Jakarta , General info:
5/10

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. It's located in Java island.

Jakarta is divided into five areas: Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, East Jakarta, North Jakarta, South Jakarta.

Long time ago, during Dutch colonial, it was called Batavia.

The sea port is Tanjung Priok, and the airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Jakarta , Food:
5/10

Jakarta, as the heart of the country, has many food from around Indonesia.

Its own traditional food are: kerak telor, gado-gado, ketupat sayur.

You can always find foreign fast food at the malls, e.g.: Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's, etc.

Jakarta , Hotels:
5/10

You can find many five stars hotel here.

For the backpackers, you can always stay at motels at Jaksa Street, in Central Jakarta.

Jakarta , Safety:
6/10

In some areas, safety can be a concern. If you are in the taxi, please always lock the doors. Don't show or hold your valuable things, e.g. purse, wallet, or cell phones. Don't take phone calls when your vehicle stops at traffic light.

Manama , General info:
6/10

Capital of Bahrain, shooping and tourism locations, major malls, historic sites.

Friendly people, 15 minutes from the airport

Manama , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Tax and VAT free purchases, international designer brands, electronics, and high quality dinning and food options.

Manama , Don't miss:
6/10

Banyan tree resort, the tree of life, bab al Bahrain, old souk, gold souk.

Trip to aldar islands, lost paradise of dilmunia (waterpark), and the Bahrain Formula one circuit

Manama , Food:
7/10

All international cuisines available, very good value for money, traditional bahraini and arabic foods, shawarmas, biryanis, etc