Between Gudeg Solo and Sop Buntut Laweyan

Thetraveljunkie.org – On today’s post we visit a restaurant at Swiss-Belinn Saripetojo, Solo. We came across it while shooting our last video for Glamour in Wonogiri. We are very special when it comes to Javanese food since one of us… Continue Reading

Book Yourself Into the Swiss-Belinn Saripetojo Spa, Central Java

Thetraveljunkie.org – Today we want to share these photos from Swiss-Belinn Saripetojo Spa, Solo. Walking into the Spa allows you to open the door to a different era, the perfect way of forgetting about everything and just taking in the… Continue Reading

30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit Bukit Cumbri, Wonogiri

Thetravelunkie.org – There are many ways you can describe Bukit Cumbri in just one word. Some moments stay etched in your memory forever. This was once such moment. It was a mellow, foggy morning in the rain season. Quite early,… Continue Reading

Ease Your Feet in Wonogiri, Central Java

Thetraveljunkie.org – On our second day in Wonogiri we visited one of the city’s most iconic spots, the famous Bukit Cumbri. We parked at local house and we walked while to take some photos around there with the travel junkie… Continue Reading

Great Weekend at Kedung Tumpang Beach, Tulungagung, East Java

Thetraveljunkie.org – Kedung Tumpang is the coastline in Tulungagung that we most wanted to see when we flew in a few months ago and the truth is that we were not disappointed. After a 3.5 hours drive from Surakarta we… Continue Reading

A Special Dinner at Épice Restaurant, Alila Solo

Thetraveljunkie.org – The best about traveling is to discover new places and today we are publishing these photos which were taken in Alila Solo when we had a special dinner at Épice restaurant, enchants local and foreign palates with a… Continue Reading

Perfect Breakfast at Alila Solo, Central Java

Thetraveljunkie.org – It is easy to have the perfect morning. You only need good city, Alila Solo and a good breakfast. I need to get into the Epice and getting a good breakfast is pretty perfect. We love the city’s… Continue Reading

The Travel Junkie at Alila Solo, Central Java

Thetraveljunkie.org – Located at the gateway to Solo, “The Spirit of Java”, Alila Solo is set to become a city icon. A modern urban retreat distinguished by innovation design, attention to detail and bespoke service, appealing to both traditionalists and… Continue Reading

A Javanese Market Party

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – We threw a Javanese Market Party in the Gede Market, Surakarta. Here at Gede market, we spent the afternoon celebrating with friends. This is where the best ice dawet selasih’s in town come each morning, and after that… Continue Reading

Kick-Ass Vegetarian: The Yummiest Sate Kere Ever!

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I love Sate Kere, a cheap vegetarian sate made from grounded tempe, served in peanut sauce and pickles. And, it was so so SO DELICIOUS! Ola, it for a special dinner with my extended ‘family’ in Surakarta and… Continue Reading

Postcards From Solo Sekaten

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – I have some very exciting postcards to share! January 2013, we visited Sekaten, Solo, Central Java, to meet one of the few remaining traditional playgrounds. Sekaten is a celebration by the Javanese community to commemorate the birthday or… Continue Reading

A Hug in A Bowl: Timlo Solo

Traveljunkieindonesia.com – Last week, I was invited to lunch at Warung Makan Timlo Sasro 2, a traditional Javanese restaurant in Solo. Timlo is a famous soup in Solo. Timlo is special dish contains of chicken meat chopped into pieces, cooked… Continue Reading