Istiqlal's Echo and the Fight for Space

Bayu visits Istiqlal Mosque, the Kota Tua train station, and a Menteng coffee shop, grappling with Jakarta's size, patience, and the practical costs of daily life as Independence Day approaches. ☕ 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 5 of Indonesia Travel Podcast with Bayu Pratama. Bayu Pratama is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Places in this episode: Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua station, Mangga Besar, M Bloc Space, Giyanti Coffee Roastery, National Museum of Indonesia, Monas, Sudirman. Covered: Religious architecture, Public transport, Market food, Cost of living, Urban space and density. Chapters:00:00 Istiqlal Mosque02:20 Mangga Besar04:34 M Bloc Space06:44 Monas07:53 Sudirman A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IstiqlalMosque #KotaTua #JakartaTravel #NasiGoreng #ManggaBesar #JakartaEats #BankBCA #MRTJakarta #KRL #KopoSusu #MentengJakarta #GiyantiCoffee #NationalMuseumJakarta #IndependenceDayIndonesia #JakartaDaily #ExpatLife #ThousandIslands #IndonesiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/indonesia/