There are endless ways to make the most of your trip to the island of Java with your friends. This article contains a selection of some of the most fun and interesting ones.
Jakarta is the city of shopping centres: more than 175, some of them almost unmanageable in size and all of them shopping meccas at unbelievable prices.
The Earth has both marvellous and surprising things. In volcanic Indonesia, on the magical island of Java, there is a still-active volcano spewing a supposedly blue lava, the Kawah Ijen.
Just imagine heading to the beach at night to see turtles laying their eggs... Have you ever dreamed of holding a newborn baby turtle in your hand, moments before it starts its ocean life? Now your dream can come true at Sukamade Beach: Indonesia’s turtle sanctuary.
An essential place to visit on any trip to Indonesia is Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in the country steeped in the symbolism of Java’s religious past.
Java Island has thousands of beaches, coves and places to go swimming. Many can be found in natural habitats and others in villages that have all types of services.
Mount Bromo, an active volcano located to the east of the island of Java, is one of Indonesia’s biggest tourist attractions. Its impressive surroundings and constant activity make it one of the most popular destinations for visitors to this Asian country, and an activity that you simply must find time for during your time on holiday.
Yogyakarta is one of the main cities in Indonesia and is this independent country’s cultural capital. It’s in the centre of Java, in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Surprisingly, the region is governed by a monarchy, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, which continues to exist and is recognised by the Republic of Indonesia.
Shadow theatre is one of the most popular and traditional dramatic arts in South-East Asia. In Indonesia, and in Java in particular, warang puppet theatre has been an important way of telling epic and humorous stories for centuries. Find out where you can see it in Jakarta.
Where to go out at night in Jakarta? Where to go clubbing? Is it safe? We answer all these questions and give you the best tips for a night out in Jakarta.
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