Some say that Yogyakarta, commonly called Yogya or Jogja, is the true essence of Java…where the heart and the soul collide in its history, arts and culture. It is a destination that is on nearly every travelers’ Java itinerary for this reason, and because of its proximity to the wondrous and notable ancient ruins of Borobudur and Prambanan. So...Borobodur or…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia>>>>>Surabaya, Indonesia After a month of much needed kitty, kitchen and komfort (oh yes, I did spell it like that!) time in KL, it was finally the day to repack the freshly bathed non-jungle-smelling backpacks and hit the jetway again. This time we were bound for the most populous island nation on earth on our maiden voyage. We were…
One Night in Semarang Semarang is a steamy port city on Java’s north coast of 1.3 million people, which most travelers don’t make it to, unless they’re on their way to or from Karimunjawa. This is a bit of a shame because its Old Quarter, or Kota Lama, currently being renovated, is dripping with Dutch colonial charm blended with a…
Getting to Karimunjawa Many of the best places we’ve been have also been a bit arduous to get to, and arriving to Java’s off-the-beaten path northern isle of Karimunjawa was certainly no exception. But, after five hours by train, three hours by bus, and two hours by ferry, we arrived to find a glittering aquamarine paradise awaiting us in the middle…
