Author Archive for The Righteous Dude at Indonesia Matters


Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

Saturday, March 13th, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 3 Comments

Lonely Planets Highlights of IndonesiaA discussion of Indonesia's finest, according to Indonesia's best travel guide, Lonely Planet.


Jakarta – The Movie

Friday, February 12th, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 25 Comments

This Valentine's Day, TRD invites submissions for a Jakartan tribute film to celebrate the Big Durian.


Tourist Visa Improvements

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 17 Comments

VisaAt long last Indonesia improves its often criticised visa on arrival system.


Lounging Around in Indonesia

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 4 Comments

LoungeMeasuring up Indonesia's many airport executive lounges, waiting around in luxury.


Jakarta Hotel Security

Friday, January 8th, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 9 Comments

Jakarta HotelSix months after the bombings, is it "business as usual" for Jakarta hotels' security?


Great Barrier Reef, Maldives, Aceh

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 36 Comments

DivingThe BBC says Pulau Weh in Aceh is the next great location for diving enthusiasts.


Reno Tours Jakarta

Monday, December 14th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 5 Comments

MonasThe best of the Big Durian, a local expert shares his travel highlights of Jakarta.


Reading More About Indonesia

Monday, November 9th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 7 Comments

Indonesia ReaderA review of "The Indonesia Reader", an anthology of Indonesian history, culture and politics.


Best Airport Toilets 2009

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 8 Comments

Surabaya's Juanda Airport tops the class of 2009 in the airport toilets' quality stakes.


Indonesia’s Best Beverages

Thursday, October 1st, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 24 Comments

Quench your thirst, a survey of Indonesia's tastiest drinks and beverages.


Seeking Inspiration?

Monday, August 24th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 14 Comments

KelimutuTRD finds it atop Mt Kelimutu, in Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur.


Little Wonder

Friday, August 7th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 13 Comments

Flores HobbitTRD visits the only hobbit cave this side of Middle-Earth.


Indonesian Airline Safety

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 23 Comments

EU lifts Indonesian flight ban, international media and public wonder about the reality.


Hot Stuff Coming Through

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 4 Comments

TRD visits Lusi, the hot mud eruption site in Sidoarjo, East Java.


Non-visiting Friends & Relatives

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 16 Comments

TRD wonders if expats don't get (m)any visitors from home.


Frequent Fl(a)yers and Brand (dis)Loyalty

Thursday, May 21st, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 8 Comments

Frequent FlyersAre frequent flyer programs here the world's lamest, or just the least used?


Note-worthy Highlights of Indonesia

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 12 Comments

RD consults another source for travel advice.


Plane Sailing? Booking Indonesian Flights Online

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 25 Comments

A comparison of Indonesian airlines' online booking websites.


Desperately Seeking Seclusion?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 18 Comments

AcehWant to get away and lie on a beach? Read on.


Visit Lamongan

Monday, March 30th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 7 Comments

The Righteous Dude receives travel advice from his local caleg.


Get The Amazing Race – Tourism Promotion Ideas

Thursday, March 19th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 28 Comments

The Righteous Dude lobs a few ideas for increasing the number of tourists visiting Indonesia.


Tickets to Ride – Train Travel in Indonesia

Friday, March 13th, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 20 Comments

The Righteous Dude recommends inter-city trains for tourists, and maybe locals too.


Land of the 5-Star Resort?

Sunday, March 1st, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 11 Comments

The Righteous Dude wonders about travel writers’ priorities when selecting Indonesian tourist attraction highlights.


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