When foreign tourists visit Yogyakarta, many of them ask us, “Where can I go to learn more about the history of Yogyakarta?” This is a great question — because Yogyakarta is not just a city with nice temples and good…
Many people ask us, “What kind of tourists visit Yogyakarta, and where do they usually go?” This is a fun question to answer because every tourist is different — and Yogyakarta is a city that truly welcomes all kinds of…
Many tourists ask us: “Where can I buy a real keris in Yogyakarta?” That’s a great question — and an important one too. The keris (also spelled kris) is not just a weapon. It’s a sacred cultural object, full of…
Many travelers who visit Yogyakarta ask us, “Can foreigners learn the Javanese language? And where should we start?” That’s a really good question! Javanese is not only the most spoken local language in Indonesia, but also one of the richest in…
If you’re planning to visit Indonesia, you’ve probably heard about Yogyakarta. Some people call it the cultural capital of Java, and others say it’s the soul of Indonesia. But what really makes Yogyakarta so special? That’s the question many tourists…
Many foreign travelers ask us, “If I have two full months in Indonesia, how should I plan my trip?” Great question! With 17,000+ islands, hundreds of cultures, and landscapes from volcanoes to paradise beaches, Indonesia has so much to offer. Two…
Many foreign tourists ask us, “If I have one month in Indonesia, where should I go?” Honestly, that’s a great question — but also a tricky one, because Indonesia is so big and every island has something different to offer. From volcanoes and…
Many travelers who come to Yogyakarta ask us, “When is the best time to visit Borobudur Temple?” This is a really good question because Borobudur is not just any temple. It’s one of the most important historical sites in the…
Many tourists who want to visit Yogyakarta often ask us, “When is the best time to go?” That’s a great question — and also a very common one! Yogyakarta is beautiful all year round, but there are certain months and…
When people visit Yogyakarta, one of the first questions they ask is: “Where can I find real Javanese culture?” That’s a great question, because Yogyakarta is often called the cultural heart of Java. It’s not just about temples or museums.…
