Jakarta surprised us. After decades away, I expected a chaotic megacity to endure before the “real” Indonesia began. Instead, we found world-class museums, a walkable neighborhood, excellent food, and a city that had quietly transformed itself. Two days turned three skeptics into Jakarta fans.
So many superlatives, so little time. Indonesia is like a vast necklace of islands, each with its own personality, and I never feel like I have enough time to see it all. With ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites and over 17,000 islands (only about 6,000 are inhabited), there’s enough to keep you exploring for years. …