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| TRAVEL TIPS |
| and shorts to go swimming). On the islands it's freer, but topless or nude sun-bathing or swimming are still not recommended. Walking around the city in a sarong, shirtless for men or braless for women is considered in bad taste and insulting by just about everyone. If you are going out clubbing, leave your flip-flops behind and wear something solid (you won't be let in wearing flip-flops). Likewise, if you have to deal with any government offices (embassies and such), wear proper footwear - shoes or more formal sandals. Tips by I. Amerl Image: Family of General. Andi Mattalatta. A great senior citizen of Makassar City. Photo courtesy of Ir. H. Andi Karim Beso Bsc. |
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| This is a predominantly Moslem area, so some modestly in clothing will generally ensure a more comfortable time for you. On beaches with a high local population (such as Tanjung Bunga) anyone in a swimming suit will attract a lot of attention (Indonesian generally wear a T-shirt |
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