Author Archive for Chris at Indonesia Matters


Family-Friendly Hotels

Friday, February 3rd, 2012, by Chris. 8 Comments

Child Sitting on Komodo DragonWhere could/should you stay for a family holiday in Indonesia?


Top-rated Indonesian Cuisine

Saturday, January 21st, 2012, by Chris. 14 Comments

Indonesian BuffetIndonesian food and drinks are excellent... but not popular. How to change this?


Fat Surcharge

Thursday, January 12th, 2012, by Chris. 25 Comments

Do they really weigh passengers at rural Indonesian airports?


To Invoke Or To Invest

Monday, January 9th, 2012, by Chris. 14 Comments

Garuda promotes foreign direct investment in Indonesia, in an unusual way.


New Year Party Animals & Wowsers

Sunday, January 1st, 2012, by Chris. 5 Comments

Jakarta Fireworks NYEWhat some infamous Indonesians are and aren't doing this New Year's.


Fly in Indonesia, Get $

Sunday, January 1st, 2012, by Chris. 4 Comments

Starting today, Indonesia's domestic airlines must compensate passengers affected by delays.


People’s Choice: Best Indonesian Hotels 2011/2012

Monday, December 5th, 2011, by Chris. 5 Comments

The 2011/2012 Indonesian Travel and Tourism Awards recognises Indonesia's best hotels.


Citilink Best Budget Airline

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, by Chris. 1 Comment

Citilink voted Indonesia's Leading Low-Cost Airline for 2011/2012.


Banana Republic’s Low Fruit Trade

Monday, November 28th, 2011, by Chris. 23 Comments

Indonesia wants to export more goods - such as bananas - to Australia.


Barack Obama vs Paris Hilton in Bali

Monday, November 21st, 2011, by Chris. 25 Comments

Whose visit contributed more to economic/social conditions in Bali? You decide.


Wonder-ful Komodo

Sunday, November 13th, 2011, by Chris. 10 Comments

Komodo Island and its dragons have been voted a New 7 Wonder.


Flying Monkeys

Friday, November 11th, 2011, by Chris. 4 Comments

The ultimate guide to flying to Pangkalan Bun, home of the orangutan.


Bikes, Beras, Borobudur

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, by Chris. 2 Comments

The continuing adventures of competitors on "The Amazing Race" in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.


All Aboard! Booking Indonesian Train Tickets

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, by Chris. 6 Comments

The joys of traveling by train, and a new way to book Indonesian train tickets online.


Singapore Hot, Malaysia Not

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, by Chris. 3 Comments

Bandung Airport receives more flights to Singapore, fewer flights to Malaysia.


Indiana Jones and the “Temple of Jakarta”

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, by Chris. 10 Comments

A fan/local perspective on the recent visit of American reality TV/game show "The Amazing Race" to Indonesia.


New Indonesian Tourism Minister

Friday, October 21st, 2011, by Chris. 10 Comments

Indonesia Matters welcomes Indonesia's new Tourism Minister: Dr Mari Elka Pangestu.


Surabaya Airport Wipes The Floor

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, by Chris. 5 Comments

Surabaya's Juanda Airport shows it's no flash in the pan, retaining its crown for Best Airport Toilets.


Top Hotels of Bali & Lombok

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, by Chris. 7 Comments

The "top choice" or best hotels of Bali and Lombok, as judged by Lonely Planet.


Checked, Confirmed, Ready To Go

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, by Chris. 3 Comments

Recent developments and "innovations" on Indonesian airlines' websites in flight reconfirmation and online check-in.


Best Indonesian Banks

Monday, September 5th, 2011, by Chris. 16 Comments

Which Indonesian banks are most suitable for an expat's needs? Find the answers here.


Take to the Sky

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, by Chris. 14 Comments

Profile of a new Indonesian (not African) airline: Sky Aviation.


Rupiah For Visitors

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, by Chris. 15 Comments

Chris explains how to get some local Indonesian money quickly and safely.


Singapura to Jayapura

Monday, June 6th, 2011, by Chris. 6 Comments

Garuda Indonesia commences flights between Makassar and Singapore, aiming to reduce travel times to the remote cities of East Indonesia.


Sumatra For The Intrepid

Thursday, May 12th, 2011, by Chris. 10 Comments

Intrepid Travel launches a new tour in Indonesia, covering the highlights of (northern) Sumatra.


Expats & Credit Cards

Monday, May 2nd, 2011, by Chris. 7 Comments

Why is it so hard for expats to get a credit card in Indonesia? And is it worth having one anyway?


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