Gudeg Bu Djuminten and Malioboro Street

Previously:
From Surabaya To Yogyakarta By Train And Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Nasi Gudeg is a must try dish while you were here in Yogyakarta.  It is a traditional cuisine of central Javanese.  The dish is normally consist of unripe jackfruit and coconut milk, also commonly served with Opor chicken (chicken in coconut milk) or ayam goreng (fried chicken), hard-boiled egg, tofu and sambal goring krecek (a stew made from crisp beef skin-this is the best part from all).

If you ever eat nasi campur in java, this gudeg is like central java style of nasi campur with sweeter taste and coconuty.

When the night comes, the city turns alive with heaps and heaps of street food stalls, husling bustling of Malioboro street with market along the street, Delman (horse carriage) that is ready to take you anywhere.

Malioboro night market

Delman (Traditional horse carriage)

Warung Gudeg Bu Djuminten
Jl. Asem Gede 14/ Jl. Kranggan 69, DI Yogyakarta
Tel: +62 0274 561151

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Yogyakarta:
Dieng Plateau And Sikidang Crater

From Surabaya To Yogyakarta By Train And Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta

Somehow I really love travelling interstate with train.  Although our train system is not as good as any other developed countries like Japan for example.  But it is sufficient enough.  The train is named Sancaka train from Surabaya Gubeng to Yogyakarta.  It will take about 5 and half hours from Surabaya to Yogyakarta, roughly about the same amount when you catch the plane including the waiting time and the travelling time to airport.  There are two types of carriage or seat available: Executive (first class) and Business (second class).  If you have enough or have some more spare money for transportation fee, it is always better to get that executive class carriage.  It has an air condition, arm rest seats, and no outside people allowed to enter these carriage to sell stuffs.  Not to worry too, you still can buy some food or drinks from the train staffs. 

Get your ticket in advance from the ticket counter, if you want to save the seat for the specific date especially around the public holiday or school holiday season.  Otherwise, should be plenty of seat available on the day travelling. 

Surabaya Gubeng Station

Waiting area is filled with live music (occasionally)

make sure you listen the announcement clearly when the train arrive

once the train on the track, you can start finding your carriage and seat showed on your ticket (Time given is not so long)



Business class

Rice box, we bought early near my home

Another rice box

If you don't prepare any food before boarding, no worries the train staffs will keep coming offering some meals or drinks or even light snacks.  Or otherwise, you can always find the restaurant carriage and order from there.

What a view!!

If you are getting off in any other stops beside the last stop, please make your way closer to the door or at least get yourself ready with all your belonging, because the time given to light or get into the train is not so much.

Jogjakarta - is the old spelling

Reception of Phoenix hotel



The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - MGallery Collection
Jalan Jendral Sudirman No. 9, Cokrodiningratan, Jetis, Yogyakarta
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55233, Indonesia
Tel:  +62 274 566617

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Yogyakarta:
Gudeg Bu Djuminten And Malioboro Street

3 Days 2 Nights Hong Kong Trip: Ocean Park And Avenue Of Stars

Previously:
3 Days 2 Nights Trip With Hong Kong Airline Business Class (Lounge And Hotel Panorama By Rhombus)

As we come with our little boy, we need to spend a day like a child too.  So here we are, one full day at Ocean Park.  Age doesn't matter, inside us always have a kid mind that's why it makes us stress free.  Let's have fun together..

Not only an ordinary theme park, but there is also aquarium and penguins and walrus to see.

Roasted duck and rice dish - local cuisine

A symphony of lights - every night starting at 7 pm

The next day before we fly back, we strolling around the harbor and avenue of the star. 

Bye Hong Kong