Indonesia

Advantages: Make us more chances to get better occupations.
Disadvantages: Need much money to gain better education.

...GENERAL REVIEW I am writing about the formal education system held in my country ? Indonesia based on my perspectives as a consumer. Yes, a consumer ? as we have to allocate much money in order to have better education (should be read as ?better future?). WHY DO WE PAY FOR EDUCATION? It is neither about the formal concepts of education nor the Indonesian government?s purposes in establishing our current education system. I am just trying to express most Indonesians? perspectives about education. As the fact, we have observed and realized that in order to have better occupations, we must be supported with the diplomas or certificates obtained from courses, schools, institutes or universities proving our backgrounds of formal and informal education. Though someone who is an expert (in certain profession, just say he has...

djohan 18.09.2003 · Read review
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Coca-Cola in Indonesia

Advantages: Killing thirst and easy to find.
Disadvantages: Some rumours say that Coca-Cola is not good for our health?

...Coca-Cola is a well-known soft-drink company. It has succeeded in marketing their products. And about its history, I would recommend you to read Angus? opinion at the following link: http://www.ciao.co.uk/CocaColaReview5158114 . Here is about Coca-Cola in Indonesia. TASTE FOR INDONESIANS When I read some opinions on Ciao UK about Coca-Cola, I got surprised. I did not think that there were various kinds of Coca-Cola. In my country ? Indonesia we know only one kind (taste) of Coca-Cola. For most Indonesians, it tastes like ?something new?. In other words, it gives specific taste of which is not found in other kinds of our foods or drinks (though you / most Europeans know that the main substance of Coca-Cola is Cola). In brief, we have never seen or tasted Cola. We drink cool Coca-Cola or with ice. It is not too sweet...

djohan 20.02.2003 · Read review
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A loyal travel buddy

Advantages: nice style of writing, good information
Disadvantages: no info about some places

...I almost know this book by memory know and it's going to be my loyal travel buddy on my upcoming trip to Indonesia. I prefer the rough guide to the Lonely planet - it's nothing I could point the finger on just a personal preference. Oh, I prefer the name . come on, as soon as they publish a new lonely planet the place is not lonely anymore :-) I found this book a great help planning my trip and I'll write lots of reviews about it as soon as I return. ----------------------- Chapters The Rough Guide is divided into the following chapters. The division is made by geographical area and is easy to understand/use. On page 3 you have a map on how the book is divided. -Colour section - this is my favourite as it contains '30 things not to miss'. It's great to see photos of places you want to visit and can offer you alternatives you never...

sun-is-shining 01.06.2009 · Read review
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Garuda : Not Flying High

Advantages: Friendly cabin crew
Disadvantages: Lack of punctuality,inflight cuisine not outstanding.

...from Indonesia were subject to delays....

ashford 25.06.2000 · Read review
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Diving at its best

Advantages: Diving at its very best
Disadvantages: Long haul flights and not the best place to learn to dive

...I have been diving in Manado, Indonesia and I would have to say it is one of the best diving centres ever. It is a long flight from the UK and as such it is expensive, when you get to Manado, usually by a stop over on route, you would immediately be aware of the cultural differences (in a good way). People there are very friendly, and hotel staff and all the locals in general can not do enough to help you. I went in October for the diving, the water was warm, visability excellent, and the marine life incredible. Usually you saw lots of dolphines from the boat as you go out to the dive sites The boat, while a little primitive, has a very helpful crew. They put all your equipment together, and you just have to stand-up and fall in the water. When you get out they change tanks for you, and at the end of the day they unload...

Royston1 24.08.2001 · Read review
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Our honeymoon Nightcap

Advantages: All the Luxuries of a Western 5 Star Hotel
Disadvantages: Not Quite the 'Real' Bali

...cultural dinners in the evening; one was the Ramayana, another Balinese Barong Dance, and the final show was a fashion show by local Balinese designers. My one disappointment, I suppose, was that it didn't really reflect the 'real' Bali. Prices in Nusa Dua were 6 or 8 times as expensive as elsewhere for a simple meal, even. And it certainly seems as if an attempt was made to eradicate any signs of the poverty which prevails in Indonesia generally, and quite a successful attempt at that. In short, it felt very Westernized. If I hadn't had a chance to see other parts of the island, I would have missed out on experiencing a beautifully unique and hospitable culture in its natural environment. I definitely recommend hiring a car and seeing the rest of Bali, too! That said, it was wonderful to enjoy such luxury, and the Balinese-Western hybrid...

KAJung 29.11.2005 (01.12.2005) · Read review
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Jakarta Traffic Jam

Advantages: fresh situation based on natural view
Disadvantages: traffic jam around Jakarta

...Indonesia Miniature Park is a nice place to weekend. We can see a variety view, traditional life and home miniature belonged to Indonesia people. As we know Indonesia has many ethnics. Five big ones are Java, Sunda, Melayu, Batak, Minang. This place is not far from Airport (Bandara) Sekarno-Hatta. The main problem in Jakarta is traffic jam. Jakarta is not only Metropolis that makes any activity centered here, but many recreation is placed in Jakarta. You'd better choose 'ojek' (motorcycle transportation) if in hurry to go from airport than getting on and waiting for taxi. Without taking your problematic choice, you will trapped on the street at that time. It is better for us to see the time table, to see the school curriculum activity, to ask the way you straight. Just give the map, many people will help your worry. Just celebration...

dadansuwarna 09.03.2009 (04.03.2009) · Read review
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Way to go Garuda

Advantages: Value for money, attentive crew, modern aircraft, very comfortable and safe
Disadvantages: Inflight entertainment

...of the cabin, showing a movie, and for a short time it would show you the view from various cameras on the outside of the aircraft. This was my first flight were I felt comfortable enough to sleep for the majority of the journey, and I felt completely refreshed on arriving at Bangkok. The same can be said of the return journey. I would strongly recommend Garuda premium class for all those who are tired of being cramped in cattle class on other airlines, and don't want to take out a small mortgage on a business class seat. We experienced no delays on either our outbound or return journey. Well done Garuda Indonesia!...

MarkPP 24.04.2001 · Read review
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More Popular than ICQ in Indonesia

Advantages: Using Http port
Disadvantages: No Free SMS like ICQ

...It's been a year since the first time I move to my newest office (CIFOR) right now, and since I work as a programmer at CIFOR, I have to stay at my chair to do the programming. Everytime I get bored I always chat with my friends, I always use Yahoo Messenger (YM) to chat with all my friends, and rarely using ICQ. I don't know which messenger programs is the favourite one in England and other country in Europe, but for me in Indonesia, people who use YM are much more then ICQ. That is the first reason why I use YM more often than ICQ. The second reason why I used YM more often than ICQ is because YM is more lighter than ICQ, YM is more friendly to use than ICQ, YM is more fun to use right know because there is IM Vironment and it's very cool, and finally YM is using http port while ICQ is using other port. What's wrong...

ucup33 10.06.2002 · Read review
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BALI AND NUSA DUA

Advantages: Cheap in parts, Great beaches
Disadvantages: Hawkers, Long Flight

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BOWSPLACE 28.09.2005 · Read review
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