Most visitors to Jakarta have no idea that there are idyllic tropical islands only a short boat ride away. Thousand Islands Jakarta sit right on the doorstep of the Indonesian Capital, and yet remain one of the city’s most well kept secrets. But how do you get to Thousand Islands, […]
One of the most popular places to visit in Jakarta is the National Monument. Located right in the center of the city, it’s impossible to miss. Every visitor to Jakarta must pass by it at least once, as Merdeka Square, where Monas Jakarta is located, is a major intersection and […]
It was on a trip to Jakarta that I was first introduced to the true Kampung. Otherwise known as the “other” side of Jakarta. “Kampung” is the Indonesian word for Village, although it encompasses so much more than that. The word is used widely to describe a lower class of […]
If you are heading to Yogyakarta and need to make your way there from Jakarta, don’t think that flying is the only option. In fact, it is definitely the most expensive option. There are ways that you can save a lot of money and stress and still get to Yogyakarta […]
Jakarta, Indonesia. The second largest and most populous city in the world. Only Tokyo ranks above it, which places it well and truly in prestigious company. Jakarta has a completely different history to Tokyo, though, and a unique background. One that helped to shape the city that we know today. […]
Jakarta is an amazing city that is so much more than just the capital of Indonesia. Despite that, not much is known about the city to outsiders, and even travelers arrive at the airport with little to no knowledge of some of the amazing history that surrounds Jakarta. Today, I […]
Welcome to the 6th edition of The Journey. Train Travel in Indonesia! Today I am actually writing this from the train. That’s right, we have officially left Jakarta and are now taking the train to Yogyakarta. It’s the first time I have experienced train travel in Indonesia, and it’s actually […]
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a “theme park” located in East Jakarta. The name literally means “Beautiful Indonesia Mini Park”. The park was originally built back in the early 1970’s by the wife of the Indonesian President, and run by their family ever since. In 2021, however, it was taken […]
Kebun Raya Cibodas is a real Hidden Gem that is located not far from Jakarta in West Java. For visitors to the Jakarta area, there are plenty of things to see and do, even if it doesn’t seem so at first glance. From Kota Tua in Old Town Jakarta, to […]
Visitors to Jakarta are usually here on business trips or layovers as they head to more exciting and popular destinations such as Bali, Yogyakarta or Singapore. Not many stop to think if there is anything worthwhile to actually do in and around Jakarta, and if the city has much to […]
Many visitors to Jakarta, or indeed, Western Java, have no idea that the oldest and largest Botanical Gardens is just a stones throw away. Kebun Raya Bogor is just down the road from the thriving metropolis of Jakarta, and is easier to reach than you would think. With public transport […]