Tag: Java

A Postcard from Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, known colloquially as Jogja, is a lively but small city on the Indonesian island of Java with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We arrived via train from hectic Jakarta and as the train trundled towards Yogyakarta, the scenery from the widow changed dramatically. The foliage on each side thickens, looking tropical and jungle-like with…

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A Postcard from Jakarta

If you are heading to the Indonesian island of Java (and I highly recommend you do), it’s likely your first stop will be the country’s capital. Jakarta cannot be described as a calm city and visiting this thriving capital is to be thrown into the midst of modern Indonesia. The city’s history, however, is still…

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