Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo Independent Travel Posted by sasha on Jun 8, 2015
For travelers to Java, two of the most popular places to visit are Mt. Bromo and Kawah Ijen. While it’s possible to join a tour from Yogyakarta, this is costly and somewhat of a whirlwind. We’ve heard that you spend all day in a van, sleep for a few hours, hike up Bromo for sunrise…
Indonesia: A Cash-based Society Posted by asimonoff on Jun 4, 2015
Foreign travelers, who visit Indonesia from cashless payment method countries, might be surprised that Indonesia is still very much a cash-based society. Even though credit cards are increasingly popular in Indonesia, they are not yet accepted as a preferable method of payment. Most of the shops in Indonesia only accept cash. The foods and goods…
Vesak in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jun 2, 2015
Although Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, the country also celebrates major holidays of other religions. Christmas is a public holiday in Indonesia, as is Vesak, commonly referred to as “Buddha’s Birthday.” In Indonesian, this day is known as Hari Raya Waisak, and it falls on June 2nd this year. It commemorates three important events in the life…
International Airport in Jakarta: Arriving and Departing Posted by asimonoff on Jun 1, 2015
Most international flights to Indonesia come through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which is also known as Cengkareng to locals. Cengkareng is used for its international airport code “CGK.” The airport is located in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. However, aside from all the advantages as a big city, Jakarta has its disadvantage, which is traffic congestion that sometimes becomes…
Dieng Plateau – Colorful Lake and Sunrise Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
Take in the amazing sight of the Colorful Lake and a stunning sunrise over the mountains in the Dieng Plateau with this short video:
Dieng Plateau Video – Arjuna Temple and Sikidang Crater Posted by sasha on May 21, 2015
“Our journey across Java rolls on with a motorbike trip up to the Dieng Plateau. Located 2,000 meters above sea level, it’s much cooler up here than in the lowlands. On the way there, we got a taste of things to come with stunning views off to the side. It was a long ride, with…
Cool Off in the Dieng Plateau Posted by sasha on May 18, 2015
If the scorching heat of Java gets to be too much, just head for the hills in the Dieng Plateau. At 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) above sea level, it’s much cooler up here than in the lowlands. The name comes from two Sanskrit words – di (abode) and hyang (gods), making Dieng the “Abode of the…