ogyakarta or Jogja is a very peaceful city where time seems to pass more slowly, with its history and Javanese culture being a source of inspiration to many artists through the centuries.

The proximity of the world famous temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, as well as numerous other temples dating back to the 10^th century, has brought thousands of visitors to this city.

The active volcano Merapi and popular beaches can be reached in just over an hour and make a good one-day excursion.