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Soekarno–Hatta Line: Jakarta airport railway and station guide

October 13, 2024 By James Clark 3 Comments

A guide to the Soekarno–Hatta Line – the Jakarta airport train. Travel information, tickets, and which stations are best for visitors. The Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line (formerly the Soekarno–Hatta Airport Rail Link) is the airport railway connecting Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Central Jakarta. The Soekarno–Hatta Line was built with the combination of a new railway […]

Filed Under: Urban Rail Transit Tagged With: indonesia, jakarta, jakarta airport, java, southeast asia rail

Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh): A guide to the fastest train in Southeast Asia

June 20, 2024 By James Clark 10 Comments

A complete guide to Whoosh, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway. Station guides, buying tickets, what to expect onboard, and how to get to the stations. The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway is the first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia, with a top travel speed of 350 km/h. After years of construction delays and cost blowouts, the railway officially […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: bandung, high-speed railway, indonesia, jakarta, java, southeast asia rail

Guesthouse Review: RedDoorz @ Kebon Kacang, Jakarta – indonesia

August 26, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: RedDoorz @ Kebon Kacang. Address: Jl. Kebon Kacang IV No. 43A, Tanah Abang, Jakarta, Indonesia. I stayed at RedDoorz @ Kebon Kacang Jakarta, Indonesia. I booked online at the rate of 10.32 USD per night, which was one of the cheapest private rooms I could find in Jakarta. Kebon Kacang is in Central […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: guesthouse, indonesia, jakarta, java, reddoorz

Hotel Review: Star Hotel Jaksa, Jakarta – Indonesia

August 23, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Star Hotel Jaksa. Address: Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam I Gg. 7 No. 04, RW 02, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Thamrin, Jakarta, Indonesia. I stayed at Star Hotel Jaksa RedPartner in Jakarta, Indonesia. I booked it online at the rate of 163,421 IDR ($10.68 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, indonesia, jakarta, jalan jaksa, java, oyo hotels

Hotel Review: RedDoorz Plus @ Thamrin, Jakarta – Indonesia

August 19, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: RedDoorz Plus @ Thamrin. Address: Jl Blora No 23 RT.2 / RW.6, Menteng, Thamrin, Jakarta, Indonesia. I stayed at RedDoorz Plus @ Thamrin in Jakarta, Indonesia. I booked online at the rate of 242,355 IDR ($15.89 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and lacation in Jakarta. RedDoorz Plus @ […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, indonesia, jakarta, java, reddoorz

Where to stay in Jakarta : The best areas for visitors and best hotels

April 21, 2023 By James Clark

A guide for where to stay in Jakarta – finding the best areas that are close to transport, entertainment, and major tourist sites. Jakarta is the biggest city in Southeast Asia, and finding a place to stay here can be an overwhelming experience when confronted with the map of the city. Despite its size and […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: indonesia, jakarta, java

Jalan Jaksa – The slow demise of Jakarta’s backpacker street

November 20, 2019 By James Clark 23 Comments

On my first trip to Indonesia in 2009 I travelled from Medan to Bali by ferry, bus, train, and plane. Midway through that trip I arrived in Jakarta with a copy of Lonely Planet Indonesia in hand. The Book directed me to Jalan Jaksa – the backpacker street of Jakarta. I don’t remember where I […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: backpacker, indonesia, jakarta, jalan jaksa, java

Notes on Jakarta – Metros, moto apps, an airport train, and a giant seawall

November 13, 2019 By James Clark 2 Comments

Jakarta has been making headlines in 2019, and not always in a good way. In August the Indonesian government announced that it was planning to move the capital of Indonesia to a location in the jungles of Borneo. This news, coupled with high-profile reports that the city is sinking, has led news agencies around the […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: indonesia, jakarta, java

Hotel Review: RedDoorz @ Jalan Jaksa, Jakarta – Indonesia

September 26, 2019 By James Clark

Hotel Name: RedDoorz @ Jalan Jaksa. Address: Jln Jaksa No.15C, RT.8/RW.5, Kebon Sirih, Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia. I stayed at RedDoorz @ Jalan Jaksa in Jakarta, Indonesia. I was looking for a place specifically on Jalan Jaksa, so I picked RedDoorz for its price and location. The rate worked out to be $13 USD per night, […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, indonesia, jakarta, reddoorz

The Big Durian: Why first-timers to Durians and Jakarta should be with supervision

June 27, 2013 By James Clark 22 Comments

The Big Durian

Jakarta is the city known as The Big Durian. Just like its fruity namesake, Jakarta has the ability to repulse first-time tasters and have them running, swearing never to return. I have tried durian a couple of times and I still haven’t acquired a taste for it. The last time I tried it made me […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: indonesia, jakarta

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