Indonesia travel tales and tips

Indonesia travel tales

Our customers share their travelling experiences in Indonesia. Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation. Also, you might want to read our Bali city guide, and Lombok city guide.

P Ho	19 August 2003
Stayed at Novotel Coralia Benoa Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
For asians, I reckon Bali isn't really the place you would go for food. The fare caters mainly to the europeans/americans. Be careful of the whole row of money changers right outside the hotel. The money you changed are actually lesser than what's calculated.
J Gettman	14 August 2003
Stayed at Balisani Padma Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
Although it seems travelers are returning to Bali, the Kuta-Legian area is still pretty sad. A lot of empty tables. Ubud, however, seemed much the same as I remember it on my last visit about six years ago. All the restaurants we ate in had excellent food and service. My partner and I stayed in the Ubud Village Hotel. Beautiful room with outside private garden and bath and shower area. Very nice staff.
J Loeks	12 August 2003
Stayed at Novotel Solo - Solo, Indonesia.
Nice taking the becak's (rick shaws) around to see the town.
R Abdul manaf	10 August 2003
Stayed at Elmi Hotel - Surabaya, Indonesia.
Sarangan is about 6 hrs drive from Surabaya - outstanding view, cool, friendly villagers and nice waterfalls.
S Vohra	03 August 2003
Stayed at Park Lane Jakarta, The - Jakarta, Indonesia.
Jakarta is a terrible mess, it is overcrowded, hot and full of cheats. Every cabby will try to cheat you, from the cabbie to the shopkeeper, pretend he does not understand what you're saying etc. On taxis, avoid the normal blue taxis, opt for the black Silver Bird instead. Even though it is 50% more expensive, at least it is spacious and the aircon works well. Jalan Thamrin is a good place for shopping, eating out etc. though very crowded. Cafe Batavia is highly recommended, though I found it far from civilization, a little shady, very expensive and devoid of crowds on a Saturday evening!
M Racines	30 July 2003
Stayed at Novotel Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Yogyakarta never ceases to amaze me. I have been here so many times, yet every visit is still worth remembering. I never fail to take a stroll along Jalan Malioboro - a haven for cheap traditional crafts, from the colorful batiks to the uniquely designed trinkets, masks to shirts and export overruns. And if that's not enough, try visiting Pasar Bringhardjo, where there seems to be an endless of anything and everything Indonesian or Javanese. A tour to the many batik houses around the Sultan's palace is also worth trying - you could even try your skill in batik painting. After a day of bargaining and shopping, have a nice dinner of fried chicken or catfish at the many food stalls that crop up along the road as dusk sets in. If your lucky, you might even be serenaded by some local troubadors. Be ready though for some coins, music does not come free here.
H Ho	28 July 2003
Stayed at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Majapahit - Surabaya, Indonesia.
The Bali-style Spa is around 375,000 per person.
M Liddell	28 July 2003
Stayed at Atlet Century Park Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
Head for Pasaraya Grande Mall for shopping, not too far by Taxi.
M Racines	26 July 2003
Stayed at Atlet Century Park Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
Check out the small pubs at Jalan Jaksa near Jalan Thamrin - cozy, cheap and lots of foreigners.
C Prosser	09 July 2003
Stayed at Griya Santrian Beach Cottages - Bali, Indonesia.
I really enjoyed Bali. I was struck at how friendly everyone I encountered was. Bali has definitely been hit hard by the bombing, and my heart goes out to the Balinese. They are warm, friendly, charming people. They made me feel safe and welcomed. I hired a car and driver for two days, and was able to see the standard sights. As this was my first visit, that was fine. The next time I go back, I would like to spend more time on the western side of the island. If you are going to Bali, be prepared to deal with the street hawkers. They are everywhere, and they are agressive. I even ended up in a small tug of war with a sarong hawker over the loaner sarongs at Pura Ulan Batur. (I was bigger, so I won!) Bali is definitely worth a visit.

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