Surabaya or Malang: Best Base for East Java Travel
If you are planning East Java for the first time, one question comes up very quickly: should you stay in ...
Best Things to Do in Malang: City Guide and Day Trips
Most travelers come to Malang with Mount Bromo already booked. They check in for one night, make a quick stop ...
Bandung Guide: Best Things to Do, Routes and Practical Tips
Bandung is not the kind of Java stop I would force into every itinerary. If you only have a short ...
Mount Bromo Closed by Wildfire: August 2026 Update
Mount Bromo is closed due to a wildfire. Check the latest August 2026 update, ticket refund options, reopening information and travel advice.
Mount Merapi Hike: Can You Still Climb the Volcano?
You may have seen recent posts claiming that Mount Merapi hiking is open again. Local guides are advertising climbs from ...
Surabaya Airport to Malang: Best Ways to Go
If you land at Surabaya Juanda Airport and need to continue to Malang, you have a few realistic routes. The ...
Kawah Ijen Guide: Can You Still See the Blue Fire?
Kawah Ijen, also known as Ijen Crater, is one of the most unusual volcanic landscapes in East Java. It’s often ...
Bandung Hotels: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget
Choosing between Bandung hotels is not only about budget. Some hotels in Bandung are best for walking around the historic ...
Surabaya Airport to Mount Bromo: Best Options
Surabaya Juanda Airport is one of the most common starting points for Mount Bromo, but landing in Surabaya does not ...
Where to Stay in Jakarta: Best Areas and Hotels
For travelers, choosing where to stay in Jakarta matters more than in many other cities. The distances are large, traffic ...