Saturday, February 18, 2012

Jakarta 14-17 May 2011

Istiqlal Mosque, the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.
Famous twin towers of Jakarta, which houses Gelora Bung Karno football stadium.
Entrance of Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Entrance of Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Bajaj, a modified scooter, is a major short distance transportation mode in the city.
A ride across a few blocks or streets would cost about INR5,000.
Ancol, on the Northern Jakarta, is the last terminal of Busway leading to Ancol Dream Park (Taman Impian Ancol)
WTC is another mall next to Mangga Dua
WTC at night
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
Horse carriage ride around MONAS
Religious Affairs Ministry, Indonesia
Even Indonesians are prepared to forgo subsidies.
Satay Kambing (mutton steak). 5 sticks and a glass of tea costs INR11,000. INR10,000 is about RM3.50.
Monumen Nasional (MONAS), Jakarta's best known landmark.
Official Residence of President
Jakarta, like KL, is vulnerable to flash floods. Huge drainage is common around the city.
Buildings around Pasar Tanah Abang
Cleaning up the city
Hawkers near Metro Tanah Abang
Pasar Tanah Abang, textile heaven of Jakarta
Pasar Tanah Abang Block A
A shop selling prayer attires
A shop selling prayer attires
nside bajaj, Jakarta's version of Tuk- Tuk
Bank Mandiri which claims to be the strongest bank in Indonesia.
Transjakarta Busway system, a very creative Jakarta's answer to LRT.
Passengers can only get in and out of the bus at designated stations.
Transjakarta uses a special bus lane, known as Busway.
The obvious advantage is that you are not stuck in 'macet" (traffic jam)
Traffic police works tirelessly to ensure smooth ride around the city.
A museum specially dedicated to displaying the history of banking services in Indonesia.
One of the newest and biggest shopping malls in Jakarta, Blok M is at the end of Busway Line 1 Station Blok M.
Inside Blok M Mall.
Glora Bung Karno Sports Complex.
Take's Mansion, a service apartment within walking distance from Busway Station Bank Indonesia.
A decent double bed room costs INR265,000 a night.
Adequate facilities to have a good sleep after sightseeing Jakarta.
Take's Mansion is situated along Jalan Taman Kebun Sirih, just next to Religious Ministry of Indonesia.
Religious Affairs Ministry, Indonesia
The spectacular Plaza Indonesia.
Indonesia declared two day holiday for Wesak Day celebration. Cyclists used this opportunity to tour the city.
Fountain at the middle of Tugu Selamat Datang
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town.
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town.
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town.
The President's entourage on their way to the Official Residence.
The President's entourage on their way to the Official Residence.
The President's entourage on their way to the Official Residence.
The President's entourage on their way to the Official Residence.
Transjakarta in action.
Plaza Indonesia.
A view of Tugu Selamat Datang from Busway Station Bundaran Hi.
National Museum of Indonesia.
National Museum of Indonesia.
Defence Ministry of Indonesia.
Southern side of MONAS
Southern side of MONAS
Tour around MONAS.
Monumen Nasional (MONAS) the landmark of Jakarta.
MONAS
Tunnel heading to the lower ground floor of MONAS
Entrance to the lift which leads to the summit of MONAS
Summit of MONAS
This museum, on the lower ground of MONAS, is mainly about independence of Indonesia
Istiqlal Mosque, the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.
Main entrance of Istiqlal Mosque.
Jakarta Arts Museum, located just in front of Pasar Baru Busway Station.
Pasar Baru is another place to get good quality fabric and leather products.
Main entrance of Pasar Baru
Shops along a street in Pasar Baru
The other side of Pasar Baru

Durfan is the most famous cartoon character in Jakarta
The Durfan Show in Ancol Dream Park
Separate ticket has to purchased to enter various themes within the park
Separate ticket has to purchased to enter various themes within the park
Ancol Dream Park is the biggest theme park in Southeast Asia. Entrance ticket costs INR11,500.
Located at Gunung Sahari Busway Station, this mall is the biggest in Northern Jakarta

View in front of Mangga Dua Square
Entrance to Mangga Dua Square
Another building across Mangga Dua Square
It specialises in electronic and computer products
Train leaving Gambir Station, the rail hub of Jakarta
Mangga Dua Square at night
Mangga Dua Square at night
Mangga Dua Square at night
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
Night view of buildings surrounding Tugu Selamat Datang
The Plaza is equivalent of Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur
Sarinah, the first departmental store in Jakarta
Sarinah, the first departmental store in Jakarta
Outside departure hall, Terminal 2, Soekarno Hatta International Airport
A group of Malaysians just finished visiting Bandung
Departure hall, Terminal 2, Soekarno Hatta International Airport

Phuket 29 Apr - 2 May 2011

 Phuket International Airport
 Somtam (kerabu mangga) costs about THB100. THB100 = RM10.05
 Three flavoured fried fish (Ikan masak tiga rasa). Price is about THB250-400 depending on the weight.
 Nightlife scene along Bangla Road
 Bungy Trampolines at Jungceylon, the only modern shopping mall in Patong Town
Outside Jungceylon
 Another angle of Jungceylon
 
 Model ship at Jungceylon
 Jungceylon is Patong's first modern air-con shopping mall
 Announcement of Thai Boxing fights is carried out everyday using loudspeakers.
 Hard Rock Cafe Phuket
 Hard Rock Cafe Phuket
 Patong Beach
 Patong Beach

 Patong Beach
 Town bus connecting Patong Beach and Phuket Town on the other side of the island. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs THB25.
 Phuket Butterfly, home to species of butterflies and insects.
 Main entrance of Phuket Butterfly Garden & Insect World

 Thai's tourism industry is very developed. Tours can be purchased at information centres and pick up can be arranged from hotel.
 A model of BUddha House
 Buildings around Patong Beach
 A halal hawker selling authentic Thai food. Notice that food is prepared across the road.

 A view from the most northern part of Patong Beach
 View allong Patong Beach
 Thailand's tuk-tuk,a budget type taxi service.
 Shops along Bangla Road heading towards Patong Beach
 Scene of Bangla Road in the afternoon
 Replica football jersey is sold for around THB300-700 depending on quality
 A view in front of Jungceylon along Thanon Rat-U-Thit
 Ground level of Jungceylon

 Thanon Rat-U-Thit, the busiest road in Patong Beach
 Kusuma Restaurant, one of many halal seafood restaurant in Phuket
 A double room at Viking Residence costs THB680 a night, excluding breakfast

 All the basic necessities are provided in this 2 star hotel

 Shops along Thanon Rat-U-Thit
 For replica collectors, almost all of the favorite players jerseys can be found in Patong Beach market.


International Departure Hall, Phuket International Airport

THE TRAVEL DIARY

The travel so far :

6-10 Dec 2010 - Clark, Manila -philippines