The trip was everything I’d hoped it would be – a much-needed escape from busy city life to a quiet, sub-tropical island with great food, fascinating culture, and welcoming people. Cream and I already want to go back to Japan to enjoy it all again.
Yogya is one of Indonesia’s cultural hubs, and it blends past, present, and future; a mix of tradition and aspiration. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve ever been for this combination. One can feel Yogyakarta’s cultural roots everywhere; yet each site feels as though it is still alive and being created, redefined, and…