Thetraveljunkie.org – We travel a lot but we rarely do so for pleasure, but we finally decided to switch off and call it a holiday! You all know that we have been in Solo visiting friends, and we manage to… Continue Reading
Thetravelunkie.org – In Central Java we visited Surakarta, Wonogiri, Klaten, and Gunung Kidul. We parked everywhere and we walked for a little while to take some photos all around. If you travel to Central Java you must hire a car… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We have traveled a lot in the last few months, all over the world, and the more we travel the more we realise that Java Island boasts lots of incredible places which deserve to be discovered. You don’t… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – I headed over to Solo with my friends. I woke up at 7am to have a dip. It was divine. One morning we took a walk down to one of springs in Klaten. The spring is called Umbul… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Located at Jalan Gunung Sahari, ibis Styles Jakarta Mangga Dua Square is surrounded by shops, banks and midscale commercial buildings. It is only 5 minutes by car from Beos Kota Train Station, 10 minutes from JIExpo Kemayoran and… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – A shot from a breathtaking ANA between Tokyo and Jakarta. The pictures have a weird quality that make them look like paintings. To travel is to live. These days, travel usually begins with a mouse click – airlines,… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – When in the Sendai airport for our flight to Tokyo with ANA, I took a long stroll through the whole airport to stretch my legs. It felt great to walk. It was as if the simple motion was… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – After our trip to a traditional market in Sendai city, we made our way to Iwanuma – Shimonogo and Sendai Bay! We decided to drive in the direction of Sendai and then carry on driving to Sendai Bay. After… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – We have travelled a lot but we had never been to Tohoku, so Sendai seemed like the perfect place for our trip to the continent and it has inadvertently taken a little spot in our hearts. Sendai was… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – During our last visit to Sendai we went to a local restaurant in Ichibancho area. We came across a totally refurbished space, filled with lots of light and very welcoming. The menu is full of delicious things. If… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – Matsushima has been long celebrated as a place of romance, spirituality and elegance. Come for the landscape of 260 pine-covered islands. Uncover the stories behind the mysterious caves, three red bridges, and centuries-old temples. Take a leisurely walk… Continue Reading
Thetraveljunkie.org – After walking around Matsushima Retro Gallery, we went all the way up to Godaido Temple. This is a must-see symbol of Matsushima. It was founded in 807 and reconstructed by Date Masamune in 1604. It is named for… Continue Reading