Travel Tips

Practical Indonesia travel tips: SIM cards and IMEI rules, money and ATMs, getting around Java, daily budgets, safety and local etiquette.

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Money in Indonesia: Cash, ATMs, Cards and Exchange Tips

Cash still runs Indonesia outside hotels and malls. Here's how money in Indonesia actually works for tourists: ATM fees, card…

October 31, 2026 7 min read

Grab is easier for foreign cards and cars, Gojek is often cheaper for scooter rides and food. Here's how Grab…

October 28, 2026 6 min read

Telkomsel for remote islands, XL or Indosat for cheaper data in cities, a travel eSIM if you want to land…

October 25, 2026 6 min read