Travel Tips for Indonesia

Travel Tips for Indonesia

Culture and customs

For The Traveler has some insider tips for safety and to help you, check it!

For women, always carry a sarong – they are light and cheap, and you may need to cover up if you find yourself near a temple or mosque.

No prices are fixed, even if the vendor says it is but usually the price is amount $5 - $15. You can always bargain. (i can help you to get it if you want)

Learn how to say ‘no’ to the hawkers politely; a simple but strong “Tidak, termia kasi” (Tee-dak, ter-ee-ma ka-see) it's mean No, Thank you, will do the trick.

Be careful with the people who offer a stuff to you in the market, they usually give the expensive price for foreigner. You must bargain it! Bargain it until 50%. If they won't give the stuff to you, leave it. Because many seller sell the same stuff. Hehehehe... In Bali the best place to get reasonable price is in Krisna and Joger, because they have price list.

The dogs in Indonesia (particularly Bali) are known to be rabid. And they’re everywhere. If you find one following you, hiss at it loudly. Never run. Or you can get squat pretended to take a stone. hehehe... :D

When there are monkeys around, protect your belongings because they are curious and love to steal things! I am serious about it.

Practicalities

You can also find out about telephoning, emergency numbers and time zones in Indonesia on Virtual Tourist

Here is the lists the useful phrases for Traveler in Indonesian:

Good morning Selemat pa-gee (or just pa-gee)

Good afternoon Selemat see-ang (see-ang)

Yes Ya

No Tee-dak

OK Be-res

Thank you Te-ri-ma-ka-si (or ma-ka-si)

You're welcome Ma-ka-si Kam-ba-li (or Sama-Sama)

How much? Be-ra-pa?

Can you discount? Moo-ra-heen or too-roo-neen har-ga-nya (to an old lady say Moo-ra-heen-bu)

Please Toe-long

Excuse me Permisi

Currency

The local currency is the Rupiah. US dollars are also accepted, however be careful of the exchange rate that is quoted to you; it may not always be as accurate as at the currency exchanges! You can check the exchange rate in the local bank or WU (Westren Union).

Weather

Like all tropical climates, Indonesia has two seasons – Wet and Dry. Wet runs from September to January (the heaviest rainfall is December and January) and the Dry for the rest of the year. The average humidity is 70%. You can check the weather for when you’re planning to go here.

Food

In most tourist areas, it’s likely that street vendors will approach you selling food. Most experienced travellers to Indonesia recommend you don’t buy from them because of the risk of Cholera and ‘Bali Belly’. Bottles of mineral water, if you’re sure they’re sealed, would probably be OK. Better places to eat are the major or well-known restaurants, or hotels – as a rule of thumb if the restaurant is crowded, it’s probably good to eat there.

If you can find a local chef to cook some of the specialities for you, such as Gado-Gado or Nasi Goreng, even better! Some Indonesian food is very spicy (the word for spicy is ‘padas’) – so enquire beforehand – and its best to enquire on the prices as well before you order.

Things to do and see

Bali is well known as an Indonesian tourist destination, but there are many other beautiful and interesting places to visit in Indonesia.

Lombok is a good place to escape the tourist areas and see the real Indonesia. It also has many high quality hotels, shops and restaurants, and is often cheaper than Bali.

Bandung is good for textiles and clothes of both local and western styles.

Yogyakarta is full of beautiful arts and culture, old temples and examples of Indonesian history.

Mangga Dua, in Jakarta, is a good place to buy clothing but also electrical goods such as iPhones and PCs.

Batu, East Java, It is the place if you want to enjoy the calm and peaceful place to take a break. because many people from major city in Indonesia go to this city when a holiday.

If you’re looking for somewhere to go diving, Manado in Northern Sulawesi is a good spot.

View a map of all these destinations here. Blonde Traveller also recommends that you travel between the islands by ferry rather than the local airlines, some of which are blacklisted internationally.

A contributor to Virtual Tourist suggests that the rice fields are very beautiful in Jatiluwuh, Bali; the best time to see them is at planting time.

Other contributors suggest watching the local fishermen (at most villages by the beach) fish the traditional way with a boat and hand net. Small boats (2 or so fishermen) will often sell you their catch straight from the sea and the fish is good if you can find someone to cook it for you.

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Indonesia Travel Guide

Social Conventions

Since independence, many people have developed a strong sense of national pride, and maintain traditions of dance, painting, woodcarving and stonecarving. Social courtesies are often fairly formal. When drink or food is served, it should not be touched until the host invites the guest to do so. Never pass or accept anything with the left hand.

Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon, and kissing in public will attract a great deal of unwanted attention. Touching a stranger of the same sex while in conversation is very common. Pointing is considered impolite and patting children on the head should be avoided. Indonesians are polite and will extend endless courtesies to visitors whom they trust and like. Smiling is a cultural tradition and Indonesians smile frequently, even in an uncomfortable or difficult situation. Visitors should avoid losing their temper.

When invited to a home, a gift is appreciated (as long as it is given with the right hand). Informality is normal, but a few smart establishments encourage guests to dress for dinner. Muslim customs, especially those concerning female clothes, should be observed.

International Travel

Getting There By Air

The national airline is Garuda Indonesia (GA) (www.garuda-indonesia.com).

Departure Tax

Rp100,000 from Jakarta and Denpasar; Rp75,000 from other airports; transit passengers continuing their journey on the same day, and infants under the age of 2 are exempt.

Main Airports

Java: Jakarta (CGK) (Soekarno-Hatta) (www.angkasapura2.co.id) is 20km (13 miles) northwest of Jakarta city center (journey time - 45 minutes). To/from the airport: A bus goes to the city every 30 to 60 minutes. Buses leave Jakarta from Gambir railway station and from Rawamangun, Blok M and Pasar Minggu bus stations. Taxis are also available to the city center. Facilities: Banks/bureau de change, a post office, internet, duty-free shops, gift shops, restaurants, snack bars, car hire, left luggage and medical facilities.

Bali: Denpasar (DPS) (Ngurah Rai) (www.ngurahrai-airport.co.id) is 13km (8 miles) southwest of Denpasar city center, is the main airport on Bali (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: A bus goes to the city center. Taxis are available to the city and to Kuta, Urud, Nusadua and Sanur. Facilities: Restaurant/bar, newsagent, bank/bureau de change, left luggage, post office, internet and car hire.

Getting There By Water

Main ports: Belawan (Medan), Dumai and Padang on Sumatra.

High-speed ferries run between Sumatra and Malaysia. The most popular route is Belawan (Medan)-Penang (journey time - 4 hours), operated by Langkawi Ferry (tel: (61) 452 1111; www.langkawi-ferry.com). There are also services between Dumai-Malacca and Mandalo (Sulawesi).

Many cruise lines serve Indonesia.

Getting There By Road

Indonesia's international land borders are between Kalimantan and the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, West and East Timor and Papua and Papua New Guinea. There are no road links with Sabah. It is always worth checking if the borders are still open and whether a visa is required in advance to enter Indonesia by road, as the situation fluctuates.

Duty Free

Overview

The following goods may be imported into Indonesia by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100g of tobacco.
• 1L of liquor.
• A reasonable quantity of perfume.
• Gifts up to a value of US$250 per person or US$1,000 per family.

Note: Cameras must be declared on arrival. Video cameras, portable radios, tape recorders, binoculars and sport equipment may be imported provided exported on departure. Films, tapes, CD/DVDs, records and computer software must be screened by the censor board. There are also restrictions on fruits and animal, fish and plant products.

Prohibited Imports

Cordless telephones, Chinese medicines or printings, pornography, and non-prescription drugs.

Internal Travel

Getting Around By Air

Indonesia has a good internal air system linking most of the larger towns to Jakarta. Domestic operators include Garuda Indonesia (GA) (www.garuda-indonesia.com), AirAsia (QZ) (www.airasia.com), and Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MZ) (www.merpati.co.id).

Getting Around By Water

Main ports: Padang Bai and Benoa (Bali), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Belawan (Medan) and Sekupang (Batam).

PELNI (tel: (21) 633 4342; www.pelni.com), the state-owned shipping company, has good standard passenger liners serving all the main ports across the archipelago. ASDP (Kapal Ferry Cepat) operate fast boats on a small number of routes. Foreign cruise liners also operate on an irregular basis. Luxury cruise ships offer trips to various destinations, including the eastern islands (leaving from Bali).

Getting Around By Rail

The train operator in Indonesia is PT Kereta Api (tel: 424 1370; www.infoka.kereta-api.com). There are three classes of travel, Eksecutif (Executive), Bisnis (Business) and Ekonomi (Economy), but first-class exists only on principal expresses. There is some air-conditioned accommodation. Children under three travel free in economy and business without taking a seat, and pay 10% of adult fare in executive class; children aged three to ten pay half fare in economy and business and full rate in executive.

In Sumatra, trains connect Belawan, Medan and Tanjong Balai/Rantu Prapet (two or three trains daily) in the north, and Palembang and Panjang (three trains daily) in the south, but are unreliable. An extensive rail network runs throughout Java. The modern, air-conditioned Argo Bromo Anggrek service, which is Eksecutif class only, with refreshments included, links Jakarta and Surabaya; it departs daily and nightly.

There are also other express services. Between Jakarta and Bandung there is a train every one to two hours, Eksecutif class (journey time - about 3 hours) and then twice-daily trains on to Surabaya.

Getting Around By Road

Traffic drives on the left. Nearly half of the road network is paved. There are good road communications within Java and, to a lesser extent, on Bali and Sumatra. The other islands have poor road systems. Chauffeur-driven cars are widely available and advisable as the standard of driving is poor.

Bus: Indonesia is the land of jam karet (literally ‘rubber time'), and complicated journeys involving more than a single change should not be attempted in a day. Bus fares are relatively low; most are fixed, with a higher price for the air-conditioned buses which have more room than on the cramped regular buses. There are night buses on a number of long-distance routes; pre-booking is essential. Visitors should note that buses can be extremely crowded, and that drivers are reckless. Lorena Transport (tel: 634 1166; www.lorena-karina.com) operate an extensive network of routes on Java and Sumatra.

Taxi: Widely available in cities and towns. Ojek (motorcycle taxis) are available in cities and towns and they congregate at road junctions. The driver should provide a helmet and you must agree on the fare before starting the journey.

Car hire: Available from a number of international and local companies.

Regulations: Speed limits are usually 30-40kph (19-25mph) on inner city streets, 60-70kph (37-43mph)on inter-city roads and 80-100 kph (50-62mph) on highways depending on the territory.

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required.

Alternative transport: Rickshaws include the motorized bajaj, which seats two passengers, with the driver in front; and the becak, which is pedal-powered by a rider sitting behind two passengers. However, the latter are banned from Jakarta city. Fares should be negotiated in advance. Motorcycles and bicycles can be hired; for motorcycles, an International Driving Permit is recommended and a helmet should be worn. Bemos and opelets are communal minibuses; fares should be negotiated in advance.

Getting Around Towns and Cities

Jakarta is the only city with an established conventional bus service of any size, and it has a comprehensive network. Elsewhere bemos (minibuses) are the main way to travel around.

Journey Times

The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Jakarta to other major cities and towns in Indonesia.

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Don't Carry this Goods When Touring

When traveling, a person usualy is too "complicated" in bringing a lot of stuff. When you are forced to give an option on your favorite stuff, then you are tempted to carry all your stuff.

As a result, might now get luggage counter, you are exposed to additional costs if the excess luggage charge. The types of goods are not what you need to bring when traveling? Here's the list.

Leave your regular beauty equipment.

If you use several different types of products to manage your curly hair, then leave for a moment these items and let you free from those things.

You will not look bad in photographs of your holiday if your hair every night and washed with shampoo. If you are good at exploring the exotic sights, it is guaranteed you will not forget the string of your regular beauty products.

When you stay at a five-star hotel, you'll get complimentary toiletries. Use the products. Bring products that have multiple uses as a moisturizer that also serve to protect your skin from the rays SPF. Of course, take it in small packages.

Do not bring jewelry or valuables you.

This will only invite criminals to steal your jewelry. If you do have to carry jewelry for special occasion, make sure you do not wear it on the street or public place.

Bring a guide book alone.

When traveling, people used to bring up a few pieces of guide books because each book has the advantages of each.

But if the book does have some guidelines that interesting, then you can photocopy the pages of interest to your luggage is not too heavy. Alternatively, you can create a blog or a personal record of travel guides summarize the results from these books.

Do not bring more clothes than you need.

Bring your clothes in neutral colors so that you can memandupadankan style of the clothes properly. Then find the weather information from where you will visit.

When it rains, you can purchase an umbrella or raincoat and save it as a souvenir. You can also use the laundry service at your inn inapi so you do not need to carry a lot of clothes.

If the price of laundry services for your consideration, some of the backpacker tourist destinations to provide cleaning services kilogram. The easiest time is running out of clothes bought in the market. But can become a keepsake, your reckoning has helped the local community economy.

Do not carry unnecessary gadgets.

Items such as Portable DVD Player, reading lamps, coffee maker is not too important for you to take.

Definition of important or unimportant you should think carefully so you will not carry items that are not important. Keep in mind that items such as spare batteries, charger for your gadgets, electric adapter may need to be considered for you to take.

Do not carry items easily found.

Simple stuff that you can find such as migraine headaches, razor, or reading should not need to bring from home.

Also exciting when you take some readings from home and you can give it to other travelers when you will come back. Don't troubled your self. :D

Tips to Safety in Travel

Tourists and foreigners often become easy targets of criminals. Surely you've read the scary news about the tourists who are victims of crime and terrorism. However, do not let it dampen our intention to see other parts of the world is full of color.

Although the plight of tourists often made headlines in the media, it really only happens to few people. In fact, millions of other tourists could return home safely.

The crime is underestimated actual casualties are much greater than a terrorist bomb. Tourists are very vulnerable to the practice of brokering, theft, pickpocketing, fraud and violence. This is what to watch out for all travelers. In order not to become victims of crime and stay safe on the trip, consider the following tips:

Pack your luggage safely

A safe journey starts from the way you pack the luggage. Make sure the suitcase or backpack that you carry has a safety lock and is made of strong materials. Avoid carrying a purse or backpack strikingly colored as it will attract the attention of criminals.

If bright red backpacks piled with other dark-colored backpack, what's on the mind of a thief? Almost certainly, bright red backpacks will be targeted first. Also avoid filling your bag or briefcase until it is completely full, because the luggage is "fat" will always invite attention first.

Leave the knick-knacks are not necessary

Remember, you are not set out to attend the party. So no need to carry excessive jewelry. Bring only the necessary electronic equipment like mobile phones, pocket cameras and music players. No need to carry a laptop or other sophisticated equipment that is not really needed.

Leave unneeded identity card as a library membership card or club members. Similarly with credit cards and ATM, do not have to carry everything. Quite a pocket that will actually use it. Carrying trinkets in the minimum amount will allow you to watch. This means reducing the risk of loss.

Do not keep all "eggs" in one basket

Do not put all your money and valuables in a purse. If you lose your wallet, you lose all the money and valuables. Put some money in the bag or hidden in your backpack. If necessary, save money in the stitching clothes as a precaution to cope with an unwanted situation.

Appear confident

Although you are totally blind on a location, berlagaklah as people who already know. When confused about the destination, never once stopped in the middle of the road while showing the expression of panic. Keep walking, follow the current crowd so as not to attract the attention of touts, fraudsters and pickpockets.

After walking for a while to follow the current crowd, looking for a small shop or cafeteria. Well, when it was relaxed in the cafeteria, you can open a map or guide book a trip brought. If anyone wants to ask, ask the shop owner or a cafeteria waitress. Their explanation is certainly more believable than manual brokers who want to make a profit from your ignorance.

Dress like locals

Another trick to avoid the attention of criminals are appearing as local residents. Carrying a camera everywhere and dressed like tourists tantamount to proclaiming yourself as a new person.

Remove the camera now really want to shoot it. Although race and color of our skin is different from local residents, act as if we have been living in that place. If you look already experienced, fraudsters and pickpockets will think twice before launching the action.

Not too hard to look like the locals because it is actually the type of clothing around the world almost the same. Male pedestrian, one way to appear more down to earth is to wear long pants. Wearing short-sleeved T-shirt can also be patterned simply powerful way to look like the local people. In essence, dress modestly and do not choose clothes that are too open.

Beware of pickpockets

In addition to trying to look seasoned, of course you should be extra careful so as not to bring valuables easily targeted actors pickpocketing.

Passport, money, credit cards and other valuables should be stored in a purse or small bag attached to the body. You must be increased vigilance when in crowds or when overcrowding in public transport.

Stay away from demonstrations and riots

You do not come to a place to cover the demonstrations or riots abroad. Immediately move away when he saw a group of people were doing a demonstration.

Although it initially looks peaceful, demonstration activities often end up with chaos and even violence. Before leaving, also follow political developments and security situation of the area you want to go. Do not hesitate to cancel the trip if you are unsure of its safety.

Friendly but not pretentious familiar

A smile is a universal language that shows hospitality and friendship. If our body language fun, local residents would be happy to assist you. But the friendly actions that could provoke excessive attention of the people is going bad.

Nor too familiar with the new people, let alone give a personal identity to a stranger. People are being too friendly often have ulterior motives. Therefore, be careful.

Use the "common sense"

The most important thing to keep safe on the trip is to use "common sense" you. If you feel uncomfortable sending that message, increase your alertness.

Do not be too brave the danger because there is no benefit to ordinary tourists like you. For example, if a place seems very quiet, do not be in this place. Also, it's better to stay in the room if you are not sure of the safety of a place in the evening.

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How to Socialize with Native

Many local residents know any advantages. Among others, we can find places that are unspoiled tourist, could be a cheaper price when shopping, or explore the local culture can be more.

Well, how to meet, mingle, and mingle with the locals when we walk? Please try the following tips:

Break the ice

A smile is a universal language to break the ice. Gives the impression of friendly, well-meaning friends and is a must start. After that, Introduce yourself. Try to remember and mention the names of those who have the right during the talks.

When the name is too hard to remember, use the common word such as father, mother, sister or other. Begin a conversation with general questions about the local attractions. For example, what the local specialties, tourist attractions around the area of ​​interest, how to achieve it, and so on.

Bring your attitude as if the information provided is very important and new to you even though you already know.

Polite

When interacting with anyone, keep your manners. Moreover, when a stranger who was visiting in a region. Do not let you do something funny or say things that do not deserve. In general, the standard of decency everywhere the same - especially with regard to the attitude or body language.

Topics for discussion

Sometimes it's hard to talk to strangers (in a strange place anyway). Could be you're afraid of the wrong thing and offending. To avoid things like that, choose a common topic of conversation and light. Avoid sensitive topics such as religion, politics, and ethnicity or race.

If the other person initiate such topics, respond with a polite but not enthusiastic. Even if you agree with the other person's thoughts, listen to it quite a sensitive topic, do not need to be overlaid and extended, much less debated. In addition to fishing the emotions easily, such talk will only make the complicated and hot atmosphere. Rather than be friends, you even get in trouble.

Humor

To make the atmosphere warm and not stiff, tucked humor in conversation is the solution. However, you must be very clever to choose the type of humor that will be removed.

Of course humor sensitive regarding physical and denounced racial intolerance should be avoided. Also do not use humor that is local is only understood by people from your area. As a result you can not understand humor and the atmosphere so crisp. You could take the humor topics that are popular in the media or mild guesswork.

Listen

In a conversation, let alone you as a guest in a foreign place, never dominating. Be a good listener even if the conversation does not interest you. Remember your goal is always involved in the talks is to be a bridge in order to mingle with local people.

If you are "stuck" in a long and tedious conversation, out of the situation slowly. Hear me out for a while, then give a plausible reason that you should leave.

Go to Eat Together

If it finds one or a group of local people who want to make friends hanging out over there, they traktirlah occasional drink or eat. No need of expensive, but enough to show that you want to be friends with them. Also do not overdo it so you do not seem sincere and buy friendship.

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Galungan and Kuningan Ceremony

Visiting and photographing people in pretending that exist on the island of Bali may seem exotic. The resulting photographs seem bright. Full of colorful offerings to people who wear colorful kebaya for women and men wear saput when they come to the temple.

Galungan and Hari Raya Kuningan is one of great celebration for Hindus in Bali. As much as possible of Hindus in Bali do not miss the celebrations. Vacation schools, even some offices dismiss their employees.

Bali does not just offer the beauty of the coast, but also cultural beauty. If you are interested in cultural trips during the celebration of the feast, consider the following things.

When will Galungan and Kuningan? Galungan and Kuningan celebrated twice in a calendar year AD. The distance between the Galungan and Kuningan is 10 days. The second celebration of the feast of the calculation is based on the Balinese calendar.

Galungan every Wednesday at wuku Dungulan. While Kuningan every Saturday at wuku Kuningan. In 2012, Galungan celebrated on February 1, 2012 and August 29, 2012. Kuningan in 2012 was celebrated on February 11, 2012 and 8 September 2012.

Visit to the temple. There are many temples in Bali, it's no wonder Bali called the Island of Thousand Temple. You can go from a nearby temple where you stay, or deliberately come to the temple located in areas with minimal tourists.

More interesting indeed been to temple in an area that is not a favorite tourist destination. Various local ritual and art performances will amaze you.

But prepare yourself with solid people who come to the temple. Traffic jam could be that you find. You can also visit some areas that have a ceremony coinciding with the Feast of Kuningan.

For example, in the Mengwi, Denpasar, the ritual Makotekan. Or, stop by the village in Klungkung regency Timrah to watch Jempana War. Can also Sakenan temple on the island to attack, Denpasar.

Keep your manners. Remember that the people came to the temple to worship. So you need to maintain decorum during a visit to the temple. Consider the situation and ask the people whether you should go or not. Be prepared with a density of people coming.

If you go, do not forget to flip off your footwear. Then do not pass in front of people who are praying. Preferably, it could still be in the back row row. For women, it is not allowed into the temple during menstruation.

Clothing. Do not use shorts or short skirts. Senteng also wear cloth and fabrics, a kind of scarf wrapped around his waist. We recommend using the sandal making it easier for you if you want to go. Exciting as well if you wear traditional Balinese cultural tour that you will experience even more memorable.

You can buy a variety of kebaya so in Sulawesi Street, Denpasar or in Badung Market in Denpasar. Can also buy materials and taken to the tailor. For men, wear and fabric udeng saput, with superior shirt. You can buy it at Badung Market or Jalan Sulawesi.

Find an acquaintance of the Balinese. It's easier if you have the Balinese acquaintance. So you can be invited to the temple where he and his family worship. If you do not know any people who settled in Bali Bali, try to get acquainted with the people of Bali who worked at the hotel. Who knew it would be kind enough to invite you to travel in his hometown culture.

Several hotel employees to return home to celebrate Galungan and Brass. If you already know well, the Balinese do not hesitate to invite you to come to his house. One thing to keep in your mind, keep your attitude and appreciate your Invitor.

Acquaintance with the people of Bali, you are also easier to understand the traditions and rituals as Galungan and Brass. So you do not just take pictures, but also learn the culture of Bali are still preserved because it is inherited from generation to generation since time immemorial.

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Fast Travel Tips While Transit in Bali

KOMPAS.com - Bali Indonesia is often a link between the western and eastern Indonesia. It also became a connection between Australia and Indonesia.

Therefore, the Ngurah Rai airport in Tuban, the only airport in Bali, is often a transit point for many flights. I've had several transit in Bali.

it's no matter if the transit just have to wait an hour or two. If there is a new flight the next day or 24-hour difference, so a lot of time available for a walk and stay overnight in Bali.

But, how about having to wait 6 to 12 hours? Time feels responsible for a walk outside the airport. Is this true? Fortunately, the Ngurah Rai Airport is located south of Bali is a Bali tourist centers.

Simply exit the airport, then a variety of activities and attractions you can find it easily. It's just that, given the distance you need to limit some of Bali's southern region prone to jam.

How does lightning travel in order to maximize it? Easy trick is, you have to leave 2 hours to travel to and from the airport. So, for example, you only have 12 hours, cut about half to one hour for the check-in or boarding.

Then subtract another two hours to travel from the airport to the tourist attraction and vice versa. Means you have about 9 hours for pleasure.

Also, select attractions that are nearby, such as areas along Kuta Beach. Call it the Tuban, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak up. However, please note that these areas are prone to jamming, especially in the afternoon and evening. If this area is that you seek, more easily accessible by bike.

Much less willing, to try the Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu. In Nusa Dua, you can get integrated into the resort area of ​​Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC).

In Nusa Dua, you can take a trip in Nusa Dua Beach, Beach Geger, until the Water Blow. If your goal is to Nusa Dua, then you should spend all the time in this region.

Similarly, if your goal is Sanur Beach. This beach area is located on the border across the district. Some distance from the airport. So, if you choose to relax on Sanur beach, you should spend all his time in the region. Another option is to attack the island.

Meanwhile, for the destination area is adjacent to the area of ​​Uluwatu Jimbaran Beach.So, if you have time 5-9 hours, still can explore both these destinations.

However, you must choose, not all of the attractions you visited. In Uluwatu, which can be visited tourist attraction is the Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Dreamland Beach, Padang-Padang Beach, Balangan Beach, Blue Point Beach and Green Beach Bowl.

Interesting also to enjoy the sunset while watching the Kecak dance at Uluwatu Temple.While in the Jimbaran area, you can stop at Jimbaran Beach or Coast Kedonganan.

For transportation, you can rent a car for half a day a lot to offer at the airport. Another option is to take a taxi and ask the taxi driver to take you as long as the transit time.

If you own, you can ride motorcycles. Negotiation with a motorcycle if you ask how much the charge transferred during a half day. Talk about the places you want to visit. Easy to find a motorcycle taxi outside the airport and in the Tuban area.

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Prevent theft in many kind situations

Theft can happen anywhere and to anyone. When Theft happened on the way, the impact is much more annoying and troublesome.

Consider the following tips to prevent it:

Have 'money belt'

If you're trip, where to store money, credit cards, tickets and passport, which is the most secure money belt, a sort of a thin waist bag and can be incorporated into the shirt / pants. New wallet and put enough money in your purse / backpack for a day.

In public places

While in the crowd in a public place like a bazaar or a concert, watch out for the pickpockets cunning hand. We recommend that you carry a purse or backpack in front of the body, not on the side, let alone back. Even though you felt it was holding him tight, the position of the body bag next to a very easy groped by a pickpocket. Align the zipper is on the top, not on the side.

In public transport

Public transportation is also an easy target areas the length of the hand, especially if the passengers crowded. In a situation like this, you should not pocketed enough money for anything other than cost. Wallets and other valuables should be placed in a bag, at least in part, or the most difficult to reach, such as pockets on the inside of the bag with a zipper.

Beware, events like this can happen to you.

If you are the kind of bag fabric bag without buttons or zippers, put valuables in a container that is not commonly used as a place valuable items such as food boxes, place the drug, and others. Do not use brown envelopes especially for storing valuables because the envelope is identical with the money.

In hotel

Staying in hotels, especially the rooms filled some people who do not know each other is quite risky to lose. The most appropriate preventive measures are left valuables in safe deposit boxes are usually available at the front desk and just save enough money to need during your stay there.

Unfortunately, not all places have a safe deposit box services. If so, separate your savings into several pieces and place in a variety of containers that are not conspicuous. Can be inserted between the clothes, the pages of books, boxes of drugs, toiletries, and others. Then put all the money and valuables into a bag and make sure you always lock the bag every time they leave the room. When you use a backpack, make sure the backpack can be locked or padlocked.

In waiting room

In a way, it's often a lot of time spent in the waiting. At the airport, train station, bus terminal or other public transport waiting points is one of the favorite locations long hand. Not just because of crowded, but also a lot of people falling asleep exhausted while waiting.

So, if you feel drowsy and will most likely fall asleep, put all valuables in a sealed bag and place the bag in a position where you will wake up if taken. If necessary, especially if you carry lots of bags, make it as bedding.

In market or shop

The market may be the most vulnerable places in the world of pickpocketing. Usually automatically alert level was increased in the market. But what about other places like shopping malls? Although it looks modern, it does not mean sterile from pickpockets.

They generally act in the place of people with enough money and good at taking a chance. One of the critical points of an ATM at the mall is far from the crowds and no guards. Then try to bring enough money when you want to shop or use non-cash transactions. Please be careful with your wallet.

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Are You Beginner Divers? Consider These Tips

Indonesia has a very picturesque natural beauty, especially the underwater natural because the variation accounted for 60 percent of the wealth of coral reefs from around the world. Therefore, Indonesia is often the purpose of the divers, both foreign and domestic.

Well, you are interested in exploring the wealth of underwater Indonesia but have not had the experience of diving, do not worry. Kompas.com the opportunity to interview Gemala Hanifah, one of the divers who also hosts the nationally televised adventure about simple tips for novice divers as you dive in Gapang, Sabang, Aceh, Wednesday (03/28/2012).

First, you must choose a coach or club diver to train you with high quality and experience in the field.

Secondly, you are expected to pay attention to all the coaches information about the function of various diving equipment, including masks, BCD (float vest), tank regulator, oxygen tank, weights, wet suits, protective shoes and frog legs. Make sure all equipment is functioning properly.

Third, although often underestimated, drinking water sufficiently to be an important thing before starting this one activity. Water you consume is useful to avoid dehydration during the dive under the water.

Fourth, recognize the symptoms of dysfunction of the body in the water as the temperature of sea water in contrast to the human body temperature. For example, hypothermia, and so on, of course, as well as the ways to overcome them.

Fifth, you must comply with all instructions with good coaches under the sea. Because for novice divers must be accompanied by a trainer. Do not be proud to communicate with coaches about the trouble we are in the water, because it concerns your own life.

Most novice divers, it is difficult to catch his breath with your mouth, here is the key to successful dive. You have to get used to breathing using mouth to avoid struggling in the sea.

Final step, if you are already familiar with diving steps, start is to enhance your ability to dive to depths of more, and enjoy the richness of the underwater world of Indonesia. Try it on :D

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Indonesia Country Guide (2)

Weather in Indonesia

Draped over the equator, Indonesia tends to have a fairly uniform climate - hot. It's hot and wet during the wet season (October to April) and hot and dry during the dry season (May to September). Temperatures climb to about 31 ° C (88 ° F) in coastal regions, dropping (but not by much) further inland. The best time to visit Indonesia in the south is from April to October. Northern islands tend to be wet all year round.

Even in Indonesia

With such a multiplicity of ethnic groups, Indonesia has a surfeit of cultural events throughout the year. On Sumba, mock battles that hark back to the era of internecine warfare are held in February and March. On Balinese New Year, Nyepi, (March-April) everything shuts and the island grinds to a standstill as locals seek to convince evil spirits that the island is uninhabited. During the Balinese festival of Galungan (moving dates) even the gods descend to earth and join in the revelry. There's a dramatic Easter Parade on the island of Larantuka, whip duels in Ruteng, Flores in August and Torajan funereal feasts in central Sulawesi, held mainly between August and October. As most Indonesians are Muslim, many festivals are affected by the lunar calendar; dates are subsequently 10 or 11 days earlier each year.

Other Attractions in Indonesia

Adventure looms large in this vast and steamy archipelago, where the best of southeast Asia's spicy melange simmers tantalisingly. Heady scents, vivid colours, dramatic vistas and diverse cultures spin and multiply, their potent brew leaving your senses reeling.

Indonesia's cities are in a constant state of urban evolution, where dense populations, technology and construction live in hectic symbiosis. But most of the archipelago's territory remains unexplored, concealing a wealth of cultures and a myriad of landscapes.

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Travel Tips to Ubud

The location where you want to go when traveling to Bali? If your answer was again the beach, trying to navigate to your destination is located in Ubud Gianyar regency.

No need to feel confused or located in remote areas with accommodation constraints. Because, Ubud has become a tourist destination since the 1930s. Transportation, accommodations, and dining is very easy to find in this place. The price was very varied. Here are tips for traveling to Ubud.

Transport to Ubud. From the Kuta area, you can catch the shuttle bus to Ubud with ticket prices of about Rp 50,000 or USD 6. You can just take a cab, but will be expensive because it has entered a cross county trip. You should just rent a car to take you to Ubud. Car hire starts at Rp. 250,000 or USD 30 by driver.

If you want to ride public transportation, the rise of Terminal Batubulan bemo, Gianyar and down in the center of Ubud. To reach Terminal Batubulan, Trans Sarbagita able to rise up from the south of Bali bemo from Terminal Ubung, Denpasar.

Around Ubud. In Ubud there are no taxis. There are local taxis are more like a car lease is called. You can look it up in the center of Ubud Monkey Forest Road as or Jalan Raya Ubud.

Along the road you'll find people offering taxi services. Do not forget to haggle. The price starts from Rp 150,000 or USD 18 depending on the distance and you'll be around long (becareful with burglar).

Another alternative is to rent a bike. Very fun to rent bikes around Ubud. Similarly if you know where to stay to provide a car. Therefore, most hotels have facilities to bring the car to the center of Ubud guests for free.

It could also rent a motorcycle. Just contact the hotel where you stay to ask look for rental bikes and motorcycles. However it is very easy to walk around Ubud.

There are three main roads which are tourist centers in Ubud is Hanuman Road, Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Raya Ubud. The city center is the intersection of Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Raya Ubud. Ie, close to the Puri Saren Agung and Ubud Market.

Accommodation. The uniqueness of Ubud is to have a variety of accommodation, although the price is something like. Each accommodation offers a unique architecture and diverse experience.

For hotels as jasmine or low budget, you can search for hotel accommodation or homestay jasmine in the Monkey Forest Road near the square in the direction of Puri Saren Agung Ubud or on Jalan Raya Ubud. There are many low-budget hotel in this area, you can do a survey first to ask the hotel to see the bedroom and bathroom hotel.

Star hotels with a budget of less than Rp 500,000-Rp 1 million (about USD 55 - 120) can be found also in Jalan Hanuman, Monkey Forest Road and Jalan Raya Ubud. Some hotels are recommended and have room in the room rate is Rama Phala Resort & Spa, Pertiwi Resort & Spa Natura Resort, Champlung Sari Hotel, or the Arma Resort.

Want to stay in a more quiet and personal impression? You can find a resort or villa. Of course the price of the room is more expensive, about $ 2 million upwards per night. You can check the Butterfly Barong, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa, Royal Pita Maha, Nandini, Samaya Bali, the Four Seasons Sayan, or Uma Ubud.

Food. Balinese food to Western cuisine can be found in Ubud. One of the rising Western culinary cuisine of Mexico is. You can try the menus Mexico in Nuri's, Taco, Burrito.

While for the Balinese cuisine, you can try in the Public and Public Pure delicious. For a cheaper, try the rice mix Kedewatan. Want to hang out relax? You can visit the cafes or lounge in Ubud.

Internet. Luxury hotels in Ubud usually provide internet facilities at the hotel for free. Most of the internet in the lobby to provide room. Some also provide computer and internet facilities in a special room.

However, for jasmine hotels, you have to look for internet cafes (cafe) or cafes with free WIFI facilities. Internet cafes can be found on Jalan Raya Ubud in the direction of Antonio Blanco Museum through the Museum Puri Paintings.

Shopping. Ubud market to be one destinati for shopping. However, you have to bargain when shopping. Try to get into the market even further, or to the upper floor. Many tourists who shop in the area just ahead of the market.

Another place is Tegallalang Market. Close to Ubud, you can shop in Sukawati Art Market. While the art gallery is for you to budget more.

Activity. There are many tourist activities you can do in Ubud. In the morning you can do yoga at various places that provide yoga and in the hotel where you stay.

Can also try riding a bike or walk across the fields and into the village of Bali. Or, with the adrenaline of rafting on the Ayung River.

Fan art, can visit 5 arts and culture-themed museum in Ubud. There is also a museum themed marketing is the only one in the world.

If you love to be creative, you can follow a Balinese cooking class or classes to make products or spa treatments. You can also take classes that make cymbals sari Balinese offerings. Music fans can learn to play gamelan bali bali or distilled in the Museum Puri Paintings.

At night, you can enjoy a puppet show, Kecak fire dance, and dance Legong. There are many places that provides dance performances, one of which is Pura Dalem and Puri Saren Agung.

Tourism Information Centre. If you are having trouble finding information services provider package or just want to easily rent a car and tour guide, just come to the Tourism Information Centre. Puri Saren Agung is located opposite the center of Ubud.

Very easy to find this place. Here you can get various information about tourism in Ubud including car rental service to find a tour guide.

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