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The 25hours Oddbird in central Jakarta.

Despite being replaced as a capital, Jakarta is still booming

Indonesia may be moving its capital, but Jakarta is continuing to grow with a new hotel taking eclectic design to the maximalist max.

  • Julietta Jameson
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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Keith Austin
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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.

  • 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.

Tango shop

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.

Pirate-DVD

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.

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