Jakarta’s Best: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 25th, 2006 | By Barrie | 5 Comments »

If you are heading over to Jakarta in the near future and like to party, then the Jakarta Post has put together a list of some of the hotspots to go cruising and have a real fabulous night out.

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Big Bucks Burger: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 23rd, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

I have never been a great lover of junk food and most certainly wouldn’t fork out the Rupiah for the cholesterol-high shit. But, Candika did twist my arm when we visited Bali a month back and dragged me (screaming!) to Pizza Hut.

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MONAS – the National Monument: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 20th, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Situated in the centre of Jakarta city is the National Monument, or, MONAS. It is one of several historical monuments to be found in the city and it was erected on 80 hectares of land in Monas square. It is a commemoration monument in recognition of the people of Indonesia and their fight against the Dutch.

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Wet Markets Restoration: Tangerang, West Java, Indonesia

December 20th, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

I get really pissed off when I read about big business and conglomerates crushing the little guy who really just wants to make a living to support his family. It is happening around the world, and in Indonesia, at Tangerang.

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More Old Finds in Jakarta: Indonesia

December 20th, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Recently I have putting up stories about construction work being undertaken in Jakarta’s Old Town and the artifacts and historical items they have uncovered.

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National Museum: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 18th, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

For anyone interested in the cultural and national heritage of Indonesia then the one place worth a visit is the National Museum.

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Taman Mini Indonesia: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 17th, 2006 | By Barrie | No Comments »

To the east of Jakarta central, about 18 klms or a 30 min drive, is located the 300 acre extensive park known as Taman Mini (miniature park). This cultural area provides visitors with an overall view of all the 33 provinces of the archipelago in the form of traditional houses, handicrafts and clothing.

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Ipoh Food in Jakarta: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 16th, 2006 | By Barrie | 1 Comment »

I adore my Asian food and last week A. Junaidi wrote a fabulous restaurant review in the JP about a recent newcomer to the Jakarta food scene – the House of Ipoh.

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More Historic Discoveries: Jakarta, Indonesia

December 13th, 2006 | By Wombat | No Comments »

It is amazing what can be found when the modern parts of a city are re-modelled. History reveals itself.
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Book Review: Icons of Art: National Museum of Jakarta

December 13th, 2006 | By Wombat | No Comments »

Over the weekend I was reading the JP and came cross a fabulous book review by Helly Minarti on the soon-to-be-released Icons of Art: National Museum Jakarta written byRetno Sulistianingsih Sitowati and Prof. Dr. John N. Miksic Joop Ave.
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