Travel stories by Johanna Frejoles
There’s a certain romance with the idea of chasing the sun. It has been alluded to in songs, poetry, and literature – a hallmark for creating a sense of longing, or journeying in search of something great.
I was on a self-assigned pilgrimage of sorts, in my search for great sunsets. So when my friend and fellow traveler, Charlyn, told me that Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta was said to have one of the most beautiful sunsets in all of Java, I moved Prambanan higher on my list of places to visit.
As soon as the rays of the rising sun appeared, I finally understood why sunrise is the most mystical time to explore the Borobudur Temple.
What if you only have to eat one type of food for the rest of your life? Would you eat the famous Nasi Goreng for the rest of your life?
Two years ago, my best friend and I’s NYE experience in Indonesia was a bit of a culture shock. This time, we decided to see what Malaysia has in store for us. I thought it would be nice to spend it in the food capital of the country – Penang. Penang is all about food and visiting this part of …
“Do you want to know how a sultan finds a wife?” A question I didn’t expect from an old man outside the Taman Sari Water Castle. After more than a week in Indonesia, I wasn’t sure what else to see. Quite frankly, I didn’t know a lot of points of interest in Yogyakarta. Prior to this trip, I let my …
Underneath the bustling city of Yogyakarta is the magnificent Jomblang Cave. Visiting it was one of my best decisions during my trip to Indonesia.
was the night I realized how much of a big deal it is in the Philippines. It was New Year’s Eve 2018 when I found myself in the streets of Yogyakarta City. My friend and I just got back from a tiring ride from Borobudur Temple and the day before that, we had to endure a 7-hour train ride from …
Mount Bromo in East Java is definitely one of the most incredible places to visit for mountain enthusiasts. This active volcano is one of the five volcanoes in the middle of the Tengger Caldera that draws so much attention from all over the world. This mountain and its neighboring mountains, Mount Batok and Mount Semeru, are often the familiar images …