Indonesia's Magical Island of Java https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:38:16 GMT World Nomads Adventures Recently I had the opportunity in my life to take a break. A break from mortgages, early morning meetings, rush hour traffic and credit card bills. I took a 5 month hiatus from my normal life and donned my backpack for an unscripted, unplanned journey through south-east Asia. Eager to push the boundaries of my own photographic limitations, I set out to capture more than the typical party shots and 'postcard' photos that so many backpackers tend to come home with. I wanted to show the colours and characters of Asia's many different cultures; the people and places that make Asia such a magical place to visit. These photos represent a few of my best shots from the island of Java in Indonesia: one of my favorite photo destinations of my trip. Completely captivated by the 'rawness' of the tourism industry here, I was blown away by the natural and man-made sights of this country as well as the unmatched kindness of the local peoples. I want these photos to express the island of Java's true majesty: it's people and culture which still feel 'untainted' by Western influences. https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24671/Indonesia/My-Photo-scholarship-2010-entry Travel Indonesia codename https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24671/Indonesia/My-Photo-scholarship-2010-entry#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24671/Indonesia/My-Photo-scholarship-2010-entry Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:47:15 GMT 0 On a recent trip through the Indonesian island of Java, I was struck by both the stunning natural and manmade landscapes, as well as the overwhelming friendliness of the people. These are 5 of my favorite photos that portray some of Java's uniqueness. https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24648/Indonesia/Java-Indonesia Travel Indonesia codename https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24648/Indonesia/Java-Indonesia#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/codename/photos/24648/Indonesia/Java-Indonesia Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:11:00 GMT 0