Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago. Most people outside of the country do not realize how large it actually is. Even the Texas Sheriff had to remark ‘shucks, its a lot bigger than I thought’ when was here last. Travelling through Indonesia’s 17,000 islands requires a variety of transport, including motorbike, car, bus, train, plane and boat. You have to be able to adapt, taking advantage of the local infrastructure. One recent visitor to Indonesia had a great time, and is glad he made it out okay.
Joe Kissel lists the 13 things he managed to avoid during his visit. Living here for 4 years and having travelled half the country myself, I have to say the dangers to tourists are overplayed by the media. If you want a safe, sanitized vacation, go to Singapore. The thing that is in danger there is your credit card. Indonesia offers amazing adventure opportunites, some of which are just being uncovered.
