Foreign Nationals Entering Central Java Increase, Most Coming from East Asia and USIndonesia ExpatMarch 13, 2026 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 13, 20260 Immigration data shows an increase in foreign nationals entering and/or passing through Central Java, reaching 39,809 people from January to...
Solo: The City of Living HeritageAnnisa Ika RahmawatiJuly 23, 2025July 25, 2025 by Annisa Ika RahmawatiJuly 23, 2025July 25, 20250 Simply put, Solo offers a journey into the soul of Javanese civilisation. Solo, situated in the centre of Java known...
Beyond Borobudur in MagelangPramod KanakathMay 10, 2025 by Pramod KanakathMay 10, 20250 A writer tells his first-person account about when he discovered a different side of Magelang: the home of the world...
Borobudur Temple Ranks as One of the Most Beautiful Spiritual Tourism Destinations in the WorldIndonesia ExpatJanuary 21, 2025 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 21, 20250 The British media Financial Times recently included Borobudur Temple on the list of the most beautiful spiritual tourism destinations in...
Hotel Tentrem: Javanese Elegance and Local Flavours in the Heart of Semarangchristopher ruaneOctober 23, 2024October 24, 2024 by christopher ruaneOctober 23, 2024October 24, 20240 At its heart, Hotel Tentrem Semarang delivers something timeless. Hotel Tentrem has been a prominent establishment in Yogyakarta for over...
Javanese Experiences Betwixt Mountainous Vista – MesaStila Resort and SpaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 6, 20230 “Magelang is one of the best places in Indonesia to work and enjoy your daily routine,” reflects Sugeng Sugiantoro, the...
MERUSAKA Nusa Dua – Bali, a Beachfront Sanctuary Rich in Balinese AllureIndonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2022June 14, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 4, 2022June 14, 20240 “MERUSAKA Nusa Dua is a wonderful beach resort with great facilities for a relaxing holiday. It is, without a doubt,...
Magelang’s Seven Must-Visit Tourist AttractionsIndonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2022October 16, 20220 You’ll find many reasons to visit Magelang in Central Java. Here is a collection of seven of the most interesting,...
Vesak Day 2022 Celebrations at Borobudur TempleIndonesia ExpatMay 16, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMay 16, 20220 The celebration of Vesak Day 2022/2566 BE (Buddhist Era) is underways, centred at Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java. This year’s...
Life as an Expat in Central JavaIndonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 29, 2022March 29, 20220 Looking for an exotic yet peaceful place to live? Central Java might be the right place for you to live...
First Tourists of Borobudur Temple in 2021 Receive GiftsIndonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 2021July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 2021July 9, 20210 Borobudur Temple Tourism Park has shown its appreciation to the first few visitors arriving in 2021. The lucky guests were...
Programs to Revive the Tourism Sector Amid COVID-19Indonesia ExpatNovember 18, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 18, 2020July 9, 20210 The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has made plans to revive the tourism sector and support the economy. One...
Four Regions in Indonesia Threatened by Extreme DroughtIndonesia ExpatJuly 27, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 27, 2020July 9, 20210 The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, or BMKG, has stated that four districts in the Nusa Tenggara region are on...
8 Reasons to Visit KarimunJawa in IndonesiaIshia ToledoJune 21, 2017June 18, 2021 by Ishia ToledoJune 21, 2017June 18, 20210 Visit KarimunJawa Island Indonesia is a diverse archipelago home to many splendid sights and offerings. A melting pot of beauty...
Unidentified Man Killed on Train Tracks in CilacapIshia ToledoMay 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by Ishia ToledoMay 22, 2017May 22, 20170 The death of an unidentified man hit by a train in Gandrungmangu in Cilacap, Central Java, on Thursday, May 18,...
Cops Nab ?Jokowi Undercover? Author for Slander Against JokowiNadya Joy AdorJanuary 2, 2017October 20, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 2, 2017October 20, 20170 Bambang Tri Mulyono, who has been accused of slandering Indonesian President Joko ?Jokowi? Widodo in his book ?Jokowi Undercover,? is...
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English ProficiencyIshia ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 2016 by Ishia ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 20160 Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF)....
Climbing Mount LawuMartin JenkinsJune 29, 2016 by Martin JenkinsJune 29, 20160 A punishing yet beguiling ascent into the heavens of Central Java Philosophical arguments are usually given when mountaineers explain why...
Sebastien Laurent, Antiques DealerAngela JelitaSeptember 8, 2014August 8, 2017 by Angela JelitaSeptember 8, 2014August 8, 20170 In this Business Profile, we meet Sebastien Laurent, a Frenchman who works in the antique and decoration industry from his...
Java’s First Photographer: Kassian Cephas (1845-1912)Hans RooseboomSeptember 8, 2014April 4, 2024 by Hans RooseboomSeptember 8, 2014April 4, 20240 The first rather rambling title for this article ran nearly three lines as it tried to convey that Kassian Cephas...
The Ancient Puzzles of BorobudurGrace SusetyoJanuary 28, 2013September 5, 2025 by Grace SusetyoJanuary 28, 2013September 5, 20250 The Borobudur Temple is considered by many to be a wonder of the ancient world. We all probably have heard...