Low Budget Guide To Travell Across Jakarta-Bali by LandLine

Summary trip Jakarta-Bali using the landline and sea routes.

Most Indonesia's tourist still revolved around the Java. Although other islands also has its own uniqueness, but Java seems more popular.

This time, I will review the estimation of low-budget travel from Jakarta to Bali. Using train, bus and ship. Or Ojek the occasional taxi, a very famous traditional transportation in Indonesia.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport became the starting point of the trip.

Since we're talking about landline, then certainly the widely used transport train. And I will be reviewing the coolest places for a stopover from Jakarta-Bali.

The line traveled from jakarta-bali by land more or less about 1200 km.

Starting from the airport, we will be heading into the busiest station in jakarta. Pasar Senen Station. 

From this station, y'all should book tickets to Lempuyangan station, Yogyakarta.

Estimation of the cheapest ticket price is IDR74,000-IDR400,000 range. Depending on you guys want to use a low budget or luxury. 

Because here discussed about low budget, all estimated costs I wear low budget.

Train schedule for the price of IDR74,000 is a departure at 11.20 pm and up at Lempuyangan in 19.42 pm.

After you reach in Yogyakarta, it's time to exploring Yogyakarta ...

Yogyakarta or Jogjakarta has a lot of nice places to visit. The temple complex of Borobudur, Prambanan Temple, Malioboro, the stretch of coast that is not going to run out in the cruising one day, the King's baths (Taman Sari), nature place Kali Biru, Goa Pindul, and there are still lots cool places.

The Inn is very much in the area of Malioboro. Start from IDR150,000.

If you guys don't like to explore alone, you can book the agents travel.

They will drive you guys get around Yogyakarta. To a beautiful place.

I suggest, spend at least three days to explore Yogyakarta and enjoy the hospitality of its inhabitants.

 Borobudur Tample

 Kali Biru

 Prambanan Tample

 Goa Pindul

 Umbul Ponggok

 Tugu Jogja

Once finished in Yogyakarta, you guys can continue the journey with train to Probolinggo.

You can use train Logawa188 to Probolinggo. It cost about IDR74.000 for the train ticket.

Why I recommend to Probolinggo? Because there is Bromo. Yupz, mt.Bromo. The most popular mountain among the tourist.

From Probolinggo station, you can take public transportation to get to Terminal Probolinggo. After finally reached the terminal you guys can use the Bison (a sort of mini transport) with the aim of directly to Cemoro Lawang are outside the Terminal of Probolinggo. 

If you guys are confused, you can find it by asking directly at the people you met there.

Beware of scam that is often the case in the freight Bison headed Cemoro Lawang. 

The rate for a ride to the Bison to Cemoro Lawang is IDR30,000. Don't forget, you guys have to reach Probolinggo before 5 pm because it is difficult to find transport (Bison) to Cemoro Lawang after 5 pm. If not, you still can find transport but usually the driver will raise rates.

Arriving in Cemoro Lawang, you can directly search for inn. Or if not, look for an Inn run by residents. Usually it costs relatively cheaper than staying at a hotel in Cemoro Lawang.

Of Cemoro Lawang, you get to choose what  transport you wants explore spots in Bromo.

If you guys have quite a lot of money, you can rent a Jeep to get around to the tourist spots it. But if you guys are adherents of low budget traveller, then try to book Ojek.   

You guys just have to pay IDR100,000 for touring toward Penanjakan 1, Bromo crater, hills, Pasir Berbisik and Teletubies Hill.

Remember, the best time for the Bromo is in the summer about June to October. The entrance fee to the Bromo is IDR 27,500 in an ordinary day and IDR32,500. 

Don't forget to bring a thick jacket, gloves and a scarf because later you will very need it when heading Penanjakan 1 to enjoy the sunrise.

If you guys have extra time, you also can visit Madikapura waterfall. 

 Penanjakan 1

 Teletubies Hill

 Madakaripura Waterfall

 Pasir Berbisik

Enjoying Bromo and all the beauty, you guys can continue the journey to Banyuwangi to Karang Asem station. The tip of the island of Java that will deliver you guys to the island of Bali.

Using the train Probowangi213, you only need IDR27,000 for one ticket. Departure at 06:44 PM GMT and until at 11 PM GMT.

Karang asem station, you can go straight to the port of ketapang to get to Bali.

But, don't miss the Banyuwangi.

There is an awful lot of beautiful excursions to visit. like the Ijen crater, Red Island Beach, the Baluran National Park, Blue Bay, and many more.

You can use the travel to visit those places.

So many inn in Banyuwangi, but if you guys want to interact with many people, you guys could try staying at Guesthouses Banyuwangi "Rumah Singgah Banyuwangi'. It is located not far from the station of Banyuwangi. You can rent motorcycle to explore or book travel service to explore some places.

 Baluran

 Blue Fire at Ijen

 Ijen Crater

 Pulau Merah beach

Once completed in Banyuwangi, you can go directly to the harbour. And continued across to Bali with a ship from the port of Ketapang to Gili Manuk.

Ferry ticket price IDR6,000.

Arriving at the port, you can walk to the terminal Gili Manuk. There are many available transportation to drive to Ubung.

Ticket priced at approximately IDR35,000. Be carefull, many scalpers offering tickets to drive from Ubung with high prices.

Get drive from Ubung, don't forget to be assertive. Grumpy-grumpy thug there.

When it's up on the drive from Ubung, then you can choose where to visit.

Kuta Beach, Bedugul, Tanah Lot, Sanur Beach, Lempuyang Luhur Temple, Ubud and more.

In Bali, you can rent a motorcycle to visit those places. With a starting price IDR75,000/24 hours, you can already get around Bali.

 Pura Luhur

Ubud

 Bedugul 

Tanah Lot

OK guys, that's a little guide to enjoying the voyage from Jakarta-Bali.

Actually lots of beautiful places during the trip from Jakarta-Bali, but will be long if written here.

See you in the more specific discussion of the next ...

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10 Delicious Food You Should Try While In Indonesia

10 Foods That Should Try While In Indonesia

As knowledge, Indonesia consists of 7 large islands and thousands of smaller islands.

7 the great island consists of Sumatra, Java, kalimantan, bali, sulawesi, lombok and papua.

This time, I will be reviewing the famous foods from various regions. 

Because I come from Java, most food which I will review have differing from Java.

Here we go...

1. Satay or Sate

This is one of my favorites. Indonesian Satay there are generally 2 kinds. Satay chicken and goat Satay. Sate some sort of food from meat in slices with bamboo skewers then on and burned with a certain seasoning. Once cooked, usually served with soy as well with peanuts.

The average sale in the sate of between IDR18,000-22,000.

2. Bakso

Bakso or meatballs are processed from beef or chicken or fish and give the fresh broth gravy special feels typical Indonesian.

It is usually given a mixture of noodles and vegetables.

Price for portion of meatballs is usually between IDR12,000-20,000 

3. Rawon

special food from East Java. This Indonesia favorite food ingredients are ground beef combined with Kluwek.

Kluwek itself is a kind of lumpy gravy made from a variety of herbs and spices that makethe taste become unique.

Kluwek is an ingredient that makes the soup rawon became more concentrated black. Kluwek are generally made of leeks, onion, coriander and also other traditional ingredients.

The price for one portion of rawon IDR15,000-20,000.

4.Gudeg

This is special. Gudeg is derived from Yogyakarta. This food are combination of coconut milk and brown sugar. Made with basic ingredients young jackfruit.

A sense of belonging to this favorite food itself is a little sweet. for tourists who love to try different taste of food, this favorite food menu is one of the compulsory courses you attempt while visiting Yogyakarta.

5. Rendang

Favorite food originating from Indonesia next is rendang, from Padang, Sumatera.

Typical foods that have a strong flavor is made from meat that comes with a variety of spices, such as coriander, turmeric, laos and some other rempa.

Rendang itself is the most popular specialties that are very much consumer demand. So it's not wrong if there are many sellers rendang in Indonesia.

Food that comes from the desert has the soft flesh. As well as having a thick gravy beef rendang are suitable when combined with rice that is still warm.

The price of one serving of rice and rendang ranged from IDR15,000-20,000.

6. Lawar Kuwir

kuwir is a species of geese that resemble chicken.

Lawar is a mix of vegetables and meat in a marinade using special herbs typical of Bali.

Usually the meat already chopped kuwir be mixed with vegetable pieces of string beans and grated coconut and Spice seared in Bali.

Price between IDR17,000-22,000.

7. Plecing Kangkung (Sprouts)

Lombok's specialties is a refined aquatic plants is so popular in every home packed in Lombok.

Indeed it looks simple, but taste is incredible. A blend of cayenne pepper, salt, tomato and terasi so unique

Plecing Kangkung this is obviously very healthy and helps fertility due to added bean sprouts and fried peanut sprinkles to add a savory flavor.

The price ranges from IDR10.000.

8. Coto Makassar

Coto Makassar or mangkasara is a traditional food from Makassar, South Sulawesi. 

This meal made from offal (entrails) beef simmered in a long time. Mixed beef offal stew then slices and then flavored with Marinades and fresh in particular. Coto was served in a bowl and be enjoyed with ketupat and  "burasa " or commonly known as range, i.e. a type of wave that is wrapped in banana leaves.

Price between IDR15,000-17,000.

9. Papeda

This food is so popular with local people and tourists make a curious because it looks strong and unique. The food is made from sago flour so it's no wonder if the texture is thick. In addition the dining way by rolling up the food using the gata-gata (made of bamboo), freshly prepared dishes are eaten. Don't worry, its content is good for health.

Price between IDR20,000-25,000.

10. Chai Cake

Chai cake or snack pan is choi from Borneo that much sinicized. Savory food with radish and stuffing this unique taste have dried. Especially when eaten with the traditional spicy plus acid.

The price for one portion of the cake with the contents of 20 is the range of IDR10,000-15,000.

So guys that my little review about foods from each region of Indonesia. 

Enjoy and visit Indonesia!

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Spectacular Dieng, Wonosobo Part 2

Spectacular Dieng Plateau Part 2 (Telaga Warna)

After our previous postings to the telaga sidringo, this time I'd like to continue the journey to Telaga Warna,
The trip from sidringo to telaga warna Lake not too far away. Road conditions is fine but still carefull guys, still a lot of turn and incline. 

Why called Telaga Warna (Colors Lake)? Yes, because of the water colors.
If we close enough to the water's lake, the colors of the water not looik like all green. But if we look from far, the colors become different from green, bright blue to milky white.

On the banks of the Lake, has contrived the way the trail of white brick with trees beside the road,
Admission to the pool just Rp25,000 It's so cheap right? 

After walking arround the lake,, it's time to ride to the top of the Hill to get the view of two twin lake. We need to up hill call Batu Ratapan Angin, so we can see all view arround Dieng.

The course passable around 30 min, prepare much water, guys.

After hiking for a while, we came to the stone's point of view. It's time to take selfie ...

View from the top of the Hill, stone's point of view

Down from the hills, the stomach is hungry.
No need to worry, in front of ticketing area, near parking area, there is a small traditional markets, that sold all the craft ang, of course traditional food from dineg. One of them is Mie Ongklok.

Mie Ongklok  is a culinary must try, anyway.
The texture of the noodle soup a bit slimy so make a doubt somewhat 😝 
But it suprisingly delicious. Moreover, it served with chicken satay.

The price of single Mie Ongklok portions is less than Rp 25,000

In addition to food, there is also the same, traditional accessories are so distinctive. Carica, potato chips, mushrooms chips are all Dieng things. Accessories like hats, wristbands, mask, Keychain and stickers also exist.

If you Already satisfied in the areas of the Lake, in the way home don't miss Arjuna Temple complex. The temple area at the side of the road exactly, so just turn right on the way home.

FYI the Inn arround temple are so many, rate Rp200.000-Rp500.000/night.
one of best inn view is Cahaya Inn near Sikunir hill.

Meal in Dieng are extra cheap. So dont worry if you want to eat as much as you want.

Okay, it's time break make prepare to summit attack to sikunir.

Wait for the next story guys.

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Dieng, Wonosobo,

Bandar, Batang-Dieng, a distance of two hours ' journey by using a motor that will be the first heavy terrain make my favorite matic. Knowing my 'Embek' never noticed the way to medan heavily. While field shortcut to Wonosobo area that we'll go through it rather famous and horror.

Yups! Create ever to Visit sights of Wonosobo, most only know from each Line, Pekalongan city, Centra Java from Pantura line (the most popular highway across Java island) turn right and continue to the South. With estimated time of approximately four hours. But if you guys want a bit adventurous, from Pekalongan you guys could take a path toward Bandar city (if you already in Pekalongan, asked the people about the line to Bandar, definitely they know) and continues to the South, roughly, Pekalongan-Bandar-Blado Pagilaran, tea plantation areas-Gerlang-Dieng. Estimated time to touchdown Dieng just two hours.

The path? Don't asked guys, horror! but beauty!

The line bisecting the forest after Pagilaran, tea plantation

Cool views in the area before entering the Gerlang area, the road conditions somewhat improved, but the incline becomes the next challenge. The streets starting uphill, winding, one-lane anyway.
The right cliff, precipice 😁 left a slick Track as many springs from the clift flow onto the street. 
Just be carefull.
After pass Gerlang, we began to enter the area of Dieng city. Just follow the track, there are instructions for some places.

like for example want to telaga sidringo, into the crater or to the temple complex arjuno same telaga warna.
Post this time we will be enough to telaga sidringo (Sidringo Lake) and telaga warna (Warna Lake)

Bonus tour of the crater, whatever his name is near the parking area to the Lake.

The trip from the parking area to the telaga sampe, approximately 30 minutes in normal way. But seeing as we are rather spoiler, 30 minutes almost take an hour.

After an exhausting journey, we came to a hill directly facing the pool of underlying views.

Although Misty, our hearts remain cheerfully
This is different picture of Sidringo Lake

A lot of people camp here. So, you can just build a tent and spent nihgt beside the lake.
Just info if you want to Visit, don't forget to bring a raincoat. The weather there is difficult to predicted.

The last gas station exists at the airport.
In the next post, later we are venturing into the Middle of Dieng  guys. Lake warna, the temple complex of arjuna, the same peak sikunir. Just wait guys ... Happy weekend! 😉😉

Thanks to the four Musketeers. Ammy, Mawa and my brother, my privat driver, lol, Burhan.. 😘😘😘

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