Location: Java, Indonesia
Day 1 - 27 Sep 2019
Java
Content: The best way to get to the island of Java from Bali is the ferry that departs from Gilimanuk, Bali. Only 20 minutes and super cheap.
Location: Kabupaten Banyuwangi
Day 2 - 28 Sep 2019
Homestay Banyuwangi Ijen Crater
Content: We spent our first morning in Java at Ijen homestay and wandering around through the surrounding rice fields. Beautiful scenery.
Homestay Banyuwangi Ijen Crater
Content: There are tons of nameless small family run restaurants within walking distance of the accommodation. This is traditional Java cuisine and so tasty.
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Day 2 - 28 Sep 2019
Kawah Ijen
Content: Book a tour with your guesthouse to the Ijen volcano. You’ll depart for a midnight hike up to the summit and then enter the mouth of the volcano to see the blue fire sulfur flames. It’s a strenuous journey but absolutely beautiful and worth the $30 price tag. Be sure to bring snacks.
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Day 3 - 29 Sep 2019
Kawah Ijen
Content: Your Mt. Ijen volcano tour will end with a swim in these beautiful waterfalls.
Location: Banyuwangi
Day 3 - 29 Sep 2019
Banyuwangi
Content: Take the train from Banyuwangi to Probolinggo. Costs about $5 for 4 hours on very comfortable train cars.
Location: Pasuruan
Day 4 - 30 Sep 2019
King Kong Hill
Content: High in the mountains of Cemoro Lawang (you’ll take a shared taxi from Probolinggo) take another midnight hike up to King Kong Hill to watch the sunrise over mount bromo. Another active Indonesian volcano.
Location: Probolinggo
Day 4 - 30 Sep 2019
Mount Bromo
Content: After King Kong hill hike across the sea of sand from town to reach the volcano. It’s a long dusty walk but then you don’t have to pay the park entrance fees.
Mount Bromo
Content: Hike up the stone steps to the summit to see inside the crater. You can also walk around the rim if you are feeling daring.
Yog Bromo Homestay
Content: This is the most budget friendly accommodation in the small village. It’s right across the straight from the best (and only) breakfast place. Get the crepes.
Location: Melang
Day 6 - 2 Oct 2019
Kampung Pelangi
Content: This entire town painted itself rainbow hues to attract tourists. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Location: Malang City
Day 6 - 2 Oct 2019
Jodipan
Content: This town across the river is within easy walking distance and painted itself entirely blue.
Location: Kota Surabaya
Day 6 - 2 Oct 2019
Depot Hok Lay
Content: After another long train, this restaurant has some of the best food in Java.
Location: Yogyakarta
Day 7 - 3 Oct 2019
Yogyakarta
Content: Hostels in Yogyakarta are cheap and often can be found for $4 a bed on booking.com Take the train here.
Location: Kota Yogyakarta
Day 7 - 3 Oct 2019
Warung Toscana
Content: This photo is from Cafe Wanderlust which closed during COVID. but I highly recommend giving this place a visit for dinner instead.
Location: Klaten Regency
Day 8 - 4 Oct 2019
Prambanan
Content: This ancient temple is easily reachable via motorbike from Yogyakarta. It was built more than 1000 years ago.
Location: Kota Yogyakarta
Day 8 - 4 Oct 2019
Christine's Garden
Content: Great place to grab a Vietnamese coffee and English style breakfast in a cozy garden coffee shop after a day of exploring.
Location: Bantul
Day 8 - 4 Oct 2019
Bedhot Homestay
Content: A good homestay and restaurant in yogya.
Location: Magelang
Day 9 - 5 Oct 2019
Borobudur
Content: This is one of the best sunrise experiences of my life. Arrive at 4:30 AM
Location: Yogyakarta City
Day 9 - 5 Oct 2019
Taman Sari
Content: Spend the afternoon exploring the city if you’re not too tired. Specifically this underground mosque.
Location: Yogyakarta
Day 10 - 6 Oct 2019
Yogyakarta
Content: Yogya is known for its cheap street food markets and street art. Wander the old city today and find your favorites.
Location: Yogyakarta City
Day 10 - 6 Oct 2019
Yogyakarta City
Content: Batik artisans make these elaborate designed fabrics and paintings. You can watch the artisans and pick up some of their work in town.
ALKID YOGYAKARTA
Content: This park in Yogyakarta is known for the two Beringin trees and glowing cars that come out at night. The story is you can blindfold yourself and try to walk between the two massive trees to have good luck.