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Draft Gastropub (Manila)
Draft Gastropub is a small chain of European-style pubs in Manila. They have 3 locations at the moment in the expat-heavy areas of BGC (The Fort) and Makati (Greenbelt 2 and Rockwell).They serve...
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25 Best Markets and Shopping Streets to Visit in Jakarta
Apart from the ubiquitous malls, Jakarta is filled with traditional markets and shopping streets. This review covers all the shopping areas to visit as a tourist. Some of them are very famous and some...
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Bachelor Party in Jakarta
This guide will give you insider's tips and recommendations to help you prepare a memorable bachelor party (or bachelorette) in Jakarta with your friends. I will answer all the questions you may have...
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PIK Nightlife: Best Bars and Clubs
Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) nightlife barely existed until a few years ago. The bars and clubs I will mention in this review were opened in the past 2 years. The scene is most likely to change a lot more...
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10 Weird Stuff Indonesians Typically Post on Facebook
Indonesia has the fourth largest number of Facebook users in the world, but the way Indonesians use Facebook is sometimes unique. From a Westerners perspective, some posts will appear to be weird, if...
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Guide to Choosing Your Hotel in Jakarta
I am asked daily by readers for tips about choosing a hotel in Jakarta. This little guide should answer all the questions I've ever received such as:- What is the best area to stay in Jakarta?- Where...
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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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12 Best Nightclubs in Bali
I already wrote last year a complete review of Bali nightlife which I recently updated. I'm adding this ranking of the top 12 hottest clubs on the island. This list of the best party places should help...
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Karaokes and KTVs in Jakarta (Complete Guide)
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. Most commonly, they are used for prostitution, drugs, private...
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URBN QC (Quezon City - Metro Manila)
URBN opened a new branch in Quezon City in September 2015 (see my review of URBN BGC here). It replaces the 88 SuperClub which closed down a few months earlier.It is one of the best looking nightclubs...
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Crazy House - Naked Striptease (Bangkok)
The owners could not have found a better name for their gogo bar: Crazy House is probably the wildest place you'll visit in Bangkok.It is a "hands-on" bar, where you can choose a naked girl and touch...
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Baccara - Full Nude - Gogo Bar (Bangkok)
Baccara is one of the most famous gogo bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. It is built on 3 floors with a large glass between each, allowing you to see the action from any floor, wherever you are. The best...
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13 Illogical Facts About Drugs in Indonesia
"Indonesia has some of the World's strictest drugs laws". This statement is repeated in most local and international media, but it is quite inaccurate if you look at the facts. A more realistic...
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The 10 Best Spas & Massage Parlours in Jakarta (Updated 2015)
There are two broad kinds of massage parlours in Jakarta:* The massage parlours not associated with any sexual services, which are often referred to as "family spa". They are located mostly in South...
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Medan Nightlife: Top 5 Nightclubs & Bars
I spent a few nights in Medan in April 2015, unfortunately on weekdays only. I had the opportunity to try a few clubs there but most weren't too busy and I imagine it is more lively on weekends.If you...
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Top 10 Striptease and Sexy Dancer Shows in Jakarta in 2015
Yes, even in self-righteous Indonesia you will find more strip clubs and sexy dancers than in most other Asian countries. Sure Bangkok has its fair share of gogo bars, but women there rarely go full...
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Bali Nightlife 2015
As South Bali is becoming more crowded and more urban, its nightlife has somewhat improved. It is still much less interesting that Jakarta nightlife, but if you come to Bali for the weekend you will...
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Top 10 Rooftop Bars in Jakarta
When you live and work in a city like Jakarta, you might want to elevate yourself above the traffic and the pollution. Rooftop bars give you this opportunity to enjoy a drink outside in the open air...
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Jakarta Nightlife: Top 10 Clubs in 2015
"What are the best clubs in Jakarta?" is one of the questions I get asked the most by readers of Jakarta100bars.The following list should answer this question though I imagine some of you may disagree...
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Top 10 Best Bars in Jakarta in 2015
As promised on my Jakarta Nightlife 2015 review, I am updating the blog with my list of Jakarta's best venues in 2015. For more recommendation about the best bars in the city, you can check my review...
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