where to adventure travel in indonesia

Indonesia, undoubtedly, is one of the smartest countries in Southeast Asia. Of forests and lakes of Sumatra, in the heart of national culture, Java, and so on to Bali, Flores, Sulawesi, West Papua, Ambon, Banda Islands, and West Papua - each step is one of the findings.

I'll give you some tips that should be browsing this very diverse country, Indonesia.

Cultural sensitivity

Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. Although Islam is the religion of the place, there are parts of the country where other religions are rare. North Sulawesi 90% of Christians, Hindus in Bali and the Moluccas and Flores Islam and Christianity coexist - usually peaceful. By visiting these places, be it a mosque, a temple or a church, make sure you dress conservatively. Remember to remind your shoes before entering a mosque or a temple. Women should wear shirts with sleeves a little long, skirts that go below the knee, or loose trousers, long time. As for clothing in general is concerned, do not have the Kuta as typical for the whole country. If you go to a restaurant (other than in Kuta) or if you are invited to visit a house in Indonesia, sparkling - casual clothes are amazing. The locals love it if you can solve some words of Indonesia, the language that binds to Indonesia, and across geographical and cultural diversity on these islands are very large.


Visa Regulation

For entry into Indonesia your passport must be suitable for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry. Immigration officials at the exit to reflect on the validity of the passport that has less and be on your right to say to go to Indonesia.

Visa on arrival 7 days abolished in January 2010

30 days Visa on arrival

At the time of writing 30-day visa costs Indonesia is coming to U.S. $ 25, you must pay U.S. $ in cash, without notes marked, well-organized bank issued after 2001. Since January 2010, this visa can be extended once, for 30 days, while in Indonesia. To be completely honest, the design is a nuisance, and if you think you can spend more than 30 days in Indonesia, arrested 60 days tourist visa before entering Indonesia.

60 days Tourist Visa

You need to get 60 days tourist visa before entering Indonesia. News of the pound sterling is that since January 2010, this visa can be extended in Indonesia. If you intend to move to the province of West Papua, or you are planning to extend the visa of 60 days, please 4-6 passport photos handy.

For more information on visa regulations check websites nearest embassy or consulate in Indonesia.

Money

The local currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). It is always advisable to think of a few bills shrimp (USD 1000, 2000, 5000) when shopping at local stores (stores) or a plan to eat at the food stalls (small local restaurants or food stalls). The composition of the easy money is by using a credit card or debit card to withdraw cash from ATMs, which impartially about everywhere, except in some completely off the frame. If you intend to proceed, or end of a long time out of the ordinary, you need to carry cash Indonesian is enough that you pay for lodging, meals and transportation. Please do not rely on the ability of foreign exchange. With the advent of ATMs, traveler's checks must be pretty strong fashion.

Health

By far the most difficulty for health tourists are dehydration and sunburn. Please try to drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Coffee, tea, beer, juice and liquid does not really count. Indonesia is in the tropics, and could spend enough time out of doors, so protect yourself and have a high quality block and sun hats.

In Bali, there are now pickled with rabies transmitted by dogs sick. If you are scratched or bitten by a dog, you need medical attention as representative as possible of flash.

Water - even the locals drink bottled water! It's cheap, so do not get the risk.

Alcohol - there are some questionable Arak sold in Bali, and there are more deaths this year because of it.

Sex is fun, but please a condom was determined that you must have a closing session of the class of (very) private long as you leave in Indonesia. All types of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV / AIDS is extensive, so please take precautions.

Drug

Drugs should be an absolute no-no. Do not bring drugs mediate in Indonesia, because it is likely to be carried to jail. Do not be tempted to find a cure while in Indonesia. If you lose a lot of time around Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, or is likely some offer - please say no. It may well be facing a police informant - which means you do not use the price again!

Personal Safety

Please do not let the sensationalist media reports coming to you to visit Indonesia. For tourists, Indonesia is the first level of other nations. As things are, unfortunately, all public places in the world could be - fun in the station failure. To avoid becoming a victim of crime, the truth does not point to expensive consumer electronics, cameras or jewelry in public. I've been to Indonesia, and elsewhere in Southeast Asia since mid-1970, and have never had a situation of theft or purse snatched. Yes it can happen, so be careful but not paranoid about it is safe.

Do not become a virtual traveler in the absorption of your living room, having a second-hand experience of seeing a television program disappear - accumulate there and experience the magic firsthand.

Packing List

package comes with a zip-lock bag in the supermarket. They are very important if you want a snack, and want to prevent ants and cockroaches in your room / bed / backpack. I always carry with me a lot of them

pull back of toilet paper and soap, as this is not provided at the point of departure. Instead of carrying soap and shampoo your hair, they tend to take a shower gel is also good for washing hair.

With digital cameras usually have a battery that is very specific, do not forget the charger that comes with the camera

catch torches (flashlights), such as power failures are not new. Also the way, if any, are known for uneven, and often have holes in them high. So if you're going around in the dark, and not want to destroy to break a few bones, robbing one with you.

consists of gloves, such as bed very often have only a bottom sheet, and you may want the scarf at night. Mosquito coils or sprays, and / or mosquito insect staff is something that definitely should not forget. Remember to have water bottles in your room, you can not drink tap water. I get rid of tap water for brushing teeth, but if you have a sensitive stomach, I would suggest that the exercise of bottled water for that too. before

Hopefully the above tips for your support in having a great time in Indonesia. contains another thing - if you can lead a rechargeable battery and appropriate charger or battery backup and charger for your particular camera. None of the batteries is passe throw the defense of this country, creating environmental and health risks.

reached the top and has a clock at all, but be warned visiting Indonesia is a health hazard - it's addictive!