The activities of extremist Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and Europe, have caused many Western people to be fearful of visiting Indonesia, other than the predominantly Hindu resort island of Bali. Yet the FACTS show most international travelers will be safer when visiting Indonesia than if they stayed at home. Articles under this topic set out the statistics that tell the real story and their source. By international standards Indonesia is a very safe place and you may be surprised to learn which Western countries are judged less safe.
None-the-less you should be taking simple, practical common sense precautions to avoid preventable risks for yourself and your possessions just as you would when visiting any other foreign land. We take you through some reminders and suggestions.
You really don’t need to carry wads of cash to travel in Indonesia – in fact, apart from some rural areas, travelling with cash can be a dammed nuisance. Like the rest of the world, the main islands of the archipelago have well and truly…
You probably wouldn’t give too much thought to health issues if planning a holiday in Bali, right? Yet people often get flustered about health risks if visiting elsewhere in Indonesia. Which is weird. Contents quick access … HERE’S A BETTER WAY to think about health safety…
Many people are nervous about visiting Indonesia because they think they will be putting their lives or health at risk. Yet the facts show this is just plain wrong. The reality is that most Westerners who visit Indonesia are safer than if they stayed home.…
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