A Guide to Bandung: parisvanjava.net

If you're headed to Bandung but know nothing about what the city has to offer, try opening Parisvanjava.net (www.parisvanjava.net), whose mission is to provide fresh, complete information about the “city of flowers.”

Across the top are eight tabs that explain themselves as you hover over them — a real help if you're unsure where to start. On the left is a monthly calendar showing public holidays and events happening in Bandung, almost like an organizer for the city.

Built by PT Konsep Dot Net, the site offers all kinds of information about Bandung — directories, entertainment, films, events, news, hot spots, and maps — plus personalization that makes things easier for frequent visitors. One nice touch is the review-and-rating feature for events around Bandung: you can see what an event is really about, whether it's worth your time, and the scores and comments left by other visitors. Overall, the site has good navigation and an uncluttered design, and it's fairly complete for anyone who wants to know what's happening in Bandung.