Practical Information
The everyday details: money, SIM cards, health, internal transport, accommodation, and safety. Six reference pages covering what every first-time visitor to Indonesia needs to know.
Money in Indonesia — ATMs, Cards, Cash, and QRIS
How money actually works in Indonesia: rupiah denominations, ATM access, card acceptance, the QRIS digital-payment standard, money changers, and what to bring.
SIM Cards, Mobile Data, and Internet in Indonesia
How to get connected in Indonesia: local SIM cards, mobile data plans, eSIM options, WiFi quality, and what to expect across cities and remote areas.
Health in Indonesia — Vaccines, Hospitals, Bali Belly, and Insurance
Pre-trip vaccines, dengue and malaria, traveller's diarrhoea, rabies risks, hospital options, and travel insurance — the health bundle for travel in Indonesia.
Safety in Indonesia — Realistic Risks and Precautions
What the actual safety risks are for visitors to Indonesia — road accidents, ocean currents, scooter falls, volcanic activity, scams, theft — and what to do about them.
Getting Around Indonesia — Flights, Ferries, Trains, Buses
How internal travel actually works in Indonesia: the cheap domestic flight network, ferries between the major islands, Java's train system, intercity buses, and the budget for each.
Accommodation in Indonesia — Hotels, Villas, Homestays, Hostels
What types of accommodation exist in Indonesia and what they cost: budget guesthouses (penginapan, losmen), homestays, mid-range hotels, boutique villas, luxury resorts. With booking platform notes.