Jakarta

Paris of the East? Bandung

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October 16th 2009
13 October 2009 - 16 October 2009 TRANSPORTATION: Jakarta (Gambir) to Bandung by train--Rp 25,000 business class, 3hrs HOTEL: By Moritz Hotel Double, fan, cold water, western toilet--Rp 90,000 inc. breakfast A pretty decent and friendly hotel south of the train line within walking distance from the train station. The area is a bit rough and the hotel isn't located near to any decent eat ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Bandung

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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