Last December, a week before new year to be exact, I had a short trip to the historical city of Yogyakarta, Central Java.
After three months in Jakarta, hanging out in hip cafes feels endless and dull. So when my mom inquired me about the trip, I immediately said LET'S GO! After arriving in Adisucipto airport, the driver took us for a cultural trip to the famous Prambanan temple, Keraton and of course, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Borobudur temple. It was such a breathe of fresh air and well, some Gudeg here and there didn't hurt too (except for my growing belly). After being abroad for years, I am very sure this trip was the right call. It was a great way to feel connected to my roots. I hope I'll have the chance and time to visit more mind-blowing places here in Indonesia.
p.s: a trip to Yogyakarta won't be complete without a night visit to Malioboro, a major shopping street loaded with street food vendors, where I tried Kopi Joss Arang (coffee with charcoal). It sounds bizarre, but then charcoal seems to gain its popularity these days due to its aid for digestion plus it smells amazing!