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| Activities (2) | Itineraries (11) | Shopping (2) |
| Sights (1) | Transportation (1) | Warnings (5) |
Corrupt cops in Indonesia (Warnings)
Beware of corrupt cops in Indonesia. There are just so many of them! They may ask for bribes and gifts but please don't tolerate them. Report them to the proper authorities. . Read full tip...
Nyepi season in Bali (Warnings)
It is not advisable to drop by Bali during the Nyepi season (March 16 in 2010) which is a sacred occasion for the Hindus who comprise almost the total population of this island. During this event, businesses...Read full tip...
How to deal with Indonesian police officers (Warnings)
When a police officer reprimands you for minor offenses (for example: traffic violations, not carrying passport, lost of departure card, etc.), even if the allegations are not true, be polite and smile...Read full tip...
Be careful of earthquakes (Warnings)
Although not a regular occurence in Indonesia, earthquakes, especially the volcanic kind, are a concern. Indonesia has many active volcanoes which can cause high-intensity earthquakes and tsunamis. If...Read full tip...
Banned imports in Indonesia (Warnings)
Visitors entering Indonesia are prohibited from bringing fresh fruits, narcotics, fire arms and ammo, TVs, video tapes and recorders, pornography, and medicine and other printed materials in Chinese. ...Read full tip...
Giving gifts in Indonesia (Itineraries)
Never give a pair of scissors or a knife as a gift to an Indonesian as this implies that you want to sever your relationship with him/her. Muslims should not be given alcohol or any non-halal food...Read full tip...
Try the toy train of Borobudur (Itineraries)
Although you might see the whole of Borobudur by foot, it's also enjoyable to see the temple complex aboard a toy train, which passes around the temple as well as between the entrance gate and the museum...Read full tip...
Tips on using the angkot (Transportation)
Angkots or minibuses are some of the most common means to get around in Indonesia. In using them, remember to keep the following in mind: *Angkots are privately-owned so there are no uniform colors or...Read full tip...
Look for Indonesian mummies (Itineraries)
If you're planning to visit Baliem Valley, you may want to see the 250-year-old mummy of the Stone Age tribes Jiwika and Aimika. To get there, you can hire a car from Wamena then drive to the north of...Read full tip...
Trekking along the Baliem River / Sogokmo-Kurima Route (Itineraries)
From Wamena, you and your guide can hire a car and drive south of Baliem Valley going to Sogokmo. From Sogkomo, you can start a day trek that will last for four to five hours, passing through the sweet...Read full tip...
Have a pig feast with a Stone Age tribe (Activities)
Anemogi Village, which is only a 10-minute walk from Wamena, is where you can arrange for a mock pig feast among the Dani tribes at any time of the year. You have to ask your guide to arrange the mock...Read full tip...
Scuba diving and star-gazing in Flores Sea (Itineraries)
It's very ideal to dive in Flores sea, the sea that surrounds Komodo, as it is in the "center of the center of marine life in the universe," meaning, it is in the area that has the most diverse...Read full tip...
Go on a diving expedition and live in a diving boat (Activities)
A unique way to enjoy Komodo National Park is to go on a diving expedition. A diving expedition combines diving with cruising. It eliminates the need for itineraries, hence, you'll have more time to enjoy...Read full tip...
must-buy: wooden komodo dragons (Shopping)
The park's official souvenir shop is on Pulau Rinca, near the park headquarters. The must-buy is a hand carved wooden komodo dragon. You may also opt to buy a t-shirt or stickers bearing the name of the...Read full tip...