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Tempestuous history of Indonesia

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Your journey to Indonesia will be a better experience if you get to know more about its past and all types of influences which made Indonesia be just like it is today. That’s why we prepared a short guide through the history of Indonesia. So, let’s start exploring the dynamic past of this wonderful country. Beginnings Not long ago prevailed the belief that about 500 000 years ago in central Java a primitive humanoid with African origin (Homo erectus) had lived. Homo erectus inhabited Indonesia after he found the isthmus which existed back then and crossed it. Indonesia was his habitat until Homo … Continue reading →

RUMAH ATSIRI: SCENTED HEAVEN IN TAWANGMANGU

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“These are some old pictures of this place” our tour guide explained to us at the start of our garden tour. From the photos showcased at their lobby, I could see that there weren’t many changes to this place. Rumah Atsiri used to be a former citronella fragrance oil-processing factory, based in Tawangmangu, Central Java. It is an educational recreation site related to essential oil. Rumah is Indonesian word for house, while Atsiri or Asiri means something that evaporates. It is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Rumah Atsiri building How much is it? To visit Rumah Atsiri, we have to pay the card as … Continue reading →

Travelers Paradise – Yogyakarta and its surroundings

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Yogyakarta is the place where people speak the purest Javanese language; it is the place where Javanese culture and the arts are represented in the brightest way and where the country’s customs are most evident. It is the soul of Java. Yogyakarta is the capital city of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. It is famous for its fine art and culture as well as a center of education (Kota Pelajar). The city got its name after Ayodhya, the Indian city from the Ramayana epic poem. People in Yogyakarta are very proud of their customs and they give their best to protect them. That’s why it … Continue reading →

12 Best Nightlife in Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta is a city of memories for some people. Once you visit here, you might miss to come back. Not only a tourist city, Yogyakarta is a magnet for both local and foreign tourists. The combination of cultural elements and stunning natural scenery, makes millions of people from all corners of Indonesia and even the world want to visit it. If you arrive in Yogyakarta at night, make sure not to waste your time to rush to bed at the hotel. That’s because Yogyakarta never sleeps at night. Yogyakarta still offes many stunning nightlife. Here are the best nightlife in … Continue reading →

Surakarta, a City to See the Origin of Javanese Traditional Culture

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Surakarta often called by Solo is a city located in the Central Java, Indonesia. Surakarta is one of the big cities in Java and Central Java. Surakarta is well known as the culture city of Javanese traditional culture along with Yogyakarta, since Surakarta and Yogyakarta are the legitimate successor of the Mataram Dynasty. From the Surakarta history, Surakarta is a central of Mataram Kingdom which before was located in Kotagede, Yogyakarta, then after the war of Java successor, the kingdom was moved to the Solo village, then after the Kingdom finished to be built, it was named Surakarta by the … Continue reading →

The story of Surabaya and its wonderful sights

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Surabaya is one of the most popular travel destinations of Indonesia and it offers an incredible range of wonderful sights, activities and events. Its mixture of ancient and modern is so enchanting that it will make you want to come there over and over again. Situated on the northeast of Java Island, Surabaya is the capital of Jawa Timur and one of the largest Indonesian cities. Because of the famous Battle of Surabaya during the Indonesian National Revolution it is also known as Kota Pahlawan or the city of heroes. Then and Now In ancient times, Surabaya was the trading center … Continue reading →