Things to Do Near Tomb of Soekarno: What to See Within Easy Reach A visit to the Tomb of Soekarno rarely takes more than an hour, but the surrounding area holds enough to fill a full, satisfying day. Within a few kilometers of Indonesia’s most visited historical site sit a museum, a childhood home, a … Read more
Bung Karno Museum and Library: A Complete Guide, Plus the Best Hotels Near the Sukarno Tomb Just steps from Soekarno’s grave in Blitar sits a building that often gets less attention than the tomb itself, despite holding one of the richest personal collections connected to Indonesia’s first president. The Bung Karno Museum and Library rounds … Read more
Getting Around Blitar by Becak: A 2026 Traveler’s Guide If there is one experience that captures the unhurried pace of Blitar, it’s riding a becak, Indonesia’s traditional cycle rickshaw, through its quiet, tree-lined streets. While ride-hailing apps and cars exist in the city, becak remain the most iconic, and in some areas the most practical, … Read more
