Journey To Solo

Discover the Allure of Solo Surakarta on Your Own

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March 30th 2013
We drove up to Solo, the closest city to Yogyakarta, to explore the vibrant culture and traditional activities of Indonesia. With its preserved Javanese character and less westernized atmosphere compared to other cities in the country, Solo is a great destination for all types of tourists. We visited a few Batik shops, including the Batik museum, which showcased a wide variety of Batik from ... read more

Asia » Indonesia

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more