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5 Tips for Visiting Borobudur and Prambanan Temples

Arguably one of the most popular tourist attractions for both foreign and domestic tourists in Yogyakarta and locations you will NOT want to miss. Whether you’re a traveler planner or spontaneous backpacker, these tips will make sure you don’t miss out on your visit to Yogyakarta.

1. BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE- I cannot stress this enough as there are only a LIMITED amount of tickets available each day to climb to the top of Borobudur. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

2. Consider a guided sunrise and sunset tour- Don’t stress about the planning of tickets and transportation, and instead focus on taking in breathtaking views. These also sell out so I recommend booking in advance (noticing a trend?) Be sure to check that your tour includes the entrance tickets because usually hostel tours and Get Your Guide do not!

3. A guide is needed if you want to learn about the temples- there’s no information boards or museums on the premises that explain the history and significance of all the details in the temples.

4. Bring water, a handheld fan, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.- It gets HOT HOT HOT. The staff recognize this and include a small water bottle during your entrance to the site but if you’re visiting during the mid-afternoon sun, you’ll want to be prepared to avoid heat causation and dehydration. The tours take all day and there’s much to see/experience.

5. Expect crowds and beware of pickpockets- As a popular tourist spot, there’s going to be a lot of people and crowds from around the world. While the staff are usually walking around monitoring security, pickpockets are everywhere so practice general travel safety. Also, expect that you will have people in your photos. There’s just so many people all trying to capture their moment.

When I visited the temples, I was on all all day sunrise to sunset tour with stops along the way which included guided at all the sights. While the 4AM start and 8PM return was a long day, the experience was one of the highlights of my visit to Yogyakarta.
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Three years ago I was curious about working in TESOL abroad and embarked on my first Fulbright to Moldova.

Turns out TESOL is not my dream job, but I fell in love with learning languages and travel. Since then, I’ve been traveling, studying, and working abroad immersing into new cultures and experiences.

If you’re curious about travel, working.living abroad, or applying to programs abroad, give it a try! While abroad, you’re not just learning about the place you’re visiting but also more about who you are as a person.

Go ahead, try it!

Follow along for tips and tricks or check out my website for travel guides and how to experience authentic cultural travel 🧳
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Let’s talk about culture shock

The dictionary definition is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

It is an experience some people may have when moving to a cultural environment which is different from one’s own.

As someone who has lived and traveled abroad for the past three years, I often get asked how I navigate the culture shock. To be completely honest, I don’t think I’ve nailed it down for myself. Everyone has their own ways of coping and processing new environments. Here are some tips below:

1. Realize that adjusting takes time.
2. Focus on the positive.
3. Accept that you will be homesick.
4. Do not compare yourself to others, everyone’s experience is different.
5. Find ways to relieve stress.
6. Keep an open mind.

For me, I utilize my support network that I have built from home and the locations I’ve traveled. I also focus on adding an aspect of the local routine to my own personal routine everyone week.

How do you navigate culture shock?
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Back to doing what I love… collecting new experiences and memories while seeing the world✈️

This time I’m adding another continent to my travel list… Asia!

This summer I took time for me to relax, reflect, and recharge. Now, I’m back into the language study, with Bahasa Indonesia, and traveling.🧳

In between studying and immersing into Indonesian culture, I’m also planning my travel within Indonesia and for 2025. It may seem early, but the new year will be here before you know it!

Where are you planning to visit in 2025? Or if you have recommendations for where to visit in Indonesia, comment below ⬇️
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