Borobudur Temple

The Ancient Wonders of Yogyakarta: Borobudur and Prambanan

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April 1st 2013
It is possible to visit both the Borobudur and Prambanan Temples in one day, despite what some tour operators or freelance guides may tell you. In fact, I have even met a tourist who made a day trip from Bali to Yogya to visit these two incredible temples and returned to Bali in the evening. For those who are interested in photography, it is best to start the journey early in the morning, as Bo ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java

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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