It is true; a trip to the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, the official name of Indonesia’s metropolis, may not necessarily be revolutionary or life changing, but it can definitely be remarkable and fun-filled. While other provinces and regions of the massive republic – comprised of more than thirteen thousand islands – remain the go-to places for a hiatus of a deeper, more fervent nature, the multi-cultural capital city is the destination for some straightforward enjoyment.
On a recent trip to Jakarta, by gracious invitation of the Jakarta Tourism & Culture Office, I discovered three things: Jakartans love fun, and know how to have it; I am terrible at batik making; and Jakarta is a multi-cultural melting pot and is totally “cool bingit!”
