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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 →

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 →

Experience Java and its stunning beauty

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Java as an island of stunning beauty, incredible scenery and spectacular volcanoes, is the most populated part of the Indonesia, with more than 124 million inhabitants. It is surrounded by Sumatra, which is its northwestern neighbor, and Bali, which is the eastern link of this wonderful Indonesian chain. To the south is the Christmas Island, and to the northeast is Borneo. Where to go in Java? Since it is an island of great tourist attractions and magical scenery, for the most of the tourists, it is pretty difficult to check out all of the amazing places during their short staying … 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 →

Antiques Hunting in Surabaya

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East Java resident, Graeme Steel, takes us shopping for antiques in Indonesia’s second largest city, and reveals where to search for its hidden trinkets. Indonesia has long been a source of antiques and reproductions. As it becomes harder to find genuine Dutch period furniture, skilled craftsmen are filling the void by producing really quite remarkable copies. Prices in Surabaya tend to be cheaper than in the capital. With a number of shops about the city, you’ll find genuine antiques here and some reproductions masquerading as the real thing. But shops near the centre of Surabaya’s CBD, and where expats live, … Continue reading →