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12 Delicious Indonesian Soups (and Where to Eat Them)
A common mistake of foreigners visiting Indonesia is to limit their knowledge of Indonesian cuisine to Nasi Goreng and Nasi Padang. Few will taste one of the dozens delicious soups that you can try...
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Hue Nightlife (Vietnam) - Best Bars and Nightclubs (2024)
I was in Hue for just a few days in January, on a stopover between Hanoi and Hoi An. I thought it was a pleasant town, with a fun nightlife, a laid-back vibe, some world-class attractions and excellent...
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Phuket Nightlife: All You Need To Know [2024]
Phuket is one of the most renowned nightlife destinations in Thailand. It has a buzzing party scene, with most of its bars and nightclubs concentrated on the 1-km long street of Bangla (or Walking...
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40 Best Bars in Jakarta (Updated 2024)
This is my updated list of the best bars in Jakarta (2024).I wrote mostly about the most established venues that have existed for several years and are consistently crowded. I also focused mostly on...
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Living in Jakarta: Best Neighborhoods for Expats (2024)
I previously wrote about the best areas to stay in Jakarta for tourists. You may want to read this article as well to get a first introduction to the city's neighborhoods. I wouldn't say that there...
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Jakarta Nightlife: 15 Best Nightclubs (Updated 2024)
The following is a ranking of the most happening nightclubs in Jakarta at the moment.Note: I updated this review of Jakarta's best nightclubs in January 2024. The line between a club and a bar can be...
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Kemang Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs [2024]
Kemang is one of the best neighborhoods to live in Jakarta, especially for foreign families. Contrary to SCBD or Sudirman, it is mostly low rise and it retains a certain village vibe.It also has a...
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Khon Kaen Nightlife - Best Bars and Clubs [2024]
In this review of Khon Kaen nightlife, I will give you tips about the best areas to party, where to stay near the clubs, my favorite venues and how to meet people.Khon Kaen is a medium-sized Thai city...
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What to do in Jakarta in 24 hours?
Many tourists stay in Jakarta for only 1 night, usually before heading to Bali. If you are in the same situation, you might be wondering what are the best things to do in the city in 24 hours or...
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Guide to Choosing Your Hotel in Jakarta [2024]
 In this guide, I will answer all the questions I received from readers regarding the best hotels to choose for a stay in Jakarta.What is the best area to stay in Jakarta?Pick any hotel located along...
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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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Cheap Bars in Jakarta for Backpackers / Students
Clubbing in Jakarta is almost always expensive, especially if you drink alcohol (thanks to a 150% tax in imported liquor).If you are a backpacker, a visitor on a budget, or a student, you may be...
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Guide to Karaokes and KTV Bars in Jakarta [2024]
Karaoke and KTV bars in Jakarta are used for a multitude of purposes. Singing is one of them, but it is definitely not the only reason. Commonly, they are used for prostitution, drugs, private...
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Best Bars to Meet Expats and Foreigners in Jakarta [2024]
The expat/foreign population in Jakarta is smaller than that of other Asian capitals, both because of government regulations making it harder to hire low-skilled foreigners, and because of the lack of...
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Medan Nightlife: Best Bars and Nightclubs [2024]
I spent a few days in Medan and I had the opportunity to try its nightlife.As you would expect, Medan is far from being a party town. It is more conservative than many other Indonesian cities and there...
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Bintan Nightlife - Tanjung Pinang & Lagoi Bay [2024]
 Bintan nightlife is very limited.The island, located about 1 hour from Singapore, is not exactly popular with party-goers but with families, couples, or golfers.Most of the tourists stay in the north...
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11 Best Secret and Unspoiled Indonesians Islands [2024]
The next Bali or the next Lombok is listed below. If you are a tourist considering going to Bali to enjoy a quiet beach holiday, just forget it. Bali is ridiculously overcrowded and it is starting to...
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Luang Prabang Nightlife - Best Things to Do At Night [2024]
Luang Prabang, Laos' most touristic city, does not have the reputation of being a party town. While there are plenty of things to do during the day, from visiting temples to swimming in waterfalls,...
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Singapore Nightlife: Best Bars and Clubs [2024]
Singapore nightlife, once boring and sleepy, has become one of the best in Southeast Asia.The range of options for going out at night has no equivalent elsewhere in the region: Michelin-starred...
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Gili Trawangan Nightlife - Best Bars and Nightclubs (Lombok) [2024]
I wrote this summary of Gili Trawangan nightlife (Lombok) after spending 3 nights there in May 2024. I had not visited the island in almost 10 years, and yet it didn't change much. It is just a bit...
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