Yogyakarta
Borobudur temple. The city of Yogyakarta in the center of Java was an interesting stop on my way west. It's famous for it's two ancient temples: Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hinduism). They are located outside of the city, but can be easily reached by local bus. They are quite fare apart, so using a day for each is less stressful. In the city itself there are a few interesting spot like the Kraton, the sultan's palace. One think to be careful is the Batik sellers. You will most likely meet a really friendly local, who will chat with you, advises you on what to see, sometimes telling you they have a brother/sister living in your country (they know a few words in many languages). In the end they will always take you to the "only original" Batik art gallery of the city. It's just a shop where they will try to sell you Batik art. They never were too pushy with me, so I could easily say that I wasn't interested and walk off, even when I was ...