Exploring Jakarta Solo | Culture Shock, Local Food + Best Neighborhoods

It's strange that Jakarta isn't that well visited by tourists compared to other parts of Indonesia. Thus I decided to start my trip here and see what this mega city had to offer! Join me on a tour of some of the most popular neighborhoods of the city, as well some of my first impressions of the city since there was definitely some culture shock going on. Jakarta is a melting pot of different cultures and lifestyles so I would absolutely recommend putting it on your list of must sees when visiting Indonesia!
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[@xyy9040]

In Indonesia the spoon is supposed to act like a knife while you hold the meat with the fork. The reason behind this is that we don't have many big chewy food like steak where you have to really use a knife for it. If we do have to eat something chewy in our food it's usually already pre cut into bite sized pieces where the knife would be then unecessary to use. For more complicated foods like crabs we just wash our hands thoroughly first and use them instead. This is how i as an Indonesian would understand it. Have fun exploring Indonesia!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks for explaining!

[@Mobilagend]

@@AlinaMcleod if you want to travel in the Jakarta area, it is better to know the best places that have been built by the Indonesian government, because the capital city of Indonesia is very wide divided into several places

[@Mobilagend]

@@AlinaMcleod And if you want to travel nature in Indonesia, many of the best places are in the JAWWA archipelago, if you want to see Indonesia's paradise in Bali and on other islands,

[@Mobilagend]

@@AlinaMcleod If you're in Jakarta, don't forget to visit pantai indah kapuk , There are many interesting places like China town, LA RIVIERA

[@penghunilangit9909]

I sure you will love this a planet heaven on earth...

[@Tristan_de_Kermadec]

I lived in Jakarta for 3 years at the time you moved to Saskatchewan. My best memories are the people, always kind and welcoming. They are curious about foreigner, as you noticed (my son was 2 years old and lemon blond, you should have seen the success, all the women wanting to touch his hair...). Cafe Batavia was one of my favorite spots. My kids enjoyed the animal and flower markets, and the Komodo dragons at Ragunan zoo. Do not miss Jogjakarta, my favorite Indonesian city, and the historic sites of Borobodur and Prembanan. Thank you for bringing nice memories of Jakarta.

[@unrealasifkhan]

As an expat I am searching my job in Jakarta!

[@dewiprimasari3598]

Hi Alina ... I love the way you dress ... you seem very respectful of our culture. Thank you 🤍

[@nickandhelmi]

Great job discovering our hometown Alina :)

[@remixnation6272]

Oh btw the Central park mall in Jakarta is one of my favorites in Asia

[@adamjj6775]

I respect that you come alone to Jakarta, which is very large and spacious among the capitals of Asean, Jakarta, the city that never sleeps.

[@agusmedan9617]

As a Jakarta citizen, I met a lot of foreigners either in my office or other casual days. So I would to confirm it's NOT because of rare foreigners that makes people stare you. But because you are gorgeous. ❤️

[@bpe9578]

@agusmedan9617: That's what I told her!🌺

[@farrukhismail]

Today Jakarta all around me. Watching @JetlegWarrior and now you entered in the arena. Enjoying both of your way of presenting Indonesia to the world. I agree with you there are less foreign tourist in Jakarta although Indonesia has a strong history and amazing places. Wish you all the best 👍🏼

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Wow! You are in another side of the world! Jakarta looks very beautiful and exploring this city, this country, its different culture, its people must be truly amazing and above all interesting and you will certainly enjoy your journey in Indonesia, a land to be discovered. Thank you for this awesome video Alina and wish you all the best.

[@AlinaMcleod]

It sure is :) Thank you!

[@charlylydianie1231]

Thank you very much Miss Girardi!

[@hijazfahima8821]

@@AlinaMcleod *Where are you from miss?? Do you have IG??*

[@canadagood]

Thanks for showing me the parts of Jakarta that I've never seen. Menteng and Tanah Abang are the financial high-rise capital of Indonesia and so unlike the rest of the country. In the center of big cities like Bandung or Jogjakarta the tallest buildings are a dozen stories and there are just a handful of those. You are always going to be noticed and stared at in Indonesia but don't take it for unfriendliness. Everywhere I went people asked personal questions and, of course, everyone wanted to get a selfie with me. The spoon and fork thing is also common in other parts of SE Asia. Your meal had a lot of protein: fried egg and bakso and chicken. Much more common would rice and vegies and one type of meat.

[@sandaljepit9987]

Mantap

[@charlylydianie1231]

Not Menteng & Tanah Abang FYI!..But Thamrin - Sudirman Avenue with long more 4 kms square, Mega Kuningan CBD, Sudirman CBD, Rasuna Epicentrum at Rasuna, Gatot Soebroto Avenue and MT. Haryono Avenue with more 4 kms square also, S. Parman Avenue with 1,5 kms square, PIK 1/2 CBD at North Jakarta and Tangerang-Banten Surabaya has more skyscrapers but not as many as Jakarta also Medan, Batam,Balikpapan and Makassara well, Bandung and Yogyakarta can not have many bcoz both city have tectonic and vulcanic earthquake potentials I believe, CMIIWW

[@grandmauti]

Thank you for sharing our country, hope there will be more thousand tourist visiting Indonesia. Not only Bali, sending big hugs from indonesia

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@maxplanck9055]

How is the high speed rail progressing to Bandung from Jakarta? Nice to see such a happy Alina, always a pleasure to watch a pro broadcaster show me the world, Indonesia this time, thanks Alina ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@naseh446]

It will open in January next year

[@clemen9641]

HSR Jakarta to Bandung will open in June 2023 not January 2023. kzbin.info6cxLqhGC0Lk?feature=share kzbin.info/www/bejne/aojPgmaYjbRobbc HSR Dynamic test in November 2022

[@bjorka5673]

High speed train opening in 2023

[@anangyunanto4619]

This September the project is 88% done .

[@ichasetiawan7518]

Thank you for showing my home town, I was born in Jakarta, but i'm in Montreal now since 1995.

[@walkingeverywhere4k831]

Amazing Tour of Jakarta!!! 👌👌👌😍 Thank you very much for sharing!! Greetings from Barcelona 👍❤☺🇪🇸

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks for watching!

[@djtan9373]

@@AlinaMcleod Do you not interesting for ff?!!

[@WoBuXihuan]

It seems that cities in Indonesia have a lot of trees.. Good to see some greenery ✅

[@udalulus]

Comes here! :D :D :D

[@nisscharostislav4951]

Really enjoy the vlog n watching it with 60 inch tv n it's so refreshing u talk like really detail n I'm lovin it

[@user-pf8nt2ob7x]

I hope that when you are in Jakarta, visit Sarinah and the Kelapa Gading Mall. Sarinah is a center for antiques by all Indonesian tribes

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very cool!

[@theuniversallanguageexchan1412]

That’s dope how you ran into an un expected art museum where people are skating! So random soooo dope!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Right??

[@donlod322]

Lol am i the only one thinking they were learning to walk not skating....

[@mamunarifin7684]

Indonesia's very strong in the history & cultures. As indonesian i am proud because there are foreigner who understand what the indonesian are on❤❤ I appreciate it and take care of your health🌹🌹

[@info_kisah_nyata]

Wellcome to Indonesia, especially Jakarta Alina

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@jilanianwarjey9252]

Alina, thank for Accepthing me here I'm looking for a love relation partner 💕💍

[@s.m6141]

This trip was awesome ! I liked the way you you presented the things in this vid. Great camerawork. Didn't know Jakarta was cool. Have a great time ✌

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! It's definitely a unique city

[@tomtopik03]

Welcome to Indonesia Alina, the country with thousands island, various cultures, food, arts and etnics.....you won't forget this beautiful excitement experience in your life....enjoy your travel...

[@sfcpaulfowle1906]

Alina thanks for sharing the video of Jakarta - beautiful city. glad that you are feeling better. Good to see you back on your feet. Take care my friend

[@JetLagWarriors]

Welcome to Jakarta, Alina!!!!!

[@asalplay]

Ajakin vlog bareng bang

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks guys! :)

[@bigbri4090]

I've been to Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and Sumatra. Bali is my favorite. My last trip, I hung around West Bali for about 1 month. It's on the Muslim side, very chill and not packed with Tourists.

[@canvassketch4112]

I think They're NOT real balinese.

[@mahfudhmahfudh2301]

Selamat.datang.di.indonesia.gmn.semoga.betah.lama.aja..salam.

[@rismamaharani504]

Hi Alina, welcome to Indonesia, I hope you can enjoy the atmosphere in Jakarta and always be happy

[@maksumzaifudin5859]

If you are still in Jakarta, visit the Sarinah mall which is the first mall in Indonesia, inside the mall there are many sellers of Indonesian souvenirs and food. If you want to enjoy the afternoon, come to PIK there is a culinary place and a good place facing the sea. If you want to see Chinatown in Jakarta, come to Glodok 🙏

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! 😁🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a fantastic day! This is really a beautiful super marvelous excellent video! The music in the video sounds super great! 😄👍❤️👏📹🇮🇩🎶🥇💯💫✨🌟 The city of Jakarta looks really amazing and the architecture of the buildings is absolutely magnificent! Also the Grand Indonesia Mall and the Galeri Nasional Indonesia looks so marvelous! The Moja Museum looks really cool! Even the food at the restaurants looks so delicious! I would definitely like to visit the city of Jakarta one day. It’s really a marvelous city! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this amazing fantastic video! You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer in the world! 😃👍👏✈️🌎📹🧳🗺🥇🏆💯💫✨🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. Have a wonderful time in Indonesia! 😊🙏❤️👋🇮🇩👍✨🌟

[@moseskalafula6837]

Hello there Alina, thanks so much for introducing us to Indonesia Jakarta. Can't wait to join you on this season. Stay safe and blessed

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Big likes Alina!!! I'm thinking about going there pretty soon! It's good to see your take on Jakarta 😃

[@AlinaMcleod]

Hope you have a fun time!

[@roronoaengkus6631]

For a reference, we have a city called Solo here in mid java. It fits with your name though 👍

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

@@roronoaengkus6631 haha cool, i didn't know that

[@Ncvl7]

Wow, You’re the real traveller!! Not many tourists go to Jakarta

[@HerryGTR922]

very nice trip and beautiful to see. greetings from Indonesia ❤

[@Reporterfy]

Nice one, looks fantastic

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, Alex!

[@briannabee812]

Yep, I've been stared at too in foreign lands Alina and having fire red hair didnt help any either. You look very happy there and I'm glad that so far its been worth the miles it took to get there! 💙💙

[@abdulrachmanabra6781]

Out of context but from i was a child i adore natural red hair and after teen i see lot of red hair people in the western country. So you have a beautiful hair, no need to embarrassed for that sist

[@AlinaMcleod]

haha yes that gorgeous hair would definitely stand out!

[@dedenandar6404]

How amazing you are have a knowledge of Indonesia, I'm so proud as Indonesian.

[@hamikomiko3115]

Senang melihat anda jalan jalan menikmati kota Jakarta, sehat sehat selalu dan berhati-hati😊😊😊

[@franciscoespiritu9020]

A very beautiful video Alina, thanks for sharing

[@dadysyafril8668]

Hi Alina, welcome to Jakarta! I hope you enjoyed Jakarta City. I loved seeing your video. I'm glad that I found your channel today.

[@rei_2]

I love your approach and presentation. I didn't plan to watch the entire video, but here I am in the comments area 20 minutes after. Welcome to Indonesia!

[@ingridnh1]

Wonderful video on Jakarta! It is good to visit some of the big cities of a country, and get a taste of their inner workings, history and commerce. Then head out to the more afield locations. Thanks for introducing us to Jakarta! ❤️

[@IGustiNgurahPutraArimbawa69]

Here some tips : 1. i suggest you learn basic word/conversation in indonesian language, and you can ask people to help you here. 2. always prepare yourself with tissue, because not all public toilet have them. 3. always ask/tell your spicyness level of your food before you order on low-mid restaurant / street food. because mostly of them normaly serve food with spicy. 4. about dress, we consider long pants was formal dress for public routine and indonesian woman aware about sun tan, they dont like skin being tanned. 5. some people will ask you for photo/selfie, it just normal, they want to be friendly with you. 6. some people will ask you for name, where you came from, your age, married or not, your job etc, sound like intrograting, don't be blame them, its normal here, they using that topic just for chitchat, they want to start friendly talk from that topic, although they will forget it later. hahaha :D 7. about people staring you, yes you are right, more remote area more are starring you, dont be insult by them, it just because they stunning by your beauty. just stay chill. :D i hope you enjoying your travel in indonesia, take more time to explore every place you have to visit, and again indonesia is full of surprice experience (in positif way), ^_^

[@charlylydianie1231]

Very helpful and useful informatives as well for foreigner..good job Bro!

[@yosoyoso6067]

Selamat menikmati keindahan alam Indonesia 🇮🇩❤❤

[@juhasg5690]

Komen guna bhasa inggeris bodoh🤣🤣🤣

[@DamaraskaArya]

Owh, definitely u have to visit pantjoran PIK / pancoran PIK by online taxi, it's new china town of Jkt

[@walkwithtimmi2764]

Been there all Indonesia before covid ,Jakatar is a mad traffic city, I love borobodur & water palace &prambanan in yogya, also Bali which rich cultural lush green atmosphere city. Look forward for ur series then.

[@etjunw]

Welcome to Jakarta, Indonesia. Hope you are having a great time and enjoying the holidays.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! 😃

[@MrFajaraldi]

I'm sorry to hear that. I believe our ppl have no bad mean when they're glancing at you. Our ppl here just simply wonder whenever they see foreigners since there aren't many foreigners here like in bali. They will start smiling and saying "hii" if you say something to them. I can tell you're being very respectful toward us and i really appreciate that 🙏. Anyway, you can always ask for a knife in any restaurant that you visit. It's just not a common costum using knife here but you can always ask for a knife in wherever place you go

[@varenaurigayurioshi4836]

Video yang sangat menarik alina. Terima kasih sudah mengunjungi negara saya. Semoga liburan anda menyenangkan.

[@ralph2987]

Hi Alina, very glad to see you exploring Indonesia. One thing I really appreciate you is that you put Jakarta as your first city to explore given that many tourists seem not to attractively visit the capital. Oh yeah I think you must try MRT

[@SomerGheamoryStudio]

the new main attarction for tourism in Jakarta now is PIK 2 on the north side of Jakarta i think, I recommend u to visit there place.

[@maxplanck9055]

Much love Alina, always a welcome sight on tour, fun to see a mature woman offer an insight into far away destinations,I watch for the quality presentation and content, thanks Alina much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@patborecky2166]

Looks so clean with lots of green

[@ceprahmat3296]

Thanks for coming to our country and enjoy your holidays

[@WingsOfAngel_]

Hi Aline 🤍 Many cities in Indonesia that you can go, the city of culture and ethnicity is yogyakarta, the city of food is bandung, the city with beautiful beaches is bali, papua, mollucas, you have a choice of destinations with a budget cheap,. If you are in Jakarta you can go to pacific place mall where foreigners stay and shopping, enjoy Indonesia 💙

[@shaktidiraga7614]

At the weekends you will see the people of Jakarta out crowding the city, because on the weekends it's time for them to take a holiday from work, go to tourist attractions, malls, and city parks and on Sunday mornings they exercise on the city's main road Sudirman - Thamrin Street which is closed for vehicles from start to finish. 7 to 10 am or called Car Free Day..

[@bonjour_treys]

Hello Alina, welcome to Indonesia! In here, we provide spoon and fork since the main food of Indonesian people is rice. That's why most of local restaurants provide spoon instead of knife.

[@uzankheldi5092]

Sukses selalu alina jangan lelah membuat konten di Indonesia... Terutama di pedesaanya yg alamnya masih segar...

[@eg9051]

Hi Alina, spoon and fork are utensils that we use mainly almost in every corner here in Indonesia if you go to a local restaurant, even for some western fast food brands, apart of course from restaurants that serve western food. If you wonder how do we slice a meat let say, is by using spoon.

[@elcarlitos1916]

Hello Alina, I hope you are very well, I saw the video and I liked it very much, it is great that you show us the most important places in Jakarta and you, as always, so beautiful. I hope you continue to enjoy your trip very much, I hope we keep in touch, of course, if you don't have a problem. A hug from Colombia

[@charlylydianie1231]

Muchissima gracias Senor El Carlitos.. Saludos desde Jakarta del Sur - Republica de la Indonesia ID❤CO

[@elcarlitos1916]

@@charlylydianie1231 Hi Charly, nice to meet you, you're welcome, I hope you're doing well and we'll keep in touch, of course, if you allow it. A hug from Colombia

[@charlylydianie1231]

@@elcarlitos1916 Nice to meet you too mi amigo...Ofcourse why not, we can be a good friend, keep in touch and I hope you always doing well and in a good healthy condition too... Btw FYI Bogota and Jakarta are sisters city..Jakarta learn from Bogota especially in public transportation management such as Bus Rapid Lines that Bogota already have, Jakarta already have too since 2004 and it called BRT/Bus Rapid Transportation or Trans Jakarta...come visit Jakarta/Indonesia oneday Senor El Carlitos..feels like your home I guarrantee

[@elcarlitos1916]

@@charlylydianie1231 Of course, my friend Charly, it was a pleasure to meet you and to continue watching this video that Alina Mcleod made about her trip, I like it a lot. Thanks for everything and if you need anything let me know. A hug

[@alexykong9378]

Glad you're back Alina!#

[@rafiileo9307]

Don't forget to visit the island of Bali, Miss Alina, and you will definitely be amazed by one of the islands of paradise, and the many beautiful world tourist attractions of course 😊🙏

[@tekadsaja]

I don't know, but most around the world consider avocado as a vegetable, but in Indonesia it is considered a fruit and even has juice 😁

[@tomcolton5662]

Jakarta looks interesting and the food looks great

[@DaveyMacnail]

I like the pinky when drinking a juice. Great video again. Thanks for sharing, Ma'am.

[@bobbvideo]

Go to south Jakarta, especially kemang (you might find a lot of foreign tourists) pondok indah and gandaria. To the north there is taman impian jaya ancol, and also new satellite city called pantai indah kapuk (reclamation island) there's alot kind of food over there.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

17:52 Spoon is typically used for any type of rice dishes, it's the common way of eating. Even with fried chicken, people will normally use either fork + spoon or their hands to rip the flesh.. or both in conjunction. You'd be surprised to learn this but this is the normal custom for Indonesian here (as an Indonesian myself). I believe the eating culture of using spoon + fork was brought by the Dutch. Also, I think many modern restaurants might serve knives but try ask for one next time you visit another restaurant. Chance is small if you go to local restaurant instead ("rumah makan", "warung" etc.).

[@eagledon]

Wish you a lovely time in Indonesia, would love to visit indonesia to

[@tomcoleman1962]

Fantastic video. Really enjoy seeing the sites. I can't wait to see the next adventure. Safe travels!

[@dinab7852]

I'm addicted to this channel! Your videos are amazing and really cheer me up. Thank you!

[@antonsembai3167]

Hi,Alina nice to meet you here and welcome to Indonesia If you want to visit whole Indonesia you can visit raja ampat also it's the most beautiful place in Indonesia and maybe l will be your guide 😊🙏🏽

[@Brutuz62]

I made a roudtrip east of Bali many moons ago, very authentic, non-tourist

[@1122redbird]

This is one of the most helpful and well done vids I've seen on solo travel in Jakarta, I just ran across it while doing initial research on going there. Well done, will be watching more of your posts.

[@BaldyMcBaldface]

Awesome video! Thanks for uploading it especially since you haven't been feeling well. The rollerskating art gallery looks like it was a blast!

[@viralinside4957]

Hello Alina, you really went to the museum Nasional, and the art exhibition is amazed me, I'm from Jakarta but never heard of it before. And I think you're interested in history, It reminds me of Nick K, youtuber from Texas. It's cool!

[@TechCompare_1023]

_10:13_ *if you could deny the traffic, actually Jakarta is a nice place. many KZbinrs said it's a combination of NYC (for the skyscrapers), Tokyo (for the artistic night lights), and Sao Paulo (for the multi-diversity)* 😃 Enjoy Jakarta, Alina 😉

[@mathlover4994]

Its a shithole, nice try tho

[@IDMarketer]

Plus Dhaka for the Slums

[@intriguingfacts5434]

@@mathlover4994 So, you are living in paradise?

[@rickw6137]

Going to Jakarta this October, can't wait. I love Jakarta, I'm bias because I was born there.

[@qwervba]

Excellent video of exploring Jakarta! You have definitely captured the heart of Jakarta best for tourist. We all will be waiting for your next video.

[@justdustino1371]

That elevated tunnel going across the street that was in the form of square frames arranged as a spiral was interesting. You may have to visit the caves Japanese hid in and the one where they found Java Man! I think Java Man was the missing link between Australopithecus and the Neanderthal or something. And I am pretty sure there was some intense WW2 action in Indonesia, the Battle of the Java Sea was just off the coast. In recent times there have been problems with diving scrappers looting the US, Australian, and Dutch ships sunk there, they are protected as war graves, but the bronze propellers off USS Houston disappeared along with an entire Dutch ship Awesome video, Alina! 👍😊🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@maureenalder8905]

Hey Alina glad to see you arrived safely..Jakarta looks fantastic so vibrant and that weird and wonderful art gallery..thanks for all the info you always give about a place..loved it ❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@darellnewsome4459]

Great video Alina as usual. A very interesting city and quite huge too. Thank you and looking forward to your next video.

[@lookus1324]

I lived in Indonesia for more than 10 years,and I can't stop loving Indonesia more than the country I come from

[@sergefoucart7034]

I can understand that ! Also lived there for 10 yrs, back in the 90s ✌

[@AfterCoffeeWithJess]

Was looking forward to this one! Enjoyed it! Hope you feel better soon and get good rest 💐

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! Very grateful to be improving

[@remixnation6272]

Hello Alina, I love Jakarta the 1st Asian country that I visited and worked with my band. I have many friends there if you need any help or a guide let me know. I worked in Hotel Mulia in Senayan in a club called CJ's if you get a chance visit Hotel Mulia they have nice restaurants and it's a nice place. I'm in Dubai now on tour but I'll go to Thailand next year then Jakarta maybe.

[@charlylydianie1231]

Thx so much Remix Nation 627.... Yes indeed..CJ's Bar at Mulia Hotel Jakarta is cool..I was there few years ago.

[@Fans.neymar2910]

Enjoy Jakarta alinna

[@NomadShifu]

Jakarta is where you can find the iconic landmarks such as Monas, The Merdeka Palace, The National Museum, Istiqlal Mosque, The Jakarta Cathedral, and Monumen Selamat Datang or the welcome monument widely renowned as Bunderan HI.

[@dewarusdy2546]

If it's 12 noon, it's definitely quiet in GBK, it's busy on holidays, afternoons and mornings, if it's 12 noon, Jakartans work.

[@dnf2p4Gsake]

Good to know that you like Jakarta, I appreciate how you started your vid with the historical background of Jakarta, and you have already visited those main landmarks, try also MRT one day, it is now expanded to the north until the old town, currently under construction. What you ate in Bakso Lapangan Tembak (my favorite eating place) was fried rice, famous Indonesian dish, and those in the avocado juice is brown sugar, not chocolate, We rarely use knife, only spoon and fork because we rarely eat meat😅 just kidding, but this is our normal daily practice, we sometimes just use our fingers!. Look forward to your next video exploring more about Jakarta.. safe travel and keep healthy.

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Alina 😊👍👍

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

❤❤❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤

[@kushal809]

Awesome video 🔥🔥

[@spellonyou7987]

Hi welcome to Jakarta, hope you will enjoy your stay here. Jakarta is not really a tourist destination city compared to other city in Southeast Asia like Bangkok for examples. So you won't see much tourist around and things can feel bit out of place and confusing sometimes because lack of information of what to see and how to get there. But local government are fixing it I'm sure, improving the area and rebranding it with the hope it could become more hospitable or tourist friendly. Compared to few years ago, Jakarta is actually a nicer place now specially in the downtown area. If you have enough time you could visit a beautiful thousand islands not far away from Jakarta's shore. A nice beach retreat before you going to Bali or other area. Regarding avocado Juice, most Indonesian only know Avocado as fruit that used in juices and dessert, compared to western world specially US or Canada who are get used with avocado in savory dish due to Mexican's cuisine influence like Guacamole. So just like how you surprised finding Avocado in the sweeter side, my mother also have the same reaction when I introduced her to savory dish using avocado. A real cultural exchange 😃.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes I noticed that as well in Mexico!

[@DIMP11]

Hi SpellOnYou, but the lack of tourists compared to Bangkok can actually be a good thing in one way as you get a more authentic feel for the host country. 2019 pre-pandemic ASEAN visitors. Indonesia and Philippines need help to bring up their visitor levels. Thailand - 39.80 million. Malaysia - 20.1 million. Vietnam - 18 million. Singapore - 15.9 million. Indonesia - 13.62 million. Philippines - 8 million. Cambodia - 6.7 million. Myanmar - 4.3 million.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Hope you are well Alina. Harriet and I have been to Jakarta to visit my brother . Some of the places you went to we've been to such as the Moja Art Gallery and into the Financial District and Old town Dutch town Historic District. My brother lives just outside of Jakarta in a District called The Golden Triangle. We enjoyed the food and drink there. Incidentally , most Indonesians eat with their hands at home. But at a restaurant they will use utensils with no knives. Much of the food eaten is considered finger food. No knive necessary. Harriet and I think the reason you don't see as many tourists there is Bali is the big draw and some of the strict protocols the west feels uncomfortable with. We didn't mind it at all. Alina, Have a Wonderful Time there. Feel Better, Be Well, and most of all Stay Safe. Sending you lots of love💖💖💖 Harriet and Jim. Richmond, Va. .

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very interesting. Thank you!

[@D_R_Martin]

Looks like you had another awesome adventure, so far. I always look forward to seeing what you are up to. I can relate to bad experiences on roller skates, by the way. Ugh! Anyway, best to you in your new experience.

[@democracyisdead2647]

I usually don't watch western vlogs but You did very well done informative and respectful👍🏾. I can't wait to enjoy Jakarta for a week.

[@whyumad_]

Yes you do

[@rahulrasam]

Amazing tour of Jakarta! I've always been intrigued to know more about this city ever since a friend from school moved there in early 2000's. Truly the most insightful video I've ever seen of this beautiful city ✨️🇮🇩 Ps: MOJA Museum looks so much fun! Definitely the highlight of the video for me 😁

[@AlinaMcleod]

Definitely a lot to see :) Thank you

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you Alina🌍

[@rossifumi4650]

Really like your vlog! Keep up the good work 👌🏾👌🏾

[@bangsatya889]

Jakarta bersolek kian KEREN RAPI dan NYAMAN .... terlihat jelas memang hasil kerja ... kerja Orang-orang yang AMANAH Semoga jadi Inspirasi bagi kota lain untuk berbenah menata potensi yang dimiliki agar bermartabat dan bermanfaat bagi Warga serta meningkatkan taraf hidup kesejahteraan masyarakat ...... dan membawa nama baik INDONESIA .......

[@januargumelar3495]

Hi, Alina. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm ready to accompany you visiting beautiful places in Bogor & Bandung as your private tour guide. These cities have cooler temperatures than Jakarta. Also the foods in these cities are really awesome.

[@timolheiser7874]

We are getting rain tonight here in Calgary. Snow expected in the Banff Jasper mountains Sept 12-13. The food looks terrific! A truly wonderful adventure. Quite a wild art museum. Enjoy!

[@lukeedwards4634]

I've been to Jakarta and it was an expected experience. Well representation of Indonesian capital 👍