Chicago , General info:
7/10

Two airports -Midway or OHare (ORD).OHare is major airport; both convenient to downtown (called The Loop)

Chicago , Different stuff:
6/10

flee market - great fun!

Chicago , Don't miss:
5/10

sambucca

Chicago , Food:
9/10

Food in Chicago is excellent! There is so much variety. There are many places for steak (Carmine's, Wildfire). There is also great Italian (Sappori Trattoria). Many ethnic restaurants if you want tasty affordable alternatives. My advice - go to a BYOB with a bottle or two of wine and you'll save.

Chicago , Hotels:
7/10

Hotels along Michigan Avenue are fun yet expensive. For a cheaper place in a great location, try Congress Plaza hotel.

Chicago , Safety:
6/10

OK for the most part. Just plan out your route in advance. Take cabs, buses, or trains.

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.