Independence Month Dawns Over Kota Tua

Bayu dives into Jakarta's Independence Day preparations, exploring Kota Tua's colonial history, tasting street food, and tackling the practicalities of settling in—from bank queues to KITAS paperwork—while the city gears up for August 17th. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Indonesia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Indonesia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Indonesia Travel Podcast with Bayu Pratama. Bayu Pratama is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Places in this episode: Kota Tua, Fatahillah Square, Jakarta History Museum, Sunda Kelapa Harbour, Blok M, Cloud Lounge Jakarta, MRT Kota station, Monas. Covered: Jakarta history, Independence Day prep, KITAS visa process, Street food, Public transport, Blok M fest. Chapters:00:00 Fatahillah Square02:45 Sunda Kelapa Harbour03:45 Kota Tua04:32 Blok M06:47 Festival street at night08:31 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JakartaTravel #KotaTua #IndependenceDay #JakartaFood #SundaKelapa #MRTJakarta #BlokMFest #Kopisusu #IndonesiaTravel #JakartaDiary #KitasVisa #JakartaLive #StreetFood #JakartaHistory #Jackarta2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/indonesia/