Fikri Harish, Author at TheSmartLocal Indonesia - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

Batu Guide – What To Eat, Where To Stay & Things To Do In This Chilly Hillside Retreat

Hilly Batu’s average temperature of 20°C makes it popular among heatstroked Indonesians. Here's what to see, eat, and where to stay here.

They must be doing something right - these historic restaurants in Jakarta have lasted all these years without going out of business.

With COVID-19 rendering traditional offices obsolete, coworking spaces in Bali for freelancers and remote workers now make a lot more sense.

If you've hit up one too many Balinese beaches, a sunrise Mount Batur hike will be an excellent antidote, as well as scenic Ritatkala Cafe.

Along Java's southern coast is the South Shore Beach Lounge, a little slice of Greek-inspired haven that looks straight out of Santorini.

If you’re looking for some downtime, there are plenty of secluded hidden beaches in Bali with no loud partying and minimal distractions.

Outdoor recreational complex Critical 11 offers plane-spotters ice-cream and coffee, a basketball court and crossfit gym, and live music.

Not all of Nusa Penida’s attractions are outdoors, with the northeastern cliffs hiding the unique Goa Giri Putri Temple inside a dark cave.

Myst Bar in Bandung and South Jakarta bizarrely serves drinks with an adorable hand puppet through a hole in the wall.

Sandwiched between the office towers of Sudirman and Kuningan, the new NORU Jakarta offers a laid-back vibe with a Japanese-inspired menu.