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In mid-2012, Indonesian ISPs began blocking websites with gay content. If you want to access your favorite websites on holiday, avoid using SIM cards from Telkomsel, Indosat, or staying at hotels that use these providers for their Internet. Try other ISP sim cards for your phones and smart devices. Or, circumvent blocking by adding Google's name server in front of the ones used by the local providers. Go to your Settings menu and navigate to your Wi-Fi settings to find the DNS settings for the provider you are using in Indonesia. Then, insert [8.8.8.8,] (without the brackets) in front of the other DNS numbers in this field. You can then use your device as a Wi-fi hot spot for your laptop as well.
Economically emerging, and rather slowly at that, Indonesia is shockingly cheap. While the low value of the rupiah contributes to the country’s many social and political challenges, it’s great news for travelers.
If you ever wanted to feel like one of the grand old explorers of the past, there are plenty of world wonders here within easy access; from the astounding cosmic pyramid of Borobudur in Yogyakarta, to the Hindu enclave of artists that is the island of Bali.
With nearly as many homosexuals in its population as the United States has, Indonesia's large number of long established queer social organizations and activists stands in contrast to the relative lack of social spaces by and for gays and lesbians. But as the general economy grows, gay entrepreneurs are also beginning to flex their muscle.
Indonesia's long-running GLBT magazine.
The Indonesian Federation of LGBT Communities. An advocacy group involved in campaigning and educational activities.
Gay-managed and friendly luxury villas and resorts in Bali, Lombok and Java. Magellan Resorts hand-selects accommodations to anticipate the individual requirements of international travelers. Balance your body, mind and spirit to ensure that your vacations are superior in every sense.
Gay-owned tailored trip guide in Indonesia, Bali, Lombok, Flores, Alor, Bunaken (Manado), Raja Ampat (Sorong, Jayapura).
Thurs night, after 23:00.
After 21:30. Many gay locals.
Sauna. Tue-Thu, 18:00-20:00.
Waria support group.
Sat nights.
Working with the MSM and waria community in West Java.
It might seem like a gay club, since the vast majority of customers are men. However, most guys come here just to drink and dance and they're not gay -- even though they may be physical with their male friends (just part of Indonesian friendly culture). That said, there are still a lot of local gays, most of whom come in groups: some attached, some single. Very few westerners, so be prepared to be 'hit on' by straight guys who just want to know where you're from and maybe dance. It is still possible to meet (and pick up) like-minded guys, though. On Sat nights, things start picking up after midnight, really getting going close to 1am, and start quieting down around 4am.
Open on weekends.
Many gay guys here.
Small sauna and gym with pool on top of the hotel. Some body builders.
Not too crowded, but sauna and showers popular after 6pm. Be discreet.
The building is shared with Selaras Spa, which seems to be a bona-fide beauty spa for ladies. There are separate entrances, but only the one for Selaras Spa in the left is clearly marked. Seven Kings has a lit sign which is only visible after dark. At the entrance, there is a counter where you can choose from a menu. You can choose the masseurs from a photo album. The staff speak simple English. Rooms are spacious, but need a good cleaning. If that's a turn off for you, consider using a hotel room instead. Ask if you want a more experienced masseur. Open until 11pm.
Small, blind massage with friendly staff.
Very popular with PLU.
Two facilities at opposite ends. Dangerous after dark!
Tues nights.
Fri nights.
Wed nights.
Evenings, gays and M2F waria (transgenders).
Evenings, gays and M2F waria.
Evenings, gays and M2F waria.
Evenings, gays and M2F waria.
Located in the Batu Ampar/Jodoh area at the hotel they call "Titanic" (the hotel is shaped like a big cruise ship), just in front of Melia Panorama. Young crowd. Many Singaporeans and Malaysians also.
At the back of the Planet Holiday Hotel, the tallest building in Batam Island.
Sat night from midnight to morning.
Daily from 10pm - 5am.
Daily from 10pm - 3am.
Daily from 2pm - 10pm.
Late afternoons.
Popular with the gay crowd.
Sat nights.
In front.
Before the Internusa Shopping Centre, near the fence in front of the Kebun Raya (great garden).
In front. Day and night.
In front of the offices.
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Very cruisy from 7-10pm, especially weekends. Easy to get to know people here, most are young gay men looking for friends. Facility is cruisy, but dirty.
Nightly, 9pm - midnight.
Sat, Tues (ladies' night) and Thurs.
10pm onwards.
Waria support group.
Gay-managed boutique dive shop on the stunning island of Gili Air. They offer dive trips and courses that are small, personal and friendly.
Gay-owned, friendly staff, pool table.
Gay-friendly, with live music every day. Good for drinking, not dining. Staff is friendly, too.
Great music (rock and blues), pool table upstairs and nice atmosphere. Cover charge. One of the best places to go at night in Senggigi. Open daily from 10pm. The local gay community usually move between here and Tropicana. Some nights, the clientele of each place can be up to 40% gay.
The masseur does full body massage. Ring for directions.
Easily identified by the large sign with a chili on it in front of the pavilion. Owner is gay as are a few of the staff, with the others being very gay friendly. Excellent food. Occasional drag shows on Fri nights.
Displays the rainbow flag. Gay-owned and operated with entirely gay staff.
Located on the beach, this gay-managed, open-air restaurant and lounge looks out onto the bay of Senggigi and offers stunning, unmatched sunset views. Relaxing in the afternoon or evening in their lounge area with your your favorite drink or specially prepared cocktail, or enjoy a romantic meal in serene tranquility with the sound of lapping seawaves. De Quake offers Asian and Indonesian seafood prepared by one of Lombok's premiere chefs, Edi Pono. Gay-managed.
Losari Beach area. Live music.
Panakkukang area. Disco.
Sat nights, after the midnight show, people continue hanging out at the Losari beach.
3/F facilities during the day.
11:00 to 22:00.
An MSM (men who have sex with men) organization working for HIV/AIDS preventation in Malang Raya.
Working with the MSM and waria community in East Java.
Tue gay nights, starting at 10pm.
Sat nights.
Gays and MSM.
This bar has a healthy number of gays mixing in with the straights.
Gays come on Sat night.
Gays come on Sat night.
Open to the public for a small entrance fee. Very cruisy.
In the evening. Helpful owner.
Nightly. Lots of gay men to the point near the center of town/next to Deli Plaza and Darma Deli Natour Disco.
In the evening. Helpful owner.
Best from 9pm till dawn. Transgenders as well as gay man here.
Open from 10am-9pm. Good spot for browsing.
Everyone knows it as Darma Agung. Usually some gays.
Every Thu night leading into Jum'at legi (a particular Thu night in the 35 day Javanese calendar). Transgender.
Sat night.
Daily from 10:00-22:00.
Every eve of Friday Legi. Transgenders.
Nightly, 8-10pm.
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Gay-friendly tours and gay accommodations.
Waria and gay organization.
Across from the state pawnshop (Pegadaian), on the western side of the town square. 9pm-2am.
Popular wth waria (especially out-of-towners from Jember, Banyuwangi, and Bondowoso), 7pm-2am.
In front of the jail, on theeastern side of the town square. 9pm-2am.
Cruisy on Sat nights.
Cruisy, especially on Tues, Fri, Sat, and Sun.
Especially Sat nights.
Sat night after 10pm.
Nightly after 10pm. Transgenders.
Sat night up to 11pm
On the east side, in front of the Dewa cinema. Nights.
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