Borobudur Architecture Vacations

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Looking for vacation ideas based on your interests? The following are travel blogs about architecture in Borobudur selected for quality by our editorial team and other travelers to help plan your vacation or holiday.

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Visiting a Natural Wonder of the World | Jul 13 06'

by Caroline in Asia a 25 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Borobudur

"Our goal was to climb to the peak of a seven story ancient ruin before the noon-day sun scorched us to death"

Our goal was to climb to the peak of a seven story ancient ruin before the noon-day sun scorched us to death, so it was a very early morning to boa... Continue reading »
Stupafied: dragonflies buzz Buddha's head | Mar 11 07'

by globalchoirboy a 52 year old male from Eugene, on vacation in Borobudur

I set my start time for the day at the reasonable hour of 8am with my driver Adi. That gave me time to have the young fellow here at the hote... Continue reading »

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Into the Earthquake Zone | Jul 11 06'

by Caroline in Asia a 25 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Jogjakarta

"Liz and I made sure to get a good photo with the buff monkey warriors."

It was so tough to leave Pengadaran, even tougher because it meant that we needed to get back on the god awful train. And it was god awful,... Continue reading »
Walking Around Temples | Mar 11 08'

by travelbaxter2 a 26 year old female from Taipei, on vacation in Jogjakarta

"As we drove out of town I saw a striking sight, against the pink dawn sky the volcano Gunung Merapi was silhouetted in the distance."

The Buddhist temple of Borobudur and the Hindu temples at Prambanan are both popular and easily reached tourist attractions, and World Heritage Sit... Continue reading »
From Borobudur to Becaks and Batik... | Jan 07 07'

by MickyS a male from Sydney, on vacation in Jogjakarta

This journal entry brought to you by MickyWelcome to the proud historical capital of Jogjakarta (or ‘jogja’ as the locals affectionately remark). T... Continue reading »
My First day in Yogyakarta | Mar 10 08'

by travelbaxter2 a 26 year old female from Taipei, on vacation in Jogjakarta

"The whole region is known as the cultural home of the island, with Yogya in particular as the “soul.” "

I arrived early in the town of Yogyakarta, pronounced “Jogjakarta,” by night train from Tasikmalya. Somewhere during the evening the train crossed... Continue reading »
Mixtures of Religious History | Apr 26 07'

by EdgeWise Magazine a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Jogjakarta

Yogyakarta was meant to be the highlight of my trip, as I originally came to Indonesia to see Borobudur. While, Yogyakarta was not the highlight of... Continue reading »

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Jakarta is the bustling, busy capital of Java and Indonesia as a whole; Yogykarta is it's quiter, more cultured sibling in central Java.... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler James Bunting
Sunrise on the Stupa

This was the first of 4 consequtive early morning starts and, on the scale of easy and rewarding versus hard and not rewarding, it was ve... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler James Bunting
Methinks Angkor Instead

Our bus took about 10.5 hours bit it went surprisingly fast. The bus driver was insane and managed to get Adrienne feeling a bit qu... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Adro&Sean
Mount Merapi

With Vinnie, Tans, Niall and I all in the taxi we hit the road for Mount Merapi. It didn't take long to get there and find Vogel hostel w... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler ladycarmelkent
A Kingdom Within a Provincial Island of Indonesia

Yogyakarta in Central Java is a lush location for a relaxing exploration of Javanese culture. The pace there is much slower than in India... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Traveling Nomad