Page 8 - Indonesia Destination Guide - Alluring Asia

TAXI Anywhere in the world even a savvy traveler can be taken advantage of by a taxi driver and Indonesia is no exception. To avoid problems it is wise to never accept a PAGE 3 ride with anyone who does not Population | Time | Visas have a working meter and a Insurance | History displayed license. One way to have a good Taxi experience is to ask PAGE 4 People | Language your hotel where to find a Common Phrases legitimate taxi. You may be able to get a business card of a reputable PAGE 5 taxi driver that you can either call Climate when needed or arrange to pick PAGE 6 you up at a predetermined time WHAT TO PACK The Land and place. Dress is normally casual in Indonesia and light clothing is advisable. PAGE 7 Halter tops and shorts are frowned upon in most places except in Changing money | Credit Cards SAFETY & CRIME beach surroundings. When visiting a place of worship or temple, and Currency | Tipping you are wearing shorts or your shoulders are exposed you will be Etiquette Crime can be a problem throughout Indonesia but especially in large asked to wear a sarong. PAGE 8 cities like Kuta on Bali or Jakarta Safety & Crime | Taxis Due to restricted weight limits on all the Domestic flights (20kg = 44 What to Pack | Health and Yogyakarta on Java. Crime in Indonesia is largely non-violent- pounds) it is recommended to travel light especially to the jungle PAGE 9 mainly purse snatching, phony areas where transport is by boat. For Camp Leakey, because of the Communications swampy nature of the entire region, leeches are a nuisance and ATMs, crooked taxi drivers and precautions should be exercised. PAGE 10 hotel theft. Simple things like Shopping | Customs Bartering leaving valuables in your hotel safe, keeping your money and credit PAGE 11-12 cards in a front pocket or hidden HEALTH Food & Drinks travel wallet can help prevent a Vaccinations are not required for entry to Indonesia. Immunization PAGE 13 petty theft from ruining your day. against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers. Depending on Culture & The Arts | Religion length of stay and itinerary, vaccination for Japanese encephalitis, rabies, typhoid and hepatitis B may be needed. Malaria and dengue fever exist in many parts of the country. Therefore take adequate protection for mosquito bites and keep anti-malarial medicine with yourself. Drink water only from sealed bottles, and avoid swimming in freshwater lakes or streams as disease-causing organisms such as schistosomiasis may be present. Take precautions against heat and humidity. Wear sunscreen and a hat and drink lots of water. DRUGS Illegal drugs - The rule here is simple - don't. Indonesian customs authorities strictly regulate the import and export of items such as prescription medicines. It is recommended to travel with prescriptions for any drugs you are required to travel with for your personal health.