start out with the basics. Thankfully, introducing yourself in Indonesian is quite easy. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to do just that! Name When introducing yourself…
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…