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Water Castle and Malioboro Street Video Tour Posted by 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…

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The Art of Wayang Kulit Posted by on Jan 27, 2015

The arts are an important part of Indonesian culture, whether you’re traveling on Sumatra or Papua. One of the most famous performing arts in this spread out archipelago nation is wayang kulit, or shadow puppets. Let’s take a closer look at this ancient performing art, starting with the origins of the name. What Does Wayang…

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The Kraton and Water Castle of Jogja Posted by on Jan 20, 2015

Two of the most popular tourist attractions in Jogja are the Kraton and Taman Sari, also known as the “Water Castle.” Let’s take a closer look at these two historical Javanese sights. Kraton Completed in 1790, this grand palace complex still houses the Sultan of Yogyakarta and is used for important ceremonies. Since Indonesian independence…

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Streets, Beats & Eats – Yogyakarta Posted by 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.

Wayang Kulit – Indonesian Shadow Puppets Posted by on Jan 6, 2015

Tour a workshop and then take in a performance in Yogyakarta to learn more about wayang kulit – traditional Indonesian shadow puppets.

The Kraton of Yogyakarta Posted by on Dec 29, 2014

Explore the grand royal palace of the Sultan of Yogyakarta in this short travel video. Includes highlights of a traditional Javanese gamelan orchestra as well as dance performances.

10 Things to Do in Yogyakarta Posted by 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:  

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