Things To Do In Jakarta
Jakarta is the bustling capital city of Indonesia and a place of great history and culture. A modern city filled to the brim with malls, pubs and excellent places to eat at, Jakarta will always excite you! Interested to learn more about things to do…
House of Danar Hadi
Batik, a technique of dyeing to create unique patterns on cloth, is a tradition that is practiced in a number of Asian countries. While Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are known for their own unique styles, Indonesian batiks are perhaps the best known in the…
House of Danar Hadi – Surakarta – a look at one of Indonesia’s traditional arts
The Javanese city of Surakarta (more commonly known as Solo) has plenty to offer the adventurous traveller. From visiting the historic royal palaces of the Javanese dynasties to exploring the many markets, or even indulging in a traditional Javanese massage at resorts, such as Alila…
Mount Agung Trekking in Bali Indonesia
Reaching a height of 3000 metres above sea level, Mount Agung is the highest point on the island of Bali. According to local legends, the Hindu God Pasupati split the giant Mount Meru to create Mount Agung with a fragment. The mount has great spiritual…
Indonesia National Monument
Towering over the city of Jakarta like an age-old guardian that keeps an eye on everything that happens in the city is Monas, the Indonesia National Monument. Officially declared for the public on 17th August 1961, the Monument is the brainchild of Indonesia’s first President…
Visit Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat
The Indonesia island of Java has much to offer visitors in the way of culture, traditional dance and music and the beautiful lush mountains of central Java. The capital Surakarta, also known as Solo, is the epicentre of Javanese tradition. Although its considered less westernised…
House of Danar Hadi Indonesia
Paying a visit to the House of Danar Hadi is a must for travellers looking for things to do in Solo, Indonesia. If you stay at a famous hotel such as the Alila Solo, you can easily access this fascinating museum of batik and explore its marvels…
Trick Art Museum
Although one might think of beaches and sand when one hears the word Bali, there is so much more to it than nature. The latest addition to the ever-growing list of attractions in Bali is the Trick Art Museum: a 3D art gallery located on…
House of Danar Hadi
Surakarta, the older of the two royal capitals of central Java, is more commonly known as Solo. Hotel, café or restaurant, everything here speaks of its heritage and culture at least in some small way. Tucked into this historical tapestry, located less than 15 minutes away…
The Glorious Heritage of Pura Besakih, Indonesia
The sovereign state of Indonesia is comprised of a collection of volcanic islands, which immediately makes it one of the more adventurous choices for a holiday vacation. It also happens to be the most populous country with a Muslim majority. Indonesia has a very rich…