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Living in Jakarta: Best Neighborhoods for Expats (2024)
I previously wrote about the best areas to stay in Jakarta for tourists. You may want to read this article as well to get a first introduction to the city's neighborhoods. I wouldn't say that there...
View ArticleJakarta Nightlife: 15 Best Nightclubs (Updated 2024)
The following is a ranking of the most happening nightclubs in Jakarta at the moment.Note: I updated this review of Jakarta's best nightclubs in January 2024. The line between a club and a bar can be...
View ArticleKemang Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs [2024]
Kemang is one of the best neighborhoods to live in Jakarta, especially for foreign families. Contrary to SCBD or Sudirman, it is mostly low rise and it retains a certain village vibe.It also has a...
View ArticleKhon Kaen Nightlife - Best Bars and Clubs [2024]
In this review of Khon Kaen nightlife, I will give you tips about the best areas to party, where to stay near the clubs, my favorite venues and how to meet people.Khon Kaen is a medium-sized Thai city...
View ArticleWhat to do in Jakarta in 24 hours?
Many tourists stay in Jakarta for only 1 night, usually before heading to Bali. If you are in the same situation, you might be wondering what are the best things to do in the city in 24 hours or...
View ArticleGuide to Choosing Your Hotel in Jakarta [2024]
In this guide, I will answer all the questions I received from readers regarding the best hotels to choose for a stay in Jakarta.What is the best area to stay in Jakarta?Pick any hotel located along or...
View ArticleWhat To Buy in Indonesia: Souvenirs, Gifts and Cheap Stuff
If you are visiting Indonesia as a tourist, you are probably looking for gifts or souvenirs to bring back home. You may also be wondering if there are some cheap items that are worth buying here more...
View ArticleCheap Bars in Jakarta for Backpackers / Students
Clubbing in Jakarta is almost always expensive, especially if you drink alcohol (thanks to a 150% tax in imported liquor).If you are a backpacker, a visitor on a budget, or a student, you may be...
View ArticleGuide to Karaokes and KTV Bars in Jakarta [2024]
Karaoke and KTV bars in Jakarta are used for a multitude of purposes. Singing is one of them, but it is definitely not the only reason. Commonly, they are used for prostitution, drugs, private...
View ArticleBest Bars to Meet Expats and Foreigners in Jakarta [2024]
The expat/foreign population in Jakarta is smaller than that of other Asian capitals, both because of government regulations making it harder to hire low-skilled foreigners, and because of the lack of...
View ArticleMedan Nightlife: Best Bars and Nightclubs [2024]
I spent a few days in Medan and I had the opportunity to try its nightlife.As you would expect, Medan is far from being a party town. It is more conservative than many other Indonesian cities and there...
View ArticleBintan Nightlife - Tanjung Pinang & Lagoi Bay [2024]
Bintan nightlife is very limited.The island, located about 1 hour from Singapore, is not exactly popular with party-goers but with families, couples, or golfers.Most of the tourists stay in the north...
View Article11 Best Secret and Unspoiled Indonesians Islands [2024]
The next Bali or the next Lombok is listed below. If you are a tourist considering going to Bali to enjoy a quiet beach holiday, just forget it. Bali is ridiculously overcrowded and it is starting to...
View ArticleLuang Prabang Nightlife - Best Things to Do At Night [2024]
Luang Prabang, Laos' most touristic city, does not have the reputation of being a party town. While there are plenty of things to do during the day, from visiting temples to swimming in waterfalls,...
View ArticleSingapore Nightlife: Best Bars and Clubs [2024]
Singapore nightlife, once boring and sleepy, has become one of the best in Southeast Asia.The range of options for going out at night has no equivalent elsewhere in the region: Michelin-starred...
View ArticleGili Trawangan Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs (Lombok) [2024]
I wrote this summary of Gili Trawangan nightlife (Lombok) after spending 3 nights there in May 2024. I had not visited the island in almost 10 years, and yet it didn't change much. It is just a bit...
View ArticleBishkek Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs - Kyrgyzstan [2024]
I stayed in Bishkek for a short week while visiting Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Naturally, I was curious to discover its nightlife, which was recommended to me by several friends.Since I was there during...
View ArticleNightlife in Tangerang - BSD - Gading Serpong [2024]
This is a short overview of the nightlife in Tangerang and more precisely in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) and Gading Serpong.Tangerang and South Tangerang are two separate suburban cities located about 20...
View ArticleCanggu and Seminyak Nightlife [2024]
Canggu and Seminyak are now the best areas for nightlife in Bali. Below are the best bars and nightclubs there to party during your holiday:Canggu Nightlife: Where to Party?Canggu is a growing area...
View ArticleBest Bars Near Grand Indonesia / Plaza Indonesia [2024]
The area near the malls Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia, around the iconic Bunderan Hotel Indonesia (Hotel Indonesia roundabout) is one of the most strategic to meet friends for drinks and party...
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