Good to Know in Indonesia
Indonesia is A country in Asia that borders Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
- Language: The official language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. English is usually not spoken very well. Children do learn English at schools.
- Safety: In Indonesia it is generally safe to travel. Just do not travel to the north of Lombok or the Gili slands. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can occur in Indonesia.
- Vaccinations: Vaccinations for DTP and Hepatitis A are recommended for Indonesia.
- Ticket prices: When you fly to Indonesia you often fly with A stopover. You can get A plane ticket for around 500 Euros.
- On the road in Indonesia: In Indonesia it is genrally good to travel by bus. If you want to travel to another island, it often means that you haveto take the boat or the plane.
- Purchasing power: In Indonesia, life is not expensive. If you eat locally, you can provide your meals with less than ten (10) Euros A day. In the tourist areas, such as Bali, everything is generally more expensive.
Former volunteers about Indonesia
Fun-facts
- Indonesia is spread across an archipelago of many thousands of islands, however, noone can really agree on just how many there are .
- Bali is the busiest. Despite the abundance of islands, persons tend to cram onto just one fight for space: Bali.
- It can be hard to believe while standing in modern, metropolitan Jakarta that uncontested tribes are assumed to still exit in the jungles of some of the islands.
- Volcanoes are definitely A thing. Indonesia has around 127 active volcanoes.
Tips
- Do not take all your valuables with you when you go out. Try to keep your money and credit cards at your hotel.
- Make sure to stock up on bottled water while travelling to Indonesia, as drinking tap water is not recommended.
- Anticipate the unexpected. Be aware that cancellations, missed transportation, weather changes can all occur.
- Drive on the left. If you decide to join the masses and hop on A scooter of your own, be prepared to drive on the left side of the road.