| Located in the island of Java in Indonesia, this is a | | | | If you are making the journey for the ancient wonders |
| place of plenty, where palaces and temples meet | | | | of the city, then take a trip to Borobudir, an ancient |
| verdant mountains and paddy fields. It is one of the | | | | Buddhist temple dating back to the ninth century. See it |
| oldest towns in Indonesia, and offers a step back in | | | | at sunrise and it's mythical, like a monolith emerging |
| time, to traditional values. It's a centre of Javanese fine | | | | from the mist. Each temple has relief panels reflecting |
| art, offering samples of batik, ballet, drama, music and | | | | the Buddha's teachings, and the sculpture is |
| poetry, and is easily traversed by bike, pedicab and | | | | magnificent. There are also lots of beautiful parks to |
| horse and cart. Street performers entertain visitors on | | | | visit on the island if you are shying away from the |
| every corner, and there is a sense of peace and | | | | cultural walks, and the city is bordered by the ocean to |
| ambience when you are here. It's a great place to | | | | the south. |
| partake in classes; whether you wish to learn the | | | | To get here from London is an arduous trek. Flights |
| ancient art of Batik or make jewellery in the style of | | | | stop first in Singapore, and then Jakarta, before landing |
| the locals, all classes can be taken up while on the | | | | in Java, but it is well worth the trip for the rich history |
| island. People here are friendly and welcoming, so you | | | | you will see here. Make sure you have your Travel |
| will never be short of someone to talk to. | | | | Insurance and passport, and hop on the flight! |