Travel Tips for Indonesia

Indonesia is becoming increasingly popular with tourists due to its rich cultural heritage and its popular Island of Indonesia and Flores Island. If you are planning or are going on a trip to Indonesia, then we suggest you consider some of the following travel tip

Familiarize yourself with Indonesia

Do some reading around Indonesia before you visit it to find out a bit about the country. To give you some insight, Indonesia spans nine time zones and is the world's largest country, with landscapes ranging from Komodo dragon in Komodo Island and the endless wheat fields and pine forests of Flores Island to the mountains and palm trees of the Alor Island in the Southern Indonesia. The population was approximately around 246, 9 million according to the last census.

Health

Be sure to check what to eat and what not to eat before you head to Indonesia. The country does not pose any serious health threats, with cases of food poisoning the most common problem. Most guidelines suggest avoiding buying food at stands, especially at bus stations, while tourists are also advised to be wary of dairy products. Tap water is safe to drink in Indonesia after boiling, but tourists are advised to drink bottled water everywhere else; avoiding ice cubes and using bottled water to brush teeth is also recommended.

Money

Indonesia is a spectacular country and so are its prices. The large cities of Indonesia and Bali are, like most famous Indonesian cities, very expensive. On the outskirts of the larger cities, you will find cheaper restaurants and accommodation. Holidaymakers are advised to get their Indonesian Rupiah before travelling, but there are ATMs from local banks like BNI, Mandiri, Bca, and international ones such as HSBC and Citibank all over Indonesia, Bali and other Indonesian regions. When paying for something, retailers in Indonesia prefer to be paid in cash, but credit cards are generally accepted and travelers can still pay with traveler’s cheques.

Manners

Before jetting off to Indonesia, you should be aware of some Indonesian etiquette. If you are on a business trip and are running late, there is no need to panic, as this is considered normal, often due to the awful traffic in Indonesia. If you are offered a drink, it is considered rude not to accept it, especially for men. Some travel guides also say that Indonesian men often only shake hands with a fellow male upon meeting, so women travelling with their husbands should be prepared to see that their husband's hand is shaken and not theirs. Indonesians also like to dress up almost everywhere they go, so it might be worth packing some smart clothes for your trip.

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