Indonesia

Pindul Cave is a cave formed by karst with an underground river flowing through the cave. Visitors can experience the cave by sitting on a tire and floating through the cave, led by a guide. Beautiful stalactites, interesting formations of rocks and light beams shining through holes in the caves’s ceiling can be admired. The fun continues in the open, where the river tubing is continued on Oyo River, voluntary cliff jumping included.

Gunung Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia and erupts regularly. The volcano is located on the Indonesian island Java, about 28 km from the city Yogyakarta. Several eruptions have caused fatalities among the people living on the flanks of the volcano as high as 1700 m above sea level. I wanted to skip visiting Merapi Volcano when I stayed in Yogyakarta but in between visiting Borobudur Temple and Candi Prambana, my guide for the day, Yono, suggested a Mount Merapi jeep tour. I am always up for an adventure and since the volcano was on the way from one temple to another, I agreed to do the jeep tour. I would not regret it! 

Are you visiting Yogyakarta and would like to wander off the beaten tourist tracks? Then I got something for you! But let me warn you: You should not be scared of heights and you will get dirty. However, if you are brave enough for some serious abseiling, you will have one of the most magical experiences spelunking in Goa Jomblang and Goa Grubug.

When I was planning my trip trough Java, Indonesia, was I was thrilled when I learnt that Java has an extensive railway network. Javanese trains are comfortable, fast, clean and safe and tickets are very affordable. Learn more about discovering stunning Java by train.

I love bringing back home souvenirs from my travels and I love crafting. In Yogyakarta I found an amazing spot where I could learn a local craft and bring back a souvenir that I created with my hands. At Studio 76 in Kota Gede in the suburbs of Yogyakarta, Java, I designed and created my own silver jewelry under the guidance of local silversmith Agus.

I love bringing back home souvenirs from my travels and I love crafting. In Yogyakarta I found an amazing spot where I could learn a new craft and bring back a souvenir that I created with my hands. At Batik Seno Jogja, you can design, draw, paint, dye and create your own batik paiting in their batik paitining class. Find out how it works, how to get there and what it costs!

Gojek is an Indonesian on-demand multi-service platform that offers a variety of different services, among a motorcycle taxi service (GoRide). Gojek is the Indonesian version of Uber, just including motorcycles. It also works like Uber. GoRide is the easiest and cheapest way to cover shorter distances, especially in cities or other densely populate areas.

A few years ago, Jodipan was one of the worst slums in Indonesia. The situation was so bad that the government was about to evict the inhabitants and demolish the slum when eight students of the University of Malang came up with a genius plan: turning the slum into a colorful tourist attraction. Learn more about the story of Jodipan.