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Favorite thing: dear,

to get to bromo from jogja it takes 12 hoursby car, with stops.
the easiest way is that you rent private car with driver or also possible to join mini buses (not so comfy, but cheapest and easy) leaving for the package to bromo, then they'll drop you in the ferry to bali. so they normally leave in the morning, and arrive in Bromo at night.. stay 1 night an get up early for sunrise.. then at around 9 you drive to the ferry..
and for sarangan, you can request when you rent car, mini buses don't pass that area for it goes a lil bit round..

if you have more time, you can also combine with ijen crater.. :) really worthed to go!

have fun!!!
uuth

Fondest memory: a real adventure!! crazy traffic!! and looooooong one..

Favorite thing: i don't really think it's worth to go to Monjali. by taxi it's more less 30 minutes.

If it's your only time to visit Jogja, I suggest you to go to Prambanan temple (a Hindu). From the airport, you can catch a taxi, it takes more less 15min, n u can go around the complex for an hour or so..
If u've been to Prambanan, u can explore Candi Plaosan and some other hidden temples around Prambanan.

good day!
Uuth

Favorite thing: Wayang kulit, shadow puppets prevalent in Java and Bali in Indonesia, are without a doubt the best known of the Indonesian wayang. Kulit means skin, and refers to the leather construction of the puppets that are carefully chiseled with very fine tools and supported with carefully shaped buffalo horn handles and control rods.

Wayang show has been recognized by UNESCO on 7 November 2003 as amazing cultural work in Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Favorite thing: In a dramatic change to the current immigration rules, starting on January 26, 2010, foreign tourists from countries eligible for "visa-on-arrival" will now be given a 30 day visa that can be renewed for an additional 30 days.

As part of the new changes the 7-day visa at US$10 has been abolished, with the 30-day US$25 visa (renewable for an additional 30 days) being the only visa that can be issued to eligible tourists.

Full list @ VISA-ON-ARRIVAL LIST

Please be advised that Visa Free Short Visits may only be extended upon approval from the Minister of Justice and Human Rights/Director General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia based on natural disaster, illnes or accident, but cannot be transferred to another type of visa.

Overstay visitors incur to pay a penalty of US$ 20,- per day (for under 60 days stay) whilst over 60 days stay will be a 5 (five) year prison sentence or a fine of IDR 25.000.000,- (local currency)

COUNTRIES / PASSPORT EXEMPTED ARE :
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1) Brunei Darussalam (ASEAN member)
2) Malaysia (ASEAN member)
3) Phillipines (ASEAN member)
4) Vietnam (ASEAN member)
5) Singapore (ASEAN member)
6) Thailand (ASEAN member)
7) Peru
8) Chile
9) Morocco
10) Hong Kong SAR (Special Administration Region)
11) Macau SAR (Special Administration Region)

For countries not listed above, they will have to apply entry VISA at their respective country's Indonesian Embassy

Address of Indonesian Embassy in Singapore:
7 Chatsworth Road Singapore 249761
Tel : +65 6737 7422
Office Hours:-
Mon - Thurs: 8.30 am - 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Fri: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Sat: Closed

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Favorite thing: Yogyakarta Palace/ Keraton Yogyakarta.
Presidential Palace of Yogyakarta, better known as the Great House is a historic building built in 1825. The building is located on the land area of 4.2 hectares, located opposite the former East India Company fort on the edge of Fort Vredeburg General Ahmad Yani street.

Fondest memory: I miss the unique of Yogyakarta Palace, the culture and many things surround it..
Entering the main gate, you'll be greeted by a giant statue guards "Dwarapala", and many other statue than make me amaze... This palace consisted of several large rooms, and every room, made in a beautiful way... i just can dreaming that i princess of this palace....

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Favorite thing: Jogja is an old city laden with history, and there are many palaces, old houses, monuments, traditional markets, etc, to visit there and in the surroundings, but do not miss the little small things you may find at every street corner, this city has much more to offer if you take your time, and people are so welcoming, it would be half a visit if you do not get in contact with locals. Usually I avoid guides, but here, for the Keraton or the “Water Castle”, I was very happy to have a local guide.
And when you are not with a guide who shows you what has to be seen in the streets, walk slowly, use the becak, Jogja is a city which has to be deserved, in some way, and going off beaten paths between the “must see” can be your best souvenir of the city.
In the back alleys, in the back yards, you will see very original garden décor like this one on picture 1; you will see vintage street clocks at street crossings (picture 2), or, like in villages, “community drums”, to call for prayer or other gathering (picture 3), quiet village streets (picture 4). . . . . and when you come back to big streets, you will see modern unnoticed monuments, like the Tugu (picture 5), tower for reminding the struggle for freedom from colonialism. Take your time is the best thing you can do. . . .

This general tip is also to introduce you Jogja through an excellent website, a tourist site but with beautiful historical pages and really off beaten path suggestions.

http://kratonjogja.com/isi.php?menu=heritage&lang=en

Favorite thing: I agree with you (craneboywill) abt Mirota Store. You can find many souvenirs, handicrafts and clothes there. In front of that store, there is Beringharjo Market. If you wanna see the hectic Batik market, this is the right place. And dont forget to keep your wallet from pickpocket.

Favorite thing: At Malioboro Street, you can buy souvenir and Batik clothes. Don't forget to bargain. Tips : if they give u the price is 50 thousands IDR, you can bargain at 15thousands IDR to 20thousand IDR.
so... happy traveling..