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Hi, guys, I am going to Jarkata for 2 days, any recommendations? I am looking forward to historical spots and good massage places. I understand it's Ramadan now, but is it hard to find a good restaurant during daytime? Thanks in advance!
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Jul 16, 2013 09:17
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Saint Fu posted:Jakarta isn't like the middle east, you should be able to find food during the day. I see local people eating at the cafes around my office all the time. Expect packed restaurants between 6 and 10pm as people go out to break their fast. Also traffic will be especially bad starting at around 3 (God help you if it rains). Thank you for your suggestion! I am actually flying tonight. My friend insisted to pick me up from the airport. I told her that I could take a taxi but she was like... No no no, taking taxi is not safe for the first time! ( what does that even mean? :/) so anyway, take off now!!
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Jul 16, 2013 10:13
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Okay. Now I am in Jarkata. Had some nice Padang food last night. People look friendly, so far. Going through custom was strange...A lot of Chinese people bribed the officials by putting some money in the passport. The VOs accepted the money but I didn't see them trying to give anyone a hard time or intentionally pick up on Chinese if you didn't bribe them. I heard the situation was really bad in the past, guess VOs are behaving now. I was just wondering why would you stil bribe them while there's no need for that? =/ Anyways, today I will walk around, find some food, have a massage maybe, and exchange money. Does anyone know anything about the rate? Is it a good idea to exchange all my US dollars in Jarkata or is the rate better on Bali island? I am going to Bali in 2 days.
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Jul 17, 2013 01:56
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Saint Fu posted:Was the bribing at the visa-on-arrival kiosk? Because it costs $25 for everyone so maybe they were just on the ball with the cash? Very strange if it was the actual stamping guy who they "bribed" It was the VOA line and it was the actual stamping guy that they were bribing! People were not giving him USD, I'm pretty sure about that. I saw two guys gave the VO as least 200 RMB, and an old lady just put 20 HKD, both of them went through without any problem. The thing is only Chinese people would bribe them, so the VOs only pick on Chinese, it's kinda sad...
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Jul 17, 2013 03:56
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My friend cannot company me for the weekend in Jarkata, so I have to figure out what to do in this huge city. I am going to see the cathedral and mosque, but that will be only for one afternoon. Any other recommendation? Or is there any attraction outside the city? I have 3 days and there is a volcano in the south apparently, is it worth going?
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Jul 25, 2013 02:23
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At the moment, I am looking at the thousands islands in the north if Jakarta. I've checked some home stay packages on the island but they all request at least 2 passengers. Any goon wants to join me for a weekend getaway?
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Jul 25, 2013 04:17
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Hey guys, Im based in this region and been all over. I like seafood but was never too much of a beach person, Until I went to Hawaii. It’s not really humid andit’s breezy at night, clothes can dry overnight in summer. Your skin doesn’t get sticky in the evening. Is there anywhere in SE Asia with a similar climate? I haven’t encountered anything Thailand/Philippines/Indonesian/Cambodian beaches. The Pinoys and other sea Asians I talk to in Hawaii are all impressed with the climate here, and nope “hawaii isn’t really that hot”
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Jul 12, 2023 05:32
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Just finished my short stop in Saigon. 500k bills can be broken in the convenience store or the more famous local eateries or hotel. Food wise I’m enjoying Vietnam a lot more than before. Lots of lists online like bahn mi 37, hong hua, and local restaurants. And grab makes getting in and out of town ultra easy. People still hustle and the vibe feels like China but people are waaaaaay less desperate than before. Hotel I was at silverland may and for it’s value it blows. Rather stay at some cheaper guest house and call it the day. Just landed in Cambodia last night and Siem reap downtown is a lot more built up. The new airport is huge but takes like an hour to drive to  grab costs 1.2 mil riels, whereas airport taxi was 1 mil if you haggle.Initial impression - even with all the new development money in the past 10 years it’s only in Phnom Penh and the casinos of Sihanoukville. Rest of the country getting left behind
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Oct 25, 2023 00:59
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Oops one extra zero
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Oct 25, 2023 13:31
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gently caress yes I can use Alipay in Siem reap
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Oct 26, 2023 14:27
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It’s been 10 years since I been to Phnom Penh, it sure has built up. But it’s too bad Cambodia is still more expensive than Vietnam despite the economic difference. Anecdotally, Khmers are a lot nicer than everyone else - not counting shady tourist situations
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Oct 28, 2023 14:31
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Did you guys eat any durians
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Nov 20, 2023 23:45
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Vegetable posted:I kinda think if you’re at least a middle-class American, you should tip at least 200 baht for things that involve a non-trivial amount of work. It’s no money to you, but it’s a week of meals for these folks. Thailand attracts plenty of miserly tourists so it’s not like they’re swimming in tips. Tip even more if service is great — and it so frequently is.
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Dec 11, 2023 06:38
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peanut posted:I have used Vietnam-Visa.com a few times for my bosses because they have more money than time and it was always easy. Ewww just get an apec card and renew every 5 years
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Jan 6, 2024 19:58
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You grow up with it so it’s normal. On the plus side it’s really hard to get a heat stroke and you can go out all day. Or you just stay indoors during the day and head out during the evenings
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