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Introduction
For a thorough exploration of Balinese culture and tradition -- and a good dose of comfort and quiet -- Ubud is the place. Though unabashedly touristic, the town is the cultural pulse of the island, the richest region in Bali for art producti... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- Many hotels in the area offer pickup service, and taxis connect from the airport, about an hour away. Bemos drop you in the center of town, while the tourist shuttles have their own stops, usually on one of the two main drags... Continue reading »
Jogjakarta Travel Experiences
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Stupafied: dragonflies buzz Buddha's head
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 a... Continue reading »
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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 »
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Culture and crafts
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 »
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Going Solo
After the long road trip from Bromo to Surabaya we were in no form to get on a bus to Solo but decided to soldier on as we would only hav... Continue reading »
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Visiting a Natural Wonder of the World
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 morn... Continue reading »
Popular Jogjakarta Hotels
- Aston Bali Resort & Spa
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- Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
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- Pertiwi Resort & Spa
