Ramathon
English expat in Indonesia
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Registration: 24 April 2015
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How has your life changed in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Indonesia? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Has my life changed ??? Certainly a minimum of a 10 When I came here back in January 2015 I had a Thai wife , who didn't particularly "travel well" and went back to Thailand in the August. I subsequently met a lovely Indonesian lady ... Read More
Here We Go AGAIN! by Ubudian
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36907298 Personally I hope that Jokowi stands his ground. Ironically, these outside forces that try so hard to influence Indonesia’s rights as a sovereign nation will of course overlook, or purposely fail ...
It was a tongue in cheek comment to prove exactly your points. Read More
Here We Go AGAIN! by Ubudian
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36907298 Personally I hope that Jokowi stands his ground. Ironically, these outside forces that try so hard to influence Indonesia’s rights as a sovereign nation will of course overlook, or purposely fail ...
So do I and agree it is so ironic that Indonesia is singled out when so many other countries still maintain corporal punishment . Maybe the answer is not to make it public knowledge and hide it away. Read More
Women of Indonesia by Ubudian
I would be less than honest if I didn’t admit to being inspired to write this post if it weren’t for a disparaging, grossly inaccurate and generalized assessment of Indonesian women that I read elsewhere on this forum. Summarily ...
I agree Indonesian women can work very hard and want to provide. I admire my Indonesian girlfriend's work ethic. I have also found them to be very caring and thoughtful. Read More
Women of Indonesia by Ubudian
I would be less than honest if I didn’t admit to being inspired to write this post if it weren’t for a disparaging, grossly inaccurate and generalized assessment of Indonesian women that I read elsewhere on this forum. Summarily ...
Hi have met a number of Indonesian women , all almost all have been lovely people. Read More
LOKKING FOR A HOUSE MAID CUM COOK by pk_chaitanya
HALOO EVERY ONE, I AM CHAITANYA LIVING IN SOUTH JAKARTA NEAR HOTEL BIDAKARA AREA.. I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOUSE MAID CUM COOK (INDIAN FOOD)....AND TAKE OF MY APT. PLEASE HELP ME IF ANY BODY..... CHAITANYA ***
Yes think the blog title may need amending , as an English man must say I had a little chuckle when it came through email Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Indonesia. What ...
Biggest cultural shock for me is the attention people pay towards myself and my family. My Thai wife has been insulted a number of times when out with me Whilst my English children when out here on holiday were photographed , videoed and the ... Read More
Things that you must Try in Jakarta by BinWong82
Here are several tips to make your living experience in Jakarta a little bit meaningful :) 1. Going for Car Free Day During Sunday at Sudirman and Kelapa Gading (from 5.00 am to 11.00 am) 2. Going Up to the Monas Peak! 3. If you are western ...
Yes I also remember the mess Meadowhall replaced , used to pass it regularly from home to University and boy what a mess that was ! When I moved back into the area in 2001 managed to stay away from Meadowhall for 10 years, don't like shopping ... Read More
Things that you must Try in Jakarta by BinWong82
Here are several tips to make your living experience in Jakarta a little bit meaningful :) 1. Going for Car Free Day During Sunday at Sudirman and Kelapa Gading (from 5.00 am to 11.00 am) 2. Going Up to the Monas Peak! 3. If you are western ...
Fred Many thanks for the Meadowhall analogy , has my children are over right now and have shopped at Meadowhall many times ( they live in Chesterfield ) then I will take them and see if they see the similarities and the differences Have a good ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Any progress on the meet-up ? Seems like a good idea to me Read More
bahasa lesson cheap and fast way by calvinprivate
IF YOU NEED TO SPEAK BAHASA QUICKLY ?? PRIVATE & CAN COME TO YOUR HOUSE/OFFICE JAKARTA / TANGERANG AREA [Moderated]
Hi there Need to learn more Bahasa , could I please ask how much your lessons cost and how long Many Thanks Best regards Read More