it Cross my Mind, about foreigner who come Jakarta to attend AFAid without knowing what is Indonesia. so for that reason (or i don't know what to post)
here tips from local, Myself:- Arriving on Airport, don't use the random guy taxi. first it expensive then normal rate taxi, else some of them are robber. they took you to somewhere then empty your wallet, leave you out of nowhere.
- make sure have some rupiahs, if possible change before arrive Indonesia. if forgot, change about Rp 1.000.000, it more then enough to pay taxi and hotel fee, bank are recommended but they charge you a lot.
- Blue Bird Taxi, Borobudur Taxi, White Horse Taxi, these are good taxi. if force to use other taxi, persistence using taximeter, or they will fine you very expensive.
- choose moderate hotel. normal rate for jakarta 3-star hotel are about Rp 400.000. backpacker are welcome but make sure you know the place. if not use AGODA check the review
- Avoid using normal bus or other public transport if you don't understand Indonesia. most of Indonesia people can't talk English (it is not BALI)
- expect Jakarta like any developing country. it modern on some part, but not all
- robbery is quite common, so don't bring lot of cash. Rp 3.000.000 are enough for good food, average mall food court are about Rp 30.000 till RP 50.000
- beware foreigner for Indonesia people mean "Rich" so lot of people are trying to take opportunity to sell thing as high as possible. so Bargain, don't afraid to leave or use calculator
- if you want to skimp, jakarta is not the place. where the easiest and safest transportation are taxi. the good and safe are hotel. else are horrible.
- try Nasi Padang. choose what vegetable you want. then sit let the waiter/tress bring to you. after eat, just go to cashier. give Rp 50.000 they give you the change, usual change are a bout Rp 20.000 somethings it spicy so beware. the good padang is where there are crowd people waiting on lunch time.
- mail me if you want to ask something about indonesia.
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