#djokja

Wayang Kulit shadow puppet performance in Djokja, modern-day Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Griya Harja Homestay Yogyakarta

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We had elected to begin our stay in Yogyakarta in the outskirts of the city near Borobodur. This area was far outside of the central city, and could really only be described as rural country. Upon arrival to the airport, we were picked up by a “friend” of our host who doubled as a taxi. The ride was about 2 1/2 hours from the airport and cost 250,000 IDR (~$19.00) which really is a pretty…

Taman Sari Water Castle Yogyakarta

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We finally made it to the Taman Sari Water Castle after our prior detour to the Batik Ori, Ramai Mall, and Keraton Palace. The Ramai Mall and Keraton Palace were a little bit disappointing, so we were really hoping to finish the day off strong with Taman Sari. After all, it’s one of the key reasons to visit Yogyakarta after Borobodur.

We approached from a different direction than we typically…

Yogyakarta, Javanese Paradise of Indonesia

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The city of Yogyakarta is a hidden gem within the the central region of Indonesia’s island of Java. Also referred to as as Yogya, Jogja(karta), or Djokja(karta) due to it’s rich heritage. The city is very unique within Indonesia, serving as the artist center of the nation, as well as boasting the amazing world heritage sites of Borobodur(the largest Buddhist temple in the world) and Prambanan…