Long term stay in Indonesia — visa and costs
Started by PerthPete · 11 Mar 2026 · 329 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 20:19
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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11 Mar 2026 at 23:27
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:27
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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12 Mar 2026 at 13:34
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:34
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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12 Mar 2026 at 20:02
How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:57
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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13 Mar 2026 at 08:33
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:05
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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13 Mar 2026 at 19:39
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
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. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:48
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 07:37
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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:15
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:17
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:17
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 00:11
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:01
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:42
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:36
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 20:06
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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