Adventures for the wild hearted
Myself and one of the girls that had been in my dorm in Jakarta met up to have a wander around and came across a sleek looking black painted building. We decided to check it out and found just what we were looking for. A bit of a contrast to many of the other places …
An Indonesian dish that I learned from a cooking class in Yogyakarta... Suitable for vegetarians and vegans For the Peanut / Satay sauce: Roasted peanuts Garlic Shallots Chilli to taste Roast the peanuts in the oven or fry over high heat in a wok with a little oil. With a pestle and mortar crush the …
Six degrees is fairly easy to locate given that they give you very clear directions. It’s a large hostel with a relaxed vibe. The receptionist was very friendly and a great laugh as well as being super knowledgeable and helpful with what to do in Jakarta. She gave us all the information we could need …
Whilst looking for things to do in Yogyakarta, I got talking to the staff at my hostel (Good Karma Hostel/Homestay) who gave me some leaflets for their sister tour company - Satu Dunia Tours & Travel. They had a variety of excursions to select from such as Silverware classes, Leather classes, Batik classes, but there …
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Jakarta is not what you would call an aesthetically pleasing city. Dilapidated buildings, shacks and dirty concrete sprawls for miles along heavily traffic-clogged roads with little greenery interspersed. Most people completely skip Jakarta altogether. I must admit, Jakarta was not on my list for any particular reason, I was merely there as a matter of …
The Gypsy Heart Travels 