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Do’s & Donts in Jakarta
If you are a new traveler to Jakarta, you may want to read this sectionJakarta Water & Food. What You must know! Communication, Electricity, Dressing, Credit Cards & Tipping.
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Jakarta Domestic Flights & Airline Contacts
Domestic FlightsMost domestic flights operate from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Airport tax is Rp. 20,000 on domestic flights. Flights depart from Jakarta to all main cities in Java and to places all over the archipelago. The main domestic airlines have offices o...
Jakarta Taxi & Car Rental
TaxiWhile most of the air-conditioned taxis in Jakarta are metered and will cost you Rp. 4,000 for the first km and Rp. 1,800 for each subsequent km, many taxi operators will try and do away with the meter if they see that you are a tourist.
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Jakarta Public Buses
Intercity BusesJakarta has three major bus stations, all a long the way from the city center.
Kalideres Busses to the West of Jakarta leave from the Kalideres Bus Station, about 15 km from Monas. Catch public buses here for Java’s west co...
Traveling by Jakarta Boat & Train
BoatTanjung Priok Harbour is located directly in the north of the city center services. Cargo ships as well as the national passenger services under the authority of National Shipping Company (PELNI). It has many services out of Jakarta, departing and arriving at Pelabuhan or...
Is Jakarta Water & Food Safe?
Water & FoodWhile Jakarta maybe an interesting and exciting place to visit, please do not be too adventurous with your water and food. Simple things like exercising care in your food will help you avoid unpleasant experiences.
Mineral Water - W...
Communication, Dressing, Credit Cards & Electricity in Jakarta
CommunicationsIndonesia has a very good communication links to the world by two communication satellites, along with International Direct Dialing (IDD) and Home Country Direct (HCD) in all leading hotels. Overseas calls can easily made at any number of state run telephone off...
Introduction to Jalan Jaksa: Jakarta’s shady street
Jalan Jaksa is probably the seediest backpackers district in the world. Other than its cousins Khao San road in Bangkok or even Sosrowijayan in Yogyakarta where the shadiness is compensated by its lively atmosphere, Jalan Jaksa doesn't hide its grim features under a fake smile. With very few exce...
Jalan Jaksa: Food for fixed funds
Apart from hotels Jalan Jaksa has several places to get some decent grub for small cash. Although most places serve standard backpackers fare and Europeanized Indonesian food, portions are big and have more comfortable sitting arrangements than the street side warungs.
Ya Udah on Jalan J...
Jalan Jaksa: The best budget accomdation in Jakarta
Jakarta is Indonesia'a most expensive city regarding accomodation and food. For those on a tight budget, options are limited and if money is running out, there is only one destination that will provide a roof above your weary head, while keeping as much money in your pocket as possible. Jalan Jak...
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