Author Archive for Chris at Indonesia Matters


Have A Holiday!

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, by . 17 Comments

A list of upcoming Indonesian public holidays, PLUS their implications for travel in Indonesia.


Sumatra For The Intrepid

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

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


Expats & Credit Cards

Monday, May 2nd, 2011, by . 8 Comments

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


Confusion!

Saturday, April 30th, 2011, by . 9 Comments

A guide through the maze of bemusing and ever-changing world of Indonesian city, airline and airport names.


Bali Bromo Express

Sunday, April 17th, 2011, by . 8 Comments

Wings Air launches direct flights from Denpasar to Malang, reducing travel time to Mt Bromo significantly.


Jakarta’s Cartesian Train

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, by . 5 Comments

Chris takes a ride on KA Ciliwung, the train that nobody knows exists.


Denpasar to Dili Flights On Batavia Air

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011, by . 10 Comments

Batavia Air commences flights between Indonesia's tourist hub of Bali and Dili, capital city of Timor Leste (East Timor).


Jakarta to Sydney Flights

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010, by . 2 Comments

Garuda increases the frequency of its flights between Jakarta and Sydney.


Air Asia’s Expansion

Sunday, December 12th, 2010, by . 5 Comments

Air Asia's plan to grow its business in Indonesia and beyond.


Indonesia to Europe Flights

Thursday, November 18th, 2010, by . 10 Comments

Some of the increased options that passengers now have for international flights to Europe.


Lawful Tax Evasion

Friday, November 12th, 2010, by . 7 Comments

Duty/tax-free shopping for tourists is coming to Indonesia, sort of.


Family-Friendly Flying

Thursday, November 4th, 2010, by . 12 Comments

How to get where you family needs to go with minimal stress? Which Indonesian airline is best suited to bringing the wife and kids?


Let There Be Rock.. and cigarettes

Monday, September 27th, 2010, by . 12 Comments

South-East Asia’s biggest music festival is coming to Jakarta, supported by a tobacco company.
 


Have A Little Faith?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010, by . 11 Comments

Chris learns the hard way how to purchase travel insurance in Indonesia.


Darwin Awards 4 Indonesia

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, by . 36 Comments

Celebrating Indonesians' contributions to natural selection by way of careless deaths.


Indonesia Hotel Picks

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010, by . 19 Comments

Boy picking noseLonely Planet's picks for the best hotel and hostel accommodation in Indonesia.


You’re Outta Here!

Friday, May 7th, 2010, by . 35 Comments

Plane Sailing (Part 2) - Tips for booking international flights from or in Indonesia.


Free Stuff in Indonesia

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, by . 4 Comments

The many low-cost or free tourist attractions in the cities of Jakarta and Surabaya.


Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

Saturday, March 13th, 2010, by . 20 Comments

A discussion of Indonesia's finest, according to Indonesia's best travel guide, Lonely Planet.


Jakarta – The Movie

Friday, February 12th, 2010, by . 32 Comments

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


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