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		<title>The Amazing Bull Race</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA['The Amazing Race' visits a different "running of the bulls" in Madura, East Java.<p><small><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/">The Amazing Bull Race</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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<p>The current 21st series of American travel game show "The Amazing Race" made a return visit to Indonesia for Episodes 2 &#038; 3, this time visiting East Java - perhaps as previously suggested <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/15733/amazing-race-borobudur-indonesia/">here</a>.</p>
<p>An <em>arek Suroboyo</em> (local resident) discusses certain "only in Indonesia" activities that contestants had to perform:</p>
<h2 align="center">Episode 2</h2>
<p align="center" class="image"><iframe width="280" height="158" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3JwzkLk5_zI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Episode 2 Preview</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/kerapan-sapi/" rel="attachment wp-att-22199"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/kerapan-sapi-150x120.jpg" alt="Bull racing in Madura, East Java" title="Bull racing in Madura, East Java" width="150" height="120" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22199" /></a><strong>BULL RACING IN BANGKALAN, MADURA ISLAND</strong><BR>Bull racing is Madura's most famous sport and its biggest cultural export, despite no betting/gambling (which is forbidden for Muslims).  However, the show passed over some less pleasant facts about bull racing, like how <a target="new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/10/13/e-java-bans-madura-s-karapan-sapi-bull-races-cruelty-grounds.html">this year's bull races have been cancelled due to prevalent animal cruelty</a>. In order to "motivate" the bulls, riders and handlers allegedly give the bulls a chili suppository or put hot balm in the bulls' eyes - that would really make them "see red"! -  then hit them with a spiked whip during the race.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/amazing-race-21-02-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-22202"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/Amazing-Race-21.02-3-150x99.jpg" alt="Odong-odong in Taman Ekspresi, Surabaya" title="Odong-odong in Taman Ekspresi, Surabaya" width="150" height="99" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22202" /></a><strong>ODONG-ODONG IN TAMAN EKSPRESI, SURABAYA</strong><br />Odong-odong (customised pedicabs with toys to ride) is a common feature of Surabaya, both in public parks like Taman Ekspresi and "roving" around neighbourhoods.  A 10-15 minute ride for a young child plus balloon crown and animal costs Rp2000 ($0.20).  They usually also come with a cassette of children's music at ear-burning volume; curiously, this was absent.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/tar2102-1382/" rel="attachment wp-att-22203"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/TAR2102-1382-150x84.jpg" alt="Maudrese Costume at Pasar Pabean, Surabaya" title="Maudrese Costume at Pasar Pabean, Surabaya" width="150" height="84" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22203" /></a><strong>PITSTOP: PASAR PABEAN, SURABAYA</strong><BR>The greeter is wearing traditional Madurese costume, just like <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/4568/visit-lamongan/">local politician Zahrus Faisal</a>.<br clear="all" /></p>
<h2 align="center">Episode 3</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/padang/" rel="attachment wp-att-22205"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/padang-112x150.jpg" alt="Balancing Plates in a Padang Restaurant" title="Balancing Plates in a Padang Restaurant" width="112" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22205" /></a><strong>ANTIKA JAYA PADANG RESTAURANT, SURABAYA</strong><br />Contestants had to balance 20 plates of food and carry them to the required table.  Yes, local waiters/waitresses have to do it regularly too.  However, personal experience is these days it is only done in larger restaurants for groups.  For everybody else, guests just say what they want and will receive one plate with their order.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/large_u3rbd4tpmv/" rel="attachment wp-att-22206"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/large_U3RBd4TpMv-150x108.jpg" alt="Monster truckers travelling by becak (pedicab) in Bangil, East Java" title="Monster truckers riding a becak (pedicab) in Bangil, East Java" width="150" height="108" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22206" /></a><strong>RIDING BECAK, BANGIL</strong><br />
The becak (pedicab) is a common choice of inexpensive transport for short trips, even in cities like Surabaya where there are many taxis, but not the capital Jakarta, where becak are banned. The general practice is to say the destination and negotiate a fare before hopping in.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22196/amazing-race-surabaya/amazing-race-21-3-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-22207"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/Amazing-Race-21.3-2-150x99.jpg" alt="Egg Head in Bangil, East Java" title="Egg Head in Bangil, East Java" width="150" height="99" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22207" /></a><strong>EGG HEAD, BANGIL</strong><br />Having eggs fried with a burning coconut husk on your head is a lesser-known traditional Javanese cooking method; perhaps it is rare because willing participants are hard to find...  Surprisingly, no one had a problem eating the newly cooked egg drowned in chili sauce afterwards (like many would).<br clear="all" /></p>
<p>If you would like to visit some of these places, here are some maps:</p>
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<h3 align="center">East Java</h3>
<p><iframe width="200" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004cc8093828d275524e&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-7.305261,112.722473&amp;spn=0.95349,0.549316&amp;z=9&amp;output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004cc8093828d275524e&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;source=embed&amp;ll=-7.305261,112.722473&amp;spn=0.95349,0.549316&amp;z=9">The Amazing Race 21 - East Java</a> in a larger map</small></td>
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<h3 align="center">Surabaya</h3>
<p><iframe width="200" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004cc80d22a22723ff1d&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=-7.259286,112.745819&amp;spn=0.1192,0.068665&amp;z=12&amp;output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004cc80d22a22723ff1d&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=-7.259286,112.745819&amp;spn=0.1192,0.068665&amp;z=12&amp;source=embed">The Amazing Race 21 - Surabaya</a> in a larger map</small></td>
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		<title>Flying with Wings Air</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking off with Indonesia's biggest regional airline, Wings Air.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/8247-wings-air-atr72/">Flying with Wings Air</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chris takes off with Indonesia's biggest regional airline, and is pleasantly surprised.</p>
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<p>Wings Air is the partner airline of <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/5212-airline-passenger-numbers-2011/">Indonesia's most popular airline</a>, Lion Air.  It specialises in flights to smaller airports, e.g. <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/2277-flights-bali-labuanbajo/">Labuan Bajo</a>, <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/844-nias-flights/">Nias</a>, <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/919-bali-malang-flights/">Malang</a>, <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/10823/flights-sumba-sumbawa/">Sumba and Sumbawa</a>, Maluku and West Papua.  These airports have shorter runways, so it uses smaller aircraft: </p>
<p align="center" class="image"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/04/wings-air-atr-500.jpg" alt="Wings Air ATR72-500" /><br />Wings Air ATR72-500, with 68 seats</p>
<p><strong>Why Propellor Planes?</strong><br />
Sometimes, clients are concerned about flying a plane with propellors, not jet engines.  They consider it to be "old" technology, or perhaps they have never flown on a similar aircraft in their home country.  </p>
<p>However, propellor planes (a.k.a. turboprops) are still used frequently throughout the world for shorter routes and remote locations/smaller airstrips.  ATR is part-owned by EADS, the parent company of Airbus.  ATR aircraft are IATA-certified and permitted to fly in EU airspace.</p>
<p align="center" class="image"><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/ATR-Lion-Wing-Air-Signing-Ceremony-0211a.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/ATR-Lion-Wing-Air-Signing-Ceremony-0211a.jpg" alt="ATR Wings Air Signing Ceremony" title="ATR Wings Air Signing Ceremony" width="400" height="263" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8369" /></a></p>
<p>After <a href="http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-09-wings-adds-more-atr-72s-to-its-fleet-334756/">an initial purchase of 30 ATR72-500 aircraft in 2009</a>, last year Wings Air agreed to buy 30 more.  At the signing ceremony in Jakarta, the purchase was witnessed by then French Finance Minister (now IMF Director) Christine Lagarde.  This suggests both Wings Air and the French government are confident in the safety and reliability of the aircraft.  </p>
<p>Other more well-known airlines that operate ATR72 aircraft include:</p>
<p align="center" class="image"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/Air_NZ_logo_new_2012-150x26.png" alt="Air New Zealand logo" title="Air New Zealand logo" width="150" height="26" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8402" /> <img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/China-Southern-Airlines-Logo-150x25.png" alt="China Southern Airlines logo" title="China Southern Airlines logo" width="150" height="25" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8403" /> <img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/aer-lingus-150x32.jpg" alt="Aer Lingus Regional logo" title="Aer Lingus Regional logo" width="150" height="32" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8404" /></p>
<p>Smaller aircraft also have certain strategic advantages over larger aircraft.  Many <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Indonesia">Indonesian airports</a> in smaller cities have runways that are too short for larger aircraft.  Building larger airports or extending runways is often not possible due to problems with land acquisition and obtaining adequate financing.  This situation is unlikely to change soon.</p>
<p align="center" class="image"><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/110506_bombardier-e1350902418140.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/110506_bombardier-e1350902418140-475x158.jpg" alt="Garuda Bombadier CRJ1000 NextGen" title="Garuda Bombadier CRJ1000 NextGen" width="475" height="158" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8363" /></a><br />Garuda Bombadier CRJ1000 NextGen, with 102 seats </p>
<p>Even Garuda Indonesia is starting to use smaller aircraft for smaller airports and shorter routes.  The first of 18 Bombadier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft recently arrived in Makassar.  </p>
<p><strong>Personal Experience</strong><br />
Of course, it is one thing to say, but another thing to do.</p>
<p>So, yours truly tried flying with Wings Air earlier this month (on a work trip, not a freebie). </p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/otp.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/otp-150x133.jpg" alt="On-Time Peformance of Indonesian Airlines" title="On-Time Peformance of Indonesian Airlines" width="150" height="133" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8389" /></a>Wings Air was recently found to have <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/airline-punctuality-latest/">the second-best rate</a> of <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/2403-indonesian-airline-punctuality/">on-time performance</a>: 83.8%.  Perhaps Wings Air has a slightly unfair advantage in this area.  It commenced boarding at the usual time: 30 minutes before departure.  However, the Wings Air plane has only 68 seats, or about half those in e.g. a Boeing 737.  All passengers had boarded (even the slow ones) 15 minutes before departure, and the flight left 10 minutes early.  On the return journey, the flight still departed on time even though boarding started late.  The smaller plane had another fringe benefit: no queue when checking-in.  As seasoned Indonesian travellers can attest, this doesn't happen often.</p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/wings-atr72.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/wings-atr72-150x84.jpg" alt="Wings Air ATR72-500 plane" title="Wings Air ATR72-500 plane" width="150" height="84" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8255" /></a>One different feature was having to board at the rear of the plane.  The only doors at the front are the emergency exits and the cargo/baggage door.  Talking about baggage, the baggage allowance is a loosely-enforced 15kg for checked baggage, 7kg for hand luggage.<br clear="all"></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/wings-inflight.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/10/wings-inflight-84x150.jpg" alt="Wings Air in-Flight materials" title="Wings Air in-Flight materials" width="84" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8384" /></a>In-flight comfort was better than on Lion Air planes.  Legroom was adequate; every seat had an in-flight magazine and the usual items, including <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/17518/foreign-investment-garuda/">invocation card</a>.  The flight was quiet and smooth, apart from the occasional wobble during take-off and descent (same as for larger aircraft).  Like Lion Air, there is no in-flight food or drink for free or for sale, but flights are short enough that this is not a problem.  There were two <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/15264/hot-air-hostesses/">air hostesses</a>; apart from the safety demonstration, ascent and descent, they were invisible.  Curiously, there were no announcements to the passengers from the pilots, so everyone was blissfully unaware about our cruising altitude, the weather at our destination, etc.  </p>
<p>To summarise, this passenger had a positive experience flying Wings Air and would happily do so again.</p>
<p>Would you like to fly Wings Air? Please make an enquiry <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rhonda Goes to Bali</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rhonda flies into Bali and becomes romantically entangled with cabana boy Ketut.<p><small><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22133/rhonda-bali-ketut/">Rhonda Goes to Bali</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rhonda flies into Bali and becomes romantically entangled with cabana boy Ketut.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22133/rhonda-bali-ketut/rhonda-ketut/" rel="attachment wp-att-22141"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/rhonda-ketut-e1349617444569-150x150.jpg" alt="Rhonda &amp; Ketut" title="Rhonda &amp; Ketut" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-22141" /></a>In an 'AAMI' car insurance series of ads on Australian television the main character Rhonda saves so much money using AAMI insurance that she is able to afford holidays in the tropical island paradise of Bali, and meet the colourful locals.</p>
<p>In the first of the three videos Rhonda is serviced by a foot masseuse on Kuta beach or thereabouts, who in real life is shockingly not a foot masseuse on Kuta beach, but rumour has it an employee at the Indonesian consulate in the city of Melbourne.</p>
<p class="image" align="center"><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vmiB1t7KD48?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vmiB1t7KD48?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br />"Rhonda is mine"</p>
<p>In the second video we and Rhonda meet the strappingly handsome example of Balinese manhood Ketut, played by Kadek Marhardika, another happy denizen of the very good and charming in its way city of Melbourne.</p>
<p class="image" align="center"><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HW_kKUWlslo?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HW_kKUWlslo?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br />"You look so hot today Rhonda. Like a sunrise."</p>
<p>Finally, Rhonda returns home, with longing memories of Ketut:</p>
<p class="image" align="center"><object width="480" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ri-Pl-njZM8?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ri-Pl-njZM8?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br />"Kiss me Ketut"</p>
<p>The very popular as these things go ad series has generated a 110k Likes <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1nightinrhonda" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> entitled</p>
<blockquote><p>The sexual tension between Katut and Rhonda</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22133/rhonda-bali-ketut/rhonda-aami/" rel="attachment wp-att-22149"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/rhonda-aami-e1349680113931-150x95.jpg" alt="Rhonda AAMI" title="Rhonda AAMI" width="150" height="95" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-22149" /></a><a href="http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2012/08/14/1226450/102392-t-shirt.jpg" target="_blank">a thriving t-shirt industry in Bali</a>, a "<a href="http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Rhonda-and-Ketut-a-theatrical-masterpiece/" target="_blank">Rhonda and Ketut: The Musical</a>" parody, and some agonising over the "<a href="http://theconversation.edu.au/overthinking-ketut-sex-sexiness-and-the-asian-man-8931" target="_blank">subtext</a>" of the videos, and issues of the "sexuality and representations of Asian men".</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/22133/rhonda-bali-ketut/ketut/" rel="attachment wp-att-22158"><img src="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/wp-content/uploads/ketut-e1350263446444-150x150.jpg" alt="Ketut" title="Ketut" width="125" height="125" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22158" /></a>Questions raised include</p>
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<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">Do the ads promote (female) Asian sex tourism?</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">Do the ads suggest only frumpy western women find Asian men attractive?</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">Are the ads forms of neo-colonialist oppression of Indonesians?</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">Are the massage lady and Ketut necessarily portrayed as subservient?</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">And is it all related to the <a href="http://theunspunblog.com/2012/10/02/why-indonesians-would-win-any-pissing-contest-against-malaysians/" target="_blank">recent research findings</a> suggesting Indonesian men are the most well endowed in all of Asia?
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		<title>North Sumatra &amp; Aceh Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patung</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[15 days of being up close and personal with the people and culture of North Sumatra and Aceh.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/">North Sumatra &#038; Aceh Tour</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 15 day "<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/o2115dlurlt8AIDAHHC8A9HCBEBC?sid=tist&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTIST" target="new">Sumatran Highlights</a>"<img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/or80jy1qwuFHPKHOOJFHGOJILIJ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /> tour allows you to see all the major attractions of northern Sumatra, while also bringing you very close to the people, history, and culture of the region.</p>
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<p>You will</p>
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<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">meet and stay with local people</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">experience the unique Batak Toba culture</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">spot orangutans in the Gayo Highlands</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">see the world's largest volcanic lake, Toba</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">encounter endangered wildlife in Gunung Leuser NP</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">hear first-hand accounts of the 2004 tsunami</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">go snorkelling on unspoilt Pulau Weh island</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">and <u><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/o2115dlurlt8AIDAHHC8A9HCBEBC?sid=tist&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTIST" target="new">much more</a></u> <img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/or80jy1qwuFHPKHOOJFHGOJILIJ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /></li>
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<h3 align="center"><u>Fast Facts</u></h3>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/sumatra-tour-map/" rel="attachment wp-att-7301"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/sumatra-tour-map-e1345379354323.gif" alt="North Sumatra Tour Map" title="North Sumatra Tour Map" width="250" height="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-7301" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Tour</strong>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/o2115dlurlt8AIDAHHC8A9HCBEBC?sid=tist&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTIST" target="new">Sumatran Highlights</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/or80jy1qwuFHPKHOOJFHGOJILIJ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /><br />
<strong>Operator</strong>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1941883-10832522?sid=tist&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2F" target="_top">Intrepid Travel</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-1941883-10832522" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /><br />
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<strong>Length</strong>: 15 days<br />
<strong>Group Size</strong>: 1-12 people<br />
<strong>Cost</strong>: $1700+, €1000+, £1000+<br />
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<strong>Provinces</strong>: North Sumatra, Aceh<br />
<strong>Cities</strong>: Medan, Banda Aceh<br />
<strong>Major Sights</strong>: Lake Toba, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sipisopiso waterfall, Mt. Sibayak, Gayo Highlands, Pulau Weh<br />
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<strong>Accommodation</strong>: 9 nights hotel, 3 nights guesthouse, 1 night homestay, 1 night camping<br />
<strong>Transport</strong>: Plane, bus, ferry, minivan<br />
<strong>Meals</strong>: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners<br />
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<h3 align="center" style="padding-top:15px"><u>Itinerary</u></h3>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/medan-mosque/" rel="attachment wp-att-7368"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/medan-mosque-e1345377007664-150x150.jpg" alt="Medan Grand Mosque" title="Medan Grand Mosque" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7368" /></a><strong>Day 1: Medan</strong>. Start off your tour in the North Sumatran capital of Medan; if you've arrived early see some sights like Maimoon Palace or the Grand Mosque.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/lake-toba/" rel="attachment wp-att-7373"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/lake-toba-e1345377179817-150x150.jpg" alt="Lake Toba" title="Lake Toba" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7373" /></a><strong>Days 2-3: Lake Toba</strong>. Off to world renowned volcanic Lake Toba. Your tour of the Lake Toba area will give you an insight into the distinctive culture of the Batak Toba people.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/dokan/" rel="attachment wp-att-7384"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/dokan-e1345378684473-150x150.jpg" alt="Dokan House" title="Dokan House" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7384" /></a><strong>Days 4-5: Berastagi</strong>. See Sipiso-piso Waterfall and Simalungun Palace before resting at a Dokan village homestay. Then go hiking up to the top of Sibayak Volcano to experience the amazing summit views. Nearby hot springs will afford some relaxation at the end of the day.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/tiger-sumatra/" rel="attachment wp-att-7381"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/tiger-sumatra-e1345377500827-150x150.jpg" alt="Sumatra tiger in Gunung Leuser" title="Sumatra tiger in Gunung Leuser" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7381" /></a><strong>Days 6-7: Ketambe</strong>. Learn about the many endangered species that call Gunung Leuser National Park home, including tigers, elephants, and rhinoceroses. Take a guided walk in search of orangutans, and camp by the river.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/gayo-highlands/" rel="attachment wp-att-7387"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/gayo-highlands-e1345378800855-150x150.jpg" alt="Gayo Highlands" title="Gayo Highlands" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7387" /></a><strong>Days 8-9: Gayo Highlands</strong>. Take in the majestic Gayo Highlands, with undulating hills covered with coffee plantations. Next day visit the enigmatic Loyang Koro Cave.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/banda-aceh/" rel="attachment wp-att-7388"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/banda-aceh-e1345378909253-150x150.jpg" alt="Banda Aceh" title="Banda Aceh" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7388" /></a><strong>Days 10-11: Banda Aceh</strong>. Visit the Tsunami Musuem and learn of the experiences of local people during the 2004 tsunami catastrophe. Take a tour with Network for Tsunami Aceh to understand more of the calamity.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/pulau-weh/" rel="attachment wp-att-7389"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/pulau-weh-e1345379023209-150x150.jpg" alt="Pulau Weh" title="Pulau Weh" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7389" /></a><strong>Days 12-13: Pulau Weh</strong>. Visit the tropical island playground of <a title="Pulau Weh diving" href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/7735/aceh-diving/">Pulau Weh</a>, and go snorkelling in pristine waters.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1244-sumatra-aceh-tour/graha-bunda-maria/" rel="attachment wp-att-7390"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/graha-bunda-maria-e1345379148243-150x150.jpg" alt="Graha Bunda Maria" title="Graha Bunda Maria" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7390" /></a><strong>Days 14-15: Medan</strong>. Use your initiative to explore the city of Medan, perhaps taking in the Tjong A Fie Mansion, the colonial district, or Graha Bunda Maria.<br clear="all" /></p>
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		<title>“Beautiful Bali” Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patung</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy a 9 day tour of "Beautiful Bali" a little off the beaten track, exploring inland and north Bali. Highlights of the tour: explore the cultural heart of Bali in Ubud visit tiny villages and learn age old craft-making walk up volcanic slopes for sweeping views of valleys cycle past majestic temples and verdantly green [...]<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/7514-bali-tour/">&#8220;Beautiful Bali&#8221; Tour</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enjoy a 9 day tour of "<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/fk117iqzwqyDFNIFMMHDFEMHGJGG?sid=tisa&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTISA" target="new">Beautiful Bali</a>"<img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/fl115g04tzxIKSNKRRMIKJRMLOLL" width="1" height="1" border="0"/> a little off the beaten track, exploring inland and north Bali.</p>
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<p>Highlights of the tour:</p>
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<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">explore the cultural heart of Bali in Ubud</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">visit tiny villages and learn age old craft-making</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">walk up volcanic slopes for sweeping views of valleys</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">cycle past majestic temples and verdantly green rice terraces</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">go snorkelling/diving in a coastal national park</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">meet the dolphins off Lovina beach</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">dine on sumptuous Balinese cuisine</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">get up close to Bali's iconic Ulun Danu Bratan temple</li>
<li style="list-style:disc; list-style-position: inside">and <u><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/fk117iqzwqyDFNIFMMHDFEMHGJGG?sid=tisa&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTISA" target="new">more</a></u> </li>
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<h3 align="center"><u>Fast Facts</u></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7517" rel="attachment wp-att-7517"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/bali-tour-map-e1345599425436-475x307.gif" alt="Bali Tour Map" title="Bali Tour Map" width="200" height="129" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7517" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Tour</strong>: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/fk117iqzwqyDFNIFMMHDFEMHGJGG?sid=tisa&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2Ftrips%2FTISA" target="new">Beautiful Bali</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/fl115g04tzxIKSNKRRMIKJRMLOLL" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br />
<strong>Operator</strong>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1941883-10832522?sid=tist&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intrepidtravel.com%2F" target="_top">Intrepid Travel</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-1941883-10832522" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>Length</strong>: 9 days<br />
<strong>Group Size</strong>: 1-12 people<br />
<strong>Cost</strong>: $1000+, €600+, £600+</p>
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<p><strong>Provinces</strong>: Bali<br />
<strong>Towns</strong>: Ubud, Sidemen, Lovina, Seririt, Bedugul<br />
<strong>Major Sights</strong>: Ubud markets/shops/temples, Mt Batur, West Bali NP, Seririt Market, Banjar Hot Springs, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan</p>
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<p><strong>Accommodation</strong>: 7 nights hotel, 1 night guesthouse<br />
<strong>Transport</strong>: Mini-bus<br />
<strong>Meals</strong>: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch</p>
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<h3 align="center" style="padding-top:15px"><u>Itinerary</u></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7529" rel="attachment wp-att-7529"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/ubud-market-e1345603241631-150x150.jpg" alt="Ubud Market" title="Ubud Market" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7529" /></a><strong>Days 1-2: Ubud</strong>. Take in Bali's cultural capital with trips to a night market and an evening performance. Visit the monkey forest, go rafting, or just browse around the many art shops. <br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7528" rel="attachment wp-att-7528"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/bali-e1345603082647-150x150.jpg" alt="Bali rice paddies" title="Bali rice paddies" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7528" /></a><strong>Day 3: Ubud &#038; Sidemen</strong>. Go bicyling into the surrounds of Ubud through rice fields and by Hindu temples. Later head to the hilly village of Sidemen to meet some locals.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7530" rel="attachment wp-att-7530"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/songket-e1345603385417-150x150.jpg" alt="Songket Weaving" title="Songket Weaving" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7530" /></a><strong>Day 4: Mt Batur</strong>. Learn the art of golden thread 'songket' weaving. Later head into the mountains for some awe-inspiring views.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7531" rel="attachment wp-att-7531"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/mt-batur-e1345603538794-150x150.jpg" alt="Mt Batur" title="Mt Batur" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7531" /></a><strong>Days 5-6: Mt Batur &#038; Lovina</strong>. An early morning start with a trek up Mt Batur to watch the sun come up. Afterwards head towards Lovina on the north coast for some snorkelling or diving. In Lovina take a boat tour to see dolphins while exploring this charming fishing village. <br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7533" rel="attachment wp-att-7533"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/banjar-e1345603781909-150x150.jpg" alt="Banjar Hot Springs" title="Banjar Hot Springs" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7533" /></a><strong>Day 7: Bedugul</strong>. Leaving Lovina head to Seririt Market and Banjar hot springs. Further inland come to the mountain-top village of Bedugul.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=7532" rel="attachment wp-att-7532"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/bedugul-e1345603629728-150x150.jpg" alt="Bedugul Lake &amp; Temple" title="Bedugul Lake &amp; Temple" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7532" /></a><strong>Day 8: Bedugul &#038; Ubud</strong>. Visit the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple in the middle of a lake. Back in Ubud do some further shopping and end your tour with a Balinese banquet.<br clear="all" /></p>
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		<title>Kiwis Can’t Fly In Indonesia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kiwis ask the Indonesian Ambassador why his country's domestic flights cannot be booked online.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/8002-no-online-booking/">Kiwis Can&#8217;t Fly In Indonesia</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Zealanders ask the Indonesian Ambassador why they can't book Indonesian domestic flights online.</p>
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<p>Journalist and expert in Indonesian affairs (including <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/1680/how-to-get-a-bule-man/">romantic ones</a>) <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/13628/duncan-graham/">Duncan Graham</a> recently joined a small but enthusiastic audience for a speech by Indonesia's Ambassador to New Zealand at the Havelock North Social Club in Napier.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=8060" rel="attachment wp-att-8060"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/09/PA072093A-150x112.jpg" alt="Antonius Agus Sriyono" title="Antonius Agus Sriyono" width="150" height="112" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8060" /></a>The ambassador, Antonius Agus Sriyono (right), opened with a presentation about recent developments in his home country.</p>
<p>Then the floor was open for questions.  Surprisingly, the first wasn't about the subjects that many often associate with Indonesia - e.g. <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/1470/religious-intolerance/">religious intolerance</a>, <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/t/terrorism-terrorists/">terrorism</a> or <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/t/disasters/">natural disasters</a> - but another topic:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Why is it so difficult to book internal flights in Indonesia using the Internet,</strong></em> asks a man keen to plan his own tour.</p></blockquote>
<p>The ambassador replied:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>Indonesians use travel agents and don’t trust Internet payments, while Kiwis are DIY (do it yourself) people.</strong></em></p></blockquote>
<p>The author commented it was:</p>
<blockquote><p>A neat illustration of cultural differences.</p></blockquote>
<p><small><a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/09/20/antonius-agus-sriyono-pancasila-and-much-ado-about-islam.html">Source</a></small></p>
<p>While it is true that <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/20367/online-shopping/">online shopping and payment</a> is less common in the land of <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/16371/new-7-wonders-komodo/">Komodos</a> than the land of Kiwis, there are other contributing factors. Some are discussed <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/20367/online-shopping/">here</a>; others include:</p>
<p><strong>- Almost all Indonesian airlines websites accept payment from Indonesian credit cards only, NOT foreign credit cards</strong><br />
The only major exception is AirAsia. However, its website is hosted in its parent company's home country: Malaysia.</p>
<p><strong>- Only 7% of Indonesians use any form of online banking or payment</strong>. <small><a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/05/26/internet-banking-remains-unpopular-among-indonesians-survey.html" rel="nofollow"><u>Source</u></a></small><br />
For example, the website of <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/which-airline/">Indonesian budget airline Citilink</a> accepts ATM payment, but recently dropped klikBCA, the website of <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/14259/indonesian-banks-expats/#bca">Indonesia's largest private bank</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/09/il_fullxfull.238401165.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/09/il_fullxfull.238401165-150x128.jpg" alt="Kiwi Pilot" title="Kiwi Pilot" width="150" height="128" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8021" /></a>The Kiwi (right) is a small bird found only in New Zealand that cannot fly.  By contrast, Kiwis - an affectionate term for the people of New Zealand - can now fly in Indonesia.  They can book flights via the online booking service <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/">Mau Ke Mana</a> and pay with their Kiwi credit card via Paypal in New Zealand Dollars.  </p>
<p>Indeed, in <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/5815-awards/#punch">per capita sales</a> - i.e. sales divided by number of residents - New Zealand is Mau Ke Mana's third largest market, only trailing Indonesia's nearest neighbours: Australia and Singapore.  </p>
<p>Kiwis considering a trip around Indonesia can read the feedback of their fellow citizens <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/testimonials/#nz">here</a>.  Kiwi travel agents use <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/">Mau Ke Mana</a> too; read a comment <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/testimonials/#expert">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Kal-Star Raises The Bar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indonesian regional airline, Kal-Star, improves its standards.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/7093-kal-star/">Kal-Star Raises The Bar</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kal-Star sets a new standard for Indonesian regional airlines.</p>
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<p>As well as several <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/which-airline/">national airlines</a>, Indonesia also has a number of smaller, regional airlines.  They include:</p>
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<td align="center"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/11/Express-Air-logo-e1321447413526.jpg" alt="Express Air logo" width="136" /></td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2010/08/transnusa-logo1.jpg" alt="TransNusa logo" width="100" /></td>
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<td align="center"><strong>Eastern Indonesia</strong><br />(Maluku, West Papua)<br />e.g. <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/3726-express-sorong-raja-ampat-flights/"><u>Sorong</u></a></td>
<td align="center"><strong>Nusa Tenggara</strong><br />(a.k.a. Lesser Sunda Islands)<br />e.g. <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/2277-flights-bali-labuanbajo/"><u>Labuan Bajo</u></a></td>
<td align="center"><strong>Various</strong><br />e.g. North Sumatra,<br />West/Central Java</td>
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<p>These airlines have some shortcomings compared to their larger peers:</p>
<p>- Despite having e-tickets, they still do not offer <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/4938/booking-indonesian-flights-online/">online booking</a>.</p>
<p>- They often only accept bookings up to 30 days (i.e. less than a month) in advance.</p>
<p>- Because the airport runways they use are shorter, the planes are smaller.  As a consequence, the baggage allowances are often smaller (10kg or 15kg) too - this is understandable. However, it does not explain why regional airlines often do not say the baggage allowance on each flight.</p>
<p>But now one airline has improved in these areas, and is raising the bar for Indonesian regional airlines: </p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/09/kalstar-aviation.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/09/kalstar-aviation.jpg" alt="Kal-Star Aviation" width="180" height="180" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7699" /></a><br />serving <strong>Kalimantan</strong><br />(the Indonesian half of Borneo)<br />e.g. <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/2120-pangkalan-bun-flights/"><u>Pangkalan Bun</u></a></p>
<p>Kal-Star clearly states in the booking conditions that the baggage allowance on its Boeing 737-500 jets (top picture, above) is 20kg, and 10kg for its ATR42-300 turboprops (bottom picture).  Tickets can be booked up to 90 days in advance, on <a href="http://www.kalstaronline.com/ibe/search.asi?ibeLanguage=en">its website</a>.</p>
<p>However, foreign visitors to Indonesia wanting to book Kal-Star flight tickets will still have a problem: same like its larger competitors, the Kal-Star website does not accept foreign credit cards.  </p>
<p>Fortunately, <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/train-tickets/">Mau Ke Mana</a> can assist people in this situation.</p>
<p>If you are interested in flying Kal-Star, please fill in an enquiry form <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Airport Tax Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A guide to paying Indonesia's airport tax: how much, how, when, etc.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/7568-airport-tax/">Airport Tax Guide</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A guide to Indonesia's infamous and confusing passenger service charge.
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<p>Indonesia is one of the few countries where airport fees are NOT included in the price of the ticket.  Visitors to Indonesia often call it "departure tax", but that is not correct because domestic passengers also pay it. Its official name is PJP2U (Indonesian for <em>passenger service charge</em>), but its working title is <strong><em>airport tax</em></strong>.  </p>
<p><strong>How Much Is Airport Tax?</strong><br />
Airport tax is up to Rp40 000 ($4.50 €3,50 £3) per person for domestic flights, and up to Rp150 000 ($16 €13 £11) per person for international flights. As a general guide, smaller and more remote airports have cheaper airport tax. </p>
<p>Want to know how much airport tax you will pay?  </p>
<p align="center" class="image"><iframe width="350" height="200" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004c8569f5bf59a71e46&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=-1.58183,114.082031&amp;spn=34.604971,61.523437&amp;z=3&amp;output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=210640772402917949310.0004c8569f5bf59a71e46&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=-1.58183,114.082031&amp;spn=34.604971,61.523437&amp;z=3&amp;source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Indonesian Airport Tax </a> in a larger map</small></p>
<p>Please click on the link below the Google Map to zoom in, then select your city from the menu on the left; they are listed in alphabetical order.</p>
<p><strong>When/Where/How to Pay Airport Tax?</strong><br />
<a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-booth-pontianak.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-booth-pontianak-150x113.jpg" alt="Airport Tax Booth Pontianak" title="Airport Tax Booth Pontianak" width="150" height="113" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7631" /></a>At most airports, passengers at a special booth after checking in, on the way to the departure gate (right).  At a few airports - e.g. <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/15181/best-airport-toilet-2011/">Surabaya</a> - passengers can pay at the check-in desk.  </p>
<p>Passengers then receive a sticker on their boarding pass as a receipt/proof of payment, which is scanned at the security checkpoint near the departure gate.  Some airports try harder than others with the presentation of the airport tax sticker:</p>
<p align="center" class="image"><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-bali.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-bali-150x123.jpg" alt="Domestic Airport Tax Sticker for Bali" title="Domestic Airport Tax Bali" width="150" height="123" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7572" /></a> <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-balikpapan.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-balikpapan-150x108.jpg" alt="Domestic Airport Tax sticker for Balikpapan" title="Domestic Airport Tax Balikpapan" width="150" height="108" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7573" /></a> <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-medan.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/airport-tax-medan-150x90.jpg" alt="International Airport Tax sticker for Medan" title="International Airport Tax Medan" width="150" height="90" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7574" /></a><br />Airport Tax Across Indonesia<br /><small><a href="http://hvschaik.eu/airport%20tax/airport%20tax.htm">More</a></small></p>
<p>Airport tax must be paid in Rupiah cash.  It is recommended that visitors prepare the required amount of money in advance, and save it for later.  If you are arriving in Indonesia and then <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport-terminals/">transiting/connecting</a> to a domestic flight, you will need to get some <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1899-idr-visitors-guide/">Rupiah</a> from an <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1899-idr-visitors-guide/#102">ATM</a> or <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1899-idr-visitors-guide/#103">moneychanger</a> before checking in for the second flight.</p>
<p><strong>What Happens If I'm Transiting?</strong><br />
 <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/transfer-sign3b.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/transfer-sign3b-150x46.jpg" alt="Airport Transfer Sign" title="Airport Transfer Sign" width="150" height="46" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7674" /></a>Transiting passengers on domestic flights do not have to pay airport tax twice.  If you are flying from e.g. Medan to Denpasar (Bali) via Jakarta using the one airline and the one ticket/booking code, you only pay airport tax in Medan.  The exception is budget airlines (e.g. AirAsia) that do not allow passengers to transit and do not check bags through to their final destination.  If you are flying e.g. AirAsia from Medan to Denpasar (Bali) via Bandung, you will pay airport tax twice.</p>
<p>Similarly, passengers taking a domestic flight then an international flight do pay airport tax twice; 1 x domestic airport tax, 1 x international airport tax.  For example, if you are flying from Surabaya to Perth via Denpasar on Garuda Indonesia, you will pay domestic airport tax in Surabaya, then international airport tax in Denpasar (even though your bags are checked through to Perth).</p>
<p><strong>Airport Tax To "Disappear"?</strong><br />
According to <a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/08/21/garuda-include-psc-tickets-sept.html">reports</a>, the Indonesian airport operator is going to commence incorporating airport tax into the price of domestic flights.  The schedule is:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><em>September 2012:</strong> Garuda Indonesia domestic flights from Jakarta</li>
<li><strong>End 2013:</strong> All domestic flights from Jakarta</li>
<li><strong>2014:</strong> Domestic flights at other airports</em></li>
</ul>
<p>It seems international airport tax will remain a cash payment.</p>
<p>Questions about airport tax or updates for a specific airport are welcome; please write it below in a comment.</p>
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		<title>Indonesian Train E-Tickets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online booking and e-ticketing introduced for Indonesian trains.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/7089-train-eticket-online-booking/">Indonesian Train E-Tickets</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finally! Indonesians trains have e-tickets.</p>
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<p>In a long overdue but still unexpected move, railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia has introduced online booking and e-ticketing on <a href="http://kereta-api.co.id/">its website</a>.</p>
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<p>This is another sign of KAI management's greater focus in recent times on customer service, comfort and convenience.  As well as <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/6127-train-idul-fitri-august/">increasing the maximum advance booking period from 40 days to 90</a> earlier this year, KAI has <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/13492/bums-on-seats/">stopped selling standing room tickets</a> and banned smoking on all trains and station platforms.</p>
<p>As recently as a few years ago, customers could only buy tickets a maximum of 7 days in advance, and only from the station where the train departed from.  Customers had to fill in a form to buy tickets, payment was cash-only, tickets were paper tickets, and this inefficient system resulted in long queues.  Now, passengers can book tickets for any train on the website, pay by ATM/credit card and receive the tickets by email as a pdf/Acrobat Reader file.</p>
<p>However, foreign visitors to Indonesia wanting to book train tickets will still have a problem: <a href="http://kereta-api.co.id/">the KAI website</a> does not accept foreign credit cards.  </p>
<p>Fortunately, <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/train-tickets/">Mau Ke Mana</a> can assist people in this situation.</p>
<p>If you are interested in booking a train ticket, please fill in an enquiry form <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/train-tickets/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sleepless in Soekarno-Hatta Airport</title>
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		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So little to do, so much time - hints and tips for visitors transiting Jakarta Airport in the middle of the night.<p><small><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/6802-jakarta-airport-night/">Sleepless in Soekarno-Hatta Airport</a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Matters">Indonesia Matters</a>, where you can book <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia Flights">flights in Indonesia</a>, and features listings of <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/" title="Indonesia hotels">Indonesian hotels</a>, like <a title="" href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/kuta-bali/" title="Kuta hotels">Kuta hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/sanur-bali/" title="Sanur hotels">Sanur hotels</a>, <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/central-jakarta/" title="Jakarta hotels">hotels in Jakarta</a> and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport/" title="Jakarta airport hotels">near Jakarta airport</a>, and <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/list/" title="List of Indonesian hotels">more</a>.</small></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hints and tips for spending the night at Jakarta Airport.</p>
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<p>Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport, a.k.a. Soetta, has many evening international arrivals and early morning domestic departures.  For example:</p>
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<td>
<h2>International Arrivals | Domestic Departures</h2>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
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<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Turkish_Airlines_Logo.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Turkish_Airlines_Logo-150x64.jpg" alt="Turkish Airlines Logo" title="Turkish Airlines Logo" width="50" height="21" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7107" /></a></td>
<td>TK67</td>
<td>Istanbul</td>
<td>18:20</td>
<td>|</td>
<td align="center"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/11/logo-airlines-batavia-air-screen.png" alt="Batavia Air logo" title="Batavia Air logo" width="25" height="25" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3310" /></td>
<td>Y6-851</td>
<td>Ambon</td>
<td>01:05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/qatar-logo.png"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/qatar-logo.png" alt="Qatar Airlines logo" title="Qatar Airlines logo" width="50" height="20" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7108" /></a></td>
<td>QR670</td>
<td>Doha</td>
<td>22:05</td>
<td>|</td>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/mandala-icon.jpeg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/mandala-icon.jpeg" alt="New Mandala Air icon" title="New Mandala Air icon" width="43" height="43" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7103" /></a></td>
<td>RI92</td>
<td>Medan</td>
<td>04:30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Emirates_Logo.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Emirates_Logo.jpg" alt="Emirates Logo" title="Emirates Logo" width="40" height="40" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7109" /></a></td>
<td>EK358</td>
<td>Dubai</td>
<td>22:30</td>
<td>|</td>
<td><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/11/281824_0_Lion_Air_45.jpg" alt="Lion Air logo" title="Lion Air logo" width="45" height="45" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3324" /></a></td>
<td>JT34</td>
<td>Denpasar</td>
<td>04:30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/cathay-pacific.png"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/cathay-pacific.png" alt="Cathay Pacific logo" title="Cathay Pacific logo" width="50" height="22" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7110" /></a></td>
<td>CX797</td>
<td>Hong Kong</td>
<td>22:50</td>
<td>|</td>
<td><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/11/281824_0_Lion_Air_45.jpg" alt="Lion Air logo" title="Lion Air logo" width="45" height="45" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3324" /></a></td>
<td>JT776</td>
<td>Manado</td>
<td>05:00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/pAL-LOGO.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/pAL-LOGO-150x54.jpg" alt="pAL LOGO" title="pAL LOGO" width="50" height="18" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7111" /></a></td>
<td>PR535</td>
<td>Manila</td>
<td>23:55</td>
<td>|</td>
<td><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Express-Air-logo.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/Express-Air-logo-150x41.jpg" alt="Express Air logo" title="Express Air logo" width="50" height="14" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7105" /></a></td>
<td>XN800</td>
<td>Sorong</td>
<td>05:00</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>Some visitors are therefore choosing to spend the night at Jakarta Airport.  </p>
<p>This is not just to save money; with jet-lag and the time difference, tourists may not feel tired yet, especially if they slept on their flight.  </p>
<p>Here are some choices for how to spend the night at Jakarta Airport.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="#1">Rest</a> | <a href="#2">Eat</a> | <a href="#3">Other Ideas</a></p>
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<p><a name="1"></a><br />
<h3>Rest</h3>
<p>Even with jet-lag, some people find it easy to sleep any time, anywhere.  </p>
<p align="center" class="image"><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/sleeping-in-airports.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/sleeping-in-airports.jpg" alt="" title="Sleeping in Airports" width="400" height="328" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7181" /></a></p>
<p>The authoritative guide on the subject, the website <em>Sleeping in Airports</em>, gives <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/jakarta.htm#.UBgQd6Bio7g">a positive review of Jakarta Airport</a>.  Having said that, Jakarta Airport is 1 of 12 nominees for Sleeping in Airports' 2012 Award for the Worst Airport (i.e. most uncomfortable airport for sleeping) in Asia.</p>
<p>If you want to lie down, here are some suggestions:</p>
<ul>
<li>- Do it inside the secure area (i.e. after the security check), which is passengers and staff only.  It is safer than the open/public-access areas.</li>
<li>- Have your valuables in a place that cannot be accessed or at least not easily.</li>
<li>- The <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport-terminals/"><u>inter-terminal bus</u></a> may not operate very often overnight.  Get to the right terminal first before relaxing.  You can see which flights depart from which terminal <a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/jakarta-airport-terminals/"><u>here</u></a>.</li>
<li>- Take the eyemask and/or earplugs from your international flight with you; failing that, have your sunglasses ready.</li>
<li>- Reconfirm your flight's departure time first; there may have been a last-minute schedule change.</li>
<li>- Set an alarm on your watch or phone, so you don't miss your flight.  Don't forget to set the local time first.</li>
</ul>
<p>Alternately, Plan B is to book a room at a <a href="http://hotels.indonesiamatters.com/">nearby hotel</a>.  Many of them include free airport transfers upon request.</p>
<p><a name="2"></a><br />
<h3>Eat</h3>
<p>If you have a severe case of the munchies or your domestic flight does not include food, the following restaurants are available:</p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/McDonalds-Logo-2.gif"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/McDonalds-Logo-2.gif" alt="McDonalds Logo" title="McDonalds Logo" width="80" height="80" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7142" /></a>As well as the usual assortment of burgers and fries, the Indonesian version of the Golden Arches also has fried chicken, rice and ice tea... but curiously no thick shakes.  Open 24 hours in Terminal 2.  Local rival A&#038;W is also available during daylight hours in Terminal 1.</p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/logo-hoka-hoka-bento.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/logo-hoka-hoka-bento.jpg" alt="hoka hoka bento logo" title="hoka hoka bento logo" width="100" height="100" class="alignright size-full wp-image-7143" /></a>Japanese fast food chain mixes it up with a wide range of package meals for only a few dollars; it is the cheapest place to get a healthy cooked meal. We recommend the Beef Yakiniku, but it is also good for green tea and fruit juice. Open in Terminal 2.</p>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/dunkin_donuts_logo.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/dunkin_donuts_logo-150x84.jpg" alt="dunkin donuts logo" title="dunkin donuts logo" width="100" height="56" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7144" /></a>Good not only for donuts and drinks, DD also does salad rolls called "Boston Sandwich". Branches are in Terminals 1 and 2 but are not open overnight, so best suited for breakfast.</p>
<p>Please note: Indonesian domestic flights do not have restrictions on liquids, so you can bring a drink with you.  While AirAsia forbids its passengers bringing their own food/drinks on board (so they have to buy items from the AirAsia menu), personal experience is they do not enforce it.</p>
<p><a name="3"></a><br />
<h3>Other Ideas</h3>
<p><a href="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/perdana-hp.jpg"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2012/08/perdana-hp-150x112.jpg" alt="Perdana" title="Perdana" width="150" height="112" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7160" /></a><strong>- Buy a local SIM card ("perdana") for your phone</strong><br />
This avoids potentially expensive roaming charges. Indonesian SIM cards require the user to register before using it, (in theory) to prevent the phone being used for crime; the shop assistant will help you with this, if you ask them nicely or give them a tip.  The most popular pre-paid SIM card is Simpati.</p>
<p><strong>- Visit the viewing/observation deck</strong><br />
Ironically, it is one of the few places where you definitely will not be stared at by others.  Perfect if you want a bit of quiet/reflection time.  The stairs to the deck are to the left of the entrance of Terminal 1A. </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1986" href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=1986"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1986" title="ATMs Jakarta Airport Terminal 2" src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2011/06/2878295.jpg" alt="ATMs Jakarta Airport Terminal 2" width="183" height="123" /></a><strong>- Get some local currency</strong><br />
Some more remote destinations rarely accept credit cards and have few ATMs.  As foreign banks charge per transaction, it is usually recommended to take the maximum amount: Rp1 250 000 ($US135) for ATMs that dispense Rp50 000 notes; Rp2 500 000 ($US270) for ATMs that dispense Rp100 000 notes.  While ATMs can be found throughout the airport, the greatest concentration can be found in the Departures area (upstairs) in Terminal 2. Don't forget to set aside some money for airport tax later.</p>
<p><strong>- Use the toilet facilities</strong><br />
Jakarta Airport was <a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/15181/best-airport-toilet-2011/">recently judged</a> to have the second best airport toilets in the country.  So, chances are they are nicer in Jakarta than at your destination.  No showers, though.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.indonesiamatters.com/?attachment_id=694" rel="attachment wp-att-694"><img src="http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/files/2010/09/shuttlebus-150x1501.jpg" alt="Jakarta Airport Shuttlebus" title="Jakarta Airport Shuttlebus" width="125" height="125" class="alignright size-full wp-image-694" /></a><strong>- Get a free "tour" of the airport on the yellow inter-terminal bus</strong><br />
If you have little else to do, this passes the time in relative comfort.<br clear="all" /></p>
<p>Have you stayed overnight at Jakarta Airport?  What did you do to pass the time?  What activities would  you recommend to others?</p>
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