The old area of Jakarta is like a natural theme park for the Indonesians. There are colourful bicycles to rent to ride around the square... and the colourful bicycles come with matching colourful hats.
I have been teaching English as a second language for over 20 years in Japan and Canada. What keeps me in Japan is the love of its culture, which constantly surprises me. I am also fascinated with "alternative travel", or "travel off the beaten path". Ferries and trains are my mode of choice... airplane for convenience.