The city of Bogor, near Jakarta, in Indonesia, is the most beautiful city in the world. The kampungs beside the rivers should be a World Heritage Site.

Pelabuhanratu is a small fishing port in a beautiful bay on the south coast of Java. It can be reached by car from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. There is at least one hotel of a reasonable standard.

Cremation ceremony and party, a clip from "Gamelan, Garuda and Ganesh", the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free, non-commercial video of Bali and Java, Indonesia. To enjoy all of this film plus 30 other free, streaming travel videos and still pictures from every continent, please ask a search engine for: Intrepid Berkeley Explorer

Balinese dance excerpt from "Gamelan, Garuda and Ganesh", the Intrepid Berkeley Explorer's free video of Bali and Java, Indonesia. To enjoy all of this film plus 30 other free, non-commercial, streaming travel videos and still pictures from every continent, please ask a search engine for: Intrepid Berkeley Explorer

In the heart of Jakarta's central business district: Four Seasons Hotel is a tranquil retreat within tropical gardens. Modern architecture enfolds light-filled interiors accented by Indonesian antiques and contemporary art.

In the sacred Ayung valley: Claim one of a few dozen suites and Indonesian villas secluded in the lush jungle near the river.

On a seaside hilltop: Spirit away in thatched villa pavilions hidden in gardens, where even your plunge pool has far-reaching ocean views.

Best Papua Tours snorkel trip Raja Ampat 2009 West Papua

From our trip to Java and Sulawesi in June/July 2008 - a supplement to part 1 with beautiful photos and some Indonesian music. Uros, Nina, Matej, Anja

Twenty four hours are all you need. Indonesia is an amazingly colorful and diverse country. The sooner you can get out of the polluted and congested Capital, the better. You can see everything you need to see in Jakarta in 36 hours, but my guess is that after 24 you'll be ready to hop on a bus or train. Or, you could hitch a ride with random people you met the night before to Bandung.