What must I pay attention to when traveling in Indonesia?

We can't drink tap water, so don't drink it.

Most of us don't have a bathtub. We have a small open reservoir in the bathroom to store the water needed for bathing. Don't wear them for bathing, they are not for bathing (and most of them are waist-high and it is difficult for you to get in and out).

Most of our toilet seats are squatting. I'm sorry, but scientifically speaking, it's healthier for your colon. However, if you stay in a hotel, the situation is completely different.

In the past, we had such a mentality that we were forbidden to be rude to foreigners, which led us to be too tolerant of their rude behavior. Our situation is much better these days. Don't want to do stupid things with impunity just because you are a foreigner. Some tourists in Bali think that they can sunbathe in the middle of community streets without affecting traffic. Guess what, the locals don't care if they are run over by motorcycles.

Indonesia is a very diverse country, just like "the language spoken by people in one part of the island is different from that spoken by people in another place or other islands". When you travel, especially from one island to another, you will find obvious cultural differences.

We have public health problems (reading; There is a lot of rubbish around. Yes, we know, we know and are tired of it. Some idiots have been throwing rubbish into the river, but we are trying our best to solve this problem.

Our government is a bureaucratic hell. We apologize for this.

People often smoke outdoors. This is Indonesia, and tobacco is one of our most productive crops. It is easier to calculate where you can't smoke than where you can't smoke.

Never go to the countryside or remote places without a local guide you trust. You will get lost easily.

Don't make your views on religion public. I don't care if you believe it or not. If you are an atheist, you'd better hide. Many people here seem unable to accept the idea that someone has decided not to believe in any religion.

Compared with developed countries, our internet speed is quite slow. The speed of 2 MBps is considered a luxury here. Be patient.

Respect local traditions. We will do our best to provide you with the best hospitality, and we hope you will do your best.

Always try to make friends with at least one enlightened local who can speak English. Believe me, you will reach some magical places that tourist attractions don't have.