Yogyakarta Getaway, Pre-Trip planning

Yogyakarta Getaway, Pre-Trip planning

Our family are all members of Krisflyer, SQ’s frequent flyer programme.  Although SQ is not known to be generous with their miles, it still pays to get yourself enrolled in the programme and have your miles credited whenever you fly.  While DH and I clock a decent number of points from our business travel and … Read more

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 3 (Ullen Sentalu)

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 3 (Ullen Sentalu)

Day 3: Ullen Sentalu We decided to check out breakfast at the main restaurant today.  The selection was pretty wide with lots of local and international offerings. I loved the fact that they had different types of sambal (chilli paste) available.  They were great with the prawn crackers!  They even offered Jamu drinks. Breakfast @ … Read more

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 4 (Last Day)

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 4 (Last Day)

Day 4 : Last Day Our flight home was at around 5.50pm.  Our plan was to sleep in, get brunch (Hyatt was advertising a Sunday buffet brunch), go to the spa, before heading to the airport. At Sasanti, we ordered the wagyu beef rending (spicy stew), ayam bali (fried chicken),corn fritters, jackfruit spicy vegetable, and … Read more

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 1 (Prambanan & Boko @ Sunset)

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 1 (Prambanan & Boko @ Sunset)

Day 1 : Prambanan & Boko Sunset Tour Our short getaway to Yogyakarta was in August of 2015.  This is the dry season in Yogyakarta. We took a morning flight by Silkair to Yogyakarta from Singapore.  Flight was slightly over 2 hours.  Indonesia is one hour behind Singapore.  We arrived in Yogyakarta at around 9.30am.  We … Read more

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 2 (Borobudur @ Sunrise)

Yogyakarta Getaway, Day 2 (Borobudur @ Sunrise)

Day 2: Borobudur Sunrise Tour We left our hotel at 3.50am and arrived at Manahora hotel at around 4.25am. The Manahora hotel has a direct access to Borobudur, the only hotel with this privilege.  Thus entry to Borobudur prior to official opening times, ie during sunrise tours, have to be via the Manahora hotel. After … Read more