Phantom PregnanciesKenneth YeungApril 8, 2014September 6, 2017 by Kenneth YeungApril 8, 2014September 6, 201701023Getting married and having children are essential rites of passage in Indonesia. So great is the pressure to produce progeny,...
BuGils FC Soccer SixesPermit HouseMarch 25, 2014August 18, 2017 by Permit HouseMarch 25, 2014August 18, 201712057Inspired by the FC Knudde Sixes tournament that ceased to exist many years ago, the friendly family titled BuGils FC found that Jakarta...
Jakarta Rental Property MarketJorge NelsonMarch 25, 2014August 23, 2017 by Jorge NelsonMarch 25, 2014August 23, 201701604Indonesia continues to maintain the interest of international investors due to its large population and thus potentially large consumer market....
Adapt – The Content ExpatIndonesia ExpatMarch 25, 2014January 21, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 25, 2014January 21, 202111080The key quality necessary to become a content expat is having the ability and openness to adapt. As people, we...
2014 Indonesian Presidential CandidatesJosefhine ChitraMarch 24, 2014August 18, 2017 by Josefhine ChitraMarch 24, 2014August 18, 201701527While we?re waiting for the legislative election results to come out, some presidential candidates have made announcements about their nominations....
Indonesian Expat EntrepreneurCaranissa DjatmikoMarch 11, 2014August 23, 2017 by Caranissa DjatmikoMarch 11, 2014August 23, 201701231As an expatriate in Indonesia you probably chose to live here for a job assignment, or an extended visit or...
The Gamelan Group: All Nationalities, Ages and Motives WelcomeGail G. CollinsMarch 10, 2014August 11, 2017 by Gail G. CollinsMarch 10, 2014August 11, 201703542As Pak Parno threads his way through the gamelan, he claps his hands to guide the tempo and calls out...
Help Make a Difference this ChristmasSheena PeregrinaDecember 17, 2013August 16, 2017 by Sheena PeregrinaDecember 17, 2013August 16, 20170844Iris worldwide Indonesia is using its dynamic and creative approach to raise awareness for a slum village in Jakarta. As...
Lifesaving Initiatives Against MethanolKenneth YeungDecember 16, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungDecember 16, 2013August 16, 201702317With Christmas and New Year almost here, plenty of people will be taking the opportunity to engage in some festive...
Welcome to Remarkable IndonesiaDr. Anthony FongNovember 18, 2013August 16, 2017 by Dr. Anthony FongNovember 18, 2013August 16, 201701686The banner headline of the very impressive TV advertising campaign that tries to hook potential investors to take the path...
What to Wear and What Not to Wear in IndonesiaRichard HorstmanOctober 7, 2013August 16, 2017 by Richard HorstmanOctober 7, 2013August 16, 201713967Indonesia has a rich fashion tradition, and since tailoring is quite affordable, many are tempted to go for tailor-made pieces....
Essential Addendum to Your Pocket Indonesian-English DictionaryMark BlackwellOctober 7, 2013August 23, 2017 by Mark BlackwellOctober 7, 2013August 23, 20172 2767This is a list of three letter words/sounds you?ll never find in any Indonesian Dictionary....
Throwing the Perfect Kid’ Birthday PartyRichard HorstmanSeptember 23, 2013April 22, 2021 by Richard HorstmanSeptember 23, 2013April 22, 20214 2532My daughter just turned one and I spent the past couple of weeks thinking about how to celebrate this important...
Not-So-Real EstateKenneth YeungSeptember 9, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungSeptember 9, 2013August 16, 201711551Renting a house, apartment or holiday accommodation can become a nightmare if you fall victim to a real estate scam....
Glittering Sharia PyramidsKenneth YeungAugust 26, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungAugust 26, 2013August 16, 201701628Julisar, a Jakarta-based Chinese Indonesian businesswoman, thought she was onto a winner when a friend invited her to invest $100,100...
Baby Playgroups in JakartaRichard HorstmanJuly 29, 2013November 15, 2016 by Richard HorstmanJuly 29, 2013November 15, 201603460For those who are not familiar with playgroups, the concept is quite simple. Starting as soon as a few months...
Getting a Handle on Health in JakartaJoe WritesonJuly 29, 2013August 16, 2017 by Joe WritesonJuly 29, 2013August 16, 201701622Living in Jakarta, it can be a challenge to stay healthy. Pollution, traffic, unpredictable weather and a lack of sidewalks...
Can?t Eat, Busy BeggingKenneth YeungJuly 15, 2013October 20, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 15, 2013October 20, 201711905It’s that time of year again, when beggars converge on Jakarta to make money during the fasting month of Ramadhan....
Where Can We Play Outside?Richard HorstmanJuly 15, 2013August 16, 2017 by Richard HorstmanJuly 15, 2013August 16, 201712078Jakarta is not the most inviting place to play outside with children due to traffic, pollution and omnipresent smoking. It...
Scams In The City: Fake Concert Tickets, Please.Kenneth YeungJuly 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 2, 2013August 16, 20172 1713Jakarta is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international music acts. And for every big concert, scammers are ready to...
Revitalization of Jakarta: Turning Problem into OpportunityJustin RaybounJuly 2, 2013August 16, 2017 by Justin RaybounJuly 2, 2013August 16, 20170897Jakarta is growing and changing rapidly. The capital city is running out of space, public infrastructure is being tested to...