Monthly Archives: May 2015

Yogyakarta – revisited

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Janette

Last year I came to Yogyakarta to see the central Java cultural attractions of Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes, that are just a short distance away. After catching up with a few friends since that trip, I found out that … Continue reading →

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Pangandaran – A South Coast Getaway

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Janette

Thanks to Susi Air, I was able to take advantage of a quick one-hour flight from the area near my house to the beach town of Pangandaran.  It’s usually an 8-10 hour bus ride, so the flight was worth every … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 3

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Janette

The last full day I had to spend in Eastern Java was reserved for exploring the city of Surabaya.  It’s the second largest city in Indonesia and has lots to offer. After freezing for the past two days, the heat … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 2

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Janette

After a freezing cold night in the mountain hotel, we were allowed to sleep in a bit.  This time we met our guide at 4am.  Our guide needed to procure a jeep and driver to trek up the steep path … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Java Excursion…Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Janette

Seven hours to the East of the city of Surabaya, near the edge of Java, sits a site not many Westerners go to see…comparatively.  Which is why I was pretty excited about it. Seeing the Ijen Crater was one of … Continue reading →

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