Journal

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

Travel Tips

7 November 2026 ·4 min read

Not sure if Yogyakarta is enough for your first time in Java? Here is a simple plan covering how many days you...

Travel Tips

6 November 2026 ·5 min read

Sunrise is the best time to see Borobudur. Here is what is included, why a sharing tour beats Grab, and what t...

Travel Tips

5 November 2026 ·5 min read

Going to Borobudur on a budget? Compare bus, Grab Car and Grab Bike, learn the best time to go, and avoid the...

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.