Off the Beaten Path

Routes and places that take real intention to reach — villages on Merapi’s slopes, lesser-known temples beyond Borobudur and Prambanan, Gunungkidul spots that aren’t already overrun, and road trips through the Yogyakarta highlands. We’re honest about what’s worth the effort and what isn’t, including the crowds, the access issues, and the parts that don’t photograph as well as they sound.