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Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo (Part Two) Posted by on Jun 17, 2015

In part two of our epic journey from Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo, we cross the stunning savannah and fly across the sea of sand on motorbikes. Hang on to your hat, because it’s a wild ride!

Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo (Part One) Posted by on Jun 15, 2015

Getting from Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo on your own is possible, but it’s quite the adventure. Check it out in this short video series, starting with a long trip to the highest village in Java!

Yogyakarta to Mt. Bromo Independent Travel Posted by 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…

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Dieng Plateau – Colorful Lake and Sunrise Posted by 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 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…

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Cool Off in the Dieng Plateau Posted by 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…

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All Alone on the World’s Largest Buddhist Temple Posted by on Apr 23, 2015

Borobudur is not only the world’s largest Buddhist temple, but it’s also the most visited attraction in all of Indonesia. As such, you can usually expect to spend your visit there with hordes of other tourists, jostling for position to get the all-important selfie atop the temple. This is exactly what we thought was coming…

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