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Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

March 13th, 2010, by The Righteous Dude. 7 Comments

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


Jakarta – The Movie

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.


Ubud, Top City in Asia

February 8th, 2010, by Patung. 22 Comments

UbudUbud officially becomes the "Top City in Asia", as a hoop dancing festival approaches.


Tourist Visa Improvements

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

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

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


Jakarta Hotel Security

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

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


Tune Hotels, Bali

December 31st, 2009, by Ross. 31 Comments

TuneThe arrival of the cheap Tune Hotels chain in Kuta and Legian has Bali hoteliers upset.


Great Barrier Reef, Maldives, Aceh

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

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

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

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

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


Seeking Inspiration?

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

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


Little Wonder

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

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


Indonesian Airline Safety

July 22nd, 2009, by The Righteous Dude. 24 Comments

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


Hot Stuff Coming Through

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

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

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

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

RD consults another source for travel advice.


Plane Sailing? Booking Indonesian Flights Online

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

A comparison of Indonesian airlines' online booking websites.


Desperately Seeking Seclusion?

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

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


Visit Lamongan

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

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

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?

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

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


Chinese Tourism

June 23rd, 2008, by Patung. 7 Comments

Chinese TouristIndonesia's target of 300,000 Chinese tourists is regarded as too low.


Hot Indonesian Surfer Guys

April 2nd, 2008, by Patung. 15 Comments

Indonesia's hot surfer guys being used to draw tourists.


Jalan Jaksa Under Threat

March 28th, 2008, by Ross. 147 Comments

Ross fears that Jalan Jaksa in Jakarta is going to suffer re-development.


Makassar Hotels

January 2nd, 2008, by Patung. No Comments

Hotels in Makassar, otherwise called Ujung Pandang, South Sulawesi.


Manado Hotels

January 1st, 2008, by Patung. No Comments

Some of the better hotels in North Sulawesi or northern Celebes, Manado.


Seminyak Beach Hotels & Villas

December 20th, 2007, by Patung. 2 Comments

A list of the best villas and hotels in Seminyak beach, Bali, at discounted rates.


Bali Travel Tips & Advice

December 17th, 2007, by Guest Writer. 37 Comments

Tips and advice for travelling in Bali, by Dewaratugedeanom.


Travel Horror

December 9th, 2007, by Guest Writer. 21 Comments

A travel horror story from Iamisaid.


Tourist Attractions

December 4th, 2007, by Guest Writer. 3 Comments

The morality drive in parts of Indonesia is scaring off foreign tourists.


Best Toilet

September 28th, 2007, by Patung. 15 Comments

Bali has the cleanest toilets.


Canggu, Bali Villas & Hotels

September 25th, 2007, by Patung. No Comments

The Canggu beach & Batubelig area of south Bali, and its best hotels and villas.


Aceh Tourism

September 6th, 2007, by Patung. 19 Comments

Islamic law helps tourism in Aceh.


Bali Hotels & Resorts

August 25th, 2007, by Patung. No Comments

Bali hotel list, by region and town.


Visit Indonesia Year 2008

June 20th, 2007, by Patung. 71 Comments

The government is to hold a "Visit Indonesia Year" in 2008.


Kerobokan & Umalas Bali Hotels

April 26th, 2007, by Patung. No Comments

Hotels and villas in the Kerobokan and Umalas area of south Bali, near Kuta beach.


Wake Up Call For Bali

March 31st, 2007, by Guest Writer. 48 Comments

The desperate, ugly state of Bali.


Legian Beach Hotels in Bali

February 26th, 2007, by Patung. 2 Comments

Hotels, villas, and resorts on Legian beach, Bali.


Visa on Arrival, Fiscal Tax

January 24th, 2007, by Patung. 156 Comments

On visas and fiscal tax.


Expat Medical Insurance

January 8th, 2007, by Patung. 16 Comments

Expat health and medical insurance in Indonesia.


List of Hotels in Jakarta

May 13th, 2006, by Patung. 27 Comments

Jakarta has a gaggle of hotels to suit most budgets. To make a reservation at a hotel in Jakarta click the directory listings below.




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