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Travel Guide to Salura Island - Sumba
Salura (called Halura in the local Kambera language) is an island located at the southern tip of Sumba. It is 4.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, which makes it a bit smaller than Nusa Lembongan, but almost 3...
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Standing BLOW IN - A Glory Hole Massage Parlor near Jakarta)
While things are getting stricter in Jakarta (closing of Alexis), prostitution venues are growing like mushrooms in South Tangerang.I recently learned about a new place called Standing BLOW IN, which...
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New Year Eve 2017 / 2018 in Jakarta
Spending your New Year's Eve 2017-2018 in Jakarta is actually not a bad idea, especially if you compare it with the alternative of going to Bali.Bali during New Year is crazy expensive (expect hotel...
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Guide to the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) - 2017 Update
The Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) is an electronic dance music festival happening every December in Jakarta. In 2017, it will happen on 15 and 16 December. It used to be in Ancol but it has now...
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10 Best Bars Near Grand Indonesia / Plaza Indonesia (Central Jakarta)
The area near the malls Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia, around the iconic Bunderan Hotel Indonesia (Hotel Indonesia roundabout) is one of the most strategic to meet friends for drinks and party in...
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20 Best Cities for Nightlife in Asia
I've spent most of the past two years trying the nightlife of various Asian cities, from Indonesia to Kazakhstan. I've written individual reports for most of them (see the tag Asia Nightlife), but I...
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Hotel Monopoli - Moon Rooftop - Room Club - Kemang (Jakarta)
Hotel Monopoli is an upcoming project by Syah Establishments, the group behind famous venues like Lucy in the Sky, Sofia at the Gunawarman and Bauhaus.Located in Jalan Taman Kemang, maybe the hottest...
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How to Buy Viagra or Cialis in Indonesia (Bali or Jakarta)?
One of the questions I receive the most is how to buy viagra or Cialis in Indonesia, the two most common erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs available.It is actually very easy to buy them (at least in...
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What To Buy in Indonesia: Souvenirs, Gifts and Cheap Stuff
If you are visiting Indonesia as a tourist, you are probably looking for gifts or souvenirs to bring back home. You may also be wondering if there are some cheap items that are worth buying here more...
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Are VPNs legal in Indonesia?
Within the past two weeks, both China and Russia have made VPNs illegal. This has made people worry that other countries might soon forbid them as well.In particular, we can wonder if Indonesia, where...
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Where to Stay in Jakarta - Best Areas for Tourists
If you visit Jakarta as a tourist, you are probably wondering about the best areas to stay in the city.Due to the horrible traffic and the lack of public transportation, I advise you to choose your...
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Alexis Hotel, Club and Karaoke (Ancol) - Still Open
Update 30 October 2017:Alexis was shut down by the new Governor of Jakarta. As I explained in my article Jakarta Nightlife in 2017Â (last paragraph), this was likely to happen because it was an...
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15 Best Bars and Nightclubs in SCBD - Pacific Place (Jakarta)
SCBD is the most happening nightlife area in Jakarta at the moment. This is where you will find the hippest bars and clubs, especially those that are popular with young (and rich) Indonesians in their...
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Jakarta: 12 Cheap Bars for Backpackers / Students
Clubbing in Jakarta is almost always expensive, especially if you are a heavy drinker.For most high-end nightclubs and bars, the prices are approximately as follow (on weekends):- Entrance fee: Between...
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Medellin Nightlife: Best Bars and Nightclubs (2018)
Note: I have never been to Medellin, but my friend Jake is familiar with the city and wrote this guide for me. Thibaud.Medellin, Colombia, is a fantastic party city filled with some of the most...
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15 Most Useful Apps for Living in Jakarta (2018)
You can make your life in Jakarta much easier by downloading a few apps on your phone. They will be helpful in numerous everyday situations, from getting around the city to buying your groceries....
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Bishkek Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs - Kyrgyzstan (2018)
I stayed in Bishkek for a short week while visiting Kyrgyzstan in June 2017. Naturally, I was curious to discover its nightlife, which was recommended to me by several friends.Since I was there during...
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Almaty Nightlife: Best Bars and Nightclubs (2018) - Kazakhstan
I spent around 10 days in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. I was told it had the best nightlife in Central Asia, and it is probably true. While it is sometimes still rough around the edges, I...
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Baku Nightlife: 20 Best Bars and Nightclubs (2018) - Azerbaijan
I spent 2 days in Baku during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in June 2017. I partied on two evenings and, even though I probably only scratched the surface of the nightlife, I'm writing this short guide...
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Yangon Nightlife - Best Nightclubs and Bars 2018
I was in Yangon (Myanmar) in January 2017 for two weeks. It was more than enough time for me to go to almost all the nightclubs and bars in the city.Yangon nightlife is better than what I expected,...
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