The Destinations

Jakarta

Jakarta is a city that moves at full speed. Beneath the traffic and towers is one of Southeast Asia’s most energetic food cultures, where late-night seafood feasts, humble warungs and polished new restaurants all compete for attention. The old port district of Kota Tua offers a glimpse of the Dutch colonial past, while neighbourhoods like Kemang and SCBD pulse with galleries, cocktail bars and a new generation of Indonesian creatives. It’s a place best approached with curiosity and stamina: a city that rewards those willing to dive headfirst into its scale, appetite and relentless momentum.