Travel Like A Sultan at Taman Sari Yogyakarta

From the pools overlooking the tower | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Still from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

One afternoon in Jogja we went to Taman Sari to find out what the magical water castle, and ‘sultan wants a wife’.

“The sultans had two hobbies. Hunting and hunting. They hunt for four-legged… And they hunt for two-legged.”, the guide is explaining.

Are you wife hunting? visit Taman Sari Yogyakarta now. Haha!

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Ramayana Ballet is Java’s Most Spectacular Dance Drama

The magnificent floodlit Candi Shiva Mahadeva | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some pretty cool to share from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

one night in Jogja we went to Ramayana Ballet in Prambanan temple to find out what Java’s most magical mystery dance-drama. It was WONDERFUL!

Well, Ramayana Ballet held at the outdoor theatre just west of the main temple complex, the famous Ramayana Ballet is Java’s most spectacular dance-drama.

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70 Reasons Not To Date A Travel Blogger

International Travel Bloggers | Photo by @IndTravel

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Here are 70 reasons not to date a travel blogger.

1. They are travel junkies.

2. They rather hold their bulky camera, than hold hands with you.

3. They use some smartphones for everything, freak!

4. They will analyse conversations in blog and social media.

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The Ullen Sentalu Museum is One of the Best Museums in Indonesia

Dewi Sri or Shridevi (Dewi literally means goddess) statue at Ullen Sentalu Museum | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some fabulous new updates from the Ullen Sentalu Museum to share with you, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

It was so much FUN!

Another day in Jogja, we went to the world’s largest Buddhist temple for a sun rise in the morning. And, we spent 1/4 the day at the Ullen Sentalu Museum.

Ssssssttttt….! I secretly took some photos in this museum.

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How to Cook Like A Gudeg Maker in Yogyakarta

A gudeg maker pose at Gudeg Yu Djum’s kitchen | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com– Are you ready to burp, burp, and burp?

I have some pretty cool to share from Yogyakarta, where International Travel Bloggers spent much of last month.

Central Javan food is sweet, even the curries, like gudeg (young jackfruit stewed with coconut milk, palm sugar, and spices). Gudeg is eaten with rice, opor ayam (a sort of chicken curry), a hard-boiled egg, spicy buffalo skin (Javanese called Krecek), and tofu.

How to cook like a gudeg maker in Yogkakarta. One afternoon in Jogja we went to Gudeg Yu Djum’s main kitchen to find out what makes her gudeg so DELICIOUS!

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30 Unique Things To Do in Fremantle

Discover Fremantle sign | Camera Sony alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – People are always asking me what to do in Fremantle and you think Fremantle is Australia’s most hip city or not, there’s no denying the city’s special place in the world today.

Fremantle is one of the most unique and interesting places in Australia today. A hub for arts lovers, with local musicians and street performers out to impress the crowds.

And, that’s why I want to share some of the most unique experiences and things to do in this historical city. City of Fremantle isn’t meant to be seen, it’s meant to be experienced.

So, here are 30 unique things to do in Frematle, WA

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Getting Skinny Dipping in Tobelo

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – April 2012, I’ve been in Tobelo for three weeks and I figured it was about time I started to live a bit more like a local.

Why did I get skinny dipping in Tobelo?

Travel has done some tremendous things to my life. It’s pushed me out of so many shells and made me open to so many new and different experiences I never imagined for myself. Traveling for so long and to so many new places has certainly transformed me.

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Cry Travel Junkie A River at The Bell Tower Perth

The Bell Tower has become an icon for Perth and WA | Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Are you in city of Perth, Western Australia?

Another place that travel junkies shouldn’t miss in Perth is The Bell Tower, which is over 82.5 metres tall and located Barrack Square by the Swan River’s jet boat pier.

“They have Big Ben. We have Big Bells.” – the Bell Tower. Home of the Swan Bells, Perth.

3 journalist, Travel Junkie Indonesia, and yours truly went up to the tower to get a training on how to play the bells correctly.

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Getting to Perth from Jakarta and Bali

Get to Know Perth (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some pretty cool tips to share! The process of getting from Jakarta to Perth is quite similar to that of getting from Bali to Perth.

Getting to Perth from Jakarta by plane. The in-flight journey from Jakarta to Perth runs in the 7.15 hours range (transit in Bali for about 50 minutes), which is not bad at all. You’ll enjoy making it to Western Australia, which is a state that plays home to some of the most beautiful landscapes, beaches and overall scenery in all of Australia.

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19 Tips for Towing in Western Australia

Don’t drive at night in WA (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Bordered by the Indian Ocean, Western Australia is one of the oldest lands on Earth with a living Aboriginal history dating back more than 40,000 years.

WA is huge and quite simply. Any trip to its fair shores requires planning, as you are likely to cover a great distance to reach the sights you hope to see.

If you are towing please ensure you take the correct precautionary measures to ensure your safety whilst out in the great outdoors.

So, here are 19 tips for towing in Western Australia:

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Travel Like A Local with @TaleAboutNomad

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without.

“I’m a single mother with a wide range of interest, contradiction and nomadic nature.” -Tale About Nomad

More about Tale About Nomad Travel Blog, here!

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10 Best National Parks in Australia’s Coral Coast

Warning sign at Shell Beach Conservation Park (Camera Sony Alpha NEX-7)

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Visit national park is one of Travel Junkie Indonesia favourite activities. I’m a big fans of Western Australia’s National Parks. It was AMAZING!

Western Australia boasts a world-class parks system, which protects some of the most stunning formations and landscapes on Earth.

Below are Travel Junkie Indonesia scours the globe to find you greatest national, marine, and regional parks in Australia’s Coral Coast.

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