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Two PDF travel guides

Two volumes.
Your Java.

From the tea hills near Bandung to sunrise over Bromo. Choose your stops, connect them into a route and plan the journeys between them — with Klaudia’s guides at hand.

  • West + East Java
  • 7-, 14- and 15-day plans
  • PDFs for your phone
Bundle on pre-order
US$25Two guides, one payment
  • Volume 1: download link by email after payment clears.
  • Volume 2: pre-order, file on release. The release date has not been announced yet.

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Cover of Volume 1: East JavaCover of Volume 2: West Java
The “Not Just Bali. Fall in Love with Indonesia” series · Klaudia, followthewiatr

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Price and delivery

Volume 1 only or the bundle?

Volume 1 only

$17

One-time purchase

Coverage
East Java · 7- and 15-day plans
Format
1 PDF guide · read offline
Delivery
  • Volume 1: download link by email after payment clears.
Full description and contents →

Whole Java bundle

US$25

+$8 compared with Volume 1 only

Coverage
Volume 1 + Volume 2 · East and West Java
Format
2 PDF guides · read offline
Delivery
  • Volume 1: download link by email after payment clears.
  • Volume 2: pre-order, file on release. The release date has not been announced yet.
Full description and contents →

Using the guides

Open the guide where your planning gets stuck.

A week to spare, a list of saved places or just a flight to Jakarta? Here are three ways to use the chapters in the bundle.

01Volume 1 · choose a route

One week in Java. What makes the cut?

Bromo and waterfalls, or Dieng and the islands? Volume 1 gives you two versions of a week-long trip to compare.

  • Yogyakarta
  • Bromo / Ijen
  • or Dieng / Karimunjawa
  1. Start with the 7-day plans and choose the direction of your trip.
  2. Go back to the destination chapters for the stops you want to keep.
  3. Fit the start and finish around your flights, and check current access to the sights you choose.

You have a starting point for your route before booking every overnight stay.

02Volume 1 · getting around

A train to Malang. Then what?

Getting to the city is one decision. Reaching a waterfall and your next overnight stop are separate steps worth planning.

  • Arrival
  • Overnight base
  • Onward journey
  1. Read the transport chapter alongside the sections on Malang and Tumpak Sewu.
  2. Write down where your day starts and where you want it to end.
  3. Before booking, confirm the pickup location, luggage arrangements and whether you return to the same base.

You know which details to settle before paying for a transfer.

03Volume 2 · West Java

Landing in Jakarta? Explore the west.

Bandung, tea hills, Kawah Putih or the coast? Volume 2 helps you plan a trip through western Java.

  • Jakarta / Bogor
  • Bandung
  • Pangandaran
  1. Start with a 7- or 14-day plan.
  2. Choose your stops from the chapters on cities, highlands and the coast.
  3. Map out transport and overnight stays, leaving room for a slower day.

You can make western Java a whole trip without squeezing the east into the same itinerary.

These examples show how to use the books. Current availability for each volume is shown below.

What is included

Two parts of the island. Two separate guides.

Start with the region that draws you in. You do not need to cross the whole island in one visit.

Volume 1Available after payment
Cover of Volume 1: East Java

East Java

7- and 15-day plans

Temples around Yogyakarta, volcanoes and waterfalls. Also Solo, Dieng and Karimunjawa, with practical chapters on transport and preparing your trip.

Yogyakarta · Bromo · Ijen · Malang

Explore selected chapter topics
Before you go
When to visit, budgeting, packing, connectivity and money.
On the ground
Getting around Java, food and everyday travel practicalities.
Destinations
Yogyakarta, Solo, Dieng, Karimunjawa, Bromo, Ijen, Malang, Tumpak Sewu and Banyuwangi.
Building a route
Two 7-day versions, a 15-day plan, a Google Maps list and onward connections.
Volume 2Pre-order
Cover of Volume 2: West Java

West Java

7- and 14-day plans

Kawah Putih, tea hills, Green Canyon and the western coast. Material for planning a journey from Jakarta to smaller towns and the region’s natural sights.

Jakarta · Bandung · Ciletuh · Pangandaran

Explore selected chapter topics
Preparation
Transport, packing, money, connectivity and food in western Java.
Cities and highlands
Jakarta and Bogor, Bandung and Kawah Putih, Garut and Cirebon.
Coast and nature
Ciletuh, Pelabuhan Ratu, Pangandaran, Green Canyon and Ujung Kulon.
Building a route
7- and 14-day plans, a Google Maps list, budgeting and onward connections.
Bromo volcano and the surrounding mountains on Java
Bromo · one of the destinations in Volume 1

Java is ahead

Sunrise over Bromo is just part of the journey.

The books also cover preparation, transport and everyday decisions, so your plan goes beyond a collection of saved photos.

Tumpak Sewu from above, with many streams falling over a curved cliff
Tumpak SewuTumpak Sewu, 2 August 2017. Archive photograph; resized and converted to WebP.HarfiBimantara · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · Licence

A taste of the writing

First, decide what to leave out.

The bad news: you won’t see everything. But don’t worry. Java rewards those who choose wisely, not those who try to tick off a list.
Klaudia · Volume 1, “A 7-day plan – two versions” · translated from Polish

A short quotation from the book. The free excerpt has more destination notes, plus a map and route planner on the website.

Read more and try the map →

Try before you buy

Read an excerpt. Open the map. Build your first route.

Explore a free Volume 1 excerpt with destination notes, photos and an interactive route planner. See the writing and decide whether this is how you want to plan your trip.

Open the free excerpt

No account or email required. The excerpt is from Volume 1.

Klaudia, author of the followthewiatr guides

Your guide

Hi, I’m Klaudia.

followthewiatr grew out of our independent travels. My guides combine personal notes with current sources on transport, prices and practical requirements, to help you make concrete decisions before you go.

Meet me and followthewiatr →

Travelling with Klaudia’s guides

What readers say about Klaudia’s guides.

Published recommendations of the guides and working with followthewiatr, with the context of each trip.

Bali · a recommendation of Klaudia’s guides

I recommend Klaudia's guides 100% — they made my whole trip to Bali!
Translated from Polish · read the original

Polecam poradniki Klaudii w 100%, zrobiły mi całą wycieczkę na Bali!

A brand recommendation, not a purchase review of the Whole Java bundle.

Maja

The bundle fits your plans if…

Only planning eastern and central Java? Explore Volume 1 on its own →

FAQ

Before you buy

What is included in the Whole Java bundle?

Two digital PDF guides: Volume 1 — East Java and Volume 2 — West Java. These are books for planning your own trip, not a tour or printed books.

When will I receive both guides?

You pay once for the whole bundle. Volume 1: download link by email after payment clears. Volume 2: pre-order, file on release. The release date has not been announced yet.

Do I need to visit the whole island in one trip?

No. Volume 1 includes 7- and 15-day plans; Volume 2 includes 7- and 14-day plans. Choose your region and trip length, and keep the other volume for another visit.

Can I read a sample before buying?

Yes. Explore a free Volume 1 excerpt with destination notes, photos, a map and a route planner. No newsletter signup is required. This page also describes the scope of both volumes.

What language are the files in, and can I read offline?

The guides are in English. Downloaded PDFs can be read offline. Links to maps, booking services and websites may need internet access.

What if the download email does not arrive?

Check your spam folder. Recover your link at /en/pobierz or email hello@followthewiatr.com. A pre-ordered volume becomes available on release.

Your next step

Turn saved places into a travel plan.

Choose the Whole Java bundle and use both guides at your own pace.

Bundle on pre-order
US$25Two guides, one payment
  • Volume 1: download link by email after payment clears.
  • Volume 2: pre-order, file on release. The release date has not been announced yet.

One-time purchase · payment via Stripe

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