What to Wear in Indonesia: Outfit Guide & Tips
“Dressing for Dream Destinations” is a travel series that takes us across the world to daydream about what we’d wear to various locations. (For more, see our past posts on Australia, Russia, India, Morocco, South Korea, Spain, China, Greece, Japan, the UK, Cuba, Iceland, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, Vietnam, France, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa.)
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country consisting of over 18,000 islands, with 6,000 of them being inhabited. It has the fourth largest population in the world and the largest Muslim population in the world.
The country is known for its beaches, islands, unique wildlife, and volcanoes. In fact, Indonesia has 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The largest island, Java, hosts over half the country’s population and is the world’s most populous island.
Fun fact: the Komodo dragon lives on only just 5 Indonesian islands (Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar).
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What to Wear in: Bali
Bali, or the Island of the Gods, is one of the most popular island destinations in the world. Over 80% of its population follow Hinduism and you can find several ancient temples mixed in with modern buildings.
Bali attracts many artistic and spiritual travelers due to its unique vibe and beautiful landscape of mountains, coastlines, and rice terraces. Popular destinations in Bali include the Ubud Monkey Forest, Uluwatu Temple, Mount Batur, Tanah Lot Temple, and much more.
Bring lots of light and loose clothing when visiting Bali! Shoes that are easy to take off come in handy when you’re visiting the beach.
Products: Dress – ASOS, Slides – Forever 21, Bag – Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses – Nordstrom Rack