Tag Archives: Yogyakarta
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…
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…
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.