As I have mentioned many a time before, Jakarta life can get quite crazy and hectic once in a while. Escaping the vida loca is not only entertaining but sometimes necessary to keep sane in this bustling city. One of our favorite quick escapes is visiting Puncak and one of our favorite activities there other … Continue reading
Anyone that lives in Jakarta will tell you that they are due for a break every few months or even weeks. Our favorite rest and recreation site in the area is up in the mountains in Puncak. When we go there we usually plan ahead and bring groceries from Jakarta. We wait to buy all … Continue reading
Puncak is a little piece of Mountain Paradise a couple of hours south of Jakarta. You can find all kinds of hotels and villas for as little as 15 to 20 USD a night up to 100 USD is you want to stay at a higher end facility. Although Puncak is only 90 KMs away … Continue reading
We visited the Golden Mountain, otherwise known as Gunung Mas on our last day in Puncak. I can see why it’s called the Golden Mountain as it is rich with tea plantations and very fruitful with all kinds of crops. We were able to take a short tour of the tea factory and we were … Continue reading
Taman Safari is a national part located about 80 kilometers from Jakarta. It lies between Bogor and Bandung and a definite must-see if you are in Jakarta or its surrounding areas. Other than the refreshing lower temperatures, Taman Safari boasts over 80 animal species thriving in their own natural habitat. As you commence your adventure … Continue reading
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