Covid, the Blessings in Disguise
But what a disguise! COVID has been one of the most deadly plagues to ever hit the world, killing millions...
Outreach
Indonesia to Introduce a Golden Visa Targeting Talented Foreigners
A Golden Visa, which is a version of the Second Home Visa, is intended to be a new breakthrough in...
Fanning the Flames of Fame
It wasn’t exactly Beatlemania, but when I came to Indonesia twenty years ago, I had a taste of fame. Or...
Expatriation
Standing on the edge of the highway I held a sign that said “London”. It was cold, early spring, and...
Second Home Visa Announced, Retirees Can Remain
Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly has officially announced the implementation of the Second Home Visa policy...
Indonesia’s Foreign Retirees: Indonesia Isn’t Our Second Home
Indonesia has a certain “magic” that manages to draw in many citizens from around the world to call this tropic...
Top Unusual Traditions You Can Only Find in Indonesia
Besides its breathtaking nature, like beaches, mountains, and historical sites, Indonesia is also well-known for its richness of cultural traditions....
Makan Bajamba, Minangnese Dining Tradition
Almost all regions have a communal dining tradition in Indonesia, including West Sumatra. For Minangnese people living in West Sumatra,...
Beat the Bulge and Enjoy Holiday Foods, Guilt-Free!
Here’s to a New Year, and a New YOU! 2023 is just around the corner. Happy December! That time of...
Bali’s Heavenly Hidden Spots
Bali has always satisfied its many tourists with its beautiful panoramas. Some natural spots such as the beaches, waterfalls, and...
Expat in Surabaya – Indonesia the Tenth Year
“Everyone is good at the honeymoon.” Have you ever heard of that? Recently some friends in the states moved to...
Crank Up the Holiday Season
As we approach the end of the year and the onset of the festive period once more, I have to...
Ten Biggest Indonesian News Stories of 2022
Ten Biggest Indonesian News Stories of 2022 – They’re not all entirely negative. 1. Regent’s slavery and lethal torture On...
How to Spend NYE in Bali: Best Places to Go for Expats
Celebrating NYE in the tropical paradise of Bali is the dream of many people. From oceanfront beach clubs to nightclubs...
Make Sure You Make the Right Visa Choice
Indonesia has many different visa options for people who want to visit this vast and beautiful archipelago. With so much...
Marriott Business Council’s Handover Initiative to Emmanuel Foundation
Marriott International Business Council, in collaboration with Emmanuel Foundation, held a charity event in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was a handover...
Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa for Business People Is Back
After being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directorate General of Immigration is conducting trials for reopening the multiple-entry visitor...
Indonesia’s Riches – Too Precious To Export
To the Europeans and before them the Arabs and Indians, the lure of the archipelago was resources and trade. That’s...
Top Ladies’ Night Spots in Jakarta
Ladies, how have you been doing lately? Are you in major need to let loose and remove yourself from whatever...
Top Historical and Art Museums in Jakarta
With all the novelty towering over this massive lively capital, Jakarta is as educational as it is entertaining. Countless museums...
The Curse of Corruption
“From education and business to sport, the government and the judiciary, corruption remains a curse in Indonesia, as indicated by...