This is a site that has been recognized as one of Yogyakartan Cultural Heritage Buildings since 2010. From the hotel we stayed, in central city, it only takes about 10 minutes by foot to reach Warungboto Site. Right after you found Veteran Street, just ask a local, because the location is a bit confusing (for me). The visitor can enter the site from eastern gate. Continue Reading →
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tourist destinations in Indonesia.
Syncretic-Symmetrical Barong Temple
A part of my upcoming novel will set in Barong Temple. I needed to observe two or three things with my own eyes. So I went to the temple. On Google Maps, this Hindu temple seemed easy to find. But in reality, it wasn’t.
Blood Trail in Kebo Edan Temple
In order to collect some data for my visual novel, Revival of Queen Leyak, I flew to Bali Island from Surabaya. The main destination was Gianyar, a center of ancient kingdoms in Bali, Indonesia.
To Hunt Souvenirs of Surabaya in Sentra UKM MERR
Since the Sentra UKM MERR (the Small and Medium Enterprises Center in Middle East Ring Road) was inaugurated by the Mayor of Surabaya on December 16th, 2014, we have a one stop location to search fine souvenirs. It pretty much saves our time, definitely.
Everything is Here, in Balekambang Park
We didn’t think, at first, that Balekambang Park was our main destination in Surakarta or Solo City. But now we know, it’s a mandatory attraction when we revisit Solo someday. The park itself reminded me of Kebun Raya Bogor (Bogor Botanical Garden). Only, Taman Balekambang is smaller and doesn’t have Istana Negara (Bogor Presidential Palace). Continue Reading →