Currency tips for Indonesia — ATM vs exchange
Started by BostonBrady · 12 Mar 2026 · 169 views
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12 Mar 2026 at 19:23
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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12 Mar 2026 at 19:55
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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13 Mar 2026 at 00:50
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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13 Mar 2026 at 04:22
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:00
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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13 Mar 2026 at 18:07
This matches my experience. Indonesia is underrated.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:29
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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14 Mar 2026 at 07:21
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:37
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:46
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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15 Mar 2026 at 09:46
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:08
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:30
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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16 Mar 2026 at 01:45
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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16 Mar 2026 at 03:10
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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16 Mar 2026 at 04:21
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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16 Mar 2026 at 07:07
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:57
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:39
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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16 Mar 2026 at 19:45
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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