As in the past, all participants in the training session should consult with their personal physicians for advice on medical consideration and inoculations. Travelers must ensure that they bring with them any medicines they may require before departure (please bring along the doctor’s prescription of it). The number one cause of illness to travelers is food and waterborne disease. It is very important that participants take caution in their choice of food and water.

It is advised that you are up-to-date with your vaccinations.

It is advisable to see your doctor at least 8 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect. Decisions regarding immunizations are based on the traveler’s medical history, proposed itinerary, duration of stay and purpose for traveling.

According to the International SOS (AEA) Medika Clinic (www.internationalsos.com), some obligatory shots to take before you depart to Indonesia are:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Diptheria
• Tetanus
• Polio

Please also pay attention to food allergies you may have.

1. Passport and airline ticket
2. Copy of passport and airline ticket (put separately from the original)
3. Travel alarm clock
4. Smaller bag for travel to sites
5. Sturdy walking shoes or boots
6. Raincoat or umbrella
7. Camera or Handycam
8. National Attire
9. Light cotton clothes (for warm areas during the night)
10. Warm clothes for Bandung area
11. Binoculars
12. Insect Repellent
13. Hat / Cap
14. Sunscreen

1. Never drink unboiled water from a well, tap or shower. Brush your teeth only with boiled or bottled water, never with water from the tap or shower. Bottled water is available everywhere and usually called "Aqua", which is the most popular and reliable brand name.
2. Ice is made in government regulated factories and is deemed safe by local standards. Confirm that the ice is made from boiled water before relaxing with an ice drink.
3. Fruits and vegetables without skins pose a higher risk of contamination. To avoid contamination by food handlers, buy fruits in the market and peel them yourself.

1. Avoid eating food in the street stalls unless approved by host country staff.
2. At night, stay in busy and well-lighted areas. It is recommended that an Indonesian Associate accompany you.
3. Travel in groups
4. Do not take money out of your purse or wallet in public places.
5. Trust your instinct. If a place feels unsafe. leave.
6. Exchange your money only at authorised money changers.

It is best to carry travelers' checks of two leading companies as sometimes, for mysterious reasons, a bank won't cash the checks of a company as well known as, say, American Express. U.S. dollars--checks and cash--are accepted in all banks that deal in foreign exchange, as are Australian dollars and (usually) Japanese yen, Deutsche marks, French and Swiss francs. Euros are also accepted.

Although carrying cash can be a handy safety precaution, as cash is still exchangeable should you lose your passport, carrying too much is not a good idea. Banks won't take the bills unless they are crisp and clean. However, money changers will take them.

Generally banks are open from 8am - 3 pm, Monday to Friday, and on Saturday until 11 am. In Jakarta, most banks are on a five day work week, however you can find banks in the malls that are open on Saturday from 10 am - 6pm. The bank counters at major airports offer competitive rates.

Get a supply of Rp10,000, Rp5,000, Rp1,000 notes when you change money, as taxi drivers and vendors often do not have change for big bills.

1. It is inappropriate to use the left hand to eat or to give or receive anything with it. When you do accidentally use your left hand then say "ma'af, tangan kiri" (please excuse my left hand)
2. The head is considered the most sacred part of the body, hence, the feet the least sacred. Avoid touching people on the head. Never step over food or expose the sole of your foot toward anyone.
3. Pointing with the index finger is impolite. Indonesians use their thumbs (palm turned upward, finger curled in) or open palms instead.
4. Summoning people by crooking the forefinger is impolite. Rather, wave downward with a flat palm face down.
5. Hands on hips is a sign of superiority or anger.

• How are you = Apa kabar
• Where is it = Dimana?
• Is it far = Jauh?
• It is near = Dekat
• South Jakarta = Jakarta Selatan
• Hotel = Hotel
• Office = Kantor
• Warm water = Air hangat
• Hot water = Air panas
• Cold water = Air dingin
• Cold = Dingin
• Rice = Nasi
• Bread = Roti
• Tea = Teh
• Toilet = Toilet or WC
• How much? = Berapa?
• Thank you = Terima kasih