Indonesian Jogyakarta Keris Maker Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo, a master keris/kris maker from Gratak village, located 15 km west of Yogyakarta, on the Island of Java in Indonesia. He can make only 2 pieces of classical Keris in a year. His…
Yogyakarta ready to welcome tourists from outside province in August
One hundred percent of would-be visitors have cancelled their trips because of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, according to the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA). Due to security and safety reasons, many tourists have postponed or canceled their visits.…
Special Winter Offer From The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta
Originally built as a private estate in 1918, this legendary building in the centre of Yogyakarta is cloaked in classical opulence. Today, suitably renamed The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta – MGallery by Sofitel, this treasure of a hotel welcomes guests with…
Mt Merapi Off Road Lava Tour, Jogjakarta
The Merapi Mountain is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. Nevertheless, it is still quite safe to visit. With…
The top three Batik Village to explore in Indonesia
As a signature fabric of Indonesia, batik can be found in big as well as small cities across the archipelago. Tourists visiting each region can expect to find batik with many different motifs. Besides offering discounted products, batik kampungs also allow…
Candirejo Culture Village, Yogyakarta
Not far from Borobudur is an interesting little village called Candirejo that is definitely worth a visit. For a break from “modern” life, designate a few days to watch, learn and experience life in this this quaint town, where ancient traditions are…
Discovering Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta
There will come a time when you have explored most of Yogyakarta, down to the tiniest temples, and have passed for the umpteenth time the tourist-packed street of Malioboro. And yet, you simply long for more. Yogyakarta filled with many…
Yogyakarta Disvovery : Batik Making Workshop and Handmade Puppets
Yogyakarta (Jogja) is the center of classical Javanese culture, kept alive by the patronage of the royal families of the two cities. Gamelan orchestras, sultans’ palaces, graceful dancers, buffalo-hide puppets and batik decorated with spiritual motifs all play important roles…
Tembi Village Guest House, Yogyakarta
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Bantul, Tembi Village Guest House promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. Tembi village is located 8.4 km south of the Keraton. Visitors can stay here in a home stay with Javanese architecture…
Yogyakarta Ullen Sentalu Museum
For a city whose kingdoms are heavily patriarchal, it’s refreshing to find and explore a museum in Yogyakarta that is dedicated almost solely to the powerful feminine figures in the Javanese kingdoms. It was pure curiosity that pushed me to…