Journal

Notes, tips, and the small things that make a trip easier.

Temple Guides.

14 November 2026 ·10 min read

Borobudur or Prambanan first? For both in one day, start at Prambanan's 06:30 opening and climb Borobudur late...

Travel Tips

7 November 2026 ·3 min read

You only need one bus to reach Prambanan: Trans Jogja 1A from Malioboro. Here are the nearest stops, how to pa...

Travel Tips

4 November 2026 ·3 min read

Not sure whether to book a shared, private or group tour to Borobudur and Prambanan? This guide covers the bes...

Travel Tips

30 October 2026 ·4 min read

A private car with an English-speaking driver is the easiest way to see Borobudur, Prambanan and the city in o...

Travel Tips

30 October 2026 ·2 min read

Short on time? Here is how many days you really need in Yogyakarta, with easy 1, 2 and 3-day plans covering te...

Culture and History

23 August 2026 ·1 min read

Those two temples are essential. But stopping there means missing most of what Java actually holds.