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 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.
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| W Mc quillen |
17 March 2005 |
Stayed at Bali Hilton International - Bali, Indonesia.
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Gado Gado Restaurant is on the Legian Beach and food is delicious. Kori's Restaurant was also excellent. We mostly walked or took taxis. Beach Markets have the best deals. Nusa Dua is quieter and prettier than Kuta/Legian/Seminyak. Less people and less hectic. Would stay in Nusa Dua and taxi back to Kuta area when need arises.
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| D Kho |
17 March 2005 |
Stayed at Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta Hotel - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Yogjarkata is a relative safe place to travel despite of the warnings issued by certain paranoid countries. Occasional annoyances such as usual touting at major tourist attractions and sales talk from strangers on the road. However, was never in danger at any time and we were traveling as a family with an infant. Places/Things not to miss: Ramayana Ballet at Purawisata, Becak ride around city, Imogiri, Yogjarkata Kraton, Evening stroll along Jalan Malioboro, Prambanan Temples, Borobodur, Candi Sukuh.
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| M Turner |
15 March 2005 |
Stayed at Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Didn't think much of the city (apart from the friendly people), but really enjoyed Borobudur, Prambanan, etc. Kraton Ratu Boko (palace ruins just south of Prambanan) is well worth a visit. It's quite a hike up some steep steps, but the views are magnificent. Taxis from the airport are fixed price (like Bali).
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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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| D Smith |
21 February 2005 |
Stayed at Bunga Permai - Bali, Indonesia.
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Ubud is a must see for Bali traveler's, though at the end of your trip makes more sense as this is a great place to shop and you don't want to burden yourself with stuff. Cafe Wayan was our favorite restaurant... sort of like following the white rabbit into the warren. Great food, sharp, attentive service. Friendly staff.
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| A Sanusi (additional night) |
20 February 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Kemayoran - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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For shopping, I would recommend you to go to Tanabang, Mangga Dua, Pasar Senen, Pasar Baroe and Sarinah Store. The price is cheap and unbelievable. If you love history and heritage, don't miss to visit Gaja Mada National Museum and Monas.
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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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| C Harding |
12 February 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Malioboro Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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I liked Jogya, found the people friendly and helpful. I went to Burobadur and Prabaran temples, each a 4 hour expedition for 50$AU each, with my own driver and guide. The guide an elderly gentleman who speaks English, French and German plus many local languages. Silver smiths (not the one recommended by my guide!) and batik (Go to one that has prices marked) I found a batik seller who sat me down, gave me tea and demonstrated the whole art of making a batik picture. I bought a nice piece for 49$AU and was told by the opposition that the exhibition wasn't really closing down next day and that I had been fleeced. But I still think I got my money's worth! Riding in the becaks is terrifying as you are in front of the pedaller as he pushes through the traffic at an intersection and you think you are going to die. And everything is incredibly cheap.
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| D Shah |
09 February 2005 |
Stayed at Melasti Beach Bungalows - Bali, Indonesia.
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I visited Tanah Lot, Kintamani, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua.
I liked the Tanah Lot most, it has excellent view of sunset the best I have ever seen. Trip to Kintamani was full day with many places to cover starting with Balinese dance, which I found not that good and waste of money...rest was ok as scenary was good. The best around Bali was sea and water sports the water is really clean and beaches are well maintained and it has nice waves.
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