Our story and journey
For nearly thirty years, ViaVia Jogja has been a steadfast presence in Yogyakarta, implementing our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. To commemorate our 28-year journey, we have undertaken the initiative to plant 1,750 trees in Totogan Village, Kebumen. This milestone not only symbolizes our dedication but also marks the outset of our journey towards…
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ViaVia Jogja Travel has facilitated trainings on sustainable tourism, intercultural communication, and guiding skills since the beginning of 2000 (officially). The participants for these trainings were the yearly recruits for our freelance guides, also our permanent staff and guides. We need to provide this training as we believe in sustainable tourism as our principle and…
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From our 2nd Newsletter 2008 A sequel of Cities Without Maps – Kali Code Mapping Project 2008 My involvement with Cities Without Maps began with a little bit of luck and serendipity. I first met Zanny and Keg in ViaVia when I was working as a freelance guide. They wanted to book a Code Walk…
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ViaVia Jogja strives to prioritize sustainability principle in its business operations. Through several branches of business (including restaurant, travel agent, guest house, bakery, fair-trade shop, and art space), ViaVia Jogja implement sustainable practices in contributing to the wide spreading of the idea to travelers and locals. The sustainability principle is implemented through policies in carrying…
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Cities Without Maps is an artistic mapping project for a Kampung along the Code River (pronounced cho-day), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This is an area which has hitherto existed without a map based on any Cartisan principles of perspective and scale. Beginning the process of making a map – for a place which exists relatively happily without…
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