Chasing the Wind Between Volcanoes and Rice Fields in Yogyakarta 🌾🚗🌋

#springitinerary During my 3-day, 2-night trip to Yogyakarta, I skipped the usual tourist spots and went for something a little more raw, more real — a self-drive journey through the mountain villages near Mount Merapi. As I drove out of the city and into the hills, the scenery slowly shifted — from busy streets to open fields, from temples to tiny village homes nestled among the rice paddies. I stopped often, just to breathe in the fresh air and watch local farmers tending to their land. Kids waved at my car as I passed, and I felt like I was experiencing a version of Indonesia that often goes unseen. There’s something so grounding about wandering through these rural paths — no crowds, no noise, just the wind weaving through the fields and the silhouette of Merapi in the distance. This, to me, is the true magic of Yogyakarta. #indonesia #yogyakarta #roadtripindonesia #offthebeatenpath #mountmerapi #indonesianculture