Solo travel in Indonesia — tips and warnings

Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

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

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.

What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!

I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

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

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.

Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

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

Biggest change: More girls working online now.

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