Tag Archives: Java
Sampai Jumpa, Indonesian Blog Posted by sasha on May 14, 2018
After 4 years of contributing articles and videos, it’s time for me to say “Sampai jumpa, Indonesian blog.” I’ve had incredible experiences traveling, living, and studying in Indonesia, and it’s been my pleasure to share many of those with you over the years. Before I bid farewell, I’d like to share some of my favorite…
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…
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…
5 Awesome Volcano Hikes in Indonesia Posted by sasha on Jul 26, 2017
One of the best parts about traveling in Indonesia is embarking on epic hikes and trekking trips at the country’s many volcanoes. As it’s located in the Ring of Fire, there’s no shortage of options for such adventures! Check out highlights from 5 awesome Indonesia volcano hikes in this short video. Fly across the Sea of…