Tag Archives: Jakarta
Music and Dance in Java Posted by sasha on Feb 8, 2018
Music and dance are huge parts of Javanese culture. Whether you’re taking in an angklung performance in Bandung, watching traditional dance at the Kraton in Jogja, or seeing the amazing Ramayana ballet at Prambanan, you’re bound to experience a lot of music and dance in Java. See some highlights of music and dance from all…
Where to Go in Indonesia in 2018 Posted by sasha on Feb 6, 2018
Composed of over 17,000 islands and stretching out over 1.9 million square kilometers, Indonesia is a tricky place to plan a trip to. The archipelago nation has just about everything you could possibly want in a trip – cities, beaches, nature, temples, mountains – the list goes on and on. We’re here to help you…
A Culinary Journey Across Java Posted by sasha on Jan 25, 2018
Traveling across the island of Java is an incredible experience. In addition to visiting places like Borobudur temple and Kawah Ijen, you get to sample delicious food all along the way. See what’s cooking on the world’s most populous island in a culinary journey across Java. In this short video, you’ll see Indonesian classics like…
Java Highlight Reel Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2017
Big cities, a vibrant culture, ancient temples, natural wonders, and epic adventures. Here are the highlights of Java. Take a whirlwind tour of Indonesia’s most populous island in this short video, featuring active volcanoes, the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, and the bright blue fire of Kawah Ijen.
Highlights of Traveling in Java Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2017
When it comes to islands, Java is a behemoth. It’s high up on the list of the world’s biggest islands in terms of size. Java is home to over half of Indonesia’s population (around 145 million people) as well as the capital city. In fact, it’s the most populous island on Earth. Java very much dominates the…
Darmasiswa Opening Ceremony Video Posted by sasha on Sep 14, 2015
Every year, people from all over the world come to Indonesia to study the language and culture for a whole year. Check out some highlights from the opening ceremony of the 2015 Darmasiswa Program in Jakarta in this short video.
Streets, Beats, and Eats: Jakarta Posted by sasha on Sep 24, 2014
On my travels around Indonesia and other countries, my favorite things to do are: find cool places to wander around and take in the local culture, sample tasty street food, and take in some live music with new friends. As such, I started an online video series on my travel website Grateful Gypsies entitled “Streets…