I visited two volcanoes on eastern side of Java. The first was Mount Bromo, which was about a 1.5-hour drive from Probolinggo, the town where I stayed. My homestay in Probolinggo arranged transport to Mount Bromo, which required a 2 AM wakeup call to watch sunrise. My Dutch roommate and I must have been excited … Continue reading Bromo and Ijen
Indonesia
Jakarta and Yogyakarta
Before I came to Indonesia, other travelers recommended that I spend just one night in Jakarta or skip it altogether. I brushed off these recommendations, thinking Jakarta must have had some appeal due to its status as the capital city. I don't know why I thought I knew better; I should have listened to everyone … Continue reading Jakarta and Yogyakarta