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Jakarta: The Big Village

A travel journal to Jakarta by silverhawk

Jakarta as seen from the local point of view

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Jakarta: The Big VillageBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Good and cheap food, local adventures, etc.

Quick Tips:

There are many good cheap food in Jakarta. But always remember to try not to look and see around you in details, and you can enjoy your dining experience.

Always be aware. Pick taxis carefully, ideally from a professionally run company.

Best Way To Get Around:

Better rent a car or go by taxi. Buses are not convenient, and it's easy to get lost.

Josephine GuesthouseBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

A big house turned into a guesthouse, located in South Jakarta, within walking distance to the commercial area of Blok M where there are shops and a big department store, Pasaraya (Internet cafe available on the basement floor).

The rooms are spacious with air-conditioner, shower/bathtub, TV, fridge, and telephone.

The price includes breakfast and laundry.

  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by silverhawk on August 16, 2005

Josephine Guesthouse
Jl. Iskandarsyah II Blok M Jakarta, Indonesia

Chicken Porridge DinnerBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Light Dinner: Chicken Porridge"

Always remember that there are many good cheap food in Jakarta. Only try not to look and see around you in details, and you can enjoy your dining experience.

This chicken porridge opens late afternoon around 4:30/5pm. Served warm with tasty chicken broth, and cheese sticks as toppings.

  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by silverhawk on August 16, 2005

Chicken Porridge Dinner
Jl. Barito, Hawker outside the Cemetery Jakarta, Indonesia

Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands)Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Thousand Islands Underwater"

Around the small islands scattered off shore Jakarta there is an underwater national park. You can snorkel or dive from Putri Island, Kotok Island, etc.
  • Member Rating 2 out of 5 by silverhawk on August 16, 2005

Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands)
Kepulauan Seribu Jakarta, Indonesia 14450
+61 21 640 1140 (Anc

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silverhawk
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