Most of Indonesia hovers between 24°C - 32°C / 75°F - 90°F all year round at sea-level, whereas higher altitude areas can drop to around 15°C / 59°F at night.
Indonesia's humidity hovers around 70 to 90%, mainly depending on rainfall. With both heat and humidity combined, outdoor activities can seem more taxing on the body than in hotter yet less humid environments. Due to this, we recommend that our customers carry extra drinking water with them whenever possible. It is also important to keep energy levels high by eating hearty meals, especially breakfast, and keeping snacks on hand. |
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Although the Indonesian climate can vary heavily between regions, Indonesia has two differentiating seasons; dry and wet. Dry-season tends to comes into full effect at the end of May and lasts until September. With the end of the dry-season comes the wet-season.
In East Java (where Millward's Moto is based) the wet-season generally consists of heavy rain during the afternoon, but rarely at other times of the day. Temperatures hardly change between the two seasons. Due to this, tours and lessons are more than possible and encouraged during the wet-season. Although the wet conditions in the afternoon can make certain aspects of our activities more challenging, dealing with heavy rainfall during the wet-season is a regular part of Indonesian life. |
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Indonesia's traffic is similarly notorious to that of many South East Asian countries.
The majority of road traffic is mopeds / scooters, many of which do not conform to the rules of the road. These mopeds, as well as cars and large trucks share most of the roads throughout Indonesia. Motorcycles will filter through traffic whenever possible, especially in slow traffic. It is also completely normal to see motorcycles go in the opposite direction of traffic flow in order to avoid having to merge on and off a busy road. Whenever an opportunity is presented, drivers will undertake without hesitation. In general, the bigger vehicle assumes the right of way. Never assume that a driver will slow down for you, even if you have the legal and "logical" right of way. Toll roads, which make up the majority of motorways / highways in Indonesia, are reserved for cars and trucks only. |
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Expect a variation of road conditions when riding in Indonesia.
Whilst potholes and other damages may be present, one of the most important observations to be made is the available space on roads, especially in villages and smaller towns. In many cases the roads are just wide enough for two cars to pass each other slowly, meaning that any obstruction at the side of a road can push oncoming traffic towards each other. As previously mentioned, larger vehicles naturally take priority in these head-on situations. This same scenario can happen on two lane roads when an oncoming car is overtaking, as motorcycles are expected to pull to the very side of the road in order to let the oncoming car overtake. In any situation, make space and do not hold your position, even if you are technically in the right. On a positive note, roads naturally clear up outside of populated areas and some of these roads are immaculate. Smooth, wide and winding coastal and mountain roads that continue for days of riding. This is where we like to ride, but getting there requires a bit of patience with Indonesia's busy nature. |
Indonesia's cuisine varies from region to region, though the staple dishes are rice, noodles, and various fried foods.
On our tours we recommend taking the chance to visit the many local restaurants available on-route, many of which specialise in serving a signature local dish. For those who are not as gastronomically adventurous, other options are always available. Some travellers can be concerned about the spiciness of Indonesian cooking. In reality, Indonesian kitchens tend to serve food that is optionally spicy as most dishes are served with sambal (chilli sauce) on the side. Do note that Indonesian tap water is not potable and you should always drink bottled water whilst in Indonesia. It is also recommended to be cautious when ordering drinks with ice at local restaurants, as the ice may have been made with raw water. |
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AT MILLWARD'S MOTO WE PROVIDE MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS ACROSS INDONESIA, AS WELL AS MOTOCROSS AND ENDURO LESSONS AT MULTIPLE LOCAL FACILITIES.
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