Indonesia Drone Video. Here’s a 4K drone video I filmed during our many travels across Indonesia. This video includes some of the best places to visit in Indonesia, including Bali, Nusa Penida, Java, Flores, Maluku, Sumatra, Belitung, Sulawesi, Labengki, Sombori, and other islands. Indonesia 4K Drone - Java, Sulawesi, & Sumatra - Islands Tap water is not safe to drink in Indonesia. Dengue fever. There’s a risk of dengue fever in Bali, Jakarta and elsewhere in Indonesia. While this is particularly heightened during the rainy It’s big and it’s loud, and compared to Bali, I can see why many tourists opt to skip it. BUT – I actually really loved the one day in Jakarta I had, and again never felt uncomfortable traveling solo as a woman. As with anywhere and anytime women travel alone, just follow the key solo female travel safety tips and you’ll be fine. Don The violent ordeal, which unfolded while COVID-19 lockdowns had emptied the island of foreign tourists, highlights the changing nature of sex trafficking in Indonesia’s most famous international But Indonesia is a surprisingly safe place to visit. I traveled well over 9,300mi (15,000 km), through all parts of the country, researching my latest book and came across nothing worse than the odd bout of over-charging by a hired driver or becak (cycle-trishaw) rider. Criminal elements tend to gravitate towards urban areas (Kuta, Jakarta A first-timer's guide to Jakarta. Oct 5, 2023 • 8 min read. Jakarta is sometimes overlooked by visitors bound for Java's ancient ruins or Bali's beaches. Check out our first-timer's guide for great reasons to linger. Surabaya is a very safe city. The crime rate here is meager. And you can feel safe walking around the city in the daytime. And even walking there at night also is secure. However, common sense is always worth using. Surabaya has few real dangers for visitors, except for the risks associated with crossing bustling roads. Is Jakarta safe for tourists? This is a question that is often asked by visitors planning to travel to the Indonesian capital. Jakarta is the country’s largest city and is home to more than 10 million people. It is also one of the most congested cities in the world. Jakarta is not a particularly dangerous city for tourists, but there are some It is no longer a requirement to wear a mask but it is advisable if you have symptoms. It is still recommended that travelers carry their vaccine cards when traveling. The Indonesian Government is no longer testing for COVID-19 and any resulting quarantine is no longer in effect. Visa on Arrival (VOA) & Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA) VOA and Jakarta, overall is a safe city with world standards. However, tourists should take care while walking on the street late at night as instances of pickpocketing and accidents have been reported sometimes. eVA2.