Thetraveljunkie.org – Embarking on an adventure from Brisbane to the captivating Prambanan Temple in Indonesia was a journey filled with anticipation and discovery. Setting off from Brisbane International Airport, I boarded a Qantas flight bound for Jakarta, with a brief… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Worth waking up early for this wonderful Borobudur sunrise scene. Borobudur temple in central Java is the largest Buddhist structure on earth. It consists of six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, decorated with relief panels and… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – The other day, the sun was out and fresh, the rubber forest was bright and felt alive. In the wild, the rubber trees (hevea brasiliensis) grow to heights of 100 to 130 feet, and can live up to… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I stumbled across one of my old photos this afternoon. It kind of jumped up and took my breath away. It made me gaze into the folds of colour, towards that pale yellow blur and made me think… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Once upon a time from Borobudur temple. Peace is the highest bliss. And, Waisak is a holy day observed traditionally by Buddhists in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and the South East Asian countries of Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand,… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Where to go on holiday this year. Back to work, back to making holiday plans. Travel Junkie Indonesia scours the globe to find you, 8 greatest destinations in Central Java.
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some very exciting postcards to share! January 2013, we visited Sekaten, Solo, Central Java, to meet one of the few remaining traditional playgrounds. Sekaten is a celebration by the Javanese community to commemorate the birthday or… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Last week, I was invited to lunch at Warung Makan Timlo Sasro 2, a traditional Javanese restaurant in Solo. Timlo is a famous soup in Solo. Timlo is special dish contains of chicken meat chopped into pieces, cooked… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – This week, my friends and I decided on something a bit more – CHEAP AND CHEERFUL. We went to a Javanese restaurant call Ayam Goreng Kampung Mbak Mul. It has been a favorite eating place of Fita Fito… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Despite trying to come across all super healthy and all that, I confess that I have a weakness for weird Javanese food. And last weekend, Hafidz Novalsyah (fulltime travel photographer) and I decided that since it was city… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I am very excited at the moment. Here are my foodie highlights of the week. Klappertart cake is an Indonesian cuisine from North Sulawesi; somewhere between custard pudding and cake filled with sliced young coconuts. It has a… Continue Reading
Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I had a really wonderful, simple, but meaningful day. The world is getting smaller every year. Most travellers to or from Java can get an onward ferry or bus straight away, the terminus for ferries that shuttle back… Continue Reading