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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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Into the Earthquake Zone
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 g... Continue reading »
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The Wonders of a Hindu and Buddhist Past
Heading for Jogja The world knows Indonesia as a Muslim country, and associates all Islamic stereotypes with it. The reality is a lot dif... 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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Yogayakarta......where the earthquake hit
After a long travel day (including nearly missing our train because of people not realizing it takes 15 mins to process one credit card w... Continue reading »
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My First day in Yogyakarta
I arrived early in the town of Yogyakarta, pronounced “Jogjakarta,” by night train from Tasikmalya. Somewhere during the evening the trai... Continue reading »
Popular Jogjakarta Hotels
- Grand Mercure Yogyakarta
- Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
- Melia Purosani
- Duta Hotel
- Delta Homestay
- Quality Hotel Yogyakarta
- Saphir Yogyakarta Hotel
- Novotel Yogyakarta
- Hotel Ibis Malioboro Yogyakarta
- Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa
