How to Make Sure Goods Don?t Get Stuck in Indonesian Customs
Indonesian import regulations are often changing, so it is not uncommon foreign companies find products stuck in Indonesian customs. In...
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An Expat’s Guide to Indonesia’s Traditional Treatments
Taking care yourself as an expat can be difficult. Long hours working hard and even longer hours spent in traffic...
Staying In Shape In Indonesia
As an expatriate, it can be tricky finding places to join that cater to your fitness routine or sport of...
Maintaining Your Mental Health As An Expatriate
Whenever you pack your bags, relocate and settle in a foreign country, starting anew in a place that’s unfamiliar can...
Giving Back: Volunteering Activities in Indonesia
Whether coming to Indonesia for a vacation or permanent relocation, one can’t help but admire the country for its rich...
The Challenges For Global Retail Franchises in Indonesia
Following the recent shutdown of America?s largest chain of convenience store 7-Eleven, here are the challenges of foreign retail franchises...
The Trouble With Alcohol in Indonesia
Indonesia, being a Muslim majority country, is also a pluralist, democratic and secular nation. And with the rest of the...
Jakarta’s Top Acupuncture Picks
Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old healing technique from traditional Chinese medicine. It is known as a “complementary medical practice that entails...
Employment for Foreigners: What You Need to Know
For expats, earning a living in Indonesia can be difficult. From finding secure employment to navigating the bureaucratic nightmare that...
Dating An Indonesian: Here’ What Foreigners Need To Know
Dating someone with a different cultural background can be interesting, but it is not easy. Here are foreigners tips when...
Tips for Headhunters and Recruits in Indonesia
What Expats Should Know About Headhunting in Indonesia Companies thrive on the back of good talent. Great teams of qualified...
Six Tips for Expats Travelling to Remote Areas of Indonesia
Across Indonesia’s 17,000 plus islands, there is something for everyone – even the pickiest of travellers. As the country opens...
The Mystery of Indonesia’s KITAP Explained (INFOGRAPHIC)
The KITAP can open many doors for expats in Indonesia. Here's an interesting graphic to help on your quest for...
Obtaining a Bank Account, Tax Number & BPJS-K
Living and working in Indonesia, there are always challenges in meeting the changing requirements of the bureaucracy. Some of these...
Opinion: Understanding Indonesia’s Business Culture
Adapting to a new work culture is often challenging. In Indonesia, there are certain rules of thumb that expats need...
Five Locations In Indonesia That Are Filled With Expats
Expats who are looking for great places in Indonesia to call home, here are five great spots that might be...
5 Things for Retirees to Consider When Settling in Bali
People will not have any problem looking for reasons to retire in beautiful Bali. There?s no doubt the Balinese are...
Understanding the Expat Child Syndrome (ECS)
Moving to a foreign country with the entire family can be exciting. However, it can also make one feel anxious...
What to Watch Out for When Renting Property in Indonesia
While buying a house remains every person’s ultimate life dream, the ever-increasing prices of real estate globally are pushing more...
8 Nightclubs in Jakarta and Bali That Foreigners Will Love
Some locals advise not to spend too many ?days? in the nightclubs. Expats won?t know what this means until they...
Expats Urged to Keep Kids Safe in Light of Samarinda Rape
Gang rape in Samarinda has grabbed headlines. Authorities exposed an online pedophile ring. Here?s how expats in Indonesia can protect...