Even though we have our rented car ready to take us go this morning, Rafif requested us to take the ‘Becak’ instead. And his request was justified, this traditional man-powered transportation is still a joy to ride.
Category: Snapshots of Indonesia
Soto Seger Mbok Giyem
When you’re in Solo, there are so many culinary places you can try. From vintage to modern taste, featuring unique Javanese delicacies. We opted to the vintage one though, just like this one, the excellent ‘Soto Seger Mbok Giyem’. Very packed in weekend, do come early, as at lunch time, sometimes they’re sold out!
Lunch at Timlo Sastro
Came back from Sangiran, we had our lunch in Timlo Sastro restaurant, serving the special Solo dishes: Timlo. Vintage culinary all the way!
Sangiran, The Early Man Site Museum
Heard from our driver that the Sangiran (the early man site), has just recently revamped, made us more interested to pay a visit. Located about 20km from Solo, the museum did not disappoint us. In fact, it ranks as one of the best museum we ever visited in Indonesia, I believe. It offers rich of…
Kampung Batik Laweyan
One of the main attraction of Solo, Batik City, is obviously its center of batik producer, famously known as “Kampung Batik Laweyan” (Laweyan Batik Village). Here you can find many traditional batik producers selling wide range of batiks in relatively cheap price than in Jakarta. As a bonus, you can also step in their backyard…