Cees & Tamara, Belgium

We met Yus & Sri in a small hotel in Dieng. It was not only the beginning of a great ´Java Experience´, but directly from the beginning it felt like a kind of a friendship! During our trips they didn´t only show us the most beautiful parts and things of the island. We talked and talked and talked about the normal things in life, and shared the differences of both our cultures. It was more than a regular sightseeing, we learned a lot about everything of Indonesia. 

Ofcourse, Yogya is a city for tourists. But with Yus and Sri we managed to see the pure side of the local people, away from the palaces and busy shoppingstreets. We will never forget our ´lunch´ on the floor in the student area (by the way, Tamara is still practicing to sit on her heels), and wondering around in the local marketplaces. With a smile on our faces we remember Sarangkan, where we enjoyed our first ´saté klinci´ in front of our room. And we often think of the early morning sight of the Bromo. We can go on and on, and on and on, sharing our experiences with you. 

We asked for something uncommon, as much as possible away from other tourists. Thanks to Yus and Sri, we saw Java at his best! They are really professionals, they are really passionated in showing you around.

 Yus and Sri, you are a wonderful couple (big brother and small sister)!

 Cees & Tamara

 

Joke and Hannes van den Berg & Sian de Boer, The Netherlands

It was a privilege to experience Java together with you.  Your enormous knowledge of Java, the customs of the Javanese people, your personal caring and your warmth has hit us deeply.

Our first acquaintance was during the ride of Sarangan to Yogyakarta.  Your calm way of driving,  and also Sri’s stories about the landscape and population, matched perfectly together. It gave us so much trust that I asked you to join us till Jakarta, two weeks from now.

Sri has made us an excellent program.  We have intensely enjoyed your tips, the many viewings during the way and excellent taste of the restaurants. We was deeply touched by your  relation with our grandson Sian.  As if it was your little brother. We have spent 2 weeks together (from 14 till 27 july 2008). Joke, Sian and I enjoyed your ever -lasting humour and friendship during this time. 

We have lived in Jakarta for almost 2 years. We have travelled through Java and other islands of Indonesia a lot.  But , because of you we saw new things and have experienced things in a different way. Your fantastic attitude is a must for every traveller to experience Java.

We wish you, together with your family, mother, sister, and brother all health and many successes. 

Terimah kasih banyak, sempai jumpa lagi !!!

 

Sian de Boer, The Netherlands

Hello Yus and Sri,

how are you doing? Everything is alright with me.I am happy to be back in Holland , but already longing for going back. Soon I hope! You have showed me the most beautiful parts of Java. I am grateful for that! I really would like to thank you both. You meant more to me than only a driver and guide. Thanks for all your worries and making me lucky toys when I was ill. Also many thanks for the flyer you have made for me. I already flied with the fighting flyer. That was great! 

I hope to see you next time.

My kind regards to your kind family.

So long,

Sian de Boer.

 

Marc Willemsen, Germany

Dear Yus and Sri,

Word of mouth, that is how I received your name from my youngest brother who had a ''breathtaking'' time with you in July 2007. In April / May 2008 I have travelled for 4 weeks to Java and Bali with my 80 year old father. For neither of us was it the first time to Java so we already had a big wish list and ideas for our journey. After an extensive mail exchange we came up with the perfect 10 day trip from Yogyakarta to Ubud, Bali and you have been extremely helpful in arranging things for us. Already in your initial mails you gave us the superb tip for a hotel to stay in Yogyakarta (Duta Garden Hotel). That was the first of many good proposals from the both of you. (I guess we would have missed the dance performance in the Kraton if you would not have changed our initial plan, neither would we have found that lovely restaurant before we visited the Prambanan, or would we have thought of staying in Sarangan, just to mention a few of your ideas). From the moment the four of us met in Yogyakarta my father and I realized we made the right decision to travel with you. I can tell the complete story of our trip over here but that will be published soon on my own . What I would like to say is that we had a brilliant time together, you really made our trip from Yogya to Bali. All the tips, the brilliant hotels you proposed, the restaurants and the places to stop. The loving care for my father and continuously making sure the both of us were enjoying ourselves. This trip was my 4th visit to Java but thanks to you I have seen a lot of new things in a totally different way. But besides all that there are even more important remarks to be made. We enjoyed the company of the both of you a lot, the jokes (Sri, how about a new telephone card...) and the pleasant times we shared. Long journeys can be boring at times but with the both of you there was never a dull moment. Both my father and I felt sad when we had to say goodbye in Bali before your long trip home. Our 10 days together, your friendship, the joy and the laughter we shared was something we could not have dreamed of before we met. We were just looking for a driver and guide for to make our trip possible but we got so much more. Of course there are many companies offering a 'similar' product but for those who prefer a more personal approach and would like to get in touch with the real Java behind all the main tourist attractions (which are a must to see without doubt) I can only recommend to get in touch with you. We met as guests but left as friends. Two weeks after we said goodbye it was our time to leave Indonesia and return home again, I will never forget that phone call from the both of you on our last evening wishing us a good trip. This website is my little 'thank you' for making the trip of my father and me one which we will never forget! I hope it will convince other people to book a trip with you, I am sure they won't regret! Terimah kasih banyak, sempai jumpa lagi!!!

 

Ton Willemsen, The Netherlands

Via recommandatie  hebben we jullie e-mail adres ontvangen. Dit was een bijzonder goede tip !

We hebben 10 heerlijke dagen met jullie gehad.  Yus was niet alleen een bijzonder goede en voorzichtige chauffeur maar samen met Sri waren jullie fijne en zeer kundige gidsen met een fantastiche instelling. Altijd kundig and too the point. Jullie tips en aanbevelinen konden we altijd  opvolgen, die waren altijd zeer goed We hebben alle dagen volop genoten.  Zonder jullie raadgevingen en hulp zouden we een heel wat minder mooie reis gehad hebben !!

 

Nogmaals dank voor jullie fijne begleiding en we wensen Jullie verder nog heel veel succes ! Met jullie instelling zal dat geen probleem zijn.

 

Ton Willemsen

 

Bart, Yolanda, Niels and Joeri Willemsen, The Netherlands

 

Marcel - Janneke & Tirza Hambennk, The Netherlands

Hi Yus en Sri

21 Mai 2007 we went with Yus & Sri to the Borobudur Temple and we had a great day ! Not only the Borobudur is great but Yus and Sri also !

Our Daughter asked way day since we met them. Yus did a lot of work for us because we had some trouble with our visa but he sorted it all out, Thanks !!!
 

The next day we went on a trip for 5 days, ending at Bromo, we had a really great time !! Not only Indonesia a great country that we really love, but Yus and Sri told us a lot about their country so know we know a lot more about Indonesia. It was great to travel with them and get to learn so many things, we didn't know before.

So all together we had a really great time and we want to thank you for that !!!

with love


Marcel - Janneke & Tirza

 

Hery and Ellen van Wilpen, The Netherlands

This wonderful Dutch couple has travelled with us in November 2006 and sent us the most heart-warming letter after their return to ''Belanda'. We would like to share this  with you as a reference to our activities.