Jakarta Inns - Reviews and Rates

History The history of Jakarta dates back to at least the 14th Century with the development of a small port of Hindu Pajajaran Kingdom at the mouth of Ciliwung River. Searching for the fabled "Spice Island", the Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive and establish a fortreess on the site in the early 16th Century. The old port was attacke...

Day: 6 Date: 9/13/05 Selamat Pagi! Hi Everyone! Where to start? I'm in Jakarta, and have been for 4 days now. I am staying at a guest house - a cross between apartments, hostel, and hotel - where the main cliental are long term travelers, but they get short stays such as mine from time to time. I knew this place (Indonesia) was cheap, but didn'...

By the time the aeroplane hit the runway in Jakarta it was past 11pm local time and the airport was dark and deserted. I followed the few other foreigners towards the visa desk - happy just to drift along and look at the decorative carvings on the corridor walls. It's all a bit of a blur as I was really tired and every time I thought about somet...

First stop after Australia was Jakarta, Indonesia. My uncle Thomas was marring lovely Indonesian Lady called Maya. It was an amazing experience. They had a traditional two day wedding ceremony. It was a great introduction to Asia. I hope to return to Indonesia some day to travel more of it.