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Lonely Planet’s Indonesia Highlights

Mar 13th, by Chris, 20 comments

The best of Indonesia, according to Indonesia’s best travel guide Lonely Planet.

Jakarta – The Movie

Feb 12th, by Chris, 32 comments

This Valentine’s Day, Chris invites submissions for a Jakartan tribute film.

Ubud, Top City in Asia

Feb 8th, by David, 22 comments

Ubud is officially the Top City in Asia while a hoop dancing festival approaches.

Tourist Visa Improvements

Feb 2nd, by Chris, 27 comments

Finally! Indonesia improves its oft-criticised visa on arrival.

Lounging Around in Indonesia

Jan 26th, by Chris, 4 comments

Chris measures up Indonesia’s many airport executive lounges.

Jakarta Hotel Security

Jan 8th, by Chris, 33 comments

Six months on, is it business as usual for Jakarta hotels security?

Tune Hotels, Bali

Dec 31st, by Ross, 31 comments

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

Great Barrier Reef, Maldives, Aceh

Dec 29th, by Chris, 36 comments

The BBC says Aceh is the next great diving location, diving at Pulau Weh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Reno Tours Jakarta

Dec 14th, by Chris, 6 comments

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

Reading More About Indonesia

Nov 9th, by Chris, 8 comments

A review of “The Indonesia Reader”, an anthology of Indonesian history, culture and politics.

Best Airport Toilets 2009

Oct 6th, by Chris, 8 comments

Surabaya airport’s toilets top the class of 2009.

Seeking Inspiration?

Aug 24th, by Chris, 14 comments

Chris finds inspiration atop Mt Kelimutu, in Flores.

Little Wonder

Aug 7th, by Chris, 14 comments

Chris visits the only hobbit cave this side of Middle-Earth in Flores, Indonesia.

Indonesian Airline Safety

Jul 22nd, by Chris, 26 comments

The European Union lifts the Indonesian flight ban, good and bad news regarding Indonesia’s airline safety record.

Hot Stuff Coming Through

Jul 15th, by Chris, 5 comments

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

Non-visiting Friends & Relatives

May 27th, by Chris, 16 comments

Chris wonders if expats don’t get (m)any visitors from home.

Airline Frequent Flyers Programs

May 21st, by Chris, 8 comments

RD on Indonesian airline frequent flyer and loyalty programs, are they the world’s lamest, or just the least used?

Note-worthy Highlights of Indonesia

May 6th, by Chris, 12 comments

The travel highlights of Indonesia, as seen on the country’s banknotes and currency.

Plane Sailing? Booking Indonesian Flights Online

Apr 22nd, by Chris, 35 comments

A comparison of Indonesian airlines’ online booking websites.

Desperately Seeking Seclusion?

Apr 9th, by Chris, 24 comments

Desperately seeking seclusion? RD on Indonesia’s best deserted beaches.

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