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fredly
Virgin
Nov 28, 2008
cheking (1 reply)
Question: Jakarta

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capie
Globetrotter
Nov 12, 2008
Ramayana Ballet performance at Prambanan 4 stars
Travel Tip: Prambanan

Prambanan and its towering temple structures are magnificent and awe-inspiring . Prambanan is located in Central Java, about 20 kilometers from Yogyakarta. Walking from the car park along the main... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Nov 9, 2008
Javanese Theatre 4 stars
Travel Tip: Baharata Theatre

The theatre of Java is quite unique, and I would guess that many travelers have seen the puppet souveniers on their way across Asia. The Wayang Orang is the name for this form of shadow or puppet... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Nov 8, 2008
Old Dutch Batavia 5 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: cafe Batavia
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The Cafe Batavia is one the most historical buildings in Jakarta, and is something of a 'must see' for visitors. Following the restoration in1993, this old Dutch warehouse, office building and one... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Nov 8, 2008
Getting around Jakarta 3 stars
Travel Tip: Jakarta

I have already mentioned the fact that Jakarta is not that easy a place to get around and would recommend Bluebird taxis from the airport. But the good news is that there is an alternative when... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 31, 2008
Bamboo Bed & Breakfast in Bali 4 stars
Bed & Breakfast Review: Bamboo Bed & Breakfast

If you are looking for somewhere in the centre of Kuta that´s very clean and good value for money I can recommend Bamboo Bed & Breakfast.
The hotel is about a 10 minute walk to all the...
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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 31, 2008
Tropical Bali Hotel 4 stars
Hotel Review: Tropical Bali Hotel

If you are looking for place to chill out and relax, the Tropical Bali Hotel is an excellent option. It is a bit away from all the major attractions and shops and the beach near to the hotel is not... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 31, 2008
Nick's Homestay - Hostel in Bali 4 stars
Hostel Review: Nick's Homestay

Nick's Homestay is quite far away from the town centre but it was the most beautiful place we have stayed in and everyone was really friendly and helpful.
There are 6 rooms available to...
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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
Borobudur Magic Stupas 4 stars
Travel Tip: Borobudur

If Prambanan amazed me , Borobudur was nirvana!
No wonder is Indonesia's most visited tourist atraction. I visited Borobudur in the morning and I was impressed with stonework and the...
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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
Climbing Gunung Agung (Mount Agung) 5 stars
Travel Tip: Bali

Gunung Agung is located above the town of Besakih in Karangasem. The Balinese called it the "navel of the world". Gunung Agung ( Mount Agung) , Bali's highest mountain (3,148 m) a volcano with last... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
Busy Kuta Beach 4 stars
Travel Tip: Kuta

I arrived to the Kuta Beach at low tide. Kuta was crowded with surfers and people having lessons waiting on the beach for high tide. Kuta beach was quite shallow. You can walk out 100 meters and... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
Sunny Uluwatu Beach and Temple 4 stars
Travel Tip: Uluwatu

Uluwatu in Bali is a magnificent location along the southern-most coast of Bali the southern tip of Bali in the Badung Regency. The 3 highlights of this trip for me were the nice sunsets from the... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Oct 13, 2008
Top Quality in Jakarta 5 stars
Hotel Review: Shangri-La Hotel

The Shangri La is the one hotel I have had the fortune to stay at when in Jakrta. I'm sure there are other good hotels in the city, but this has been selected for me on three occasions, so either... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Oct 12, 2008
Choose the right Cab from the airport 4 stars
Travel Tip: Jakarta Airport

Quite rightly passengers arriving at Jakarta airport should be wary about the taxis available. There have been too many stories of people being ripped off, having items stolen and worse. Its not a... [more]

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orangetravel
Discoverer
Aug 16, 2008
A New Discovery in Indonesia 4 stars
Travel Tip: Batam Island

Another destination that is full of life in Indonesia is Batam Island. What amazes me is that this place is called an island though what I saw there are not so “islandish.” Contrary to a... [more]

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Renee38
Virgin
Jul 26, 2008