Thetraveljunkie.org – As much as We love Jakarta, at times We need a break. A getaway where We can reset ourself. Escape the traffic and the business and just slow down and get back to nature. Sometimes you just want… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Today we bring you to the Plaosan Temple complex in Klaten. The temple was constructed in the mid-9th century. It was a journey into the ancient Javanese world of Sailendra dynasty, magical, and mystery. The temple was built… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We know we’re a bit tiresome and we’ve said it quite a few times already, but our love and appreciation for the great heritage continues to increase. We believe respecting, looking after and admiring culture should be part… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Candi Sukuh; one of the most unique and beautiful Javanese Hindu temples, will take you on a journey through the sexual tantra practiced in Java in the 15th century. A Javanese-Hindu temple, it is located on the western side of… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We went to a temple at 1,400 meters above sea level, on the western slopes of Mount Lawu, Central Jawa, it named Cetho Temple (Candi Cetho), a Hindu temple heritage character of the last days of the Majapahit… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Right across the road from our hotel, The Sunan Hotel Solo, was Indonesia’s legendary recording studio: Lokananta. It’s the must-go to spot to visit in Solo if you like Indonesian music and it’s a great historical lesson for those not yet too… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We stay in many hotels around the world so it’s nice when you have a restaurant that stays true to its culture and heritage. That’s the case at The Sultan Hotel Solo which serves an authentic Javanese breakfast… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Breakfast in bed and bathtubs. My two favourites in any hotel. well, we certainly recommend it. The Sunan Hotel Solo put on this great spread for us. Delicious. Can you think of a better way to start off your… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We love Solo, a city of wonderful memories for me where I first met my bojo. We always love to go back there to relax and unwind. Solo operates at a slower pace than many Indonesian cites and… Continue Reading
Beauty is the moment when time vanishes and enternity arises. @thebojoku A post shared by THE TRAVEL JUNKIE (@traveljunkieid) Thetraveljunkie.org – As much as we love the excitement of the Big Durian, a weekend away is always something to look… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie. org – I’ve travelled to Gunung Gamping in Karanganyar with my Libyan friend. Rice fields, rivers, flowers, Mt. Lawu, peace and quiet. We’re sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves. I felt like a kid, with childlike wonder, walking around with… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – As a masterpiece of the oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The keris is believed by most scholars and experts to have originated in Java in the 14th century AD. The keris comes in many shapes and styles,… Continue Reading