The Dieng Plateau is an area in the center of Central Java that has geological, historical, and agricultural characteristics that are considered unique. This plateau is at an altitude of between 2000 and 2590 meters above sea level (MDPL) flanked by a range of hills on the north and south sides, which originate from the…
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Indonesia-Central Jawa-Telomoyo
Telomoyo is the name of a mountain located in the border of Semarang and Magelang, Central Java, which offers vehicle access to the summit to enjoy natural views such as a sea of clouds and sunrises and sunsets. At an elevation of 1,894 meters above sea level, Telomoyo is a popular tourist destination, accessible via…
Indonesia-Centra Jawa- Solo 2
In 2023 I visited Solo again as part of trip to Telomoyo Mountain. My highlight of this trip is new Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The mosque was originally built in 2021, and is a replica of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The mosque is a grant from the Government of…
Indonesia-Central Jawa-Solo
Surakarta, known colloquially as Solo, is a major city in Central Java, Indonesia. The 46.72 km2 city is metropolitan area, consisting of Surakarta City and the surrounding six regencies (“Greater Solo Area”, formerly Special Region of Surakarta). I regularly visit Solo once-twice every year. This time I visited Solo for Javanese New Year celebration. This…
Indonesia-West Jawa-Cirebon
Cirebon is a port city on the northern coast of Java. It is the only coastal city of West Java, located about 40 km west of the provincial border with Central Java, approximately 297 km (185 mi) east of Jakarta. As one tourist destination, Cirebon City offers many charms ranging from a historical tour of…
Indonesia-West Jawa-Majalengka 2
Still in Majalengka, about 23km from Panyaweuyan I visited the terrace again but this time it was the rice terrace which was prettier than in Ubud NANGKLAK RICE TERRACE As far as the eye can see, it looks like a beautiful green rice terrace Although not as famous as the rice fields in Ubud, in…
Indonesia-West Jawa-Majalengka 1
PANYAWEUYAN TERRACE I’ve been waiting to visit Panyaweuyan for a long time and finally after pandemic I visited this place. Panyaweuyan Terrace is the largest and most beautiful terrace in Indonesia Located in Majalengka Regency, the Panyaweuyan location can be accessed from several places in West Java. I choose to reach it from Cirebon Departing…
Indonesia-Central Java-Semarang
Central Java is an easy to reach destination from Surabaya, my hometown, either by train or by car. That’s why during the pandemic when travel was very limited , I only visited places in Central Java and surrounding. SEMARANG Because I have visited Semarang city many times, so this time I only visit for enjoying…
Indonesia-Central Jawa-Magelang
MAGELANG CITY Trying to travel again after 2 years pandemic, this time I visited ‘new’ destination in Jawa, Indonesia. Magelang, 60km north of the famous Jogja and home of Borobudur temple Not much to see in City, I try to savour my hobbies in trying new food And walk around the city square at night…
Indonesia-East Jawa-Budug Asu
Kali ini saya bersama teman-teman mencoba kegiatan Castill via Ferrata di Budug Asu, Singosari, Malang, Jawa Timur Via Ferrata adalah rute pendakian yang menggunakan kabel baja, anak tangga, atau tangga, yang dipasang pada batu yang ditempelkan oleh pendaki dengan dua tali pengikat, yang memungkinkan pemanjat untuk mengamankan diri mereka sendiri ke perlengkapan logam dan membatasi…
Indonesia-Lombok 4
Lombok memiliki pantai-pantai yang cantik dengan karakteristik berbeda-beda. Jika di Utara banyak pohon kelapa, maka di selatan relatif gersang Meski gersang dan panas tapi pantai di selatan sangat cantik dan bersih dengan pasir yang lebar Dari penginapan di Kuta saya menuju pantai Mawun. Dalam perjalanan melewati bukit berkelok tampak pemandangan cantik pantai-pantai di kejauhan Pantai…
Indonesia-Lombok 3
Saya sudah sering kali ke Lombok sejak tahun 1996 dan tidak pernah bosan. Pantai-pantainya tetap cantik dan menawan Kunjungan saya ini di awal 2018 yang ternyata di pertengahan 2018 Lombok mengalami musibah gempa bertubi-tubi Lombok adalah pulau kecil di Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Letaknya di sebelah barat Bali yang terkenal itu Jika dulu Lombok dicapai…
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