Since tourists from Western countries only have a 60 day travel visa, I will play it safe and limit my stay to 30 days. Since the Indonesian currency (Rupiah) is so highly inflated, the value of each Rupiah is very low in comparison to the CAD. This makes it very inexpensive for North Americans to live here. Of all the destinations to date, I would feel the least secure in Jakarta due to its high crime rates and locals’ inaccessibility to English. Therefore it could be difficult to find lodging and a job in Jakarta. As a result I have my accommodation planned in advance. I will stay at the Taman Rasuna Apartment for only 515 CAD/month. And due to the unlikelihood of finding a job, I plan to relax and travel around Indonesia for the month.
Some Things to Do:
- Kalimantan Island - worlds second largest island, has beautiful vast beaches
- Sulawesi Island - diverse natural beauty (mountains, beaches, lakes)
- Yogakartas - Indonesia's most cultured city
- Sumatra Island - known for its pretty beaches and rich wildlife
- Bali International Jazz Festival - held in December, display of Indonesian music
- Borobudur Sunrise - ritual to watch the awe-inspiring sunrise
Sources:
- Picture: http://www.bestholidaydestinations.net/category/asian-holiday-destinations/
- Lodging Rates: http://www.ciptanuansa.com/rental%20price%20list.htm
- Currency Converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=4500000&From=IDR&To=CAD&image.x=0&image.y=0&image=Submit
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