I don't know why but I like this photo

Jakarta: In My Imagination (Thank God I can put the overly dramatic TV Images into perspective!)

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November 5th 2010
Travel days 53 - 63 In my opinion, Jakarta (and Indonesia more generally) is misunderstood and its image as presented to the outside world is quite negative and (very unpleasant) from the reality of this relatively new visitor. (I just completed my third trip yesterday). That being said, it isn't always the most comfortable place to stay when compared to places like Thailand, Singapore, Malays ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more