No, you haven't visit Jakarta!

       You really don't know what is this? It is Monas, the National Monument of Indonesia. And of course it is located exactly in the Centre of Jakarta. Monas designer itself was a person from France. With a pure 32 Kg Gold of fire symbol on the top, Monas became a very famous Monument in Indonesia. The other unique thing is we can go inside the monument. It is totally not only a visual Monument, but once you entrance, you will see a lot of Indonesian Art such as Paintings, Batiks, Wayang, and many other thing that you can assume this as a Museum.

       The inside part itself could reach the very top of the Monument. But don't wish you could touch the pure gold material. Because there are a lot of requirement to go there. We ourself haven't even go to the top. But well, the Museum is splendid though. 

       The other unique thing is also that Monas will glow at night. It will change colour into Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, and Yellow. And not only that thing, but also there are a lot of festival at night. Not a very good festival, but it is a traditional part of Indonesian Activity. They will offer you an Outdoor Theatre, a Traditional Dance show, Phantonim, Attraction, and so many things. You can also buy traditional food there or even souvenirs. There are somehow bicycle rent if you want to. It is absolutely crowded at night. 

       For me, it is better to go there at noon. So you can visit the Museum and after you could enjoy a little bit of the crowded traditional sensation. And becarefull if you lost, because it is a very wide place.

One of the owner,
Lisa

Remember what they say, "If you haven't visit Monas, then you haven't visit Jakarta".

Enjoy!

Fancy Culinary Spot? Come enjoy Locale24 Dinner and Bar

Dear Friends, Family and Future Locale Diner Patrons,

       If you are living in the North of Jakarta, get ready for the newest addition Diner & Bar concept which people like to say - 'Locale' nighborhood Diner & Bar 24/7. With a very fancy designed interior, and unique outside look from this Bar, it is really amazing since you will only spent around Rp 100.000/person. There's also a Live Band Session every Tuesday and Friday, a Game Night every Thursday, lucky draws for Girls Night Out every wednesday night, and DJ Performance every Saturday night at second floor. They really a good place to chill around, however it is located in the middle of a lot of restaurants.

       This bar really fancy but really maintain the typical of Indonesian food. Even they serve American food and a lot of Asian food, but their speciality that also popular is the "Ayam Saos Padang" which means a Chicken with Padang's Sauce. And the taste, uwaw, don't underestimate it. Up until now I really like to visit Locale for that reason. But be careful for its spicy! And tea, here they serve a lot of typical tea starts from Indonesia, Japan, China, and England tea.

      Well however, you can freely choose American food if you want, but also Indonesian food that won't lose for the taste thing. Yummy come enjoy your chillin time here. Really recomended!

  

Address : Ruko Garden House, Blok B No. 10-11, Bukit Golf Mediterania, Jl. Raya Pantai Indah Kapuk, Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta

Indomie Abang Adek

       Indonesia has the most famous instant noodles that you should try, it called Indomie. Come as packed  with only IDR 3.000 and you can buy it direct to the nearest supermarket at your hotel. 

       But if you want to try something new, try indomie with extra chilly around it. Level of hotness starting with ‘pedes sedang' means hotness to the medium and end up with ‘pedes gila’ or ‘hotness to the maximun’ with extra add of boiled egg, cheese or cornet, take it by your own!

       Prices of the Indomie (noodle) starts from to Rp 7,000 to Rp 12,000 if added with corned beef. Abang Adek stalls open from 4PM - 4AM. Last time I’ve got there,  they also serve toasted bread and traditional snow ice.

Beware of the chillies, it extras hot! 

Addres: No. 8, Jl. Mandala Utara, Grogol Petamburan West Jakarta,

Waterbom Jakarta

       Looking for a place that will generate hours of fun for your kids and the whole family? Plunge into one of Indonesia’s best splish-splash playgrounds, Waterbom Jakarta, Waterbom features 5 main rides; Aquatube, Speed Slide, Hairpin, Whizzard & Twizter. Various inflatable floats customized for different rides ensure visitor’s safety as top priority.

       From the city center, people can take highway and arrive in this place for about 20 minutes. It is closer to Soekarno-Hatta Airport for about 10 minutes using high way. It only takes 2 minutes to find the water park from the highway exit gate. This water park is open daily although the price for weekdays (11:00-21:00) is 120,000 rupiahs for adult and Rp 70.000 rupiahs for children meanwhile during weekends (08:00-21:00), adults have to pay Rp 160.000 rupiahs and Rp 100.000 rupiahs for children. Located close with airports and well organized. Water park surrounding with different Waterslide.

       It fits for Family and friends. Big area for playing water activity and it opens everyday!

Address: Jl. Pantai Indah Barat No. 1 | Pantai Indah Kapuk, North Jakarta 14470, Indonesia

Mangga Dua

    

       This is a huge shopping centre. Not really modern, not really traditional, but you could just find souvenirs here and some of good quality goods clothes. This region in fact it uses the name 'Mangga Dua' but there were so many places with the name of Mangga Dua. Some of them are: Dusit Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua Harcomas, Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua, ITC Mangga Dua, WTC Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua Square, even Hotel Ibis Mangga Dua.

       There is absolutely something quite unique in their building, The building of shopping center are mutually connected by a bridge between buildings. The bridge will allow you to move from one building to other without having to go down to the outdoors. And one thing you should know about this market, you can decrease the price ! Yes, of course, they will offer you with a high prices but you are really welcome to offer lower prices. From Rp 200.000 and decreased to Rp 150.000 or lower, it is possible ! Just depends on your ability to bargain.

       The other fact, fashion core mostly is for women. That is why when men visit Mangga Dua Mall, they will prefer to visit the electronic district which as wide as the fashion district space. Starts from gadget, gadget supporter, laptop, computer, game, CDs, camera, etc. But not really recommended because some of them are not original. For us, do not ever buy expensive electronic thing without guarantee even if they sell it extremely cheap (well some of us have been fraud by scammer so we know it very well). Either the thing is Second hand but they say it is new, or has been opened and they took the good little stuffs, or anything. Just be careful.

       We do not think that traveler would buy electronic anyway while they traveling. But just in case we think this is a good information. However, you can find some of souvenirs there so just take a look!

Ragunan Zoo

       Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays. It is home to over 270 species of animals, 171 species of flora . Jakarta's zoo is situated in the suburb of Ragunan in the southern part of the city. Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger, banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be in this green foliage. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo. It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both the young and young at heart.

      Besides walking around while observing the animals behavior in Ragunan Zoological Park, visitors could see how the animals eat at Ragunan Zoological Park. Eating time of the animals has been scheduled by the management. Komodo will be feed every Wednesday at 11:00am, crocodile on Wednesday and Saturday, Cormoran everyday at 11:00am, and Hippopotamus everyday.

Its located at Pasar Minggu, you can go to there using Transjakarta that only costs IDR 3.500

The entrance fee is only IDR 10.000 / person and you can see different animal.

Come and enjoy our local zoo !

Address: Jl. Harsono No.1, Ps. Minggu