🌊 Incredible Indonesia

An Archipelago Where Cultures, Religions, and Chaos Coexist

So, you want to visit the country that spans two oceans and has thousands of islands? Don’t look at the dead giveaway title.

Nope, it’s not the country with the most islands—Sweden actually takes that title with over 267,000. But Indonesia is the largest archipelagic state in the world.

Indonesia is vast, nearly the size of the United States. If you’re still thinking Madagascar is big, think again. This archipelago, with its thousands of islands, is the epitome of an island nation. The geography, people, and culture couldn’t be more diverse.

From Hindu Bali to Christian Manado, Jewish community exists in North Sulawesi to Indigenous Papua and its chanting Korowai, Indonesia is a sensory overload.

🧳 Quick Nomad Intel

💡 Category	📍 Info
Visa for U.S. citizens	30-day B1 Visa on Arrival. Extendable.
Best Internet Speeds	50–200 Mbps in coworking hostels & cafes
Remote Work Hotspots	Canggu, Ubud, Pererenan, Seminyak
Cost of Living	$40–80/day depending on area and season
Best Season	April–October (dry), avoid rainy Nov–Mar
Power Plug	Type C & F

📍 Regional Highlights

South Bali (Canggu, Pererenan): Where I worked U.S. hours at midnight, fought off mosquitos, and drank Bintang at 7Hungry. Check out the health food store Bali Direct.
North Bali (Lovina Beach): A French guy called me café, not Black. Then taught me pétanque over a plastic bottle of Arak. Go for the dolphins.
West Bali (Balian Beach): Quiet roads, warungs with no tourists, and black sand beaches where time slows down.
Ubud: Sacred Monkey Forest is ok but look up and you will see bats. Beware the tourist trap restaurants serving duck “Bebek.”

🌟 What I’ll Never Forget

“A French guy called me café, not Black. Then taught me pétanque on the beach in Northern Bali.”

I never planned to love Lovina Beach. But I did because of a chance encounter with a French expat, Jean-Jacques.

What was a quiet beach that almost forced us to turn back to Canggu ended up being an amazing experience that led to new friends. It’s also because of North Bali that I was reminded that even the most random encounters are often the most meaningful.

✅ TL;DR: Is Indonesia Worth It for Remote Work?

Yes. If you can handle the unpredictability. If you don’t need luxury 24/7.

If you want your senses tested in all the ways from culture, to food, to smell, to the people, it’s an immersive experience–and with an island archipelago that’s a lot of travel.”

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