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Prambanan and Sewu
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 14 September 2011
Not only is Java the site of the spectacular Buddhist temple-stupa of Borobudur, just a short distance east of Yogyakarta lies the monumental remains of Prambanan, a magnificent Hindu temple which testifies to Java’s early links with India. Prambanan is the largest and grandest of Java’s many surviving Hindu temples and is considered one of [...]
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Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens
Blog: Sophie's World - 1 June 2011
Welcome! I’m happy to host this edition of the Carnival of Cities! After publishing the 18 May 2011 edition on Perceptive Travel Blog, Sheila Scarborough handed the baton to me....Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens is a post from Sophie's World
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Exploring the Historic Temples of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 11 April 2011
From the smog choked megalopolis of Jakarta, Jogja was a literal breath of fresh air.---------Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, personal and private support forum, expert audio interviews, and much more.
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DÍA 4: PRAMBANAN DAY & NIGHT
Blog: Diario de a bordo - 12 December 2010
Yogyakarta, 19 de octubre de 2010.7.15 am. ¡Qué bien sienta eso de dormir ocho horas! Tras haber descansado y con los ánimos a tope, fuimos a desayunar, ya que a las ocho nos venían a buscar al hotel para hacer la excursión que habíamos contratado el día anterior en el café Via-Via. Heni e I Gede nos estaban esperando puntuales para llevarnos esa mañana en moto a Prambanan y a algunos templos ocultos de la zona.
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Food Around The World: Angkringan @ Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 25 September 2010
Savored by locals, praised by students, the traditional “Angkringan” in Yogyakarta is a must-visit for visitor, not for its food, but for a piece of experience of dining at the curb of the road, nearly in the middle of the night. The most packed one is near Tugu Train Station, the main Train Station of Yogyakarta. [...]
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Children of the world.
Blog: Barefoot Inked - 9 July 2010
I have always loved the connection that I make with children while I travel. From India to France to Indonesia there have been hundreds of children that have touched my heart. The wonderful thing about children across the world is that language is never a barrier. You can use sign language, and games to get [...]
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The Art of Eating
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 5 July 2010
Having enjoyed many meals alone while on the road, I like to watch people eat. Not what they are eating really, but what they are doing while they eat. This often makes me compare things to Montreal, my hometown and a real “foodie” city. At home we are all chefs, or so we pretend to be when we dine in. Meals are planned ahead of time, researched on the Internet. We watch cooking shows on a network entirely dedicated to food. Our magazines and weekend newspapers include a section on dining.
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Art on the streets…
Blog: Barefoot Inked - 2 July 2010
Yogyakarta is known as one of the artistic hubs of the Indonesian achaepelego. Coming from a very artsy background (mostly in theatre and writing) I fell in love with the city straight away. But late on friday night, as I was making my way through the busy nightlife to my bed I stumbled across a [...]
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the weirdest salon in the world…
Blog: Barefoot Inked - 2 July 2010
Having a facial is supposed to be a relaxing, cleansing experience. But at the little street side salon that B and I walked into on Friday afternoon, the motto was quite different. After living in a village with no hot water, it is really nice to every now and again treat yourself to a facial, [...]
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Silver winding markets make way for sleep…
Blog: Barefoot Inked - 25 June 2010
Rising early as any good traveler does, we packed our belongings once more and went in search for another vacant room. For a very quiet town, it seems there are lots of travelers lurking in the mist somewhere. Probably in Borobudur or other spectacular spiritual adventures instead of gazing at the wonders on the walls [...]
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Another day, another city… Yogyakarta
Blog: Barefoot Inked - 25 June 2010
I am an impulsive traveller, and when the opportunity came up to travel overland with a new friend through Central and East Java, I just couldn’t turn it down. We left BK in the morning and took a winding road through villages to reach the nearest train station around 2 hours from my beautiful home [...]
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A lesson learned in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Blog: Chronicles of a year-long break-up - 9 April 2010
As I write this Gary is running up and down a side-alley in Yogyakarta chasing after some screaming kids. Just as he catches up with them the kids stop abruptly, turn to face him and start growling like tigers defending their territory. Dressed up in bits and bobs of traditional costumes (a lion mask here, [...]
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Silver Furniture – Miniature Doll House Extravagance
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 8 April 2010
In November 2008, I was witnessed some amazing Silver Furniture craftsmanship in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The workers there make all sorts of intricate pieces of Silver Furniture that could be placed into the most expensive Miniature Doll House ever. Imagine doing this for work every day. But check out the how intricate these pieces can be.
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The Phoenix Hotel Jogja
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 27 March 2010
Sitting in 1918′s Lobby Bar at The Phoenix Hotel, Jogja, made my imagination gone wild. Putting myself back in 1918, when the building was just built, I would sit at the patio, facing my inner courtyard. An evening rain drops, and the evening light dancing behind the rain. The evening was getting better with a [...]
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Jogja Solo Trip – Hotel Melia Purosani
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 6 March 2010
Armed with morning newspaper, I walked down to the restaurant for breakfast. “Coffee please”, I said to the waitress. The newspaper seems to be useless, since the green courtyard under the clear blue sky of Jogja is more appealing than political issues in the newspaper. Especially if you’re on vacation. Melia Purosani is more towards [...]
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Jogja Solo Trip – At The Soul of Java
Blog: Dawn Abroad - 28 January 2010
Jogja – Solo Trip: The Soul of Java “If Jakarta is the business muscle of Java, Jogja is the soul” – Lonely Planet I have to agree with the quote above. Strolling at Jl. Malioboro, there are stalls along the road, which to some people might see as chaos. But stay long enough, and you’ll [...]
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How to see temples without the crowds: Borobudur & Prambanan
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 5 December 2009
If you asked most people to name a historic temple in South East Asia, you can bet that the vast majority would name Angkor Wat. In fact I’m sure most people would struggle to name many more. I know that was the case for me before I came to Asia, and on [...]
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Where is everybody?
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 3 December 2009
My trip to Indonesia didn’t get off to the best of starts, as a huge storm kicked up on our approach to Jakarta, meaning we had to divert to Singapore. By that time, we were running low on fuel, and the pilots had already worked over their maximum hours, so we had to sit around [...]
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The pearl of Java
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 4 September 2009
Jogjakarta (Jogja), also often spelled as Yogyakarta, is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, and has for centuries been the cultural capital of Java. With its palaces, museums and countless art galleries, Jogja is definitely worth a visit of at least a few days. At the centre of the city is the beautiful kraton, or [...]
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