Is Jakarta safe to walk around?

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM When the overall risk is in question, Jakarta can be considered not so safe city. Tourists need to exercise a high degree of caution in Jakarta, and this is all due to the high threat of terrorist attack. Your security is at danger at all times, so you need to pay special attention.

Is it safe to walk in Bali at night?

Yes, Bali is safe at night. In fact, you’ll hardly have any problems with locals. The thing that you should be watching out for at night is drunk tourists riding on their motorbike and putting themselves and you in danger.

How safe is Jakarta for expats?

It’s relatively safe, especially in the main area. It’s a fun and interesting city, lots of places to go and as an expat they offer you a lot of nice place to hang out. The downside is the air and traffic jam, the weather is very humid, smokey sometimes and crazy motorcycle and bus driver on the road.

Can you drink tap water in Jakarta?

The tap water in Jakarta, Indonesia, is not safe to drink. But other inhabitants do drink the tap water after boiling. Tap water in Indonesia is not suitable for direct drinking, including hotels tap. You can use water for washing and showers.

Is it safe for woman to walk at night in Bali?

As long as you take the same precautions that you would do at home, Bali is a great safe place for a single, female traveller. In fact I feel safer walking down the street at night in Bali, than I do in my own home town. Bali is much more peaceful, laid back and gentle.

What do girls wear in Indonesia?

Women generally wear dresses or skirts and blouses. Indonesian clothing is light in weight because of the hot and humid climate. Young people wear casual clothes like jeans and T-shirts.

How safe is Jakarta for travel?

Jakarta, as the rest of the country, is prone to natural disasters. In fact, according to the Natural Disaster Risk Index, Indonesia is the world’s second most dangerous nation regarding natural catastrophes after Bangladesh. I don’t think it can impact your stay in Jakarta though, because it is something you cannot really protect yourself from.

Why do people in Jakarta stare at me all the time?

People in Jakarta also tend to stare and cat-calls if you’re wearing clothes they deemed ‘sexy’. Which means sleeveless, tight and short. My female colleagues were uncomfortable walking down the street when she received cat-calls and shouted remark because she was wearing a tank-top and jeans.

When is the best time to visit Jakarta Indonesia?

Weather – The dry season in Indonesia lasts from May to October and the peak season is August. Jakarta has a tropical monsoon climate. The majority of precipitation falls from November to April. The best part of the year to visit Jakarta is spring and early autumn.

What is it like to live in Jakarta?

(Living in small cities is a different matter…I like yard and fences thing). Jakarta is expensive…as long as your salary is high enough, you can afford to eliminate all those “bad” things. Similarly for food and everyday stuff, almost everything is available here for a price.