Gunung Lawu, or Mount Lawu, located near Solo in Central Java, is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Java. Every year, thousands of Hindus come to search for guidance and enlightenment. The temples there date back to the 14th century. Legend has it that after the Majapahit Kingdom fell to Islam and most of […]
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Visiting Trowulan and the Ruins of the Majapahit Empire
Java is famous for its many Hindu ruins, especially for its two UNESCO world heritage sites: Borobudur and Prambanan Temples. But the Hindus left much more behind, East Java is a goldmine for ruins from ancient civilizations. Trowulan is a less known site near Mojokerto, hence not many tourists make the trip there, but it’s […]
Day Trip to Mount Bromo – Sunrise Over Indonesia’s Best Volcano
East Java is famous for its many wonders and especially its volcanoes, some are still really active and all are spectacular. The most famous ones being Mount Bromo and Ijen Volcano. Although Mount Bromo is still active, you can still hike to the summit and see the crater from up close. Most people go on […]
