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  • Citilink QG 125 from Solo (SOC) to Jakarta (HLP): Back into Capital City’s Routines

    <—-Previous Story It was already past one o’clock when I finished in paying for lunch menu, however, I was blown away by the taste of Nasi Gudeg Komplit and Durian Juice at Javenir restaurant where I stopped by. Lunch session finally ended my adventure in Solo Two and a half hours before the flight…. Leaving…

  • Stoping by at Abon Mesran Mistopawiro Shop and Closing at Javenir

    <—-Previous Story Two slices of Serabi Notosuman were enough for me to enjoy this Solo’s typical culinary. After picking up a dozen others at cashier counter as souvenirs, I immediately left the shop for another souvenir shop, i.e Abon Mesran Mistopawiro Shop. An online taxi drove me to that souvenir shop in five minutes. Now…

  • Savory and Soft Serabi Notosuman

    <—-Previous Story Enjoying local culinary delights is always an interesting thing for travelers. This type of culinary is a special attraction because it reflects culinary treasures of region in question. This time I would taste one more typical Solo culinary after I’ve tasted five of them. That morning, I decided to leave Alun-Alun Kidul (South…

  • Soaking “Kebo Bule” in “Alun-Alun Kidul”

    <—-Previous Story My success in enjoying Tahok made my morning worthwhile because I could enjoy again one of many typical Solo City’s culinary. My third day in Batik City continued. The limit was this afternoon when I have to leave Solo City to return to capital city. Now I was standing back in front of…

  • Ginger Scent in a Bowl of Tahok

    <—-Previous Story I have finished exploring Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace and its square, Klewer Market and Great Mosque of Surakarta Palace. I started down southern point of Jenderal Sudirman Street heading north. This was administrative area of ​​Solo City, I felt impressed when I passed Surakarta City Hall which was very majestic with its Joglo*1 roof.…

  • Klewer Market and the Great Mosque of Surakarta Palace

    <—-Previous Story I started walking to north towards Alun-Alun Lor (North Square) of Hadiningrat Surakarta Palace. Its distance was less than half a kilometer from palace courtyard. I arrived in five minutes. As far as my eyes could see, Alun-Alun Lor was quite well-maintained, with an area of ​​almost seven hectares. Covered by imperfect green…

  • Visiting Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace

    <—-Previous Story Soundly resting in Amaris Hotel Sriwedari made me woke up just as Shubuh call to prayer rang out. Taking time to enjoy the dawn from behind a glass window in the room, I decided to splash under the shower with warm water afterwards. I deliberately lingered under the shower, perfecting my muscle relaxation…

  • House of Danar Hadi and Ngarsopuro Night Market

    <—-Previous Story I was just trying to find as much information as possible about some events which would be held at Sriwedari Park in two months since my arrival. But unfortunately, there would be no cultural performances in next two months at that cultural park. That means, Marketing Conference participants couldn’t be directed to enjoy…

  • Gatokaca and Pregiwa Romanticism in Sriwedari Park

    <—-Previous Story Because Loji Gandrung was once used by Colonel Gatot Subroto as the commado centre in facing Operatie Kraai which was launched by Dutch in December 1948. That was a reason which I would find later why a statue chosen to be placed in front of Loji Gandrung was General Gatoto Subroto Statue. Now…

  • A Project at Loji Gandrung Front Yard.

    <—-Previous Story Have you ever visited Merdeka Palace? Or visit DKI Jakarta City Hall? Yes, these two important places in Jakarta often offer visiting tours. So, what about Solo City? Yups, Solo City also has a similar tour. A place which has become attention center for this tourism type is Loji Gandrung, An official residence…