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My daughter and her boyfriend are going to visit his dad in Jakarta, Indonesia...Will it be safe for her? |
Travel Info His family lives there and he wants to visit them for about a month and then they will come back...With the war going on do you all think she will be safe? She is Going on 19 and her parents can't tell her that she can't go...He is Indonesian and she is white...We are worried to death because we know nothing about those foreign countries....Please respond ...Thank you very much....Ellen Travel Tips I see alot of other people assumed that you thought there was a war going on in Indonesia. No, that's not what she means. She means, because there the US is engaged in a war in a Muslim country, Iraq do we think that will put her daughter in any danger in Indonesia the world's most poplated Muslim country, am I right? I think it's a fair question. And if anyone looks on the US Embassy's website, I'm sure there is still a travel warning from time to time. But.... you really do NOT have to worry. Number one, she is not travelling alone. #2. She is travelling with a male, Indonesian. Remind them if his family can not "jumput" them at the airport then it is best that they buy the "tarif" taxi directly where they are going to his dad's house. That way the taxi can not drive them around all day. It is a fixed rate taxi at the airport and it is based on the area of town that they are going to. Once they reach his Dad's or his family's they will be WELL taken care of I'm sure. It would be good if she doesn't already, for her to learn a few Indonesian pleasantries like Terima Kasih = thank you and Selamat Siang, Selamat Pagi=Good Morning Etc. This will heavily impress her hosts and make them very happy. Don't forget to send your daughter with a gift from YOU to your daughter's boyfriend's parents. Something small but meaningful will endear your daughter to them. And if someday the kids marry will endear you to them. Please take my advice. I know Javanese well, I have been married to one for 17 years. Others I have visted several Indonesian islands and met people from Jakarta and Surabaya. The Indonesians are much more moderate than the Middle Eastern Muslims. They are friendly and have pretty much the same interests as you and I, children, jobs and family security. While a big, crowded city like Jakarta certainly has its risks, it is unlikely to be much riskier than Chicago or New York. With her boyfriend and his family looking out for her, it should be great experience. Hi. This is interesting because I am white and I am going to jakarta in a month with my girlfriend who is from there. All of her friends and family whom live there year around said it is fairly safe. Just be mindful to your surroundings. The fact that she is going with a native will make it much safer. The world is not safe anywhere. Indonesians in general are very kind people. She will be fine!! She will enjoy her stay to the fullest. Just give her the chance to see, to learn and to embrace the other culture and her other heritage. Just use common sense like anywhere else. Jade Hanna Hi there, I'm from Bandung Indonesia. which isn't far from Jakarta.. n by the way there is no war in Indonesia.. n I'm not gonna say it's totally safe.. coz it's not.. that is the reason I'm living in Australia... but it's a nice place.. I wouldn't worry to much.. my parents just head back there 2 weeks ago.. they said it's fine.. n apart from the humid weather.. everything is fine.. I'm from Australia and my boyfriend's family are from Jakarta too. We went and visited them in 2005 when we were 20, everything was fine. Except make sure she covers up her body. Meaning, wear Jeans and TShirts no singlets or short skirts. Especially in the market areas and out of the city areas where the people are poorer. When in the tourist areas her normal clothing will be fine! Hope this helps you a little. I just left Jakarta after living there for almost two years. I can honestly tell you that in most respects I feel safer there than in Sydney (where I'm from). Terrorist acts can happen anywhere and you can't really plan to avoid them and Jakarta is safe in all other respects. Also there is no war in Indonesia now. |
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