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Solo travel in Indonesia — tips and warnings

Started by DesertRat · 12 Mar 2026 · 872 views

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DesertRat member
#1
12 Mar 2026 at 23:59
How's the food there compared to the Philippines?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Phoenix, AZ

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NorthernLights member
#2
13 Mar 2026 at 11:55
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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EdinburghEd member
#3
13 Mar 2026 at 14:48
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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JerseyJim member
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13 Mar 2026 at 16:35
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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NashvilleNate member
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13 Mar 2026 at 17:56
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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NewcastleNick member
#6
14 Mar 2026 at 00:48
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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VegasVince member
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:20
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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MidwestMark member
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:40
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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ScottishSteve member
#9
15 Mar 2026 at 00:20
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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CalgaryKevin member
#10
15 Mar 2026 at 08:52
Did you feel safe carrying cash?

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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CalgaryKevin member
#11
15 Mar 2026 at 11:39
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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CanuckTraveller member
#12
15 Mar 2026 at 21:09
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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DetroitDan member
#13
15 Mar 2026 at 22:23
This matches my experience. Indonesia is a solid destination.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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EdinburghEd member
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16 Mar 2026 at 02:51
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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PhillyFred member
#15
16 Mar 2026 at 09:00
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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OttawaOliver member
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:34
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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DCExplorer member
#17
16 Mar 2026 at 21:20
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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FKKNovice member
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:46
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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BayAreaBob member
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:59
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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MelbourneMarc member
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:13
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.

Biggest change: More competition means better service.

Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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