Thetraveljunkie.org – In our last getaway in Gedangsari, Gunungkidul in Yogyakarta we enjoyed some incredible days at The Kamasari. And it is when a stay becomes an experience that it has really been worth it. We went to Gamelan pratice class in Mertelu Village. Java has rich musical traditions, traditional as well as westernized genres. One of theforms of well-known traditional music of Java is gamelan. Gamelan, derives from the word “gamel”, to strike or to handle, is a generic term referingto an ensemble which comprises predominantly of percussive instrument. However, vocal music has important role in the development of gamelan. In the beginning of this century, the term karawitan was introduced, embracing both vocal and instrumental elements in the gamelan.
Continue ReadingLakeside Autumn Mornings Stockholm Style
Thetraveljunkie.org – Visit to Stockholm this lake was one of my favourite spots. Just a short stroll up the road from our accommodation in Bredängs Vandrarhem, we went for an early morning walk around this lake. The trees were still quite bare and we played with sheets of ice and listened to the ice cracking on the edge of the lake. There were little patches of snow covering the mossy ground. We watched a deer stroll cautiously about.
Continue ReadingPlastic Pollution In Karimunjawa, Central Java
Thetraveljunkie.org – What’s the first thing about Karimunjawa that comes to mind? Likely its beautiful, pristine beaches. But beaches in Karimunjawa increasingly feature not shells, but rather, plastic trash.
Continue ReadingThe Travel Junkie X Tesalate
Thetraveljunkie.org – In collaboration with Tesalate Beach Towels, sand-free and full of Aussie style. The days of tracking sand into cars, hotel rooms and luggage are over. This Australian company knowns a thing or two about beaches, and they’ve created beautifully-designed towels that are compact, absorbent, fast-drying and lightweight.
Continue ReadingVitamin Sea Dream With Tesalate
Thetraveljunkie.org – To return to our reality means to stop the time to get some air and start this month in the best possible way. Stroll around our favorite beaches in Karimunjawa, start the mornings with a cup of coffee, choco lime pancake, and be surrounded by everything we like. To enjoy the usual things but with renewed energy is one of the best sensations of the world. It’s time to start.
Continue ReadingAmazing Alano Beach, Karimunjawa
Thetraveljunkie.org – After a four hour flight, having stopped over in Semarang, we arrived in Karimunjawa. We travelled to a lot of different areas in the marine national park. We stayed at Ayu Hotel. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner with biggest of smiles and welcome lunch, which we loved.
Continue ReadingUnboxing Tesalate Beach Towels
Thetraveljunkie.org – Tesalate, an Australian company, has invented a towel that will not only keep you sand free, but also looking good. Now you can leave the beach at the beach. Tesalate Beach Towels, sand-free and full of Aussie style.
Continue ReadingSunset In Wedi Ombo Beach, Yogyakarta
Thetraveljunkie.org – We have already told you that the Jogja sunsets are probably what we miss most about the ocean. In today’s photos we spent in one of our favourite beaches, Wedi Ombo Beach in Gunungkidul, as best beach to watch sunset in Yogyakarta – amazing spot sunset view.
Continue ReadingYour Borobudur Sunrise
Thetraveljunkie.org – A backpack and a lot of desire. We wanted our Java trip to be unique and special, feel the magic of those improvised trips that aren’t forgotten, the perfect place to make it happen. To return to our reality means to stop the time to get some air and start a new day in the best possible way. Walk around the largest Buddhist structure on earth in the morning. Sunrise, sunrise. To enjoy the unusual things but with renewed energy is one of the best sensations of the world.
Continue ReadingCemara Besar Island Memories
Thetraveljunkie.org – We love nature. We’ve learn to love it and appreciate it more as the years go by and to find in it many things which we can’t find elsewhere: peace, freedom and inspiration. A few weeks ago we headed to Cemara Besar Island, in our opinion, a true gem and it turned out to be one of the most incredible places we’ve ever been to.
Continue ReadingDisconnect Reconnect In Karimunjawa Islands
Thetraveljunkie.org – Do you know whats one of our favorite improvised plans? Drive a few minutes and get lost in nature to disconnect. In Karimunjawa Islands we find everything we need: nature, peace and tranquility.
Continue ReadingThe Art of Batik Making in Jarum Village, Klaten
Thetraveljunkie.org – When we stayed at The Kamasari, Jatirejo village, Gedangsari in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. We went to Jarum Village, Bayat in Klaten, one of the central of traditional Javanese Batik. Only 30 minutes from The Kamasari. And we arrived at Batik Sekar Mawar, a batik factory that offers an immersive experience to its travel junkies and a super-friendly man opened the door with a very warm greeting. He’s Mr. Sarina. Listening to an awesome story of him, the history of Jarum Village and Batik, it amazed me to know someone who is so passionate about Batik and willing to share it with us.
Continue Reading