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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…
Water Castle and Malioboro Street Video Tour Posted by sasha on Feb 2, 2015
For a fun day in Yogyakarta, start by exploring Taman Sari (also known as the Water Castle). A former pleasure garden of the sultan and royal family, part of this once grand complex has been restored and is open for visitors. Then, stroll along Mailoboro Street to shop for batik, check out the bustling streets…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Yogyakarta Posted by sasha on Jan 12, 2015
Yogyakarta is the cultural center of Java and one of Indonesia’s most popular cities. Join the Grateful Gypsies on a tour taking in some of the attractions, cool places to hang out, restaurants, and nightlife of the city many know simply as Jogja.
10 Things to Do in Yogyakarta Posted by sasha on Dec 8, 2014
As we mentioned in the last post, Yogyakarta is the cultural and educational center of Java. There’s a lot to do in this fascinating city, so in order to make your trip planning a bit easier, here are 10 of the best things to do in Jogja:
A Week in Yogyakarta Posted by sasha on Dec 2, 2014
After a great couple of days in Jakarta, a nice trip to the botanical gardens of Bogor, and a wild day hiking up to a dormant volcano in Bandung, it was time to bid farewell to West Java. From Jakarta, we took a day train bound for Yogyakarta. Also commonly known as Jogja, this is the…