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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Indonesia
Know the most popular landmarks in Indonesia. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
Bali city guide,
and Lombok city guide.
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| M Brosda |
02 August 2005 |
Stayed at Le Meridien Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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The hotel is near the National Museum which is very informative about the Indonesian history, also for shopping Plaza Indonesia is just 5 minutes away by car. But of course you need to be careful, not to forget to lock the car anywhere you go as crime rate is quite high in Jakarta.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
18 July 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Purosani - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Take the Full Day car rental (included driver) at the hotel. The driver is well trained and could take you from Borobudur to Prambanan to Traditional dances and shopping. For US$50 net it was well worth it. For a local tour near the hotel area, take the becak outside the hotel with the "Melia Purosani" painted on the side. Very friendly and helpful.
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| J Feldt |
01 June 2005 |
Stayed at Inna Sindhu Beach - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali is getting westernized little by little with all of the bad habits. Recommend that newbies only use Blue Bird cabs and learn the real price before negotiating with street cabs. Also go to Matahari or Hardy's and check the max price for art goods then you are prepared for the markets like Sukawati.
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
10 May 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel & Apartment - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Waterworld is just a few minutes drive by taxi. There's also mangga dua mall next door for your electronics needs. Food court on 5th level. Minimart on 4th. Mangga dua SQUARE is just 5 mins by Bajai (scooter). Taxis will insist on min charge, or take the opp route to delay time. This has carrefour, shops (clothes,handbags), and food court with great ambience. The in place for this area.
Bluebird cabs are generally reliable. The doors will lock as soon as you leave hotel compound. Don't panic, This is for your own safety. Night street stalls sell cheap stuff outside main road. Just be wary of pickpockets. Not my scene.
For good indonesian food, drop by Pondok Laguna (at lunch/dinner time only). It's located on jalan batu ceper/ batu tulis. Ask taxis if they know where it is first, else just get the hell out. Once you get there, sample their in house specials. Gurame goreng, tahu sumbat, sayur asem, ayam bakar and list goes on. Great food! Make sure you find a bluebird cab to hitch a ride home. Head to Pasar Baru if you are into more shopping. You can find oil painting there too.
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| J Williams |
31 March 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali is a wonderful place. Its History, Culture and Religion are enchanting and the People infectiously warm. To do the island justice it needs at least a devoted 2 weeks of adventure. I would recommend basing any Vacation in Ubud. Although lacking the inevitable lure of a beach, Ubud is conveniently located in the centre of Bali and is therefore an excellent point from which to launch your adventures to every corner of the island.
The People in Ubud are wonderful, the food and entertainment equally so. With prices here much cheaper than the coastal resorts. The restaurants are fantastic value, highlights being the terrific Casa Luna and Laka Lece. The music of the famed Ubud Jazz Cafe is also an evening not to be missed. Transport is in abundance, be assured you will not walk more than 15 metres without another local asking you if you need any, but they are not in any way harassing, merely looking to make an honest living. Organised tours, which will be private to you and your party, are available through many of the hotels.
If you are willing to explore, and not be one of the passive masses, Bali is the perfect destination for any adventurous traveller.
I can't wait to go back.
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| R Mohd yatim |
11 March 2005 |
Stayed at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Visited Plaza Indonesia, Ancol Dreamland, ITC Mangga Dua and ITC Kuningan.
Can get taxi very easily from the hotel but again the traffic is quite bad esp. during peak hours. Enjoy shopping at Kuningan, Mangga Dua and also Soga (Plaza Indonesia).
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| R Kusumandyoko |
19 February 2005 |
Stayed at Le Meridien Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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I was on a business trip, I rent a car and drive. It's okay if you have the guts, but hey, I use to live there for 3 years, so I'm alright with Jakarta driving experience. If you want to go anywhere on Thamrin/sudirman stretch, I'd recommend the Buslane Bus... it's by far the fastest way to reach anywhere from Mangga Besar to Blok m, and there's a bus stop just in front of the hotel....
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| A Haendel |
17 February 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Arcadia Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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This was a business trip, so I cannot comment on tourist sites. As for transport, I would recommend to stick to taxis from the Bluebird Group, as they are still the most reliable and least hassle. For phone bookings, Putra Taxis, also clean and no hassle, are better, as the minimum payment is less than with Bluebird. The Transjakarta bus (Busway) is very good if one wants to travel between North and South Jakarta.
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| W Murray |
14 January 2005 |
Stayed at Aston Atrium Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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I used Gray line for their tours...they were well informed and friendly. The hotel is very close to Gambir rail station...handy for day trips to Bandung.
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| H Lim |
01 January 2005 |
Stayed at Holiday Inn Resort Lombok - Lombok, Indonesia.
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Restaurants recommended outside hotel: Taman - wonderful Indian food; Asmara - international standard cuisine.
Taxis are cheap on Senggiggi so getting around is no problem.
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