For those of you who are looking to get from Bali to Jakarta this year, I thought you might benefit from reading my experience taking the train, bus and ferry to travel between the two. For this part of our trip we decided to take the scenic route from Bali to Jakarta. The journey involved… READ MORE >
Indonesia Airports Departure Tax – Cash Only
We arrived at Jakarta Airport in plenty of time to check in for our flight back to Bangkok, had all our documents ready, and even had some money left over to get a coffee or some food at the airport. But we were in for a surprise, as no-one had mentioned that you need to… READ MORE >
How To Get From Jakarta City Center To The Airport
There are two main ways to get from Jakarta city center to the airport – bus and taxi. As a taxi to the airport is quite reasonably priced, that’s what we opted for. You pay extra, but have the convenience of a door-to-door service. We got a Bluebird Taxi, as this is the company that… READ MORE >
Balista Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
For our first two nights in Jakarta we stayed at Balista Hotel. We chose this because it was only around 2 km from Gambir train station, which we were arriving at, and because it was near two great vegetarian restaurants. There was also a night market a couple of minutes’ walk away on Jalan Pasar… READ MORE >
Amaris Hotel Juanda, Jakarta, Indonesia
For our second hotel in Jakarta, we opted for Amaris Hotel Juanda. This is a new hotel, so the inside looks great. The rooms are simply furnished, but perfect for our needs. It cost around $42 per night with Agoda, which is very reasonable for the quality and location. Click here to book a room at… READ MORE >
