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Pulau Macan Eco Village And Resort, Jakarta

Pulau Macan Eco Village And Resort review, Jakarta, Indonesia: The chill-out vibe is impossible to resist

It's as if Robinson Crusoe had built himself a sun-bleached, solar-powered five-star resort.

  • by Keith Austin
Nasi Goreng.

The best places to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in Jakarta: Food writer Eleanor Ford

Nowhere else can you get such spicy salads, such colourful cakes with excellent coffee and a dish named after Barack Obama.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Is this really Jakarta? A waterfall in Bogor Botanic Gardens.

Kebun Raya Bogor, Jakarta's hidden garden oasis

Yes it is possible to find a green haven amid the choking chaos that is Jakarta.

  • by Steve Meacham
The skyline of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Travel tips and advice for Jakarta, Indonesia: 10 things you must do

Astounding puppets, spicy tucker and super polite locals are just some of this city's assets.

  • by Keith Austin
Garuda Indonesia A330-300 economy class.

Airline review: Garuda Airlines economy, Sydney to Jakarta via Bali

Its reputation as a five-star airline and one of the world's top 10 airlines seems well-deserved.

  • by Louise Southerden
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Road to revelation

In the Indonesian capital, Brigid Delaney finds classy hotels, fine food and, thanks to Ramadan, few signs of its infamous traffic.

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A material whirl

Belinda Jackson lists eight favourite destinations at which to arrive with empty bags.

Traveller's tale

Beau Donelly finds laughter is the tonic for a bad diagnosis in Indonesia.

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Welcome to Pirate DVD Heaven

There's a very special place in Jakarta, known to pretty much everyone - except, it seems, the city's police. Adam Gartrell heads there.

South-East Asia's new nightlife capital is ... Jakarta?

The chaotic capital of the world's most populous Muslim nation is rarely associated with glitzy nightlife, but new venues in Indonesia's Jakarta may soon see it challenging more cosmopolitan centres in the region.