would you rather live in jakarta or bali?

Category : Adventure | Posted On May 16, 2017

natural wonders

Okay, so at the mention of Bali, most people would immediately have images of white sand beach, and blue azure ocean on their minds. While upon hearing Jakarta, skyscrapers and massive malls are what usually come in mind. We’re also pretty sure that the capital city is the “concrete jungle where dreams are made of” (or killed; it goes both ways) that Alicia Keys has been singing about. But Bali... Bali is not just about the beautiful beaches. The island has some lush rice paddies, mesmerising waterfalls, hidden caves, stunning rock formations, and more. Sure, Jakarta has some manmade parks; but is it enough?

traffic and public transportation

Due to Bali’s ever-increasing popularity and people’s tendency to drive (instead of walking) in general, Bali’s traffic is getting more and more packed these days. Some streets have gained a reputation for being jammed during rush hours – we’re looking at you, Kerobokan. Of course, in Bali, one would frequently be taken off guard by traditional ceremonies that usually lead to the necessity to take a detour. Having said that, the average time spent by Jakartans to commute from home to work starts from 45 minutes to two hours. That’s a big chunk of one’s life to be spent on the road! In Jakarta, traffic jams are part of life, almost 24/7! At least here in Bali, when your car gets stopped by a traditional ceremony, you’ll get a pretty sight (and experience) to behold.

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