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|transport=In Indonesia, the best mode of transport to use depends on the area you find yourself in. In Bali, for instance, there are no trains and only one airport [http://www.columbusdirect.com.au/content/the-ultimate-bali-travel-guide/#gettingAround], so the most convenient way to get around is to rent a car or motorcycle. | |||
Taxis are also fairly affordable, and if you don’t know your way around or aren’t used to the traffic and road conditions, hiring a taxi will be a lot less stressful. If the taxi isn’t metered, however, be sure to negotiate the price with your driver beforehand. | |||
Java and Sumatra, on the other hand, do have their own train services, which are affordable and easy to use. Train tickets are sold directly from ticket offices located at the train stations where you will also find information about destinations, train schedules and fares. The three classes of trains are economy (Ekonomi), business (Bisnis) and executive (Eksecutif). Economy class tickets can be paid for on the day of travel, but seats may be sold out during busier times of year. Executive and business class seats must be reserved in advance. | |||
If you’re looking for a more local travel experience, you can also take one of the many public buses or mini vans known as “bemos.” Most towns have their own bus terminal where you can catch one, but keep in mind that while bemos are cheap, they also tend to be cramped and don’t follow the most direct routes, so taking one can be unnecessarily time-consuming. | |||
[[Hitchhiking]] in Indonesia is uncommon but not impossible. Rather than sticking out your thumb to signal to vehicles, you can try waving cars or trucks down and then asking “Bisa ikut gratis?” which means “Can we join for free?” Holding up a sign that says “Nebeng,” which is Javanese slang for free lifts, can also help you signal to passing vehicles. | |||
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|connectivity=You can access the internet on your mobile phone by purchasing a pre-paid local SIM card on arrival, although this will only work for phones that have been unlocked. | |||
At the airport you’ll find kiosks selling pre-paid SIM cards and credit top-ups. Once your SIM card has been registered, you can ask the vendor to add credit to your mobile number in amounts of 10,000, 20,000 or 50,000 Rupiah, which can then be converted from call credit to data credit. | |||
If you’re only in the country for a few days and don’t want to bother with acquiring a local SIM card, many of the larger hotels, restaurants and coffee shops also offer free Wi-Fi. | |||
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Those whose countries ARE NOT included in the above list or wish to stay longer than 30 days in Indonesia, should apply for their visa in advance, at the Indonesian Embassy. | Those whose countries ARE NOT included in the above list or wish to stay longer than 30 days in Indonesia, should apply for their visa in advance, at the Indonesian Embassy. | ||
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'''Indonesia''' is a country in [[Southeast Asia]]. | |||
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