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Bandung, Indonesia

Bandung is the highland city a mere two-hour drive from Jakarta. Situated amongst the inland mountains of Java, this town is famous for its many Universities, its cool highland weather, and its scenery. ...

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East Asia's Best Beaches

Alex Garland’s 1996 novel The Beach gained cult status, especially amongst young western tourists who “backpacked” around Asia in search of places and experiences similar to those described...

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Jakarta's roots can be found in North Jakarta, along the coast69

Visiting North Jakarta

North Jakarta is on the coast. The Java Sea is directly north of this district. North Jakarta is home to two important ports. There are several attractions related to North Jakarta’s position as the...

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Visiting Yogyakarta, Indonesia

While much of Indonesia has its eyes on the future, Yogyakarta is one place where the past exists alongside the modern. Those seeking to visit exotic and soulful Java will find what they have been dreaming...

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Kuta

Some of the old hands will tell new visitors what Bali used to be like “back in the day”. What was once a surfer’s paradise is now a mass of concrete where the tourist trade is plied to...

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Borobudur Temple, near Semarang75

Semarang: Java's Metropolis

Tourists who are seeking real Java will not be disappointed by Semarang, Central Java’s capital. A mix of many different cultures marks this place. The historic buildings of Dutch colonial rule are...

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The Kraton, Yogyakarta71

Southeast Asia's Best Unknown Destinations

Insular Southeast Asia is often a misunderstood place. Perhaps it has just been a case of bad P.R. Indonesia’s airline disasters, the Philippines political problems and separatist movements, and...

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West Jakarta (photo by Jpatokal)69

West Jakarta

West of Central Jakarta is home to Indonesia’s busiest Chinatown. A wide range of restaurants and karaoke joints might be the most unmistakable parts of this area of Jakarta, but a closer look will...

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Bogor, Indonesia

Visitors to Java will all support the claim that Jakarta goes on forever. Indonesia’s sprawling capital has numerous districts and suburbs. The 5 main districts are only the half of it. Many people...

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Bali

Bali is known for its beaches, ideal surfing conditions, and hotels, but, at least in tourist brochures, little is mentioned about the unique and ancient culture of this small Indonesian island. Bali is...

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