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10 Stereotypes About Jakarta (and why they are inaccurate)
Jakarta was named as one of worst expat cities to live in by BusinessWeek in an article published in 2009. Among long term expatriates living here, this ranking could not have been more inaccurate and...
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Circle K vs. 7/11: Which Take-Away Food Tastes Better?
I could have called this article: Circle K vs 7-Eleven: Which take-away food will not make you sick? At the bottom of my residence, I have a Circle K on my left, and a 7-Eleven on my right. Both about...
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Air Asia: Why it is the Worst Low-Cost Airline?
I am surprised that Air Asia can still get the title of "World's Best Low Cost Airlines" in 2013 considering it is by far the worst company and the one company I always try to avoid when flying in...
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Salsa, Tango and Latin Dancing in Jakarta
Salsa has been popular in Jakarta since the early 2000s. You can actually dance and listen to Latin music any single night of the week in selected bars, clubs and restaurants in the city (see the...
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Expat Communities in Jakarta
The population of Jakarta is predominantly made of Indonesians from Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi or any of the other islands of Indonesia. The first ethnic minority would be Indonesian Chinese....
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Jakarta Nightlife 2014
Jakarta nightlife has changed quite a bit since my previous guides: "Jakarta Nightlife 2011", "Jakarta Nightlife 2012" and "Jakarta Nightlife Tips". Before you head out tonite, these are the latest...
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Bengawan Restaurant @ Keraton at the Plaza Hotel
If you are a Mexican food lover, you can read my review of my favorite Spanish and Mexican places in Jakarta.Keraton at the Plaza in Jakarta might be one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in the...
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Blu at Shangri-La Hotel
Blu at Shangri-La is the new fancy lounge of the Shangri-La Hotel, located right next to their huge swimming pool.The main advantage with it is that you can say to your wife you want to go to Blu, then...
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Top 10 Rooftop Bars in Jakarta
When you live and work in a city like Jakarta, you might want to elevate yourself above the traffic and the pollution. Rooftop bars give you this opportunity to enjoy a drink outside in the open air...
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Publik Markette vs Caffé Milano
Following the opening of Central retail store and Uniqlo in Grand Indonesia, there has been a few new restaurants opening in this part of the mall. The two most popular are Publik Markette and Caffè...
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Newton Executive Club (Lokasari)
Newton is a new luxury "Executive Club" with a lounge and a karaoke. It is located in the red-light district of Lokasari, just next to Mille's.At the moment it is still quiet and the customers are...
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Jakarta Nightlife in 2015
Jakarta nightlife has been a bit disappointing recently. After living over 10 years in Jakarta, 2015 is so far my worst year in the city, nightlife-wise. As Jakarta is becoming more developed, its...
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Top 10 Beer Bars, Pubs and Beer Gardens in Jakarta in 2015
Starting 2015, you are normally not allowed to buy any alcohol, including beer, from minimarts all over Indonesia. It should take a few months before someone smart finds a way to bypass the law so...
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Top 10 Striptease and Sexy Dancer Shows in Jakarta in 2015
Yes, even in self-righteous Indonesia you will find more strip clubs and sexy dancers than in most other Asian countries. Sure Bangkok has its fair share of gogo bars, but women there rarely go full...
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Dream Ultralounge (Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta)
Dream Ultralounge is a luxury club, restaurant and lounge who had its soft opening in February 2015. It is part of the revamping of the restaurant Moovina, which has been split in several venues,...
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3 Reasons I Don't Read Indonesian Food Blogs
Before criticizing Indonesian food blogs, I will criticize myself first. Hopefully it will spare me the whataboutery comments:- My blog is visually not appealing.- I make grammar and spelling...
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Top 10 Best Bars in Jakarta in 2015
As promised on my Jakarta Nightlife 2015 review, I am updating the blog with my list of Jakarta's best venues in 2015. For more recommendation about the best bars in the city, you can check my review...
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Online Dating Sites & Apps In Indonesia
I once wrote a review about dating Indonesian girls and where to meet them. You can still read it here: Where to meet Indonesian girls? Most of the information on the review is still valid, but it...
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30 Groups Who Own Jakarta Nightlife
You would be surprised to know that 90% of Jakarta's main clubs, bars, spas and karaokes are in the hands of less than 50 persons and only about 30 groups.It is quite difficult to know precisely who...
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13 Reasons the Indonesian Police is the Best in the World
Even though the Indonesian Police is receiving some bad press occasionally, I thought it was time to celebrate their work and ethic through a short illustrated post. I haven't traveled that much in the...
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