A little Bahasa goes a long way

English barely exists on these islands – and that's part of the charm. Ten words of Bahasa Indonesia will transform your trip: terima kasih (thank you), berapa? (how much?), enak (delicious) will get you smiles everywhere.

Download Indonesian in Google Translate for offline use before you arrive. Conversations via translate app with a homestay family, everyone laughing at the mistranslations – honestly some of our favorite memories.