The sunrise tour by jeep to Penanjakan and Bromo takes about 4 hours return. By 8.30am, most of the jeeps would have returned to Cemoro Lawang. If you're visiting Bromo on foot, you should set off at 8am and allow at least 2 to 3 hours return. Follow how the Tenggerese dress. Cover yourself up with a blanket, wear mask, beanie, boots and sunglasses (or...
It's a relatively easy climb up to the viewpoint which takes about 2 hours return. No need to drag yourself up at 3.30am, gobble down your toast in the jeep, stand in the cold waiting for something that doesn't exist and vie with tourists for photographs. You may not even have to pay for entrance fees (Rp 25,000) because no one checks! ;)...
Tugu Pahlawan, Surabaya ...
As prices of accommodation in Cemoro Lawang continue to escalate, Yoschi becomes an obvious and popular choice for budget travellers, despite being situated 3km away from the national park. Prices of rooms, tours and transport to Bromo, Ijen, Baluran, Sukamade, Alas Purwo. Watch out for the 15% tax. Disclaimer: I am not responsible or liable for the accuracy of the prices shown above....
S1. Da Rifi Hostel @ Jl Duku II /190, Pondok Candra Indah Da Rifi is located within a quiet residential estate. There's a mosque opposite so it was exceptionally noisy during Ramadan. Bubbly Dyana is able to provide excellent travel information in East Java. Take HQ to Bungasarih (30mins). S2. WA Resto near Da Rifi WA serves reasonably good Chinese and Indonesian food in...
Indonesia does not have any metro system, yet existing public transport modes are as efficient and convenient as the metro. In the city, any time you need to travel somewhere, just wave your hand and someone will be eagerly offering you their service to take you there. You don't have to wait. In my country, trains travel fast but waiting time is slow and...
