Back home after 2 weeks in Indonesia. Let me share what I found.
Arrival and first impressions: Had a driver arranged in advance. Checked into my hotel near undefined.
Day 1-2: Explored the area, got the lay of the land. Noticed some tourist markups.
Days 3-5: Had some incredible experiences. The undefined area was surprisingly quiet.
Prices: In line with expectations. Didn't negotiate much.
Tips for others: Bring cash.
Would I go back? 100% — already saving for the next trip.
Just got back from Indonesia — trip report March 2026
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:02
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:07
This matches my experience. Indonesia is great value for money.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:23
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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This matches my experience. Indonesia is one of my favorites.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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