Indonesia is highly popular among tourists and different corners of the globe. To make your vacation here as good as possible, it is necessary to adhere to the following tips:
1. Indonesia is an Islamic country, so it is important to respect the Muslim religion, customs and prohibitions. On some islands it is forbidden to drink alcohol, eat pork and visit mosques in open clothes.
2. Before entering the house of an Indonesian resident, it is mandatory to remove your shoes.
3. To say hello, take something or give something, only the right hand should be used in Indonesia.
4. The head is a sacred part of the body for Indonesians, so it is forbidden to touch it.
5. To address a person in Indonesia, it is not necessary to use the person's first name but the last name.
6. Upon entering the restaurant, all guests are greeted with a glass of tea or water.
7. Throughout Indonesia, the crime rate is quite low, with only pickpocketing prevalent.
8. In popular resorts you may encounter fraud during currency exchange, so it is better to change money at the airport or in banks.
