Posts about Indonesia

Roaming Java

Sunday, 25 May 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia

Yesterday I relocated myself from Balikpapan to Jakarta by way of Mandala Airlines, and guess where I’m staying? Yes, the good old Penginapan Asri at Rp 70.000 per night (or USD 7.50). I just called them before I left Balikpapan to reserve a room for me. Their complete address is: Jl Kebon Sirih Barat I […]

Back in Balikpapan

Saturday, 3 May 2008
Balikpapan, Indonesia

After two nights in Batam and one night in Cibubur, Jakarta, I flew back to Balikpapan on Sunday evening, 27 April. Airline: Lion Air. It is 2 o’clock in the night and everybody is sleeping (Caecil, Astrid and Sanjay), except me :)

Batam!

Thursday, 24 April 2008
Batam, Indonesia

Finally arrived in Batam. No problems at passport control, they just stamped my passport right away, without even looking at the ID page! And they didn’t enter any data into any computer either. Staying at Hotel Halo Batam. Will probably fly to Jakarta tomorrow.

Ferry to Batam

Thursday, 24 April 2008
Batam, Indonesia

I’m now taking a ferry from Singapore to Batam, the ferry left Singapore 30 minutes ago. Surprisingly, there is internet coverage here at sea with my Indonesian HSDPA modem. Will soon arrive Batam (Batu Ampar).

Passport problem

Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia

I am now sitting in Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta waiting for a flight to Manila. The flight was supposed to depart at 00:50, but is delayed until 03:50. Earlier this evening I flew from Balikpapan to Jakarta. Time is killed by playing internet poker. I had a really bad experience in the passport control. I […]