Updated: March 22, 2022 – Indonesia’s Best Kept Secret Karimunjawa Island
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Best Kept Secret
Are you a disciple of depth in a shallow world? Because most importantly, Indonesia’s best kept secret—Karimunjawa Island has it all.
Meanwhile, as I stared across the sunny horizon, my short weekend getaway mood felt the air as I thought about slipping through the long and wide Jetty Kartini into the blue green water.
I have been hearing about Karimunjawa Island, a small hidden paradise island north of Semarang off the coast of central Java since I came to Indonesia 7 years ago. Besides, Karimunjawa literally means ‘a stone is thrown’ from Java in Javanese.
I have been visualizing Karimunjawa where it fits into my story of escape holiday opportunity because the deeper I give in thinking associated with my emotion to this desire, the closer I get to reality. Likewise, we are all the masters of each moment.
The Lokatara Beachfront Stay
I stayed a night at Lokatara Beachfront, Jepara before heading to Pelabuhan Kartini the following day to Karimunjawa Island. The following day, ‘Express Bahari’ ticket cost me Rp 165.000 with the requirement of Covid Antigen Swab result, which I did in one of the local hospital in Kudus.
Besides having a relaxing evening alongside with the book ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport, the environment provides me the ability to focus without distraction and go deep into my work and writing—How peaceful.
The Beginning of My Wonderful Journey
About 2.5 hours’ journey finally I’ve reached the enchanted island at 1230, and Mas Anggoro took care of my entire trip there. Subsequently, I had my lunch and off we headed off to the sea adventures.
Snorkeling activities were so beautiful and amazing—A totally different world below the blue sea.
The Love Hill
The following day Mas Anggoro took me to the Bukit Love, and it was just breathtaking.
The Best Kept Secret
2 days 1 night was just perfect for my ‘mini-retirement session’, which I wanted so badly for this weekend break. So definitely I had it all—peace. To sum up, the Indonesia’s best kept secret Karimunjawa Island.
Please visit my YouTube Channel for the undersea view video.
YouTube Video:
Also, some TikTok Videos:
Quote
‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.’—Saint Augustine.
I hope you have enjoyed this blog. And if you want me to write about any other topics about Indonesia, drop me a comment below. In case you’ve missed my other blogs, please click on the menu ‘Blog’ on the top right corner.
Related Articles:
3. The Abundance of Nasi Padang
- What is Beyond Teamwork? Concept of Synergy - July 22, 2023
- New Awakening of Nusantara Indonesia’s Future Capital - March 28, 2022
- The Spectacular Lake Toba - March 16, 2022
That looks soo relaxing and peaceful. I don’t dive but snorkel it looks so beautiful under the ocean.
I love the underworld Jeanine.
This looks like a wonderful part of Indonesia to visit. I’ve always wanted to scuba dive and sea reefs and the gorgeous sea life.
Indonesia always mesmerises me in all aspects of life.
I would so love to go there. Hoping this covid thing is done and over soon and I’ll be able to visit these dream Asian destinations.
You should Joanna. Hope we can meet up somewhere in Indonesia.
The place looks and sounds idyllic. I never had the opportunity to go to Indonesia, however always had the desire to go.
On my bucket list but for now, I will have to live vicariously through you.
Thank you for sharing.
I am happy that you find it well informed of the places I’ve shared on my blog. Stay tune for more coming blogs as I work and travel at the same time.
I’d love to snorkel in those water. It looks so beautiful! You have chosen the right place to live and enjoy travel opportunities!