Flight review: Garuda Indonesia London to Jakarta
Asian airline Garuda Indonesia has launched a new flight from London Gatwick to Jakarta. I give it a test run and find it’s a very good option.
Visit Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is the world’s second-largest hillside park. It’s an incredible achievement of sloping landscapes mixed with classic architecture.
Tourists turn a blind eye to animal cruelty
A new report has found many travellers are unaware of the cruelty of tourism with wild animals or put money and experience ahead of welfare.
Jakarta’s old Batavia
The sprawling metropolis of Jakarta can seem daunting these days. It’s hard to imagine it was so small just a century ago… but that heritage still exists.
Sukarno’s Last Erection
For visitors to Jakarta, the best place to start seeing the city’s sites is around the National Monument area. Here’s what there is to see.
Is Jakarta worth the wait?
On first impressions, Jakarta is just a busy and difficult city. But scratch below the surface and Indonesia’s capital reveals its best side.