Journal

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

Culture and History

11 November 2026 ·3 min read

Most visitors I meet in Yogyakarta think Malioboro is a shopping street. Then I walk them along it and explain...

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

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...

Food

6 November 2026 ·3 min read

Start your day at Pasar Ngasem, Yogyakarta's best breakfast market: apem, getuk, jenang, lodeh and gudeg, then...

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...

Culture and History

5 November 2026 ·4 min read

Discover Indonesia's lesser-known chocolate heritage, from the introduction of cacao to its regional growing a...

Culture and History

5 November 2026 ·3 min read

Six chapters, one big map of Indonesia, 50+ coffees and a V60 of your own. Here is exactly what you learn in o...

Travel Tips

4 November 2026 ·4 min read

Discover a slower side of Yogyakarta through mindful cooking. Explore a traditional mountain joglo, learn abou...