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Family-Friendly Hotels

Feb 3rd, by Chris, no comments

Hints and tips for booking a suitable hotel for your Indonesian family holiday.

Top-rated Indonesian Cuisine

Jan 21st, by Chris, 14 comments

Indonesian cuisine highly rated by CNN Go travel magazine, but perceived to need promotion.

Fat Surcharge

Jan 12th, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 25 comments

Claims Indonesian airports weigh not just baggage, but passengers too.

To Invoke Or To Invest

Jan 9th, by Chris, 14 comments

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

Fly in Indonesia, Get $

Jan 1st, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 4 comments

Indonesia’s domestic airlines must compensate passengers affected by delays.

People’s Choice: Best Indonesian Hotels 2011/2012

Dec 5th, by Chris, 5 comments

What locals think are the best hotels in Indonesia, the 2011/2012 Indonesian Travel and Tourism Awards.

Citilink Best Budget Airline

Nov 29th, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 1 comment

Citilink unexpectedly voted by the public as Indonesia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for 2011/2012.

Barack Obama vs Paris Hilton in Bali

Nov 21st, by Chris, 25 comments

Whose visit contributed more to economic/social conditions in Bali – Barack Obama or Paris Hilton? You decide.

Wonder-ful Komodo

Nov 13th, by Chris, 10 comments

Komodo Island and its unique Komodo Dragon have been named one of the New 7 Wonders.

Flying Monkeys

Nov 11th, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 4 comments

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

Bikes, Beras, Borobudur

Nov 8th, by Chris, 2 comments

The continuing adventures of competitors on “The Amazing Race” in Yogyakarta.

All Aboard! Booking Indonesian Train Tickets

Nov 1st, by Chris, 6 comments

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

Indiana Jones and the “Temple of Jakarta”

Oct 26th, by Chris, 10 comments

Young Americans run riot around the scenic spots of the Yogyakarta area in “The Amazing Race”.

New Indonesian Tourism Minister

Oct 21st, by Chris, 10 comments

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

Surabaya Airport Wipes The Floor

Oct 19th, 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

Oct 11th, by Chris, 7 comments

The “top choice” hotels of Bali and Lombok, as judged by Lonely Planet.

Sumatra For The Intrepid

May 12th, by Chris, 10 comments

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

Bali Bromo Express

Apr 17th, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 8 comments

How to get to Malang in East Java to see Bromo mountain, etc; flying from Bali and Jakarta.

Lion Air Pricing Structure

Mar 14th, by David, via Mau Ke Mana, no comments

News on Lion Air, their pricing structure, and how competitors might be faring.

Family Hotel in Bali

Mar 7th, by David, 2 comments

Review of the Bali Baruna Holiday Inn hotel in Tuban, good choice for a family holiday.

Medan to Nias

Feb 22nd, by David, via Mau Ke Mana, 1 comment

How to get to Nias Island in Sumatra, flights on Wings Air and Merpati from Medan to Nias.

Airline Passenger Numbers 2010

Feb 7th, by David, via Mau Ke Mana, 6 comments

Passengers numbers in the world’s 12th biggest domestic market continue to grow.

Long Stay Visas for over 55′s

Jan 19th, by David, 23 comments

Oldster foreigners and tourists can stay in Indonesia for months on end, on a new long stay visa.

Jakarta’s Cartesian Train

Jan 12th, by Chris, 5 comments

Taking a ride on KA Ciliwung around central Jakarta, the train nobody knows exists.

Denpasar to Dili Flights On Batavia Air

Jan 2nd, by Chris, via Mau Ke Mana, 10 comments

Batavia Air commences flights between Denpasar (Bali) and Dili, capital of East Timor/Timor Leste.

Heritage Air

Dec 21st, by David, via Mau Ke Mana, 1 comment

A new air service, Heritage Air, providing flights from Bandung to two cities in Malaysia.

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